COMMUNITY EDUCATION - FREE CREATIVE WORKSHOPS

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11 FREE Creative Art workshops

Age 18+

Start Date: 3/6/2026

Time: 10.30- 1.30

Limited Places!

Workshop Summary

Creative Wellbeing & Visual Expression

11 Weeks | Skills Building | Community Exhibition

Ready to pick up a brush, a lens, or a pencil?

This 11-week journey is designed to help you relax, reconnect, and find your creative voice. Whether you’re a complete beginner or haven’t picked up an art tool since school, you’ll find a supportive space to grow

What you’ll do!

  • Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, and Photography through hands-on, stress-free projects.

  • Why join? It’s about more than just art. We focus on boosting your confidence, meeting new people, and using creativity to support your mental wellbeing. Tea and coffee included in the workshops!

  • Exhibition of work: Celebrate your progress with a friendly group exhibition where you’ll showcase your favourite pieces to friends and family!

Looking to take the next step? We’ll also help you explore how your new skills can lead to further courses and exciting future opportunities.

Brightly colored abstract logo with the text "WWETB" in stylised font.

At Gorey School of Art, we’re delighted to offer free creative workshops supported by WWETB.

These workshops are a chance to try something new, meet others, and enjoy learning in a relaxed and welcoming space.

Whether you’d like to build confidence with technology, explore your creativity, or simply take some time out for yourself, these sessions are designed to support you.

Everyone is welcome but we especially welcome single parents, people facing mental health challenges or social isolation, those who are unemployed, people with disabilities, members of the Traveller and Roma communities, migrants and refugees, women returning to work, and older learners.

The gallery below features work from past participants of our community education workshops, showcasing the creativity and skills developed at Gorey School of Art.

Two people sitting by a window, drawing sketches of buildings on paper with pencils.
People participating in an art workshop, creating collages with magazines and newspapers on a table, in a room with large windows and industrial decor.
Person in a blue hoodie standing in an art studio with rooster artwork on a table.
A smiling woman stands in front of three art pieces displayed on a white wall. She is wearing a light jacket and holding glasses in her hands. The artworks behind her feature a mix of drawings and photographs, depicting a variety of subjects includin
A woman with light hair wearing a yellow patterned sleeveless dress stands smiling in front of a wall. The wall features three pieces of artwork, two are sketches, and one is a colored mixed media piece. She is holding a pair of glasses in her hand.
Two people smiling in front of a wall with art and photographs on display.
Person standing indoors wearing a plaid jacket, with artwork and sketches displayed on the wall behind them.
Group of people interacting in an art gallery with pictures on the wall.
Group of people holding signs about literacy inclusion and adult literacy in a well-lit room.
Group of people participating in a pottery workshop, shaping clay and decorating with flowers, in a well-lit studio with tables.
Three people in a pottery studio; one is guiding another at a potter's wheel, while a third observes.
People in a pottery class painting ceramic pieces with brushes
Handmade ceramic plates and vase on display, featuring various shapes and artistic textures.
A group of people sitting at tables in an art classroom, working on drawings and sketches with colored pencils and paper. The room has white walls, artwork on display, and large windows. The atmosphere is focused and creative.
People drawing at a table in a classroom filled with paper, pencils, and art supplies. Wall decorated with photos and labels, and a whiteboard in the background with sketches.
Storyboard illustration of a bar scene with several people around the counter, interacting with a bartender. Accompanied by descriptive text explaining the scene, mood, and visual details, featuring a father and son bonding moment.
A sketch depicting three people in a room. One person with a bald head is facing away from the viewer, appearing to be seated or standing near a counter. Two others are facing each other, with one holding a camera or binoculars. The background shows
Sketch of a street scene outside a store with the name "Fallons," featuring two people talking and a city backdrop, titled "Stronger Than Power."