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Sue Webster: Punk Weekender
Saturday 09 - Sunday 10 May 2026
Close out the final weekend of Sue Webster: Birth of an Icon in style with a variety of workshops/events we’ve lined up for you, your families, and friends!
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Punk Portraits
Saturday 09 May 2026
11:00 am
Join us to create a stunning self-portrait, which you will then transform into a bold Punk Portrait icon.
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Make a Mini Clay Icon
Saturday 09 May 2026
2:30 pm
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Create a mini clay icon inspired by someone you love, or craft a bold, punky piece that celebrates your individuality and personal style.
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Punkify Your Clothes
Sunday 10 May 2026
2:00 pm
Bring your own items of clothing to this sustainable art workshop and learn how to decorate and personalise them using vibrant Posca pens!
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Gallery Tour
Sunday 10 May 2026
3:00 pm
Visit our major exhibition, Sue Webster: Birth of an Icon, and enrich your experience with a guided Gallery Tour led by a Firstsite Visitor Assistant. Discover our exhibitions through a guided Gallery Tour led by a Firstsite Visitor…
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Free
Free Art Jam with Art Harbour
Friday 15 May 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 15 May 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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Boozy Brushes
Friday 15 May 2026
7:30 pm
More times available
Join Sirena Hart for Boozy Brushes at Firstsite – our New Multi-Art, Drag entertainment painting class extravaganza!
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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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Free
Opening Celebration | Godfried Donkor: It’s a Numbers Game
Friday 22 May 2026
Join us for a special evening event to celebrate the opening of ‘It’s a Numbers Game’, Godfried Donkor’s first UK institutional show at Firstsite!
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Boozy Brushes – Paint Your Pal
Saturday 23 May 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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Free
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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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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