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Free Art Jam with Art Harbour
Friday 10 April 2026
4:30 pm
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Based on different themes, Art Jam with Art Harbour is a free opportunity to explore, experiment and develop your own art ideas.
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Firstsite Fabulous Fridays
Friday 10 April 2026
7:00 pm
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Immerse yourself in a world of unlimited creativity at our monthly Fabulous Fridays with unique workshops, art, tasty treats and great films!
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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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Colchester Art Society at 80: Meet The Artists
Saturday 11 April 2026
Curious about the stories behind the artworks? Join us for free drop-in sessions and meet some of the artists whose work features in the Colchester Art Society at 80 exhibition.
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The Firstsite Art Fair
Saturday 18 April 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Firstsite Art Fair brings together a diverse range of artists, collectors, art lovers and all who are simply curios about art.
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Portfolio Surgery – Morning Sessions
Saturday 18 April 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 18 April 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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TASAF Lecture: Olafur Eliasson Playing with Light – Ian Swankie
Tuesday 21 April 2026
2:30 pm
Join us for a thought-provoking and insightful session by Ian Swankie in The Arts Society at Firstsite (TASAF) Lecture series!
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Colchester Art Society: Spring Lecture – Wood Graving: A Personal Approach with Anne Desmet RA
Thursday 23 April 2026
7:00 pm
In this lecture, artist-printmaker Anne Desmet RA explores the art and craft of wood engraving, drawing on over four decades of experience working in the medium.
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TASAF Lecture: Fakes and Forgeries – Paintings that fooled the world – Georgina Bexon
Tuesday 19 May 2026
2:30 pm
Join us for a thought-provoking and insightful session by Georgina Bexon in The Arts Society at Firstsite (TASAF) Lecture series!
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Boozy Brushes – Paint Your Pal
Saturday 23 May 2026
7:30 pm
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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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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TASAF Lecture: Wassily Kandinsky – Rosalind Whyte
Tuesday 16 June 2026
2:30 pm
Join us for a thought-provoking and insightful session by Rosalind Whyte in The Arts Society at Firstsite (TASAF) Lecture series!
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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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