Something exciting is making its way to Colonnade House this July & August.
We have a whole two weeks dedicated to free arts based workshops for children, families and young people. From monoprinting and cyanotypes, to sea shanty experiences, there’s something for everyone!
We See, The Sea is in partnership with Sussex Bay & The Arts Society Steyning.
Creative Waves Underwater Installation
Monday 28 July // 11.00 – 15.30 // hour slots // Free
Create an underwater installation in the gallery windows with Creative Waves to kick off the start of our We See, The Sea arts based activities.
Unfortunately this workshop is sold out, but you can join the waiting list here.
Project Happiness
Tuesday 29 July // 11.00 – 16.00 // Free
Create a large collective drawing of things that make you happy and post postcards of your happy memories into the Project Happiness Box.
Find out more and book your place here.
Sea Themed Cyanotypes with Nina Garstang
Wednesday 30 July // 11.00 – 14.00
Join Nina Garstang to learn about & create your very own cyanotypes.
During the workshop, all of the work will be hung on the wall to create a larger collaborative piece.
Book your place here.
Create Your Own Recycled Art Sculpture
Thursday 31 July // 10.30 – 12.00 & 13.00 – 14.30
Make your own sea creature out of recycled art.
Create a collage of your favourite sea creature from rubbish collected on beach cleans across the Sussex coast. Turn trash into something to treasure while protecting the ocean.
Textile Monoprinting with Lucinda Button
Friday 01 August // 14.00 – 16.00
Capture the mood of the sea with simple mark making with Mono printing onto fabric with Artist Lucinda Button.
In this session you will learn to capture the colours and emotions of the sea using monoprinting, use simple hand stitch embroidery, and repurpose local found beach detritus.
Book your place on the workshop here.
Stitch It Don’t Ditch It with CREW
Saturday 02 August // 10.00 – 12.00
Join CREW for Stitch It Don’t Ditch It and jazz up that t-shirt you’re fed up with.. even make it into a cool bag. They will have plenty of bits and bobs for you to rummage through.
All ages welcome and all children to be accompanied by an adult and its FREE.
Book your spot on their workshop here.
Hagstone Viewer Workshop with David Parker
Tuesday 05 August // 10.30 – 12.30 & 13.30 – 16.30
David Parker from Figment Arts will be leading this workshop where you will make individual hagstone viewers and one giant viewer which will be in the gallery looking out.
Book your place here.
Level 3 Playable Art Workshop
Wednesday 06 August // 10.00 – 14.00
Level 3 will be sharing some of their tools and methods to build a playable experience. Participants can build plasticine models that will be 3d scanned and animated, co-create an underwater environment.
Book your place here.
Ocean Origami: Workshop for Families
Thursday 07 August // 13.00 – 16.00
Fold your own ocean themed origami in this family friendly workshop with Emily.
This workshop is perfect for families who want to enjoy screen-free time together, learn to fold ocean-themed origami and build a sense of community.
This workshop is drop-in but please reserve your space here.
‘Under the Sea’ paper screenprinting with hello DODO
Friday 08 August // 10.00 – 15.00 // Age 3+
Get creative and create your very own sea inspired screenprint and join the ‘Under the Sea’ communtiy exhibition with hello DODO.
This session will run as a drop-in but to avoid disappointment, reserve your place here.
Homeward Bound Sea Shanty Experience
Saturday 09 August // 11.00 – 12.30 & 13.30 – 15.00
To bring the two weeks to a close, join Shantyan Zack for a sea shanty singing experience as a family.
To avoid disappointment, book your place here.
