Get creative with our Winter workshops

Written By Janine Radcliffe

We’re really excited to bring you a jam-packed programme of creative workshops to take you through November and December. Our workshops are one-off sessions (unless otherwise stated) that give you the perfect chance to try out something new - or further develop your skills in something you love.

All levels and abilities are welcome - you don’t need to have done any art before. All materials are provided too.

You’ll find lots of sessions available for adults, including lots of new workshops for this term. Plant and Print is one of our new sessions. You’ll pot up a new plant friend to keep and create your own nature-inspired prints. We’ve also got workshops specifically designed for children and young people, including our popular Saturday Art Club.

Of course, we couldn’t not mention our festive workshops! Make your own unique greetings card with our Letterpress Cards sessions or create a wreath with a difference at our Copper Wreath Making workshop. There’s lots going on to get you ready for Christmas so take a look below to see what takes your fancy.

What’s on?

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Drawing from Nature: Autumn Plants
Drawing from Nature: Autumn Plants
from £15.00

Workshop Details

Inspired by our new exhibition ‘From the Folde: Botanical Alchemy’ by Fiona Pickles, join us for a creative afternoon this Autumn time, exploring the wonders of nature through drawing.

Through looking at the beauty of imperfect nature like seed heads, flowers and leaves, participants will be developing their sketching, colour washing and ink techniques to produce experimental and playful mixed media pieces of work.

Who is the Workshop for?

The workshop is suitable for adults, from beginners to those who have experience with drawing but want to explore new techniques.

Who will lead the course?

Artist educator Sarah O’Boyle will lead the course.

When will the Workshop take place?

Saturday 4th November, 1 - 4pm

This workshop is part of a series of three ‘Drawing From Nature’ workshops.

Booking all three will be cheaper per session.

Choose the ‘3 Workshop Series’ (followed by your pricing option) when you book.

Check out our other Drawing From Nature Workshops below:

Drawing from Nature: Botanical Alchemy (2nd December)

Drawing from Nature: Winter Printing (20th January)

Visit our exhibition page for more information on ‘From the Folde: Botanical Alchemy’ by Fiona Pickles

Evening Ceramics: Wheel Throwing Course (Autumn 1)
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Evening Ceramics: Wheel Throwing Course (Autumn 1)
from £18.00

Course Details

This termly 6-week course explores the skills and techniques of throwing pots on the wheel. Join our ceramics tutor, Matt Cameron, as he helps you get to grips with the processes involved with this unique art form. You will have plenty of time to practice and build your skills, all in the comfort of our new ceramics studio, while working towards creating kiln ready pots.

Students will be able to glaze and fire a selection of the pieces, to create a collection of ceramic objects to take home.

Who is the course for?

The workshop is suitable for both adults who are beginners and those who have some experience but who wish to build their knowledge and skills in ceramics. For more experienced throwers, please visit our studio access page.

Who will lead the course?

Artist educator Matt Cameron will lead the course.

When will the course take place?

Weekly on Wednesdays, 20th September - 25th October 2023, 6:00 - 8:30pm.

Ceramics: Wheel Throwing Masterclass (November)
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Ceramics: Wheel Throwing Masterclass (November)
from £50.00

Workshop Details

On these full day, beginner workshops, you'll be introduced to the skills and techniques unique to creating pottery on the wheel. Available to book as a stand-alone workshop or as a block of two, three or four.

You'll be introduced to the skills and techniques unique to creating pottery on the wheel and given plenty of time to practice them in a relaxed environment. You'll become familiar with each part of the pot making process and, with limited course places, you'll have plenty of input from Matt Cameron, our ceramics tutor.

These workshops are available to book as a stand-alone workshop or as a block of two, three or four.

Who is the course for?

The workshop is suitable for adults. Our monthly Wheel Throwing Masterclass has been designed with the beginner potter in mind.

Who will lead the workshop?

Artist educator Matt Cameron will lead the session

When will the workshop take place?

This is a full day workshop that runs from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 4th November 2023.

DIY Utopia
DIY Utopia
£0.00

Workshop Details

Work with local artists Andy Abbott and Michael Powell to co-design the future. 

We are looking for young people aged 10-14 to join us and join in across a series of free sessions of conversation and creative activity this Summer. 

During these sessions we will work together to reimagine Calderdale through a series of workshops which collectively discuss the challenges we face as a community and our visions for a better world. We will draw, paint, describe, make and record our ideas, and work together to co-create a DIY manifesto for Calderdale. 

The workshops will result in an exhibition in Artworks gallery in September.

Who is the workshop for?

Young people age 10-14, who have an interest and desire to discuss and create their vision for Calderdale.

Who will lead the workshop?

The workshops will be led by artists Michael Powell and Andy Abbott.

When will this take place?

There are four sessions during August. Priority will be given to young people that can attend all 4 sessions, but there is also the option to book individual days.

11- 3pm  Friday 11th August

11- 3pm Friday 18th August

11- 3pm Saturday 19th August

11- 3pm Saturday 9th September

When will this take place?

A simple sandwich lunch will be provided- please let us know of any dietary requirements when submitting your form.

There are also discretionary travel bursaries available for those who need it- please contact us to let us know what support you need.

How much do the workshops cost?

These workshops are free, thanks to funding from Calderdale Community Foundation and the #IWill Fund, which enables more young people to take part in social action through high quality opportunities which create lifelong habits.

Sketchbook Club
Sketchbook Club
from £6.00

Course Details

NEW! SKETCHBOOK CLUB

Introducing our new Tuesday morning weekly sketchbook club that will run from 10-12 noon for 6 weeks.

If you would like to come along and develop your drawing skills and creative confidence, then this is the club for you. Delivered by Artist Educator Sarah O'Boyle, each session will have two parts:

10-11am, Step-by-step guided drawing activity

11-12 noon, Independent development

Our aim is to provide support and guidance for the first hour, and then encourage attendees use the initial activities as a source of inspiration and an opportunity to explore and share independent ideas with others in the group.

Who is the course for?

Suited to all ability levels, there will be something for everyone. 

This is a six week course, but if you’d just like to book onto a single session please add that to your shopping basket and include which date you’ll be attending in the comments at the checkout.

Who will lead the course?

Artist educator Sarah O’Boyle will lead the course.

When will the course take place?

Weekly on Tuesdays, 19th September - 24th October 2023, 10:00 - 12:00pm

Sketchbook Club (Autumn 2)
Sketchbook Club (Autumn 2)
from £6.00

Course Details

On Tuesday morning we run weekly sketchbook club from 10am to 12pm.

If you would like to come along and develop your drawing skills and creative confidence, then this is the club for you. Delivered by Artist Educator Sarah O'Boyle, each session will have two parts:

10-11am, Step-by-step guided drawing activity

11-12 noon, Independent development

Our aim is to provide support and guidance for the first hour, and then encourage attendees use the initial activities as a source of inspiration and an opportunity to explore and share independent ideas with others in the group.

Who is the course for?

Suited to all ability levels, there will be something for everyone. 

This is a six week course, but if you’d just like to book onto a single session please add that to your shopping basket and include which date you’ll be attending in the comments at the checkout.

Who will lead the course?

Artist educator Sarah O’Boyle will lead the course.

When will the course take place?

Weekly on Tuesdays, 7th November - 12th December 2023, 10:00 - 12:00pm

Ceramics: Wheel Throwing Course (Autumn 2)
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Ceramics: Wheel Throwing Course (Autumn 2)
from £90.00

Course Details

This termly 6-week course explores the skills and techniques of throwing pots on the wheel. Join our ceramics tutor, Matt Cameron, as he helps you get to grips with the processes involved with this unique art form. You will have plenty of time to practice and build your skills, all in the comfort of our new ceramics studio, while working towards creating kiln ready pots.

Students will be able to glaze and fire a selection of the pieces, to create a collection of ceramic objects to take home.

Who is the course for?

The workshop is suitable for both adults who are beginners and those who have some experience but who wish to build their knowledge and skills in ceramics. For more experienced throwers, please visit our studio access page.

Who will lead the course?

Artist educator Matt Cameron will lead the course.

When will the course take place?

Weekly on Wednesdays, 8th November - 13th December 2023, 6:00 - 8:30pm.

DIY Manifesto: Workshop for Young People
DIY Manifesto: Workshop for Young People
£0.00

Workshop Details

Artists Andy Abbott and Michael Powell have been working with young people to co-design the future, as part of our DIY Utopia project. They have worked together to reimagine Calderdale and collectively discuss the challenges we face as a community and our visions for a better world.

These two workshops will focus on the creation of a DIY Action Plan created by young people, that will help identify the next steps in turning their hopes into reality.

We are looking for young people aged 10-14 to join us and add to our Action Plan. Once realised, we will share this with the Calderdale community in paper and digital form, ensuring that young people’s voices are heard across the Borough.

Who is the workshop for?

Young people age 10-14, who have an interest and desire to discuss and create their vision for Calderdale.

Who will lead the workshop?

The workshops will be led by artists Michael Powell and Andy Abbott.

When will this take place?

There are two sessions during October half term.

11- 3pm  Thursday 2nd November

11- 3pm Friday 3rd November

What support is provided?

A simple sandwich lunch will be provided- please let us know of any dietary requirements when submitting your form.

There are also travel bursaries available for those who need it- please contact us to let us know what support you need.

How much do the workshops cost?

These workshops are free, thanks to funding from Calderdale Community Foundation and the #IWill Fund, which enables more young people to take part in social action through high quality opportunities which create lifelong habits.

Ceramics: Improvers course
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Ceramics: Improvers course
from £90.00

Course Details

A brand-new course for those with ceramics experience wanting to delve deeper into the technicalities of the materials involved and increase their skills base.

For both throwers and hand-builders alike, participants will be able to develop their own projects while learning vital skills like wedging, selecting appropriate clays, glaze testing and more, all to help you become a self-sufficient potter.

Who is the course for?

Suitable for Adults who have some experience but wish to build their knowledge and skills in ceramics across a range of different methods.

Who will lead the course?

Artist educator Matt Cameron will lead the course.

When will the course take place?

Weekly on Thursdays from 9th November to 14th December between 6 - 8:30pm

Please note that these - sessions are 2 hours long.

Throwers begin at 6pm and hand-builders at 6:30pm

Drawing from Nature: Botanical Alchemy
Drawing from Nature: Botanical Alchemy
from £15.00

Workshop Details

Inspired by our new exhibition ‘From the Folde: Botanical Alchemy’ by Fiona Pickles, join us for a creative afternoon this December, exploring the wonders of nature through drawing.

Taking place in The Everybody Gallery to be fully immersed in the evolving work of the exhibition. Participants will be drawing in direct response to the exhibition using a variety of techniques to explore the textures, colours and shapes of the installations and artworks.

Who is the Workshop for?

The workshop is suitable for adults, from beginners to those who have experience with drawing but want to explore new techniques.

Who will lead the course?

Artist educator Sarah O’Boyle will lead the course.

When will the Workshop take place?

Saturday 2nd December, 1 - 4pm

Check out our other Drawing From Nature Workshops below:

Drawing from Nature: Botanical Alchemy (2nd December)

Drawing from Nature: Winter Printing (20th January)

Visit our exhibition page for more information on ‘From the Folde: Botanical Alchemy’ by Fiona Pickles

Drawing from Nature: Winter Prints
Drawing from Nature: Winter Prints
from £15.00

Workshop Details

Inspired by our new exhibition ‘From the Folde: Botanical Alchemy’ by Fiona Pickles, join us for a creative afternoon this Winter time, exploring the wonders of nature through drawing.

Take time to explore the details and hidden gems within nature, even through the colder and darker days when the ground seems dull and bland, there is so much natural beauty to be seen when you take a closer look.

During this workshop participants will have the opportunity to create a collection of winter inspired illustrations using simple yet effective mono-printing techniques.

Who is the Workshop for?

The workshop is suitable for adults, from beginners to those who have experience with drawing but want to explore new techniques.

Who will lead the course?

Artist educator Sarah O’Boyle will lead the course.

When will the Workshop take place?

Saturday 20th January, 1 - 4pm

Visit our exhibition page for more information on ‘From the Folde: Botanical Alchemy’ by Fiona Pickles

Seasonal Life Drawing
Seasonal Life Drawing
from £40.00

Course Details

Join us a for unique day course and explore the creative potential of life drawing with a seasonal theme. Explore new ways of drawing the figure within, alongside and as a part of nature, as we draw from ’From The Folde’ by artist Fiona Pickles. Produced especially for Everybody Arts by artist Jo Blaker in response to Fiona's exhibition, we hope this one off drawing opportunity is one you will not want to miss!

In this course we will explore the season, its cycles and phenomena influencing all the aspects of the life drawing experience. We will look at how we might express winter through our materials, viewpoints, mark making and the expressions or poses adopted by the model. Expect playful, exciting drawing challenges that take you out of your comfort zone pushing your work in unexpected directions. You will be guided through short, stimulating exercises leading to longer poses for more self-directed drawing.

The length of this session ensures time to share, discuss and into the experience. The focus of this session is upon stimulating our creativity & expression as artists. As such, each artist has freedom within our exercises to make them their own.

Who is the course for?

This course is for confident life drawers or those who feel that regular life drawing classes aren’t quite right for them.

Whilst your tutor can offer advice regards proportion, measuring etc this course is not focused on these formal elements of drawing the figure. The focus of this session is upon stimulating our creativity & expression as artists, responding to a range of stimuli alongside the body. If regular life drawing classes don’t feel right for you, you might enjoy the freedom to experiment that previous participants tell us they especially enjoy about these sessions.

Who will lead the course?

Artist educator Jo Blaker will lead the workshop

When will the course take place?

Tuesday 12th December 2023, 10am - 4pm

Ceramics: Wheel Throwing Masterclass January
Sold Out
Ceramics: Wheel Throwing Masterclass January
from £50.00

Workshop Details

On these full day, beginner workshops, you'll be introduced to the skills and techniques unique to creating pottery on the wheel.

You'll be introduced to the skills and techniques unique to creating pottery on the wheel and given plenty of time to practice them in a relaxed environment. You'll become familiar with each part of the pot making process and, with limited course places, you'll have plenty of input from Matt Cameron, our ceramics tutor.

Who is the course for?

The workshop is suitable for adults. Our Wheel Throwing Masterclass has been designed with the beginner potter in mind.

Who will lead the workshop?

Artist educator Matt Cameron will lead the session

When will the workshop take place?

There are two dates available this January:

Saturday 13th January 2024

Saturday 27th January 2024

This is a full day workshop that runs from 10am to 4pm.

The Quiet Beauty of Winter: A Botanical Workshop
The Quiet Beauty of Winter: A Botanical Workshop
from £30.00

Workshop Details

There's something about winter's stripped back simplicity that can allow us to see things more clearly. There's no pretence - winter reveals fully what's there and things that were hidden become visible.  

Join us for a morning of creativity and calm contemplation as we connect with nature and take time to appreciate the quiet, unassuming beauty of winter botanicals.

Enjoy a moment to pause and escape the noise, to slow down and truly observe. 

There is no expectation to make something in a certain way or stick to a formula, the session is all about finding the beauty in the everyday and appreciating how working alongside nature makes us feel, how it can connect us, enable perspective and provide a moment of calm and solace.

There will be the opportunity to create a very free ‘flat lay’ style or hand tied arrangement and of course you are welcome to take home any flowers, stems or foliage that you have selected to use. 

Be open to the gifts of winter and invite in the calmness, clarity and inner connection it offers. 

Who is the workshop for?

This workshop is for anyone above the age of 16, looking for a relaxed and creative session focussing on nature. No previous experience is required.

Who will lead the workshop?

Dr Alison Smith is an  experienced facilitator and coach who is fascinated by the way nature helps us to create powerful metaphor and how being in touch with our natural surroundings provides ease and connection. 

She has enjoyed a rich and varied career in the NHS prior to training as a life coach and was a GP for many years. She is founder of Earth and Bloom, a place to enable people to ground, connect and flourish. Through one to one coaching, small group gatherings and retreats, embodied in nature, she creates a space that is free from rush or urgency where we can all do our best thinking.

www.earthandbloom.uk

Instagram @earth_and_bloom

When will the workshop take place?

This 3 hour workshop will take place on Saturday 27th January, 10am - 1pm

Winter Creative Healthy Holidays
Winter Creative Healthy Holidays
from £25.00

Workshop Details

This workshop is part of our Creative Healthy Holidays programme. Come and join us for a jam-packed programme of fun and exciting healthy and creative activities for children aged between 5 and 12 years old, with artist educators leading a different inspirational activity each day.

A warm, healthy vegetarian meal is provided every day, as well as snacks and refreshments.

We will also be running different arts activity for children to engage with, from drawing, painting and printing, to movement activities and big sculpture building.

Who is the workshop for?

The workshop is suitable for children aged between 5 and 12.

All abilities are welcome. There will be support assistants on-site to enable accessibility for children with additional needs. Please note, our sessions take place in a working art school environment, so may not be suitable for all young people due to the risks of our space and equipment. 

If you have any queries about the suitability of our provision for your child, please get in touch.

How do I book?

You can book paid provision with us via this website, with places at £25 per day or £80 for a 4-day week. Bring a friend or sibling and get 20% off by entering code FRIEND at checkout.

Alternatively, if your child is eligible for free school meals, they can access a free place by booking through Calderdale Council: https://artworks.coordinate.cloud/project/44865

Who will lead the workshop?

The workshop will be led by one of our experienced artist educators, supported by other members of staff on the day. In January artists Sally Timmons, Alex Abel and Sarah O’Boyle will be delivering sessions for us.

When will this take place?

Tuesday 2nd January, Wednesday 3rd January, Thursday 4th January and Friday 5th January, 10.00am-2.00pm each day.

Janine Radcliffe
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