Get ready to witness the creativity of Adur & Worthing based creatives. During the depths of Winter – there’s a chance to get creative, meet new people & learn new skills!
Local creatives & supporters of Colonnade House are hosting a week of wonderful workshops & events to help with fundraising efforts for the Adur & Worthing Trust.
Fundraising will help the Adur & Worthing Trust maintain the current operation of the Colonnade House Creative Hub and galleries.
Keep checking in for the full list of events.
hello DODO: Screen Printing Squeegee Club // Monday 20 January 2025 // 14.00 – 17.00 // £10.00
Breathe some new life in to your own clothes with Squeegee Club! Bring along an old t-shirt in a light or bright colour (nothing too dark!) and use our pre-cut paper stencils and shapes to create a design which you will learn to screenprint with some guidance from Jam.
Suggested age range for this workshop is 3 years to 103 years. This is a really fun introduction to the screenprinting process!
(All screen printed clothing will need drying and heat curing and can be collected from hello DODO’s Tarring Rd shop).
Please book your time slot: 14:00 – 15.00, 15.00 – 16.00 or 16.00 – 17.00.
The workshop will take place at Colonnade House and all ticket sales proceeds are going to the Adur & Worthing Trust.
You can book onto the workshop here.
Nadia Chalk: Portrait Illustration Workshop // Monday 20 January 2025 // 18.00 – 20.00 // £10.00
Nadia Chalk (Co-founder of Creative Waves) specialises in realistic portraiture.
The 2 hour session will highlight top tips to help you draw.
- ‘Learning to look’ and mapping out an image.
- Transferable skills that apply to all subject matters.
Please bring a printed photo of a face that you want to draw, or choose one from Nadia’s file of faces.
The workshop will take place at Colonnade House and all ticket sales proceeds are going to the Adur & Worthing Trust.
You can book onto the workshop here.
Sarah Edmonds: Playful Handmade Books & Zines // Tuesday 21 January 2025 // 14.00 – 16.00 // £10.00
Join illustrator Sarah Edmonds to explore three ways to create your own folded books and zines. We will make mini books from a single sheet of paper as well as concertina books with pockets, pop-ups and moving parts. This workshop is a chance to learn some simple and surprising techniques for making playful artist books and telling stories with paper. All materials are provided and there will be plenty of inspiration to draw upon.
The workshop will take place at Colonnade House and all ticket sales proceeds are going to the Adur & Worthing Trust.
You can book onto the workshop here.
Join artist Liz English for an evening of decoupage – the art of cutting out and reassembling beautiful images taken from a myriad of sources. The result a wonderfully unique piece of art in the form of a collage.
No experience is required just a love of colour and fantasy.
All materials will be provided and the workshop will take place at Colonnade House and all ticket sales proceeds are going to the Adur & Worthing Trust.
You can book onto the workshop here.
Initiated by local illustrator Owen Davey, his virtual portfolio chats have matched illustrators from around the world with mentors, with the aim being to encourage diversity in the sector.
These sessions are open to everyone. If you are working, studying or a budding illustrator working in any field – bring your portfolio and sign up for a 1-to-1 in person portfolio chat. These will take place at Colonnade House, Worthing.
Each 40 minute session is a one-to-one conversation with Owen.
Talk through your portfolio, get advice on professional practice or chat through some ideas.
The session will take place at Colonnade House and all ticket sales proceeds are going to the Adur & Worthing Trust.
You can book a session here.
Join an informal and interactive conversation, hosted by always possible Founder, Richard Freeman. Led by a group of creative leaders about the necessity and challenges of living a creative life – especially in such turbulent social, economic and political times.
Special guests include:
// Curator, writer, TED talk master and all-rounder Toby Moore
// Graphic design and visual awesomeness supremo Kate Honey
// Unbelievably gifted DJ, rapper and R&B superstar Nelson Navarro
// Theatre, community and arts leadership legend Naomi Alexander
+ more to be announced
The event will take place at Colonnade House and all ticket sales proceeds are going to the Adur & Worthing Trust.
You can book onto the event here.
Peon Boyle: Paper Work // Thursday 23 January 2025 // 10.00 – 13.00 // £15.00
A short morning playing with paper, collage and folding. In this workshop we will use the gelli-plate and ink to make images and patterns on paper that we later explore with folding techniques to create 3D objects.
All materials will be provided and the workshop will take place at Colonnade House and all ticket sales proceeds are going to the Adur & Worthing Trust.
You can book onto the workshop here.
Becky Edmunds: Photo Embroidery Workshop // Thursday 23 January 2025 // 14.30 – 17.00 // £30.00
Unlock the art of transforming photographs into embroidered artworks. Embroidery artist Becky Edmunds will guide you through the basics in this playful workshop. Learn the techniques needed to stitch into paper or card, master a variety of stitches to create pattern and texture and put these skills to use to stitch a photograph.
This workshop suits all skill levels, whether you are an embroidery novice or an experienced stitcher looking to expand your practice.
All materials will be provided and the workshop will take place at Colonnade House and all ticket sales proceeds are going to the Adur & Worthing Trust.
You can book onto the workshop here.
Harriet Batten: Pattern Practise // Thursday 23 January 2025 // 18.00 – 20.00 // £5.00
You are invited by Harriet Batten (Papermade by Battenade) to spend some time creating your own meditative mark making from a range of artist materials.
After a brief introduction into the world of patterns, you’ll be encouraged to explore your own motif style with the only limit being your imagination!
All materials will be provided and the workshop will take place at Colonnade House and all ticket sales proceeds are going to the Adur & Worthing Trust.
You can book onto the workshop here.
Michele Payne: Abstract Art on Paper // Friday 24 January 2025 // 10.00 – 13.00 // £15.00
Join Michele to experiment and explore your personal response to colour, mark-making, shape and line.
You’ll create your own expressive, abstract piece of art using acrylic paint, as well as pen and pencil on paper.
Throughout the workshop, Michele will share her favourite techniques and give an insight into her approach to abstract art-making.
No previous drawing skills are needed, just come with an open mind and be willing to pick up a brush to see what happens. Please wear clothes that you won’t mind getting paint on.
You can book onto the workshop here.
Femigami: Fold a Feminist Icon // Friday 24 January 2025 // 14.00 – 17.00 // £5.00
Fold a feminist icon or inspiring person using the art of origami (drop-in anytime between 14.00 – 17.00).
Join Femigami for this fun, relaxed beginner friendly origami workshop. Your icon can be anyone who inspires you and it may help to have an image of them to hand.
Your icon might be someone you already greatly admire, someone from history or even someone you know personally.
We will provide origami paper and decorations to adorn your icon (such as wool, pens, stickers, recycled paper) or feel free to bring some decorations from home.
You can book onto the workshop here.
Lucy Rowan: Visible Mending Workshop // Friday 24 January 2025 // 18.00 – 20.00 // £15.00
Breathe new life into your well-loved garments through the art of visible mending!
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn creative techniques to repair holes, rips, and worn-out spots while turning them into eye-catching, unique design features. Whether you’re working on jeans, sweaters, or any piece of clothing, visible mending offers a sustainable way to extend the life of your wardrobe while adding a personal, artistic touch.
During the workshop, you will:
– Learn basic and decorative stitching techniques
– Explore darning, patchwork, and embroidery methods
– Experiment with color, texture, and pattern to make repairs a feature, not a flaw
No prior sewing experience is required—this workshop is perfect for beginners and experienced menders alike. Bring along your favorite damaged clothes, and by the end, you’ll walk away with a beautifully mended piece and the skills to continue your mending journey at home.
Materials provided: All necessary tools and supplies will be available, but feel free to bring any fabric scraps or embellishments you’d like to incorporate into your repair.
Join us for an inspiring, eco-friendly workshop and transform your torn clothing into wearable art!
The workshop will take place at Colonnade House and all ticket sales proceeds are going to the Adur & Worthing Trust.
You can book onto the workshop here.
Over the Moon: Scraptastic Sculpture & Collage // Saturday 25 January 2025 // 10.00 – 13.00 // £5.00
Over the Moon CIC runs a Scrap Store in Shoreham called The Scrap Space (part of The Circular Space community creative reuse hub). This is rammed full of donated materials which are great fun to get creative with. We’re bringing some of our stash to Colonnade House for you to rummage in, play with and create a picture, collage or sculpture to take home with you.
Please book your time slot: 10:00 – 11.00, 12.00 – 13.00 or 13.00 – 14.00.
You can book onto the workshop here.
The workshop will take place at Colonnade House and all ticket sales proceeds are going to the Adur & Worthing Trust.
Session 1
‘Storytime & Draw-along’
14:00 – 14:45
Local author and illustrator John Bond will read one of his picture book stories, followed by a step-by-step draw-along of one of the main characters and a Q&A. There will be an opportunity to buy signed/personalised copies, along with a special printed gift for each child.
All materials included
£10 per child (with 1 accompanying adult)
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Session 2
‘Create a Picture Book Character’
15:00 – 16:45
Join local author and illustrator John Bond in this fun and simple character design workshop, suitable for all ages. After a brief introduction, you will create your very own picture book character, using some playful prompts. John will give tips and tricks on how to develop your character using expressions, poses, accessories and colour. Finally (if you have time) you can create a simple front cover design – featuring your brand-new character.
You can book onto the workshop here.
The workshop will take place at Colonnade House and all ticket sales proceeds are going to the Adur & Worthing Trust.
Marius Holtan: Again and again and? // Saturday 25 January 2025 // 18.00 – 20.00 // £5.00
“Again and again and?” uses storytelling and knitting to weave together a representation of the future.
During the workshop, participants are asked to reflect on personal knowledge, skills, emotions, and opportunities that may be used to address a central challenge (in this instance, what do we want for the future of Colonnade House?).
While sharing their stories, participants select a strand of material to be knitted into an artefact that embodies the collective imagining of an inheritable future.
The aim of the workshop is to create a comfortable, domestic-like space for discussion and materialise the groups’ vision for the future.
All materials included
You can book onto the workshop here.
The workshop will take place at Colonnade House and all ticket sales proceeds are going to the Adur & Worthing Trust.