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You will be making a small-scale fabric panel using simple stitches and embroidery, that evoke memories of our grandmothers or other ancestors. £50pp book online at acearts.co.uk or in the gallery shop The Old Town Hall, Market Square, Somerton, TA11 7NB
Artist talk and Demonstration with artist Julia McKenzie
Coffee morning and Meet the Artists event to coincide with the opening of two new exhibitions
Mono-printing portraits for stitch using the current exhibition as inspiration or to develop your own designs. Experiment with dominant and non-dominant drawings for energetic, bold responses. Morning – A4 portrait designs and printing methods. Afternoon – embellish with hand stitch. £50pp book online at acearts.co.uk or in the gallery shop The Old Town Hall, Market..
Would you like to know how to support our precious pollinators? Come and join us for an evening with award winning writer and author Jean Vernon (aka Jeanie Bee). Jean is on a mission to unravel, demystify and explain the intricate balance of nature and to introduce everyone to the familiar and unfamiliar pollinators (especially..
In this workshop you will learn the basics of needle felt using beautiful British Wool. We will look at the anatomy of bees and how it can be represented in wool and stitch. Suitable for complete beginners. Please bring a small tin or container that you would like to work you bee into although Lydia..
We will be working with British wool fibres for needle felting and slow stitching with vintage or reclaimed threads and materials. £50pp book online at acearts.co.uk or in the gallery shop The Old Town Hall, Market Square, Somerton, TA11 7NB
Mark Making and Mindfulness in Stitch with Paula Simpson This workshop will be all about learning to be present and enjoying the moment. Looking at leaves we will explore marks, lines and patterns and look at how they can be used to make small experimental hand stitched pieces. Please bring along your hand sewing equipment,..
Drawing for All. Free, regular drop-in sessions – every Thursday morning from 10.30-12.30. Come and spend the morning drawing in our wonderful gallery space. Use the current exhibition as inspiration or draw the view through the windows or each other. A selection of art materials will be available or bring your own. Please note these..
Create and Connect. Free, regular drop-in sessions – every Wednesday morning from 10.30-12.30. Free drop-in sessions for artists, creatives, and makers to come together in our ‘Make Space’ to make alongside each other. Bring what you are currently working on Drawing, sketchbook, textiles, knitting, sewing, painting etc and we will make the tea! Please note..
Dragonsfly create a compelling and captivating atmosphere with their exquisite, groove-driven, rootsy music. Playing an array of contemporary and unusual instruments, their performances span a diverse selection of styles and cultures from Celtic French and Breton inspired Dance music to up-tempo Eastern European tracks and moody Middle and Far Eastern songs. Taking place in the..
In Stitches is our new year long community textile project. Free, regular drop-in sessions – every Friday morning from 10.30-12.30. Please note these sessions do not take place during our exhibition change over dates, if you are unsure, please call to check when sessions are running 01458 273008.