Free Creative Workshop for Kids: Model Making Plasticine Caricature Heads
2025-02-19 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | The Red Brick Building, Morland Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9FT, United Kingdom
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
