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Number of results: 18
Address
Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713700Price
Price £11.00 Per TicketHigh Street, Colchester
Create a mini clay icon inspired by someone you love, or craft a bold, punky piece that celebrates your individuality and personal style.
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Dates
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- 9 May 2026Open 14:30 - 15:30
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- 9 May 2026Open 16:00 - 17:00
Address
Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713700High Street, Colchester
Step into a world of unlimited creativity at our monthly Fabulous Fridays! Immerse yourself in a world of artistic inspiration with different workshops, art, tasty treats and films.
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- 14 May 2026Open 19:00 - 22:00
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- 12 June 2026Open 19:00 - 22:00
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- 10 July 2026Open 19:00 - 22:00
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- 14 Aug 2026Open 19:00 - 22:00
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- 18 Sept 2026Open 19:00 - 22:00
Address
Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713700Price
Price £21.00 Per TicketHigh Street, Colchester
Discover the creative possibilities of jewellery design in this hands on screen printing workshop. Perfect for creative minds who love crafting, fashion and making unique accessories, this session invites you to design and produce your own wearable…
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Dates
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- 15 May 2026Open 17:30 - 21:30
Address
Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713700Price
FreeHigh Street, Colchester
Based on different themes, Art Jam with Art Harbour at Firstsite is a free opportunity to explore, experiment and develop your own art ideas.
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Dates
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- 15 May 2026Open 16:30 - 18:30
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- 12 June 2026Open 16:30 - 18:30
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- 10 July 2026Open 16:30 - 18:30
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- 14 Aug 2026Open 16:30 - 18:30
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- 18 Sept 2026Open 16:30 - 18:30
Address
Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713700Price
Price £16.00 Per TicketHigh Street, Colchester
Take inspiration from Paul Cézanne's iconic still lifes, focusing on his famous Apples and Oranges, and create your own monochrome oil painting study.
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Dates
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- 16 May 2026Open 10:00 - 14:00
Address
Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7DBTelephone
01206 82007Price
Price £60.00 Per TicketElmstead Market, Colchester
Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your Photography skills.
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Dates
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- 16 May 2026Open 10:30 - 15:30
Address
Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713700Price
Price £11.00 Per TicketHigh Street, Colchester
Krafty Kids is a monthly creative workshop designed for young people aged 9-14 who are curious about art and enjoy making their own work.
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Dates
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- 17 May 2026
Colchester
A monthly gathering for artists, creatives, and the curious to explore the uncharted territories of imagination.
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- 21 May 2026Open 19:00 - 22:00
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- 4 June 2026Open 19:00 - 22:00
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- 9 July 2026Open 19:00 - 22:00
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- 13 Aug 2026Open 19:00 - 22:00
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- 10 Sept 2026Open 19:00 - 22:00
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- 1 Oct 2026Open 19:00 - 22:00
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- 12 Nov 2026Open 19:00 - 22:00
Address
Romano Lounge, Foundation House, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1LFTelephone
0000000000Price
Price £33.00 Per TicketColchester
Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting! One of our friendly artists will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art.Each artist brings their own unique flair, so your painting might look a…
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- 26 May 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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- 23 June 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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- 28 July 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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- 25 Aug 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
Address
Various locations, including Pop-Up Gallery open daily (10am-4pm), The Baytree Shopping Centre, High Street, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4BXTelephone
01277 312801High Street, Brentwood
Enjoy art from talented local artists in pop-up galleries and take part in creative activities in Brentwood, Shenfield and Ingatestone.
Dates
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- 30 May 2026to28 June 2026
Address
Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7DBTelephone
01206 82007Price
Price £60.00 Per TicketElmstead Market, Colchester
Open to photographers of all levels
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Dates
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- 13 June 2026Open 10:30 - 15:30
Address
Ingatestone Hall, Hall Lane, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 9NRTelephone
01206683897Ingatestone
The Essex County Craft Show is BACK! Over 100 talented crafts people, plus food, drink, entertainment and more, all at the stunning Ingatestone Hall this summer
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Dates
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- 27 June 2026to28 June 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Address
Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7DBTelephone
01206 82007Price
Price £60.00 Per TicketElmstead Market, Colchester
Step into the vibrant world of the Beth Chatto Gardens and take your first steps from casual snapper to confident photographer. Designed for beginners, this workshop guides you through the essentials of your camera - moving of auto and exploring…
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Dates
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- 11 July 2026Open 10:30 - 15:30
Address
Falkirk, Brentwood, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9BZTelephone
01277201110Price
Price £67.70 Per TicketBrentwood
A 4-hour interactive dog first aid course covering the most common first aid scenarios. CPD accredited & developed with vets.
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Dates
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- 12 July 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
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- 5 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
Address
Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7DBTelephone
01206 82007Price
Price £60.00 Per TicketElmstead Market, Colchester
•Harvest plant material for drying
•Dry collected material
•Create a dried flower arrangement
•Sow annual seeds for good seedheadsVenue
Dates
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- 28 July 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
Address
Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7DBTelephone
01206 82007Price
Price £60.00 Per TicketElmstead Market, Colchester
•Learn about seed heads
•Walk round the garden to collect seeds
•Sow seeds
•Prick out seedlings
•Learn how to store seeds
•Learn how to over winter seedsVenue
Dates
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- 4 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
Address
Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7DBTelephone
01206 82007Price
Price £60.00 Per TicketElmstead Market, Colchester
Celebrate the peak of summer in our August Photography Workshop at the Beth Chatto Gardens, designed especially for beginners who want to see and create with purpose.
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Dates
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- 8 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 15:30
Address
Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7DBTelephone
01206 82007Price
Price £60.00 Per TicketElmstead Market, Colchester
•How to collect and prepare cuttings from around Beth's garden and stock pots
•How to take cuttings from perennials
•How to take leaf cuttings
•Get hands on experience and techniques of cuttings
•Q and A's
•Behind the scenes of Beth Chatto's GardensVenue
Dates
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- 11 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
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