Adult Arts and Crafts
Adult Art and Crafts
Our selection of art and craft workshops and sessions are delivered by freelance artists and gallery staff. They are designed to help you develop new skills, experiment with new techniques and explore new and unusual materials! Each workshop connects to our changing exhibition programme. Visit our eventbrite page to book all events.
For more information or any questions please contact evad.ouldokojie@oldham.gov.uk
Life Drawing with Hunion
Thursdays, 6.30pm – 8.30pm, £10 per person
17 February, 17 March, 28 April, 12 May, 16 June, 14 July, 18 August, 22 September, 20 October
Saturdays, 10.30am – 12.30pm, £15 per person
21 May, 23 July
From beginners to experts we welcome all abilities to our life drawing sessions. Explore drawing the nude form with a variety of models, our monthly sessions are very friendly, relaxed with refreshments and basic materials provided and a great playlist to draw along to.
Sessions are untutored but led by artist Mark Rigby who is able to support if needed.
SATURDAY sessions feature two models who will interact for interesting and dynamic poses!
Pre-booking is essential and tickets can be found by visiting Eventbrite.
Watercolour with Laura Gray
Four week course, Thursdays 7, 14, 21 and 27 July, 1.15 – 3.15pm, £60 per person
This four week course will allow you to explore the medium of Watercolour, taught and supported by artist Laura Gray explore how to manipulate the paints whilst creating an artwork to take home and proudly display.
Ticket cost includes materials and all four weeks of the course. You’re welcome to bring your own materials too and Laura will have some available to purchase at each session.
Pre-booking is essential and tickets can be found by visiting Eventbrite.
Macrame Workshops with Studio Dawn
Sat 11 June & Sat 8 October, £15 per person
Studio Dawn is a small Manchester based business specialising in the art of Macrame to create beautiful pieces to brighten your home.
Take part in our two workshops to learn new skills, create beautiful items, meet other like minded people and experience the positive impact crafting can have on your mental health.
All materials and light refreshments are provided.
Pre-booking is essential and tickets can be found by visiting Eventbrite.