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YAK | Young Art Kommunity
Thursday 04 June 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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Rewilding Imagination Labs
Thursday 04 June 2026
7:00 pm
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A monthly gathering for artists, creatives, and the curious to explore the uncharted territories of imagination.
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Trust The Process: Observational Drawing
Thursday 11 June 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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Free Tai Chi with Lu Yu
Friday 12 June 2026
7:00 pm
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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Paint Like…
Friday 12 June 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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Boozy Brushes
Friday 12 June 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 12 June 2026
7:30 pm
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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Mini Movers & Makers Toddler Group
Thursday 18 June 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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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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Origami Workshop
Saturday 20 June 2026
2:00 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 21 June 2026
10:00 am
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Krafty Kids is a monthly creative workshop designed for young people aged 7-12+ who are curious about art and enjoy making their own work.
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Life Drawing with Justine Moss – all levels
Sunday 21 June 2026
1:30 pm
Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, gain confidence in drawing the figure, with these tutored life drawing sessions.
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Boozy Brushes – Paint Your Pal
Saturday 27 June 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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Cyanotype Day: Printing Memories
Sunday 05 July 2026
10:00 am
Explore the historic photographic process of Cyanotype in this creative workshop focused on migration, belonging, memory, and connection.
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The Art Of Upcycling: Reinvent Your Old Clothes
Saturday 11 July 2026
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Transform old clothing and accessories into expressive wearable art in this creative Artcycling workshop with textile artist Sue.
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Watercolour Workshop
Saturday 11 July 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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Create Your Own Surreal Oil Painting Inspired By Van Gogh
Sunday 19 July 2026
1:00 pm
Explore surrealist oil painting through a creative reinterpretation of Terrace of a Café at Night inspired by the expressive style of Vincent van Gogh.
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Boozy Brushes – Paint Your Pet
Saturday 25 July 2026
7:30 pm
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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Create Your Own Monochrome Painting Inspired by Tamara de Lempicka
Sunday 09 August 2026
10:00 am
Explore monochrome oil painting and stylised portraiture in this workshop inspired by Self-Portrait in the Green Bugatti by Tamara de Lempicka.
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Linocut Day: Embracing Mistakes In Printmaking
Sunday 23 August 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Explore the creative possibilities of linocut printmaking in this experimental workshop focused on process, spontaneity, and creative risk-taking.
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Design & Bind Your Own Notebook
Saturday 05 September 2026
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Discover the art of handmade bookbinding in this practical workshop with artist Martine, where you will learn how to create your own beautifully crafted notebook from start to finish.
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Make An Impressionist Still Life Painting
Sunday 06 September 2026
10:00 am
Explore expressive still life painting through the techniques and ideas of Impressionism in this hands-on oil painting workshop focused on colour, light, and observation.
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Build A Paper Animal Sculpture With Lino Printing (2-Part Workshop)
Saturday 19 September 2026
10:30 am
Explore paper sculpture and lino printing in this two-part creative workshop inspired by vintage decorative art and handmade animal sculptures.
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Monoprint Day: Texture, Gesture & Etching Press
Sunday 27 September 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Discover the expressive world of monoprinting in this hands-on creative session exploring texture, movement and abstraction through drawing and printmaking techniques.
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