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YAK | Young Art Kommunity
Thursday 19 March 2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Young Art Kommunity (YAK) is Firstsite’s young-people peer led group which organises events and activities within the gallery and in the wider community.
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Paint Like…
Friday 20 March 2026
7:00 pm
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Learn how to recreate iconic artworks in a supportive and guided environment with our Paint Like… workshop.
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Impressionist Still Life Painting
Saturday 21 March 2026
10:00 am
Explore expressive painting through the vibrant world of Impressionism in our Impressionist Still Life Painting workshop!
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Boozy Brushes – Paint Your Pal
Saturday 21 March 2026
7:30 pm
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Join Sirena Hart at Firstsite for Boozy Brushes a multi-art, Drag entertainment painting class extravaganza where you can your pal!
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Wild Weaving with Angenita Teekens
Sunday 22 March 2026
10:00 am
Reconnect with nature in our Wild Weaving with Angenita Teekens workshop. A mindful art workshop exploring climate, belonging and care.
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Mini Movers & Makers Toddler Group
Thursday 26 March 2026
10:00 am
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Artist-led toddler group provides a fun environment for children to explore sensory storytelling and experiment with a range of art activities.
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Walk, Talk & Draw
Sunday 29 March 2026
10:00 am
Led by local artist Tina Bullen join us for Walk, Talk & Draw, a relaxed and social workshop blending walking and creative exploration.
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Monochrome Painting: Van Gogh’s Sunflowers
Sunday 05 April 2026
10:00 am
Monochrome Painting: Van Gogh’s Sunflowers, invites you to reimagine this famous artwork using a limited colour palette.
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Free Tai Chi with Lu Yu
Friday 10 April 2026
7:00 pm
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This free, one-hour beginner-friendly session will introduce you to the fundamental 24-step Yang Style Tai-Chi in a peaceful atmosphere accompanied by soothing music.
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Boozy Brushes
Friday 10 April 2026
7:30 pm
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Join Sirena Hart for Boozy Brushes at Firstsite – our New Multi-Art, Drag entertainment painting class extravaganza!
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EcoArt Collage and Craft
Friday 10 April 2026
7:30 pm
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Join us for our EcoArt Collage and Craft workshop with Clare Sams where creativity meets sustainability in this unique group experience!
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Colchester Abstract Collage Art
Sunday 12 April 2026
10:00 am
Inspired by our Into Abstraction exhibition, explore the art of abstraction in our Colchester Abstract Collage Art workshop.
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Life Drawing with Justine Moss – all levels
Sunday 12 April 2026
1:30 pm
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Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, gain confidence in drawing the figure, with these tutored life drawing sessions.
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Trust The Process: Observational Drawing
Thursday 16 April 2026
7:00 pm
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Our four-part Trust the Process: Observational Drawing workshop invites you to explore the foundations of observational art.
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Reimagining Derain with Abstract Oil Painting
Saturday 18 April 2026
10:00 am
Take inspiration from André Derain’s masterpiece L’Estaque, a major work of the avant-garde art movement called Fauvism, to create your own vibrant abstract oil painting.
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Origami Workshop
Saturday 18 April 2026
1:30 pm
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In our Origami Workshop, Lu Yu will guide you step by step through the creation of specific origami shapes in this ancient art form!
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Krafty Kids
Sunday 19 April 2026
10:00 am
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Krafty Kids is a monthly creative workshop designed for young people aged 9-14 who are curious about art and enjoy making their own work.
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Boozy Brushes – Paint Your Pet
Saturday 25 April 2026
7:30 pm
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Join Sirena Hart at Firstsite for Boozy Brushes a multi-art, Drag entertainment painting class extravaganza where you can paint your pet!
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Design & Print Your Own Wooden Statement Earrings
Friday 15 May 2026
5:30 pm
Discover the creative possibilities of jewellery design in this hands on screen printing workshop. Perfect for creative minds who love crafting, fashion and making unique accessories, this session invites you to design and produce your own wearable artwork.
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Monochrome Painting: Cezanne’s Apples and Oranges
Saturday 16 May 2026
10:00 am
Take inspiration from Paul Cézanne’s iconic still lifes, focusing on his famous Apples and Oranges, and create your own monochrome oil painting study.
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Watercolour Workshop
Saturday 16 May 2026
10:30 am
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Explore the materials, techniques and colour theory used to develop your watercolour paintings in this relaxed social session.
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Modernist Painting: Cubism and Still Life
Saturday 20 June 2026
10:00 am
Explore Modernist painting approaches to still life through Cubism and early abstraction, inspired by artists such as Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, and Georges Braque, and create your own Cubist-inspired oil painting.
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Exploring Watercolour with Simon Carter
Saturday 20 June 2026
10:00 am
Explore the art of watercolour with internationally exhibited contemporary artist Simon Carter in Exploring Watercolour with Simon Carter!
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