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“The Bristol School of Art UAL Foundation Diploma in Art and Design end of year show presents work from over 100 creative students. Throughout the Foundation Diploma, they have engaged in a playful and experimental approach to developing their unique creative practice, ready for their next steps into creative education and beyond. For most, this will be their first public exhibition, showcasing the output from their Final Major Project. Expect work in Fashion, Textiles, Graphics, Illustration, Animation, Ceramics, Print, Furniture, Sculpture, Digital, Photography, Film and much more.... Bristol School of Art, Queens Road, BS8 1PX (same building as the RWA)”
From: Art Foundation End of Year Exhibition Opening Event / Private View

“DISMANTLE COLLECTIVE EXHIBITION WITH LOZ & HOLLY LEWIN [31.05.26] We’re really happy to announce a free entry exhibition showing some of our most talented resident artists @loz & @holly at The Forge for some beautiful Sunday afternoon vibes. Expect to see: the original artworks behind the dismantle posters and other collages from Loz & mixed media work including painting, textile and sculpture from Holly. Music from: Ozzy LJ, Sam Lester, Confit Dub & Andy Rennie Free pay what you can tickets on headfirst, donations welcomed!”
From: Dismantle Collective Exhibition: Loz & Holly Lewin

“Visit us 28th - 31st May Boomsatsuma BA Hons Documentary Photography and Print Class of 2026 presents Eleven Piece Suit our graduation** exhibition. Opening Thursday 28th May 18:00 - 21:00 join us for live music, drinks and conversation. Find queer arts and crafts on the Saturday 30th, 12:00 - 14:00 followed by an artist talk with Lyfes Good and Daisy Groves 14:00 - 16:00 We look forward to seeing you there! Opening times: Thursday: 18:00 - 21:00 Friday/Saturday: 12:00 - 18:00 Sunday: 12:00 - 15:00 - KIT FORM is over one level, with an accessible toilet - KIT FORM 37 Jamaica Street Stokes Croft Bristol BS2 8JP”
From: Photographic exhibition: Eleven Piece Suit

“Decorate a felt heart for Bristol Refugee Week community exhibition. Working with the festival's theme of courage, we are creating hearts that celebrate the members of our community who seek sanctuary. Bring along your friends and family for a tea and a stitch, and help yourself to the craft materials in the Folk House Cafe. All hearts will be displayed in an installation at Bristol Folk House from 5th - 21st. After which, they will be raffled off to raise funds to support outreach programmes. If you want to get involved but can't get here, reach out to [email protected] and we can send you the materials! FREE ENTRY”
From: Community Craft Sessions

“In this 3 hr workshop I will teach you how to draw out and paint a detailed eye using water mixable oil paints. Under my guidance, you will receive step-by-step instruction where I will introduce how I approach working with the grid method and water-mixable oils. We will begin by drawing out the eye in pencil first, followed by a demonstration of how to mix colours and apply them to your drawing. You will work from photographic references, making the workshop suitable for all experience levels. No previous painting experience is necessary, and all materials are included. This workshop takes place during group exhibition 'LIKE' in the gallery, running 19 - 24th May.”
From: Eye Painting Workshop in Water Mixable Oils