PAID WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITies – WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS & Families
Open Call: Proposals for funded Workshop Sessions for Adults – Spring/ Summer 2023
Knittaz With Attitude Summer school trip: Blackwell Arts & Crafts House – 9.08.22
Join us as we go on our first Knittaz With Attitude Summer School Trip!
March KWA: Monthly Makes & Sew Done update
Join us to catch up on We’re Sew Done. We’re going to have a look at the We’re Sew Done book, make some badges and get all the pre-orders and crowdfunder rewards ready to send out. We’ll also be sewing the Discomfort Blanket ready for installation and display when the Conservativ
KWA February session
Join us for a relaxed session at the Upside Down. We’re going to plan some projects for later in the year, so have a think about what you’d like to do. Bear in mind that the Conservative Party conference is heading to Blackpool in March, so any ideas of messages that we can send to [&hel
Photo Gallery: The Halloween Crafternoon Tea Party
On Saturday 30 October we hosted artist Morgan Dowdall for some magical inclusive ceramics workshops at Blackpool Central Library. The relaxed Halloween gathering was hosted by Harry Clayton-Wright and attendees created striking ceramic collages inspired by the theme of magic. This event was part of
KWA November session
Book your spot now for the next Knittaz With Attitude sesh, which will take place on Monday 1 November 2021 at the Upside Down on Edward St. Join us for a relaxed session at Upside Down. This month we’ll make mini wall hangings. We’ll explore a number of embroidery and tapestry techniq
Make! Craft! Live!
Make! Craft! Live! is a season of nationwide exhibitions, learning events, fairs, and digital activities that celebrates the value of craft to empower, enrich and connect our society.
Black History Month events with AFRA
Celebrate the beginning of Black History Month in style with AFRA Blackpool. 7:30pm – late, Saturday 5 October at Layton Institute, Westcliffe Drive, Blackpool, FY3 7HG Join us on Saturday 5 October to enjoy delicious Caribbean food, experience a live performance from Tidal Beats Community
Big Pier Day 2019
Come and celebrate Blackpool’s piers at this fun-filled family event. 11am – 4pm Saturday 13th July 2019 There will be plenty of seaside entertainment, fun creative activities for all the family, fascinating information and exhibitions about our wonderful piers and the Blackpool Coast &#
Dirty Great Textile Exhibition: Entry details
6 – 13 December 2018 ICW, 22 Church St, Blackpool, FY1 1EW What? This winter Knittaz With Attitude will host an exhibition of contemporary textiles. We’re looking for bold contemporary pieces to challenge and excite our Blackpool audience. Think bold, modern and experimental! Artists can s
Pictures in the Park Programme: February – March 2017
All the films in Feb/March 2017. Enjoy!
Stormy Weather Photo Gallery
On Friday 9 December, we took a trip back to the 1940s for an event cinema screening of Stormy Weather (1943). We experienced this fabulous film in the atmospheric Grand Foyer of the Winter Gardens, then had a swinging time dancing to the sounds of our live band the Billionaires. We hope you enjoy
Get Knotted! Beginners Macramé for Voluntary Arts Week
Macramé (making textiles using knotting techniques) has made a huge comeback, so we’re hosting a drop-in beginners sessions in Charabanc this Voluntary Arts Week.Anyone can come and have a go at making plant hangers. The workshop is FREE and includes all materials and plants. You ca
Winter Gardens Film Festival 2016: Volunteers
FILM FESTIVAL VOLUNTEER CALLOUT! Fancy getting involved in January 2016? We’re looking for volunteers to fill a number of roles. From technical jobs to focus groups, admin to PR and marketing, why not get involved? Volunteers will receive free admission to screenings as well as free ‘family &
Winter Gardens Film Festival Preview
The Winter Gardens Trust in association with Aunty Social is hosting a Film Festival preview day on Sunday 2nd November. The event will showcase and promote the development of a new black and white film festival for the town and the first film we’ll be showing is Metropolis, the 1927 sci-fi classi