Gilding. We'll be exploring the skill of gilding where gold leaf or powder is applied to solid objects to give a thin coating of gold! Starting with the ceramic leaves made in the previous session we'll be bringing gold to Clarbeston Road! Don't worry if you didn't make leaves we'll have spares and other options available.
Have you made a simple lantern before? Want to attempt something harder?
This year you can join artist Toby Downing making giant lanterns on the theme of Ghost Town to join the procession!
Workshops are all-day and places are limited. Book early to avoid disappointment. Suitable for ages 8+, children must be accompanied.
Venue: The Lab, Haverfordwest
spanarts.org.uk 01834 869323
Join the Cheerful Project for free workshops making beautiful lanterns* to join the River of Lights procession in Haverfordwest on 31st October!
All workshops are free, drop-in, 10am-4pm and suitable for all ages.
21 October- Narberth Scout Hut and The Lab Haverfordwest
22 October- Maenclochog Community Hall and The Lab Haverfordwest
28,29,30 October- The Lab Haverfordwest
*Please note we have a new teardrop design this year.
Recommended donation of £2 per lantern kit.
spanarts.org.uk
01834 869323
Kokeshi Dolls.Kokeshi are Japanese wooden dolls traditionally made for children, often symbolising the wish for a healthy child. They were also exchanged as tokens of friendship , with messages concealed within. Join Melissa Pettitt to make your own version of this typically Japanese doll.
Suitable for all ages.
Spanarts.org.uk 01834 869323
Join Bettina Becker and Pam Morgan of the Pembrokeshire Guild of Weavers Spinners and Dyers for this course of four half-day weaving workshops.
Learn how to weave on a rigid heddle loom in a relaxed and creative atmosphere designing,weaving and finishing a project on a loom. No equipment necessary.
The Guild only has 5 looms so please let us know when you book whether you have your own rigid heddle loom. Due to the limited availability of the equipment you can only book by phone or in person, contact the box office on 01834 869323.
Llawhaden Village Hall on 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov and 15 Nov.
Suitable for ages 12+
Mexican Memory Shrines. Mexican Nicho are said to have originated from the Roman Catholic tradition of painting patron saints on wood or tin. Nicho contain small niches in which to display treaures and artifacts. We''ll be adapting this tradition to make Nicho to celebrate and remember our loved ones.
Venue: Clarbeston Road Community Hall
Suitable for all
spanarts.org.uk 01834 869323
Marbling. Back by popular demand we welcome Jude Riley for another exploration of different marbling techniques.
Venue: Clarbeston Road Community Hall
Suitable for all
spanarts.org.uk 01834 869323
Cheerful Project
Make gorgeous clay snowflakes before Span Arts Christmas theatre production The Snow Baby!
Suitable for all ages
Children should be supervised
Venue: Span Arts gallery
spanarts.org.uk
01834 869323
Collage and meditation. By creating a relaxing and thoughtful atmosphere we'll set the scene for your imagination to roam free. Using collage methods we'll be conjuring personal and provocative artworks.
Venue: Clarbeston Road Community Hall
Suitable for all
spanarts.org.uk 01834 869323
