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Mini Movers & Makers Toddler Group
Thursday 21 November 2024
10:00 am
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This brand new artist-led toddler group provides a safe and fun environment for children under 5 and parents/carers to be curious and explore interactive, sensory storytelling and experiment with a range of art activities and materials.
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Free
YAK | Young Art Kommunity
Thursday 21 November 2024
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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Dance and Movement for Well-being
Friday 22 November 2024
10:30 am
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A gentle session for over 60s to ease joint mobility, improve agility, balance and self-awareness in movement. Every Friday 10:30am during term times.
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Surrealism Poetry Workshop with Derek Adams
Friday 22 November 2024
7:30 pm
New to writing poetry or an experienced poet? Our Surrealism Poetry Workshop with Derek Adams will help you to revitalise your writing!
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Free
MiniCLIP Colchester
Wednesday 27 November 2024
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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MiniCLIP – a free weekly music club for young people age 11 to 14 at Firstsite Colchester, on term time Wednesdays from 4 – 5pm.
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Wreath Making
Thursday 05 December 2024
7:00 pm
Join Firstsite this joyous season for a wreath making session where you will learn how to make an eco-friendly wreath for your front door.
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Wicker Star Workshop
Friday 06 December 2024
10:00 am
T’is the season to wicker! Feeling festive? How about lighting up your homes with a unique decoration in our Wicker Star workshop.
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Nature drawing workshop with Lisa Temple-Cox
Sunday 08 December 2024
10:30 am
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Explore observational drawing and discover your favourite medium with this nature drawing workshop.
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Festive Canal Folk Art
Sunday 08 December 2024
2:00 pm
Delve into the techniques of Canal Folk Art this season with a Festive Canal Folk Art session and take home your flowery bauble masterpieces!
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Boozy Brushes
Friday 13 December 2024
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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Drag Life Drawing with Sirena Hart
Saturday 04 January 2025
6:00 pm
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A one-of-a-kind life drawing class, where your tutor and model will offer multiple poses in fantastical settings.
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Life Drawing with Justine Moss – all levels
Saturday 18 January 2025
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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Introduction to Collage
Friday 24 January 2025
10:00 am
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Sociable, creative and fun Introduction to Collage Workshop where you’ll learn new techniques, unwind and have a delicious lunch together.
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The Art Café
Tuesday 04 February 2025
10:30 am
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The Art Café is our new unguided painting session! Come alone, with friends or that special someone for a fun and relaxing art activity.
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