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Mug Rugs - an introduction to woven tapestry

Thu 05 Jun 2025

Mug Rugs - an introduction to woven tapestry

Learn how to create simple but striking designs using woven tapestry techniques. In this fun, relaxing workshop you will weave your own square, which once finished can be used as a rug for your mug! Choose from a sele.....Read more

Bumble Bee and Wildflowers - acrylic ink workshop

Fri 13 Jun 2025

Bumble Bee and Wildflowers - acrylic ink workshop

Capture the beauty of a bumble bee browsing wild cornflowers in this friendly and inspiring art workshop. You'll be creating your own work of art and bookmark using acrylic inks, suitable for all abilities! Friday .....Read more

An Introduction to loom weaving

Tue 10 May 2022 to Fri 19 Dec 2025 (4 years)

An Introduction to loom weaving

Introduction to weaving (2hr) - £25 In this creative class you will be introduced to the wonderful craft of weaving. Choose from pre-set Rigid heddle looms to try out or make a simple woven wall hanging working on.....Read more

Free online course -  Designing through collage

Sat 01 Feb 2025 to Tue 02 Feb 2027 (2 years)

Free online course - Designing through collage

'Exercising Creativity: Building unique designs to life through collage' is a free, self paced online course that anyone is welcome to join. Unlock your creativity with a magazine, scissors and a glue stick. Discover.....Read more

Weather and Water

Sat 25 Jan to Sun 15 Jun 2025 (5 months)

Weather and Water

We have a new Exhibition beginning on this Saturday the 25th January 2025. As yet another weather warning is issued for a dangerous storm to hit us tomorrow we cannot ignore the effects of climate change. Our new Exhib.....Read more

Mixed Media Expressive Art on Textile

Thu 26 Jun 2025

Mixed Media Expressive Art on Textile

Unleash your creativity in this fun and engaging workshop where you'll explore drawing painting and stitching on fabric. Whether you're a beginner or a craft enthusiast, this session will guide you in creating a uniqu.....Read more

Garden Art Mosaic Workshop - Sat 28th June 12.30-5.30pm

Sat 28 Jun 2025

Garden Art Mosaic Workshop - Sat 28th June 12.30-5.30pm

Come join me, Audrey (mosaicist) at Greenwood Park Community Centre, St Albans for an afternoon of mosaic making loveliness. Join us for a delightful Garden Art Workshop where you will learn the art of creating a beau.....Read more

A NEW ARTIST VISITING- TUESDAY 3RD JUNE- MATT WARUSZYNSKI

Tue 03 Jun 2025

A NEW ARTIST VISITING- TUESDAY 3RD JUNE- MATT WARUSZYNSKI

This will be the first time that Matt Waruszynski has visited WBAS. He is a figurative and portrait artist who explores how the body and face tell the story of our lives. His work is dynamic and fresh due to his fast ene.....Read more

Alexa Loy Exhibition

Sat 21 Jun 2025

Alexa Loy Exhibition

Alexa is an experienced, established, local artist, specialising in painting and photography. During May, she will be hosting artistic events for all ages and abilities, inspiring creativity in all who visit the library......Read more

Lovely Lavender Fields

Fri 04 Jul 2025

Lovely Lavender Fields

Transport yourself to the vivid splendour of a lavender field in full bloom. You'll create your own lavender landscape and bookmark using acrylic inks in this friendly and summery art workshop, suitable for all abilit.....Read more

Eco Weaving - a workshop weaving with waste fibres and fabrics

Sat 19 Jul 2025

Eco Weaving - a workshop weaving with waste fibres and fabrics

Enjoy a relaxed mindful session learning how to create woven art from waste fibres and fabrics. Take inspiration from the natural world such as plant life and landscapes, or enjoy experimenting with different colours .....Read more

Big Art Fair

Fri 18 to Sun 20 Jul 2025 (3 days)

Big Art Fair

The Big Art Fair is a brilliant opportunity to discover and enjoy artworks from a selection of 60 talented artists. Join us on Friday 18th July from 6pm - 8pm for a preview evening. Tickets are £5 and include a glass .....Read more

Country Frame Baskets- a two day workshop

Sat 26 to Sun 27 Jul 2025 (2 days)

Country Frame Baskets- a two day workshop

Make a willow frame basket for harvesting garden produce, foraging or collecting eggs. In this workshop you will make an ancient style of basket by constructing a frame with hoops, traditional bindings and ribs, follo.....Read more

Woven Flowers- kids weaving workshop

Tue 05 Aug 2025

Woven Flowers- kids weaving workshop

Your little ones can learn a new skill in this weaving workshop! Using colourful wools and threads on a circle loom they'll make a small bunch of flowers or a larger hanging flower, guided by artists Lucy Sugden. W.....Read more

Catalan Platter - willow weaving workshop

Wed 06 Aug 2025

Catalan Platter - willow weaving workshop

Using basic principles, you will make a beautiful willow platter that can be used to serve dry foods, or as a trivet to protect your table from hot serving dishes. It will also look great on the wall while not in use!.....Read more

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