Mums Meet and Make | Birthday Crowns
Tuesday 13 October | 9.30-11.30am
Cost £10 | Tutor Rachael Armstrong from Little Perch Designs
Learn some sewing machine basics to create a special celebration keepsake fit for any birthday star. Pick from gorgeous fabrics and ribbons to create a gorgeous handmade birthday crown.
Calm Coastlines Oil Painting 18+yrs
Thursday 15 October | 10am-1pm
Cost £30 full, £27 concession | Tutor Elaine Harkness
Paint your own tranquil coastal seascape in oils, exploring colour, atmosphere and movement through guided techniques inspired by the beauty of the sea.
Moyra Donaldson | In the Voice Of: Persona Poetry for 18+yrs
Saturday 17 October | 10am-4pm
Tickets £70 full, £65 concession
Join award-winning Northern Irish poet Moyra Donaldson for a creative masterclass exploring poetry, identity and language. Just as fiction has a narrator, poetry has a speaker — the voice that tells the poem’s story. Sometimes this voice is the poet’s own, while other times it takes on a persona, adopting the identity of another person, an animal or even an inanimate object.
4-Week Stitch Together for Christmas for 18+yrs
Thursday 22 October – Thursday 12 November | 10.30am-1pm
Cost £75 full, £67 concession | Tutor Helen Walshaw
Make a folk-bird cushion cover or Christmas stocking from vintage blankets, tweed and velvet scraps. Turn plush upholstery samples into eye-catching strawberry tree decorations and make a stash of gift bags and tags from luxury wallpaper samples to complement your handmade gifts.
5 Week Throwing Courses for Beginners & Improvers | Series 3 for 18+ yrs
Wednesday 4 November – Wednesday 2 December | 10.30am-12.30pm
Cost £165 full, £150 concession including materials | Tutor Fiona Shannon
Learn the fundamentals of pottery throwing, mastering techniques of centering, opening out and pulling up to create a variety of different pots, including mugs and bowls. You’ll learn finishing techniques and then decorate with a variety of slips and underglazes. All pieces will be glazed and fired ready to collect at a later date.
5 Week Throwing Courses for Beginners & Improvers | Series 4 for 18+ yrs
Wednesday 4 November – Wednesday 2 December | 7-9pm
Cost £165 full, £150 concession including materials | Tutor Fiona Shannon
Learn the fundamentals of pottery throwing, mastering techniques of centering, opening out and pulling up to create a variety of different pots, including mugs and bowls. You’ll learn finishing techniques and then decorate with a variety of slips and underglazes. All pieces will be glazed and fired ready to collect at a later date.
Hand Building Courses for Beginners & Improvers | Series 2 for 18+ yrs
Wednesday 4 November – Wednesday 2 December | 2.30-4.30pm
Cost £165 full, £150 concession | Tutor Fiona Shannon
Learn the basics of hand-building in clay, experimenting with slab construction, coiling, pinching, and press moulds, then enhance your pieces with vibrant underglazes. All pieces will be glazed and fired ready to collect at a later date.
Please bring an apron. It is advisable to cut your nails short for this class.
Vintage Posters | Local Landmarks Watercolour for 18+yrs
Thursday 12 November | 10am-1pm
Cost £30 full, £27 concession | Tutor Elaine Harkness
Learn techniques for creating a vintage-inspired poster celebrating local landmarks, with step-by-step guidance in bold colour, simple composition and expressive washes. Create your own nostalgic artwork, professionally mounted and ready to take home.
4-Week Little Winter Landscapes for 18+ yrs
Saturday 14 November - Saturday 5 December | 10.30am-12.30pm
Cost £90 full, £81 concession | Tutor Sarah Carrington
Create miniature winter landscapes using fine acrylic painting techniques. Explore detail, colour and composition to create a finished framed artwork, perfect as a Christmas gift or seasonal keepsake. Final painting board and frame will be provided.
Festive Fusion Glass Bowl for 18+yrs
Saturday 14 November | 10am-1pm
Cost £58 full, £52 concession | Tutor Natasha Duddy
Learn cutting, layering and arranging techniques to create a unique festive fused glass bowl, using beautiful seasonal shades of red, green and golden yellow.
Tetrapak Printing | Local Landscapes for 18+yrs
Sunday 15 November | 10.30am-1pm
Cost £35 full, £32 concession | Tutor Carolyn Faith
A creative introduction to dry point etching using recycled materials to create festive prints. Explore mark making, ink techniques and printing processes to design a personalised Christmas card or artwork. Sample reference material provided or bring your own choice of image to work from.
Mums Meet and Make | Botanical Watercolours
Tuesday 17 November | 9.30-11am
Cost £10 | Tutor Elaine Harkness
Take some time for yourself and join artist Elaine Harkness for a relaxed session. Create a colourful, playful botanical watercolour painting while exploring loose painting techniques and joyful colour combinations in a welcoming and supportive space.
Ceramic Wreath for 18+yrs
Saturday 21 November | 1.30-3.30pm
Cost £47 full, £42 concession | Tutor Fiona Shannon
A creative introduction to ceramic hand-building, where you’ll sculpt winter botanicals such as holly and pine to create a unique Christmas decoration. With expert guidance, your piece will be glazed, fired and ready for collection at a later date.
Scottish Dancing Family Workshop for 8+yrs
Saturday 28 November | 10am – 1pm
Free but booking essential | Tutor Rowland Hill
Join Rowland from the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society for a joyful family Scottish Dancing workshop celebrating our Scots heritage. Whether you’re 8 or 80, this fun beginner-friendly session teaches the steps and patterns needed to perform a traditional reel. Bring the whole family, enjoy lunch together and finish by performing your new dance for friends and family with live music and entertainment.
Mums Meet and Make | Santa Cookie Plate Decorating
Friday 4 December | 9.30-11am
Cost £10 | Tutor Fiona Shannon
Create a special keepsake for your baby’s first Christmas as you paint a festive cookie plate ready for Santa’s treats. Add your own creative touches and make a magical handmade piece to treasure each Christmas for years to come.
Drop-in Family Christmas Decoration Session
Saturday 5 December | 10.30am–12 noon
Families are invited to join us for a festive drop-in session, making beautiful decorations to treasure or hang proudly at home. Share stories, swap ideas and enjoy quality time together as grandparents, parents and children craft alongside each other.
*Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Fused Glass Christmas Decorations for 18+yrs
Saturday 12 December | 1 – 3pm
Cost £45 full, £41 concession | Tutor Natasha Duddy
Learn cutting, layering and arranging techniques to create unique fused glass Christmas decorations, choosing from festive designs including trees, robins, angels, stars, baubles, snowmen or wreaths.
