CHAFF Workshops
2025
“Watercolour Taster Workshop”
Whether you're picking up a brush for the first time or looking to refresh your skills, come along for some fun watercolour exercises and learn the fundamentals of the wonderfully fluid medium of watercolour on this fun interactive workshop. Let go, have fun, and explore your creativity for a couple of hours.
Basic materials will be available, but feel free to bring your own paints and brushes if you prefer.
Date: Sunday 4 May
Time: 10am – 12 noon
Place: Venue 1 – The Arts Quarter, The Lippiatt, BS27, 3QP
Cost: £25 per person
To book a place with the experienced tutor Trudi Day contact her at trudi@trudiday.com. Numbers are restricted due to limited space— so please book early to avoid missing out!
Childrens’ ARTXTRA Saturday Art Club
Drop in to this fun and relaxed Art Club session (which runs every Saturday morning).
Date: Saturday 3 May
Time: 10.30am – 12 noon
Place: Venue 10 – The Art School, Union Street, BS27 3NA
Cost: £10 per person
Book in person at the Art School or call Katrina on 07817 907578.
ARTXTRA Workshop – “Nostalgic toy and game making”
Until the 1980s children would often make their own entertainment - creating games and hand making toys. Over the CHAFF weekend she will be hosting workshops for families to come along and make things like paper dolls, sock puppets, dolly peg dolls and much, much more.
Date: Saturday 3 May
Time: 1.30pm – 3pm
Date: Sunday 4 May
Time: 1.30pm – 3pm
Date: Monday 5 May
Time: 10.30am – 12 noon
Place: Venue 10 – The Art School, Union Street, BS27 3NA
Cost: £10 per person (50% will go to The Space, Cheddar)
Book in person at the Art School or call Katrina on 07817 907578.
For more information on what Katrina offers – weekly classes and workshops to both adults and children as well as teaching A level art at Weston College, please visit her website.
“Have a go at sgraffito”
Visitors to Ella's studio can have a go at the simple pottery decorating technique of sgraffito, using pre-thrown pottery items.
Turn up and have a go at this simple but fun activity, no booking is required. Ella will glaze and fire your finished piece for collection at a later date.
The activity is suitable for any age, no experience required.
Dates: Saturday 3, Sunday 4 and Monday 5 May
Time: 10.30 - 4.30
Place: Venue 12 – Pottery Studio at The Forge, Cliff Street, Cheddar, BS27 3PL
Cost: £7 per person
“Abstract Painting”
Abstract painting is the most freeing art form – why not try it yourself on this immersive workshop. Using oil paints alla prima, rags and kitchen roll Beth will show you how to create dramatic and evocative landscapes and skies. No experience required.
Dates: Friday 2 May through to Tuesday 6 May
Time: 5pm - 7pm
Place: 21 Steart Farm Close, Cheddar BS27 3GQ
Cost: £60 per person
All materials will be provided but please wear suitable clothing. Attendees will go home with a mini canvas gift. *Not suitable for anyone with a cat allergy as cats will be in another room*
To book please click here: Eventbrite
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