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Mini Movers & Makers Toddler Group
Thursday 05 November 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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Free
YAK | Young Art Kommunity
Thursday 05 November 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 12 November 2026
7:00 pm
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 12 November 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
Free Tai Chi with Lu Yu
Friday 13 November 2026
6:00 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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Paint Like…
Friday 13 November 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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Make and Experiment with Natural Inks
Friday 13 November 2026
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Discover the fascinating world of natural inks! Explore how everyday natural materials can be transformed into inks with their own distinctive colours, textures and qualities.
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Boozy Brushes
Friday 13 November 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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Paint a Modern Self-Portrait in Oils
Saturday 14 November 2026
10:00 am
Discover a more expressive approach to self-portraiture in this hands-on oil painting workshop, where you’ll explore how a portrait can capture character, emotion and identity without needing to look exactly like you.
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Festive Family Lantern Making
Saturday 14 November 2026
11:00 am
Join us for a fun, festive family workshop where you’ll design and decorate a lantern to take home and enjoy throughout the winter season.
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The Art of Upcycling: Winter Wear & Decorations
Saturday 14 November 2026
11:00 am
Get into the festive spirit and give old clothes a new lease of life in this creative, hands-on workshop exploring the art of upcycling.
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Portfolio Surgery – Morning Sessions
Saturday 14 November 2026
11:00 am
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Book a one-on-one session at our free Artist Portfolio Surgery, where an industry expert will provide professional guidance.
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Portfolio Surgery – Afternoon Sessions
Saturday 14 November 2026
12:30 pm
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Book a one-on-one session at our free Artist Portfolio Surgery, where an industry expert will provide professional guidance.
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Origami Workshop
Saturday 14 November 2026
5:00 pm
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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Design & Bind Your Own New Year Journal
Saturday 21 November 2026
2:00 pm
Get creative and prepare for a fresh start to 2027 by designing and binding your own handmade journal.
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Boozy Brushes – Paint Your Pet
Saturday 28 November 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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Family Air Dry Clay Winter Decorations
Sunday 29 November 2026
10:00 am
Join us for a fun, hands-on family workshop where children can make their own decorations from air-dry clay.
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Make Your Own Festive Tealight House
Sunday 29 November 2026
11:30 am
Create your own unique air-dry clay tealight house, inspired by all things winter!
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Make a Wicker Star
Sunday 29 November 2026
2:30 pm
’Tis the season to wicker! Get creative and make your own statement wicker star using natural materials.
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Writing About Place: A Creative Writing Workshop
Sunday 06 December 2026
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Discover how place can shape stories, characters, and atmosphere in this creative writing workshop.
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Wreath Making
Sunday 06 December 2026
11:00 am
Learn how to make your own eco-friendly festive wreath using seasonal foliage and natural decorations.
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Life Drawing with Justine Moss – all levels
Sunday 03 January 2027
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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Dreamlike Florals: Create a Still Life Painting Inspired by Odilon Redon
Saturday 23 January 2027
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Explore the dreamy possibilities of floral arrangements in this hands-on oil painting workshop inspired by the imaginative flower works of Odilon Redon.
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Watercolour Workshop
Sunday 07 February 2027
10:30 am
Explore the materials, techniques and colour theory used to develop your watercolour paintings in this relaxed social session.
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Paint a Monochrome Still Life Inspired by Vanessa Bell
Saturday 20 February 2027
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Discover how light, dark and subtle changes in tone can transform a colourful painting in this hands-on oil painting workshop inspired by Vanessa Bell’s Still Life (c.1933).
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Build A Paper Animal Sculpture With Lino Printing (2-Part Workshop)
Saturday 27 - Sunday 28 February 2027
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
Saturday 13 March 2027
10:00 am
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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Sweet Impressions: Paint a Colourful Still Life Inspired by Impressionism
Saturday 27 March 2027
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Turn a colourful arrangement of sweets into an expressive oil painting in this hands-on workshop inspired by the ideas and techniques of Impressionism.
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