Creatives has always been drawn to the city of Bristol - we don't know what came first, the creatives or the workshops and classes! Whatever your poison is: pottery, dance classes, life drawing, basket weaving, yoga - Bristol has it all. Bristol Folk House on Park Street is a key public-facing arts centre - providing workshops on photography, music writing, all forms of modern dance and everything in between (usually at affordable prices).
The RWA, Bristol's oldest art gallery (and one of the only academies left in the UK) also host an art and drawing school offering everything from month long courses to drop-in life drawing events. Other key creative spaces to check out for workshops and classes in Bristol include the Maker Shed @ St Paul's Learning Centre, Hamilton House, Bristol School of Art, Bristol Print Room and Spike Print Studio (to name just a few).
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“Music Masterclasses are free workshops for ages 16 - 25, inviting top industry professionals to come and share their knowledge and insights in a series of exclusive workshops and classes, covering all areas of the music industry.”
From: Music Masterclass: Hodge
“We offer a full programme of wellness classes with our hand selected practitioners, activities and talks, as well as giving you the time to explore the stunning grounds and connect with the Grounded community. In between classes you can wild swim or take a boat out onto the lake, or gather around the fire pit in the evening for live music.”
From: GROUNDED - Wellness Gathering Cornwall 2024
“The day will include talks, workshops, an 'open space' session for participants to initiate conversations on themes that interest them, facilitated arts workshops, a ‘pay what you can’ community lunch, and lots lots more...”
From: The Bristol Commons - Community Gathering
“Your Local Arena is a unique project featuring iconic films from the archives of BBC TV’s Arena, the pioneering cultural documentary series. It includes new poems inspired by the Arena films and panel talks to explore the continuing relevance of the Arena archives today. The Your Local Arena concept was developed by Lucy Hannah and Speaking Volumes, with Arena’s award-winning director/editor Anthony Wall as creative consultant, and funded by Arts Council England.”
From: Caribbean Nights: Poetry
“It will be an opportunity to discover and explore Bristol’s world-class gallery scene. Celebrating the city’s diverse creative spaces with an extensive programme scheduled especially for the weekend. Including talks, private views, family workshops and special events.”
From: Bristol Gallery Weekend