Tag: Arts & Craft

Our 8 week course in painting gives you the opportunity to explore, experiment and find your own interests and direction. You will explore how colour, shape, form and mark-making work together to create images. Experimenting with gesture, scale and surface, you will develop your own painting vocabulary and language, applying figurative and abstract approaches. This […]

This 8 week course is for people who would like to further develop their knowledge of acrylic paint. The sessions will focus on experimentation, pushing the materials, layering and resolving paintings. There will be demonstrations and exercises which aim to loosen your style of painting and embrace the unpredictable. By the end of the course […]

This 8 week introductory painting course aims to encourage your confidence in the use of this exciting medium. You will have both guidance and the freedom to develop your own interests in painting. You will be given exercises that encourage experimentation with composition, observation, gesture, scale and colour in order to begin to develop your […]

Painting Progression – This eight-week course is designed to build upon skills that have been developed throughout our basic painting course. You will look more deeply into techniques that underpin classical painting, both representational and abstract, as well as surveying contemporary painting and developing your own methods. The course includes discussions and presentations surrounding historic […]

Immerse yourself into all the natural warm colours of Autumn using mixed-media collage, inks, charcoal and paint. You will be greeted with a wonderful array of pumpkins, candles and autumn cuttings collected from the grounds of Burton Constable all created into a beautiful still life for you to work with for the day. Starting with […]

Learn the art of appliqué by layering fabric shapes and enhancing them with decorative embroidery stitches, creating a beautiful, textured textile piece. If you would like to upcycle you can bring in your own garments to applique onto. Otherwise, all resources are provided

A weekly knitting and crochet group for adults of all ages and skill levels. Come for the crafts, stay for the conversation! Every Thursday / 1.30 – 3.30pm Bransholme Library Just drop in and bring your own equipment.

Saturday 22 November, 10am-3.45pm Starting with a brief tour of the art gallery, we’ll explore key artworks and focus on the use of line, pattern and tone. Drawing from these influences we’ll create collagraph prints using the Tetra Pak printing technique. This technique offers a versatile introduction to both intaglio and collagraph processes, making it […]

Join artist Rosie Ireson for our monthly inclusive and relaxed art workshop designed for children and young people who have a disability, are neurodivergent, or experience anxiety. This month’s workshop is one of two sepcial sessions inspired by the amazing Microworld exhibition at Ferens Art Gallery. Booking is essential. Please only book a ticket for […]

Release your inner child and get creative with Lego! Join us for a fun-filled session of building, chatting, and enjoying a relaxed atmosphere. Whether you’re a Lego enthusiast or just looking to try something new, this club is the perfect place to have some hands-on fun. Open to anyone over 18 years, pop in every […]

A weekly knitting and crochet group for adults.

Pop along and join in. There will be someone to help and supplies if needed.    

Hosted by Jon Keen, a visual artist who has been teaching art and running art workshops in Hull for nearly twenty years, Jon works with colour as a main theme in his workshops, but utilises many or most mediums, from paint to pencils, clay to cardboard. Jon works around the principle of creativity. He encourages and […]

This summer, join us as the Animal Education Centre and Pickering Park Aviary, for a celebration of Beetles, Bugs and Butterflies! Decorate a variety of bug-themed crafts, starting from just £1! East Park Animal Education Centre: Starting on Monday 21 July until Friday 28 August, excluding 15 and 18 August. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday […]

Pippa Hale’s exhibition Bannanarchy! offers families a free and welcoming space at Humber Street Gallery to come together, be creative and play. Join us every Friday morning during the summer holidays for an informal exhibition tour followed by a creative activity. Friday Bananactivity! Sessions are free and designed for families with children aged 4-11 years.

A new course! 3 Days Intensive. Wednesday 20th August- Friday 22nd August 2025. 10.30am – 3pm £180.00 pp Suitable for beginners. Jessica Morris will lead you through the enjoyment of learning to throw on the potter’s wheel. Day 1: An introduction to the basics of working on the wheel, focussing on throwing a cylinder. Day […]