Saturday Series

SATURDAY SERIES

The Artspace ‘Saturday Series’ is a programme of weekend workshops for adults running here at Artspace. Each workshop is designed to provide a bespoke, one-off, arts experience that you can enjoy, at your leisure, on a weekend. Whether you would like to paint something to hang on your wall at home, or make a beautiful crafty gift for a friend or family member, these half-day or full day workshops aim to help you to create something unique!

To express your interest in a place or for more information, please use the links below, call 01594 825111 or email dan@artspacecinderford.org

*Concessionary rates are available for those with a disability or who are on means tested benefits.

In order for the Saturday workshops to run we need a minimum of 6 people booked on. If there isn’t enough people enrolled we will cancel the workshop 7 days before the intended start, let you know and issue a refund.

If you can’t attend a booked workshop for any reason, let us know giving us 48 hours notice or more, and we will issue a refund.

Download the Artspace Autumn 2026  Programme

Artspace Gift Vouchers now available!


We are now offering gift vouchers for our creative Saturday workshops at Artspace Cinderford. Treat someone special to a fun and inspiring creative Saturday workshop at Artspace Cinderford with our easy gift vouchers!

To order a Saturday Series gift voucher please call Dan on 01594 825111 or email dan@artspacecinderford.org

A decorative illuminated manuscript page featuring a gold vertical bar in the center with two stylized, spotted leopards or similar large cats intertwined around it. The background is divided into red and green sections, with intricate gold and blue floral and vine motifs surrounding the animals and the central gold bar.

Inspired by Medieval Art – Bas Relief, with Dorota Rapacz

Saturday 19th September
10:30am – 4:30pm
(at Artspace Cinderford)

£75/ *£55 concessions including materials

Medieval art covers at list 10 centuries and it’s a mine of styles and forms. We will look at the examples of work from different fields; manuscripts, reliefs, and belt buckles, and use it to design your own motif or maybe your own initial!

The workshop is intended for all levels of experience.

We will sculpt it in clay, which will be hollowed later and fired. All materials included.

Bring your own food for the one-hour break.

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A watercolor painting in progress on a small easel, depicting an abstract, dynamic scene with flowing lines and splashes of blue, green, orange, and purple. The painting appears to be of a reclining figure or animal, with energetic brushstrokes and a sense of movement. The workspace includes a jar of black ink or paint, a red palette, and a tape dispenser on a wooden table. The background reveals an industrial-style studio with brick walls, a window, and studio lighting.

Guided Life Drawing from a Model, with Grace Engel

Saturday 19th September
10:30am – 4:30pm
(at Artspace Cinderford)

Cost: £75/ *£55 concessions
including materials

A full-day of guided life drawing with an experienced model in a relaxed setting.

Explore observation techniques and markmaking in a fun relaxed and creative way.

Suitable for all, from complete beginners who wish to try it out,
to practiced artists.

Bring a small table easel if you wish.

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A man with glasses and a cap is working on a large, partially shaped clay pot on a pottery wheel. He is leaning over the pot with his arm inside, shaping or smoothing the interior. The background shows a workshop setting with some tools and materials. A man with glasses and a cap is working on a large, partially shaped clay pot on a pottery wheel. He is leaning over the pot with his arm inside, shaping or smoothing the interior. The background shows a workshop setting with some tools and materials

Throw a Pot Experience, with Derek A. Lamb

Saturday 19th September
10:30am – 1:30pm
(at Artspace Cinderford)

Cost: £45/ *£40 concessions
including materials

Though not the easiest thing to do, the aim is to have a hands on experience, have fun and end up with one small pot. This will then be glazed and fired on your behalf for collection from Artspace and is included in the price.

This is for adults and beginners with no potting experience, who will have a
wheel each.

There are four places available, and will be allocated on a ‘first come first served’ basis.

Bring a towel to wipe hands.

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An embroidered circular artwork featuring a detailed, realistic drawing of a dog's head, with expressive eyes and upright ears. Below the dog, the name "Nobby" is embroidered in black, surrounded by colorful flowers and green foliage. The embroidery is set against a white fabric background, framed by a wooden hoop, and surrounded by green leaves and small berries.

Pet Portrait Embroidery, with Becky Mackay

Saturday 31st October
10:30am – 4:30pm
(at Artspace Cinderford)

Cost: £60/ *£45 concessions
including materials

Join fellow animal lovers and craft enthusiasts for a cosy, creative escape.

Under the guidance of experienced embroiderer Becky Mackay, aka
@artsforanimals, you’ll learn how to transform a photo of your furry companion into a stunning stitched portrait – the perfect gift for yourself or a loved one.

No prior experience needed – just bring your love for pets and a willingness to try something new.

Tea, treats and good company included.

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A person is sewing or hemming a piece of fabric with a leopard print pattern, featuring black, tan, and cream spots on an olive green background. The person's hands are visible, holding the fabric and guiding it through the sewing process. They are wearing a gold ring on one finger and a striped sweater with black and beige stripes. The workspace includes a blue surface and a black object nearby.

Beginners Clothing Alterations, with Lucy Barraclough

Saturday 31st October
10:30am – 4:30pm
(at Artspace Cinderford)

Cost: £60/ *£45 concessions
including materials

This practical workshop will allow you to learn techniques and methods to alter your clothes so they fit you better.

Bring along your clothes you wish to adapt the style of. It could be to shorten hems or sleeves, taper waists or hip size to create a better shape that suits you.

You will work on your own clothes and at your own pace to develop your skills and confidence.

Some sewing experience is required and if you have your own working sewing machine, please bring it along.
All sewing equipment and threads will be supplied on the day.

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A denim tote bag with colorful patterned fabric accents on the pockets and strap. The bag is laid flat on a black and white patterned surface, with the strap extended. The pockets feature a intricate, multicolored floral and geometric design, adding a decorative touch to the classic blue denim material.

Upcycle Jeans into a Bag, with Lucy Barraclough

Saturday 14th November
10:30am – 4:30pm
(at Artspace Cinderford)

Cost: £60/ *£45 concessions
including materials

Bring along a pair of jeans and learn to upcycle them into a one of a kind bag.

Various styles can be achieved : A tote bag, drawstring bag, crossbody or handbag.

Some sewing experience is required and if you have your own working sewing machine, please bring it along.

All sewing equipment and threads will be supplied on the day.

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A colorful, handmade accordion-style book or paper craft featuring vibrant, abstract watercolor patterns in shades of orange, red, yellow, and green. The book is partially open, revealing its folded pages, and is resting on a light wooden surface.

Making Books, with Lizzie Godden

Saturday 14th November
10:30am – 4:30pm
(at Artspace Cinderford)

Cost: £60/ *£45 concessions
including materials

Enjoy making attractive, personal booklets – we’ll make pamphlet stitch books, folded books, stab bound books and flag books.

We’ll be using inexpensive tools you’re likely to have at home.

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A person wearing a cloak stands alone in a foggy, leafless forest during winter. The scene is mysterious and serene, with tall, bare trees and a soft, diffused light filtering through the fog.

The Winter Goddess: Yoga, Art and Myth at Midwinter, with Aileen Wright

Saturday 12th December
10:30am – 4:30pm
(at Artspace Cinderford)

Cost: £60/ *£45 concessions
including materials

As we approach the Winter Solstice, nature invites us to slow down, reflect and listen more deeply. In myth and folklore, this is the realm of the Winter Goddess – the Wise Woman, the Crone, the keeper of intuition, creativity and deep knowing. Found in mythologies across the world she represents qualities that belong to all of us – regardless of gender.

Join yoga teacher and artist Aileen Wright for a nourishing day of yoga and creativity inspired by myth and the cycles of Nature.

The morning will weave together gentle yoga, breathwork, journalling and myth, exploring themes of wisdom, rest and transformation. After lunch, we’ll move into an afternoon of creative play, creating intuitive artworks inspired by the visionary worlds of Leonora Carrington, Agnes Pelton and the ancient icon tradition, where paintings were understood as portals into the sacred.

No previous experience of yoga or art is necessary – just curiosity and a willingness to explore. This workshop is open to all.

A day to pause, create and honour the quiet wisdom of midwinter.

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A vibrant, mixed-media artwork featuring a colorful, textured background with shades of orange, pink, yellow, and green. Overlaid are black words and phrases such as "Tiny," "Small, yes," "but still beautiful," "transformation," "rebel," and "the door." A white butterfly silhouette is prominently displayed at the bottom left, adding a delicate contrast to the busy background. The overall composition conveys themes of beauty, transformation, and resilience.

Mixed Media Canvas, with Yvonne Featherstone

Saturday 12th December
10:30am – 4:30pm
(at Artspace Cinderford)

Cost: £60/ *£45 concessions
including materials

Join us for an exciting Mixed Media Saturday Workshop! Dive into a creative journey as you explore a variety of art materials and techniques to design and craft your own unique canvas.

Perfect for all skill levels, this workshop offers a fun and inspiring environment to experiment with textures, colors, and media. Unleash your creativity and leave with a personalized masterpiece you made yourself!

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