SUN 20 SEP | SWELL WORKSHOP | Sculpting with Sarah Roth

Sculpting with Sarah Roth Dive into creativity in this fun 2-hour ceramic workshop for ages 10–15! No experience needed—just imagination. Kids will explore hand-building techniques to create their own coral reef-inspired sculptures, learning how to shape, texture, and bring underwater worlds to life. This relaxed, supportive class encourages self-expression, creativity, and hands-on making, with plenty
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SUN 20 SEP | SWELL WORKSHOP | Ceramic Head Planter Workshop with Monte Lupo

Ceramic Head Planter Workshop with Monte Lupo Create a bold, character‑filled ceramic piece in our Head Planter Workshop. You’ll be guided step by step as you sculpt a large head planter, approximately 30cm high, using clay, texture‑making techniques and playful embellishments to bring your design to life. Explore facial features, surface detail and personality, then
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SAT 19 SEP | SWELL WORKSHOP | Luminous Lanterns Of The Sea with Melanie Maclou

Luminous Lanterns Of The Sea with Melanie Maclou Join sculptor Melanie Maclou for Luminous Lanterns of the Sea, a hands-on workshop inspired by her SWELL sculpture Ocean Dancer: Crimson AlLure. Using cane pith, tissue paper, translucent materials and soft LED light, come and create a glowing underwater-inspired lantern. Each finished lantern will be attached to
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SAT 19 SEP | SWELL WORKSHOP | Figures In Motion Workshop with Sam Gowing

Figures In Motion Workshop with Sam Gowing Create your own playful sculpture in Limbo – Figures in Motion. In this hands-on workshop, participants will turn wire, foil and everyday materials into expressive long-limbed figures full of movement and personality. Learn simple sculptural building techniques, explore balance and form, then finish your artwork with colour and
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SAT 19 SEP | SWELL WORKSHOP | Ceramic Figurine Workshop with Monte Lupo

Ceramic Figurine Workshop with Monte Lupo Unleash your creativity in our Figurine Sculpture Workshop, a full-day hands-on experience designed to bring your ceramic character to life. In the morning, you’ll be guided through sculptural techniques to transform a wheel-thrown bottle form into a unique figurine, complete with head, arms, hair and personal embellishments. Sculptures typically
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SAT 19 SEP | SWELL WORKSHOP | Ceramic Shells with Anthea Amore

Ceramic Shells with Anthea Amore Anthea shares her passion for creating beautiful sea shell forms in this fun, hands-on ceramic workshop. This ceramic shell-making workshop is open to all skill levels and ages, where participants will hand-build a range of shell forms and learn simple construction techniques, applying texture to create different shell types, and
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WED 16 SEP | SWELL WORKSHOP | Mandalas in the Wind: Create Your Own Personal Wind Chime

Mandalas in the Wind: Create Your Own Personal Wind Chime Join artist Sara Nejad for a hands-on workshop to create unique wind-chimes to take home. Inspired by nature and cultural patterns, this session welcomes all skill levels. Begin by drawing and colouring a mandala onto pre-cut sheets while listening to soothing Persian inspired music. Sara
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MON 14 SEP | SWELL WORKSHOP | Sew a Stylish Upcycled Crossbody Water Bottle Carrier with Phone Pocket

Sew a Stylish Upcycled Crossbody Water Bottle Carrier with Phone Pocket Bring a favourite old shirt, pair of jeans, blanket or treasured fabric and transform it into a practical handmade piece you’ll use long after SWELL. Prefer not to bring your own? Choose from our collection of recycled and preloved fabrics. Sewing machines and all
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SUN 13 & 20 SEP | SWELL WORKSHOP | Crustacean Creations with Russell Solomon

Crustacean Creations with Russell Solomon Join in this unique, hands on sculpting experience with SWELL artist Russell Solomon which blends wire sculpture with organic form creation using air-drying clay. Participants will explore the fascinating world of the hermit crab, an adorable creature that literally builds its life on found objects and create their own custom
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SUN 13 SEP | SWELL WORKSHOP | Your Light in Motion: Create A Moving Sculpture

Your Light in Motion: Create A Moving Sculpture A Lumie-Inspired Experience Join us for a moment of creativity, calm, and connection. Light in Motion invites you to create your own suspended sculpture inspired by Lumie, part of the Swell Sculpture Festival. Using layered abstract forms, you’ll design a piece that moves gently with light and
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