Somerset Open Studios 2023

Venue 18 is at Create@#8 where you'll find me working on a range of hand-dyed tableware, as well as leading a range of workshops and events. Join me between 10am till 5pm from 16th September to 1st October.  
             Please join in the activities below!
Here are the activities you can enjoy at Create@#8 in Shepton Mallet during
​Somerset Open Studios! 
8, Town Street, Shepton Mallet BA4 5BG
"Tea-Time Praise" on Sunday 17th  Sept from 4-5pm. A fun hour of creative making, story-telling, around a special painted table-cloth and adding to it. Based on a story of what happened when a huge crowd had nothing to eat. 
"Drawing On" (not in Collett Park today) on Tuesday 19th Sept from 10-11.30am. Sketch and print your own table-mat from hand dyed fabrics (first of two sessions)
"Art-to-Start-the-Day" on Wednesday 20th Sept from 9-9.30am. Gather round the studio table with a coffee and focus on the day ahead through a range of creative, soulful actions. Ideal for after school drop-off!
"Art-to-Start-the-Day" on Friday 22nd Sept from 9-9.30am. Gather round the studio table with a coffee and focus on the day ahead through a range of creative, soulful actions. Ideal for after school drop-off!
"The Art of Food" on Saturday 23nd Sept from 10.30am-12 noon. All age workshop drawing food at the table and making an edible gallery. Fun food facts - then eating! Leaders are Gill and Elle. (Children to be accompanied by an adult).
"Come to the Table" on Monday 25th Sept (bring your own lunch from 1pm).  Activity from 1.30pm-2:15pm. The "Table" in paintings: a discussion of images of food and feasts in art history. 
"Drawing On" (not in Collett Park today) on Tuesday 26th Sept from 10-11.30am. Sketch and print your own table-mat from hand dyed fabrics (second of two sessions)
"Art-to-Start-the-Day" on Wednesday 27th Sept from 9-9.30am. Gather round the studio table with a coffee and focus on the day ahead through a range of creative, soulful actions. Ideal for after school drop-off!
"Table-talk" on Thursday 28th Sept from 3-4pm. A kind of 'Death Café' or 'Grave Talk' in the safety of the studio. Talk as you feel comfortable about ageing and preparing for the future.
"Art-to-Start-the-Day" on Friday 29th Sept from 9-9.30am. Gather round the studio table with a coffee and focus on the day ahead through a range of creative, soulful actions. Ideal for after school drop-off!
"Make a table mat workshop" on Saturday 30th Sept from
10.30-12 noon. Make your own personal placemat through stitch, print, or fabric collage. Great for families! (Children to be accompanied by an adult).