Join this workshop to make a beautiful foraged wreath to celebrate the spring equinox.

Make a spring wreath from willow and foraged foliage with our tutor in the beautiful Gate House space at Abbey House Museum.

All materials are provided and tuition included alongside refreshments.

Join artist and illustrator Helen Broadhead at this fun, creative session learning how to paint a donkey using watercolour paints.

During the session I will help and guide you from drawing your design to painting it in watercolour paints.

This will be a very fun workshop suitable for all. You will learn new techniques and learn to be expressive with paint whilst having fun and growing confidence.

Suitable for adults and children over 12 (children must be accompanied by an adult)

Have fun, enjoy art and create art to make you smile everyday.

Unleash your creativity and unwind at sculpting moments, the ultimate social event combining fun, art, and relaxation. Join us at Wardrobe, a vibrant, funky bar for an afternoon of sculpting with air-drying clay—no experience needed! Whether you consider yourself an artist or just looking for a new way to express yourself, this event offers the perfect balance of creativity and socializing.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR EXPERIENCE

Clay Sculpting Fun: Get hands-on with air-drying clay and create your own unique masterpiece.

‘If you see Mami Wata, oh, never never you run away.’ 

Join Megan for a workshop on Mami Wata, the Mother of Waters, to discover how the water goddess queers art, history and spiritual practice. 

Come along to this creative workshop and learn the basics of simple lino printing.

You will be guided through the process of how to create a striking lino cut, which is then used to create a block print.

When you are happy with your design you will print onto a tote bag, making a beautiful and unique accessory.

This workshop is led by local artist and professional workshop leader Vickie Orton, who spreads creativity and happiness across Yorkshire.

10am - 1pm

All materials included.

Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided during the break.

Create a unique piece of art for your home by making a gorgeous mosaic bird and bee.

You will learn -

how to cut tiles using hand-held wheeled nippers

how to lay the tiles in the correct patterns

how to grout (demonstration, as mosaics can’t be grouted on the day)

what glues are suitable

where to buy mosaic materials for any future projects

This course is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with some experience.

We will use washable PVA glue but you may wish to wear old clothing or bring an apron

Start your lettering journey in a friendly, calming and informative face to face workshop and begin a life long love of lettering.

In this two hour workshop learn how to hold the brush pen, experiment with basic stroke drills using a pencil and brush pen. Then move on to create beautiful letters and finally link letters to create words.

suitable for beginners

includes a brush pen

course materials/workbook

card

personalised name card

gift tag

The knowledge and resources to continue to practice these new skills at home.

Everyone is welcome to join in at the Royal Armouries at our Queer-ying the museum event to celebrate the end of LGBTQ+ history month, which explores the Royal Armouries collection through a queer perspective.

From a museum mansplaining drag king and self-defence workshop, to queer history tours of our collection and thought-provoking talks, there’s a host of activities for everyone to enjoy.