In this space local creative facilitators with community members will explore ideas and experiences through art, digital and creative skills workshops.

The workshops are designed to be fun and informal and very small, no experience is necessary and all ages and abilities are welcome. All materials are supplied. The workshops are designed for anyone from 16 years and over unless specified.

This series of workshops is free as part of a pilot project funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.

For June and July 2021 there are 10 workshops to choose from - each has six places.

Please only book the ticket for the specific workshop you would like to attend - the schedule details are here:

Self Portraits with Kat Heueston: Wed 16th June 10.30am - 12.30pm

Simple techniques to explore portraiture in a relaxed atmosphere - just have a go!

Screen Printing with Jess Green: Sun. 20th June 11am to 1.30pm

Having fun creating your very own silk screen print - no experience needed.

Koinobori Fish Kites with Anna Brewster: Wed. 23rd June 4.30pm to 5.30pm

For children ages 4 - 9 with parent/carer on site - relax with a cuppa or have fun together making a simple Japanese fish kite .

Batik Printing with Coco Hodgkinson: Wed. 30th June 10.30am - 1.00pm

Create a sea themed batik style silk flag - easy to do and lots of fun!

Postponed to 23rd July - Loosening up Ink Drawing with Anna Brewster: Fri. 2nd July 10.30 - 12.00pm

Loosen up to free your expressive self, messing around with twigs and colour to create what you will.

Concertina Coastal Sketchbook with Jen Bennett: Sun. 4th July 10.30am to 1.00pm

Quick beach walk to sketch the seascape to inspire your mixed media images back in the shed. Age 14 years and over.

Life Drawing with artist model Sophie Larter & Kat Heueston: Wed. 7th July 10.30am to 1.00pm

Try your hand at life drawing, quick poses, enjoy the process with a bit of guidance, no experience necessary. This workshop is for over 18s only.

Mark Making with Lucy Gichuki: Fri. 9th July 10.30am - 12.30pm

Explore the marks you make to feed a curiosity about creativity using simple tools.

Fabric Printing with Coco Hodgkinson: Wed. 14th July 10.30 to 1.00pm

Printing with a range of objects to create your unique patterns on fabric.

Bunting Making with Mary Bagwell: Fri. 16th July 10.30 - 1.00pm

Design and put together a simple string of bunting in your own style - fabric provided or you may wish to attend the Fabric Printing workshop and then bring the fabric you have created to make into bunting.

RESCHEDULED - Loosening up Ink Drawing with Anna Brewster: Fri. 23rd July 10.30 - 12.00pm

Loosen up to free your expressive self, messing around with twigs and colour to create what you will.

Tea, Coffee and Cake will be provided and donations to Sidmouth Coastal Community Hub are welcome but not obligatory!

The Fishermen's Shed Creative Workshops