Workshops & Courses

The 60th instalment of the world-renowned exhibition, on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, comes to The Base this summer.

This is a sociable discussion group for those with visual impairments.

Discover the elemental nature of raku-firing with Base resident artist Cáit Gould.

Our summer holiday art club is supersized! Join our art club for a fun filled adventure! Try out exciting new media's and work on your own project.

Using upcycled and sustainable materials, create floral displays and brightly coloured placards as a family.

This summer immerse yourself in nature as The Base’s gallery will be transformed by street artist Katie O.

If you love fashion and being creative with paper, this workshop is for you!

Explore the basics of fashion illustration, including fashion figure proportions, drawing garments, and sketching techniques with fashion illustrator Caroline Pearsall.

Explore the Gallery and creative spaces of The Base through songs, stories, sensory play and movement for the Wild Walls exhibition.

Immerse yourself in the natural landscape and experience painting in the open air, under the guidance of Base resident artist Richard Francis Bellin.

Join stained glass artist Emy Mills and create your very own stained glass sun-catcher!

Master the art of customising a reusable tote bag.