Wool Felted Hare | Ostara's Easter Tale Inspired for 18+ yrs
Saturday 18 April | 10am-1pm
Cost £40 full, £35 concession | Tutor Carolyn Faith
Sculpt a three-dimensional felted hare inspired by Ostara folklore, learning armature, layering and textural techniques for seasonal storytelling.
Pottery Form and Surface for 18+yrs
Wednesday 6 May – 27 May | 7–9pm
Cost £85 full, £82 concession | Tutor Jane McCluskey
Explore hand-building techniques, shaping and surface detail while developing confidence working with clay in a supportive studio setting.
Mums Meet and Make | Ceramic Heart Photoframes
Wednesday 13 May | 9.30–11am
Cost £10 | Tutor Fiona Shannon
Create a heart shaped photoframe in a fun, hands-on session with tutor Fiona Shannon. Perfect for gifts or keepsakes!
Garment Making | Sustainable Dungarees 18+ yrs
Thursday 14 May – 4 June | 7–9pm
Cost £50 full, £47 concession | Tutor Rachael Armstrong
Sew your own handmade dungarees in this practical step-by-step course. Learn garment construction skills, fitting tips and finishing techniques while creating a versatile piece to wear proudly.
Please note that participants must source their own material and pattern.. Please contact information@rvacc.co.uk for full details of materials.
Textiles | Felted Landscape for 18+yrs
Saturday 16 May | 10am–1pm
Cost £35 full, £32 concession | Tutor Carolyn Faith
Create a textured felted landscape inspired by colour, light and place. Layer soft fibres, blend tones and explore composition in this calm, hands-on textile workshop.
Beginners Painting for 18+ yrs | Sheskburn Recreation Centre, Ballycastle
Tuesday 19 May | 2-4pm
Cost £35 full, £32 concession | Tutor Louie Winward
Sheskburn Recreation Centre, Ballycastle, Northern Ireland
Learn essential techniques, experiment with colour and build confidence. Materials provided.
Beginners Painting for 18+ yrs | Ballymoney Town Hall
Tuesday 26 May |10am-12noon
Cost £35 full, £32 concession | Tutor Louie Winward
Ballymoney Town Hall, Ballymoney, Northern Ireland.
Learn essential techniques, experiment with colour and build confidence. Materials provided.
4 - Week Quilting | Patterns of Movement & Heritage for 18+yrs | Ballymoney Town Hall
Thursday 28 May – 18 June | 10.30am-1pm
Cost £65 full, £60 concession | Tutor Gwen Thompson
Ballymoney Town Hall, Ballymoney, Northern Ireland
Discover the rich heritage of quilting in Appalachia. Explore traditional patchwork, fuse cultural influences, and create your own vibrant, functional textile piece, celebrating colour, pattern, and centuries of storytelling through fabric.
4-Week Hand Building Course for 18+ yrs | Sheskburn Recreation Centre, Ballycastle
Monday 1 June - 22 June | 10am - 1pm
Cost £100 full, £90 concession | Tutor Fiona Shannon
Sheskburn Recreation Centre, Ballycastle, Northern Ireland
Learn Hand-building techniques to shape unique, creative posts, vases and bowls.
Please bring an apron. It is advisable to cut your nails short for this class.
Watercolour Process & Practice for 18+yrs
Thursday 4 June | 7–9pm
Cost £35 full, £32 concession | Tutor Leona Devine
Develop watercolour techniques through gentle guidance and experimentation. Explore washes, layering and mark-making while creating expressive paintings in a relaxed, encouraging environment.
Fused Glass Plant Pot Stake & Candle Holder for 18+ yrs | Sheskburn Recreation Centre, Ballycastle
Thursday 11 June | 10am - 12noon | 18+ Years
Cost £40 full, £35 concession | Tutor Natasha Duddy
Design and create two floral-inspired fused glass pieces.
Acrylic Painting | Abstract Seascapes for 18+ yrs
Thursday 18 June | 7–9pm
Cost £35 full, £32 concession | Tutor Claire Smyth
Paint an atmospheric abstract seascape using acrylics. Build layers, explore movement and experiment with colour to capture the shifting mood of sea and sky.
Summer Solstice Floral Crown Making for 18+ yrs
Saturday 20 June | 10am–1pm
Cost £45 full, £42 concession | Tutor Amy Willans
Craft a seasonal Summer Solstice floral crown using dried materials. Learn simple construction techniques and create a beautifully balanced headpiece inspired by midsummer abundance.
Printmaking Techniques | Collagraphy for 18+yrs
Saturday 20 & 27 June | 10am–1.30pm
Cost £50 full, £47 concession | Tutor Ivan Frew
Explore collagraph printmaking across two sessions. Build textured plates, experiment with inking techniques and produce a small series of richly layered prints.
Bookbinding Handcrafted Notebooks for 18+ yrs
Thursday 25 June | 12–4pm
Cost £45 full, £42 concession
Discover traditional bookbinding methods and create your own hand-bound notebook. Learn folding, stitching and assembly techniques in this satisfying, detail-focused workshop.
Mums Meet and Make | Yoga
Thursday 25 June | 9.30–10.30am
Cost £10 | Tutor Zara from Luna Yoga
Embrace the Summer Solstice in a joyful session blending relaxation, gentle movements, and connection alongside your little ones. This yoga session is suitable for mums who are at least 3 months postpartum and will be a gentle and mediative practice.
Jewellery | Silver Stacking Rings for 18+ yrs
Saturday 27 June | 10am–4pm
Cost £85 full, £80 concession | Tutor Diane Lyness
Create a set of handcrafted silver stacking rings. Learn basic silversmithing techniques including shaping, soldering and finishing in this focused, hands-on jewellery workshop.
Glass Fused Plate Surface Design for 18+yrs
Saturday 1 August | 10am–1pm
Cost £45 full, £42 concession | Tutor Natasha Duddy
Design and assemble your own fused glass piece using vibrant colours and layered forms. Learn safe handling techniques and create a striking decorative artwork.
Drop-in Workshop | Fairy Doors Drop-in Workshop for 4–11yrs
Saturday 1 August | 11am–1pm | Free | Drop-in
Little hands will create magical fairy doors using paint, natural embellishments and lots of imagination. Parents must accompany children during this workshop.
Marbling Magic for 6-11yrs
Tuesday 4 August | 11am–1pm
Cost £15 | Tutor Linda Mulholland
Create beautiful swirling patterns using traditional marbling techniques. Experiment with colour, movement and design to produce unique prints to take home. A calm, creative session full of satisfying, hands-on fun.
Fused Glass Hot Air Balloon Creations for 6-11yrs
Wednesday 5 August | 11am–1pm
Cost £20 | Tutor Natasha Duddy
Design and assemble colourful fused glass pieces using vibrant shapes and textures. Learn simple glass art techniques and create a bright decorative artwork to treasure and display proudly.
Drop-In Workshop | Air-Dry Clay Celtic Pendants & Amulets Workshop for 4–11 yrs
Saturday 8 August | 11am–1pm | Free | Drop-in
Young makers will design and sculpt their own pendants and amulets from air-dry clay. Parents must accompany children during this workshop.
Art & Science Rocket Adventures for 6-11yrs
Tuesday 11 August | 11am–1pm
Cost £15 |Tutor Mini Professors
Discover the exciting link between art and science through hands-on experiments and creative projects. Explore curious reactions, playful discoveries and imaginative making in this engaging, interactive workshop.
Drop-in Workshop | Mythical Creature Mask-Making Workshop for 4–11 yrs
Saturday 15 August | 11am–1pm | Free | Drop-in
Children will design and craft their own masks inspired by the stories featured in Wanderlore. Parents must accompany children during this workshop.
Watercolour Explorers for 6-11yrs
Monday 17 August | 11am–1pm
Cost £15 | Tutor Leona Devine
Experiment with watercolour techniques to create soft washes, layered colours and expressive paintings. Learn simple skills while developing confidence and enjoying a relaxed, creative painting session
Creative Sculptures for 6-11yrs
Tuesday 18 August | 11am–1pm
Cost £15 |Tutor Linda Mulholland
Build imaginative three-dimensional sculptures using a range of materials and techniques. Shape, construct and decorate your own unique creation while exploring texture, balance and playful design.
LEGO Animation Studio for 6-11yrs Session 1
Wednesday 19 August |11am–1pm
Cost £20 |Tutor Can Do Academy
Bring LEGO creations to life using simple stop-motion animation techniques. Plan stories, build scenes and film your own short animated movie in this fun, hands-on digital workshop.
LEGO Animation Studio for 6-11yrs Session 2
Wednesday 19 August |1–3pm
Cost £20 |Tutor Can Do Academy
Bring LEGO creations to life using simple stop-motion animation techniques. Plan stories, build scenes and film your own short animated movie in this fun, hands-on digital worksho
Botanical Imprints | Thermofax Screen Printing with Natural Inks for 18+ yrs
Thursday 20 August | 2–4pm
Cost £35 full, £32 concession | Tutor Janey Moffatt
Explore thermofax screen printing onto fabric using plant-based natural inks. Learn eco-friendly techniques, layering methods, and botanical pigment preparation while creating richly textured, sustainable textile designs.
Comic Book Illustration for 6-11yrs | Session 2
Friday 21 August | 2–3.30pm
Cost £20 | Tutor Kev F Sutherland
Create your own comic characters and stories with guidance from a professional comic artist. Learn drawing tips, storytelling skills and layout techniques to design exciting comic book pages.
Comic Book Illustration for 6-11yrs | Session 1
Friday 21 August | 10.30am–12noon
Cost £20 | Tutor Kev F Sutherland
Create your own comic characters and stories with guidance from a professional comic artist. Learn drawing tips, storytelling skills and layout techniques to design exciting comic book pages.
Jellycat Ceramics Workshop for 6-11yrs
Saturday 22 August | 11am–1pm
Cost £20 | Tutor Jane McCluskey
Learn simple clay techniques to sculpt and decorate an adorable Jellycat-inspired ceramic piece.
Wool Felting Fun for 6-11yrs
Tuesday 25 August | 11am–1pm
Cost £15 | Tutor Amy Willans
Explore the colourful world of wet felting using soft wool and soapy water. Layer fibres, blend colours and create a tactile handmade artwork to take home.
