Wildlife Photographer of the Year 60 Friday 6th June 2025 – Sunday 20th July 2025 The 60th instalment of the world-renowned exhibition, on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, comes to The Base this summer.
Touch To See Friday 20th June 2025 – Friday 21st November 2025 This is a sociable discussion group for those with visual impairments.
Raku Clay Workshop - Summer 2025 Saturday 19th July 2025 Discover the elemental nature of raku-firing with Base resident artist Cáit Gould.
Holiday Art Club - Summer 2025 Wednesday 23rd July 2025 – Friday 25th July 2025 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.
Festival Flowers Monday 28th July 2025 – Thursday 31st July 2025 Using upcycled and sustainable materials, create floral displays and brightly coloured placards as a family.
Wild Walls Friday 1st August 2025 – Saturday 6th September 2025 This summer immerse yourself in nature as The Base’s gallery will be transformed by street artist Katie O.
Sustainable Style Studio Wednesday 6th August 2025 If you love fashion and being creative with paper, this workshop is for you!
Fashion Illustration Workshop Wednesday 13th August 2025 Explore the basics of fashion illustration, including fashion figure proportions, drawing garments, and sketching techniques with fashion illustrator Caroline Pearsall.
Songs and Stories in the Gallery - Wild Walls Thursday 14th August 2025 – Saturday 23rd August 2025 Explore the Gallery and creative spaces of The Base through songs, stories, sensory play and movement for the Wild Walls exhibition.
Plein-air Painting Saturday 16th August 2025 – Saturday 13th September 2025 Immerse yourself in the natural landscape and experience painting in the open air, under the guidance of Base resident artist Richard Francis Bellin.
Introduction to Stained Glass Sunday 17th August 2025 – Thursday 17th July 2025 Join stained glass artist Emy Mills and create your very own stained glass sun-catcher!