Somerset Art Works: Somerset Open Studios 2023 (Open Daily, 16th Sep - 1st Oct)
2023-09-16 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-23 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-01 10:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | The Red Brick Building, Morland Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9FT, United Kingdom
Red Brick Building presents

Somerset Art Works
Somerset Open Studios 2023

Saturday 16th September – Sunday 1st October
Open daily, 10am – 5pm
Free to attend

Somerset Open Studios returns for 2023! It’s the biennial opportunity for SAW Artist Members to open their studio doors to allow a glimpse into often-private spaces and workshops, alongside pop up venues, where audiences can meet the artist, see work in progress and visit the creative source.
Somerset Open Studios and Art Weeks Events are annual countywide celebrations of the variety and quality of contemporary visual art and craft that can be found in Somerset.
Since the inception of Somerset Art Weeks in 1994, they have become important events in Somerset’s cultural calendar, delighting art lovers near and far.

Featured Artists at the Red Brick Building:

Paul Branson
Ramona Belcher
Jan Billings
John Fleming
Keelie Hamer
Robin Gray
Alastair Kinghorn
Heidi Hancock
Hiroshima Peace Flame
Francis Morland
Rosie Temple Morris
Mark Noble
Rachel Reilly
Wendy Robinson
Reality Studios Inc
Sarah Slaughter
Tony Van Raalte

Workshops & Demonstrations:
Sat 16th & Sat 30th Sept: Portraits & Drawing with Ramona Belcher MA, drop in from 10am – 5pm
Mon 18th, Wed 20th, Fri 22nd, Mon 25th, Wed 27th & Fri 29th Sept: Sustainable Art: Painting on Wood with Mark Noble, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Mon 18th, Wed 20th, Fri 22nd, Mon 25th, Wed 27th & Fri 29th Sept: Traditional Photographic Dark Room Demonstration with John Fleming, drop in from 1pm – 4pm
Tue 19th & Tue 26th Sept: Jewellery-making Workshop with Sarah Slaughter, 10am – 12pm (£6 per person for materials)
Thu 21st Sept: Drawing On the Right Side of the Brain – Anyone Can Draw Workshop with Ramona Belcher MA, 2pm – 4pm
Sat 23rd Sept: Graphite Drawing Demonstration with Robin Gray, 2pm – 4pm

For more information about Somerset Art Weeks, visit: www.somersetartworks.org.uk

South West Makers Market
2023-10-22 10:00 - 15:00
South West Makers Market

A brand new creatives market at the Red Brick Building!
Enjoy browsing the stalls as over 30 creatives and makers from the South West share and sell their creative wares.

Sunday 22nd October
10am – 3pm
FREE ENTRY

South West Makers Market
2023-12-09 10:00 - 15:00
South West Makers Market

Showcasing over 30 of the most talented makers from the South West UK
Come and shop from some of the best makers from the South West, just in time for Christmas! You will find pottery from The Thoughtful Potter, clothing from Peachy Pear, Jewellery from iamrachel, soaps from Horrington Handmade Soaps, textiles from RaggyRoux and so much more.
Entry is free, well behaved dogs are welcome and all stalls are indoors so no standing around getting chilly!
We look forward to welcoming you.

Saturday 9th December
10am – 3pm
FREE ENTRY

'Awaken the Goddess' Event
2024-03-09 10:00 - 16:00
‘Awaken the Goddess’ Event
By Wild Tribe Events

Spiritual wellbeing fair, in celebration of International Women’s Day
Calling our sisters! Come wild women, curious women, Goddesses, witches, spiritual beings…join us!
Falling on the day after International Women’s Day, this event will be celebrating all things woman. So, you can expect this event to be nourishing, uplifting, empowering and rewilding.
Come along for a full day of shopping for spiritual tools, listening to relevant and uplifting talks, taking part in workshops, having a reading for your year ahead, or taking time out for a healing session.
N.B. We are counting vibes, not body parts. We know you will know best if this event is for you. This event is for women and those identifying as.

Saturday 9th March
10am – 4pm
FREE ENTRY

For more information, please contact wildtribeevents@gmail.com

Sewing Prayers for Palestine
2024-03-24 14:00 - 17:00
Sewing Prayers for Palestine

A tender hearted invitation to come together for an afternoon, creatively fundraising for survivors in Palestine. Stitching words and symbols of peace, freedom and solidarity with Palestine on to fabric squares to be joined together to create a wall hanging. Sharing stories, poems, songs, tears, grief and prayers while we sew/sow our prayers for a better way.
If you have fabrics, threads, haberdashery, please bring. If not, bring your beating heart. Come feeling creative or not – connection is the intention. No experience in sewing necessary.

Sunday 24th March
2pm – 5pm
Donations gratefully received

For more info, please contact lisokelly@yahoo.co.uk

'Lost Wax' Jewellery Making Workshop with Rare Bear
2024-04-06 14:00 - 17:00
‘Lost Wax’ Jewellery Making Workshop
With Rare Bear

Would you like to learn the ancient art of Lost Wax Carving? Come along and experience the oldest process of jewellery making with me.

Firstly, it’s important to have an open mind with what you want to create; maybe do a bit of designing and bring in your own ideas. However, we will start the workshop looking through inspirational content, then designing your ideas on paper.
From then, I will show you the different waxes and the techniques and tools you can use to produce the gorgeous piece you desire. The class will then involve moulding, sculpting or carving your wax, until you’re happy with your pieces. You can take your time, and play with the different waxes available until you feel comfortable with what you have made.
There will be tea, coffee and cake available for you to take breaks.
Once you feel happy with your work, I will send your pieces off to my trusted Hatton Gardens casters for your lost wax to be cast into your preferred metal. This can take up to 2 – 3 weeks but is absolutely worth the wait. Once your pieces are cast and sent back to me, I will do the final stages of finishing and polishing.
We can map out the workshop that caters to what you wish from it, but most importantly; you having a couple pieces of your own hand made jewels.
The perfect gift to yourself and others. This playful craft is perfect for anyone with an eye for handmade jewellery and exploring a beautiful historic ritual.
The session will run for approximately 2/3 hours, tea and cake will be provided. Price includes tutorial, wax and wax tools, casting fee and servicing (finishing and polishing).

Saturday 6th April
2pm – 5pm

Price
£100 per person (includes tutorial, wax and wax tools, casting fee, and servicing)
To book, visit: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lost-wax-jewellery-making-in-glastonbury-tickets-853848252107

'FleeceFest' Free Mini Festival
2024-09-14 11:00 - 16:00
‘FleeceFest’ Free Mini Festival

Come join us for an afternoon of live music, craft, art, food and drink and find out something new about the history of Glastonbury.

A brand new, free mini festival aimed at young people is coming to the Red Brick Building in September! It promises a day full of creativity, live music and local food. And, what’s more, the whole event has been organised by a fantastic team of young people.
The festival is part of a national project called New Wave, which encourages young people to get involved in heritage-related activities. It coincides with the national Heritage Open Days festival organised each year, which celebrates the rich history and heritage of communities across the UK.
FleeceFest is a one-day mini festival with live music, craft, food, and mural painting. It’s completely free to attend and, while it’s aimed at young people, all ages are welcome and there will be plenty for everyone to do.
One of the highlights will be painting a mural that celebrates and encapsulates the history of the Red Brick Building’s industrial past as a former sheepskin factory. The mural was sketched out in July by a group of young people, helped by local artist Jon Minshull. The design uses images from Morlands Magazines as well as quotes from some of the stories of people who worked in the factories, to tell the story of change at the Red Brick Building site. You’ll see the iconic Morlands gates, sheep, shoes, chimneys and lots of people working busily. The mural will be painted in full colour during FleeceFest, so do come along and join in if you like to get creative!
You’ll notice that there’s something sheepy about this event too, with the chance to get creative with sheepskin crafts led by local textile expert Liana. Plus, enjoy live music from local musicians, including the premiere of new songs inspired by the stories of workers from the historic Morlands and Baily’s factories.
The name FleeceFest is a nod to the Red Brick Building’s past as part of the Morlands sheepskin factory, a key player in Glastonbury’s economic and social history during the 20th century. The event will honour this heritage, particularly the craftsmanship and memories of those who worked in the sheepskin industry.
This will be a relaxed afternoon for anyone who is inquisitive, creative or who would just like to discover a new place in the community. Our fantastic team of young people have been working hard to create and organise this mini festival, and we can’t wait to see it in action. Pop along, bring a mate, and enjoy a creative day for all the family!

This event is being held in our Community Garden. All are welcome.

Saturday 14th September
11am – 4pm
FREE ENTRY

Tickets: Booking is not compulsory, but it helps us to estimate how many people will be attending. Please book a free ticket (below) if you can, to help give us an idea of numbers.

Somerset Art Weeks Festival 2024: 'Landscape: Flux & Flow' (Open Daily, 21st Sep - 6th Oct)
2024-09-21 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-29 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-06 10:00 - 17:00
Somerset Art Weeks Festival 2024
‘Landscape: Flux & Flow’

Art ~ Installations ~ Workshops ~ Gatherings ~ Guided Walks

Saturday 21st September – Sunday 6th October
Art exhibition open daily at the Red Brick Building, 10am – 5pm
Free to attend

Somerset Art Weeks returns for 2024! This year is the Somerset Art Weeks Festival, where collaborative exhibitions and group shows spring up across the region. Artists and makers of every medium, from painting to performance, will be joining the Festival to form part of this celebration of our county’s exciting creative voices.
The theme of the 2024 Somerset Art Weeks Festival is ‘Landscape: Flux and Flow’.

About this year’s exhibition:
This year, the Red Brick Building has teamed up with Bridie’s Farm in Glastonbury, as well as local artists, to offer a collection of art, installations and workshops held across the Red Brick Building, Community Garden, and Bridie’s Farm.
There will be an exhibition of paintings and photography within the Red Brick Building and The Old Tannery restaurant, plus an installation and soundscapes within the Red Brick Building Community Garden.
Over on Bridie’s Farm there, will be a Stone Soup gathering and a reconnection workshop on selected days.
This year’s featured artists are: Delphi Barney, Julia Bedford, John Fleming, Chloe Forfitt, and Keelie Hamer

WHAT’S ON:

At the Red Brick Building and The Old Tannery:
‘Landscape: Flux & Flow’ Exhibition
A selection of art, paintings and photography
Daily, 10am – 5pm

In the Red Brick Building Community Garden:
‘Sounds of the Moors’
Soundscape of interviews with local folk connected with the Beckery, Bride’s Mound and the Moors
Daily, 12pm – 4pm

‘Sounds of the Moors’ – Interviewing
Come and be interviewed for our ‘Sounds of the Moors’ installation!
Friday 27th September & Friday 4th October, 10am – 11.30am

‘Moth Survey‘
In partnership with Fred Giles and Bill Urwin of ROAM (Recorders of the Avalon Marshes)
Friday 27th September from 5.30pm, and Saturday 28th September from 8am

‘Time Walk‘
A gentle guided walk from the Community Garden via Pomparles Bridge, along the River Brue, to Bride’s Mound
Saturday 5th October, 10am – 12pm (starting at the Community Garden)

At Bridie’s Farm:
‘Stone Soup‘
Food, Stories & Art, part of Bridie’s Farm Open Day
Sunday 22nd September, 11am – 4pm

‘The Work That Reconnects‘
An introductory day workshop of Joanna Macy’s The Work That Reconnects
Sunday 29th September, 10am – 4pm

For more information about Somerset Art Weeks, visit: www.somersetartworks.org.uk

'Stone Soup' - Food, Stories & Art (Somerset Art Weeks Festival)
2024-09-22 11:00 - 16:00
Stone Soup
Food, Stories & Art

Part of our ‘Landscape: Flux & Flow’ exhibition for Somerset Art Weeks Festival

As part of Bridie’s Farm Open Day, and to celebrate the fruits of the land at harvest time, we will be making soup out on an open fire and sharing the differing versions of Stone Soup from around the world. Local Growers and the general public are invited to bring a little of their harvest to share to the pot, where there will be a chopping station set up so that people can join to collaborate in making the soup.
Vegetables generously provided by local farms, growers and projects.

11am: Come and join in the communal soup making. Please bring your harvests!
1pm: Share a lunch of stone soup and story telling with Julia Bedford, Ramona Belcher and guests.
2.30pm: Make art inspired by stone soup and contribute to a ‘zine. All materials supplied.

Sunday 22nd September
11am – 4pm
Location: Bridie’s Farm, Porchestall Drove, Glastonbury, BA6 9RP

Free Christmas Crafting Workshop
2024-11-24 14:00 - 16:00
Free Christmas Crafting Workshop

Join us for a free Christmas crafting workshop in our lovely Event Space, where you can enjoy creative activities such as:
✨ Paper marbling
✨ Upcycled fabric wreaths
✨ Handmade tree decorations
✨ Paper art and decorations from old books

All materials will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own supplies if you have something specific you would like to make.
Family-friendly and all ages welcome.
This event is free, but we welcome a voluntary cash donation of £3 – £5 on the day to help cover our costs, if you can afford to.

Sunday 24th November
2pm – 4pm

If you’d like to attend, please book a free ticket below so we know how many people to expect. Thank you!

CANCELLED - 'A Magical Yule Fair'
2024-12-14 10:00 - 16:00
A Magical Yule Fair
By Wild Tribe Events

We are very sorry to confirm that Wild Tribe Events have had to cancel this fair due to illness. Our sincere apologies for any disappointment caused. There will be another Pagan & Spiritual Fair here on Saturday 18th January.

A Pagan & Spiritual Fair

Join Wild Tribe Events for their final ‘Awaken the Magic’ fair of 2024.
There will be an Aladdin’s Cave of witchy and spiritual sellers, for all your last minute gifts. Topped off with healers and readers on hand to ensure you enter the festive season relaxed and ready.
The setting is perfect for a catch up with friends or loved ones. So, why not make a day of it? Shopping, a massage, a cocktail and a delicious dinner. Sounds like the perfect start to the festivities to us!

Saturday 14th December
10am – 4pm
FREE ENTRY

For more information, please contact wildtribeevents@gmail.com

"New Year, New Me" Pagan & Spiritual Fair
2025-01-18 11:00 - 16:00
“New Year, New Me” – Pagan & Spiritual Fair
By Wild Tribe Events

January is well known to be the longest of all months, lasting approximately 1091 days! The land is still dark, the festivities are behind us and the thought of New Year resolutions are starting to circulate.
We want to do things differently. It is still mid winter, it is still rest season. We are not yet ready to emerge from our cocoons and step into Spring. Yes, a new year is upon us but we can still be gentle with ourselves as we ease in.
So, this January join Wild Tribe Events as we take a gentle approach to the New Year with a ‘fill your cup’ day with like minded souls. Have a warming drink, emerge in a sound bath, spend that Christmas gift money on something for yourself, have a reading to navigate your year ahead, or leave 2024 behind with a resetting healing session.
If you’ve spent December shopping, cooking, baking, entertaining, juggling and indulging. This could be the gentle start to 2025 that you need. For a few hours, it’s all about you

Saturday 18th January
11am – 4pm
FREE ENTRY

For more information, please contact wildtribeevents@gmail.com

Free Creative Workshop for Kids: Funky Printmaking
2025-02-18 10:00 - 13:00
Hands On! Free Half-Term Creative Workshop for Kids: Funky Printmaking
With Jen Turnbull

Spaces are limited to 12 children. Please book a free ticket below to register your child’s attendance.
When booking your ticket(s), please put the name(s) of your child(ren) in the Order Note box.

In this fun and creative workshop, you will learn the basics of lino printing while exploring the fascinating world of bugs! Everyone will design their own bug-inspired artwork, carve it into lino, and create a variety of prints to take home, all with expert guidance from Jen! Bring some images you like or get some inspiration from materials at the workshop.
Perfect for nature enthusiasts and budding artists, this hands-on session encourages creativity and introduces children to the eye-catching art of printmaking.

Suitable for children aged 10 and over.

About Jen: Jen is a Somerset-based teacher, photographer, and printmaker with a passion for creative expression. Specialising in camera-less photographic printing, alternative photographic techniques, darkroom printing, and lino cutting, Jen combines her artistic expertise with her love of teaching to inspire young minds. In her lively workshops, she encourages children to explore their creativity through the exciting art of lino cutting in an enjoyable and engaging environment.

Tuesday 18th February
10am – 1pm
FREE

This free workshop has been kindly funded by Engage.

Free Creative Workshop for Kids: Model Making Plasticine Caricature Heads
2025-02-19 10:00 - 13:00
Hands On! Free Half-Term Creative Workshop for Kids:
Model Making Plasticine Caricature Heads
With Virginia Mason

Spaces are limited to 12 children. Please book a free ticket below to register your child’s attendance.
When booking your ticket(s), please put the name(s) of your child(ren) in the Order Note box.

Did you see the new Wallace & Gromit film at Christmas? Well, here’s your chance to make your own caricature head in the Aardman style!
How about a self-portrait? Or maybe a portrait of your best friend? Have fun creating a character – will it be silly or serious, angry or crazy? Get hands on and learn about the magic of modelling in plasticine.

Suitable for children aged 10 and over.

About Virginia: Virginia Mason is a local artist and teacher who in her previous life worked as a modelmaker and sculptor in Special Effects for TV and Film, in particular for Aardman Animations, working on such films as Chicken Run and Flushed Away.

Wednesday 19th February
10am – 1pm
FREE

This free workshop has been kindly funded by Engage.

Free Creative Workshop for Kids: Creative Textiles & Sewing
2025-02-19 14:00 - 17:00
Hands On! Free Half-Term Creative Workshop for Kids:
Creative Textiles and Sewing
With Lucy Litchfield

Spaces are limited to 12 children. Please book a free ticket below to register your child’s attendance.
When booking your ticket(s), please put the name(s) of your child(ren) in the Order Note box.

Fancy decorating a pair of jeans, T-shirt or Jacket? Perhaps you want to jazz up a cushion or bag?
Lucy will take you through step-by-step instructions, showing you how to create your own design to applique (join or attach) to either a garment, bag or cushion cover. You will learn how to either machine and / or hand stitch your design to your chosen surface.
Bring an item with you to decorate, and any fabric scraps you like the look of! If you can’t, don’t worry, as we will have lots of fabric scraps at the workshop. There will also be some plain calico bags to applique if you haven’t got something.

Suitable for children aged 10 and over.

About Lucy: Lucy Neve has a degree in Fashion and PGCE in Secondary Art. She currently works in various primary and Secondary schools around Somerset, alongside her own independent creative workshops in halls and art studios. Lucy also makes organic soaps, bath bombs and artworks under her maiden / business name Lucy Litchfield.

Wednesday 19th February
2pm – 5pm
FREE

This free workshop has been kindly funded by Engage.

Beginner’s Dip Pen Calligraphy Workshop
2025-09-06 14:00 - 16:00
Beginner’s Dip Pen Calligraphy Workshop
With Nicki from ND Calligraphy

Come and learn the art of beautiful handwriting

This two-hour workshop will show you how to create beautiful calligraphy in a modern style using a traditional dip pen with ink.
Suitable for beginners, this relaxing class will have you hooked from the start! After learning the basics, you will make gift tags and bookmarks. All materials are provided and you will be able to purchase extra supplies on the day so that you can continue your new hobby at home.
ND Calligraphy uses only vegan and cruelty-free materials.
N.B. This workshop is suitable for those 16 years and older.

Saturday 6th September
2pm – 4pm

Cost
£30 per person (includes all materials)

For more info and to book
Contact Nicki on ndcalligraphyservices@gmail.com

Spooky Species Evening
2025-10-24 17:00 - 21:00
Spooky Species Evening
With Somerset Wildlife Trust

Learn about and celebrate autumnal wildlife!

Friday 24th October
5pm – 9pm
FREE EVENT

About the Event:
Drop into this (not very) spooky evening, hosted by Somerset Wildlife Trust, and enjoy:
🦇 Guided wildlife walks from Wilder Skies
🎃 Pumpkin decorating
🎨 Face painting
🍂 Autumnal wildlife-themed crafts
🪲 And take a look at the spooky specimens on show!
☕ Hot drinks provided

All ages welcome, family friendly event.

Walk Timings:
Wildlife at Dusk walk, 5.15pm – 6.15pm (sunset 6pm)
Book here: https://www.somersetwildlife.org/events/2025-10-24-spooky-guided-walk-wildlife-dusk

Things that Go Bump in the Night walk, 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Book here: https://www.somersetwildlife.org/events/2025-10-24-spooky-guided-walk-things-go-bump-night

Things that Go Bump in the Night walk, 7.45pm – 8.45pm
Book here: https://www.somersetwildlife.org/events/2025-10-24-spooky-guided-walk-things-go-bump-night-2

For any questions please email sian.bentley@somersetwildlife.org

An Introduction to East Asian Calligraphy
2025-11-08 13:30 - 16:30
An Introduction to East Asian Calligraphy
With Matthew James / Yōsetsu

Come and explore the beauty of East Asian calligraphy in a relaxed, welcoming setting – no prior knowledge or experience required.

An introduction to Chinese and Japanese brush calligraphy by award-winning calligrapher and PhD calligraphy researcher Matthew James (pen-name ‘Mashū’).
In this workshop, you’ll learn about the history, styles, and famous names of calligraphy in the Far East before trying to write Chinese characters with a brush and ink. After a little practice, you’ll have a go at writing on special boards that can be taken home as souvenirs of the experience.

Saturday 8th November
1.30pm – 4.30pm

Cost
£40 per person (includes all materials)

For more info and to book
Visit: https://yo-setsu.com/events/ws-20251108-red-brick-building-glastonbury/
Or contact Matthew on admin@yo-setsu.com
