Print Making
Join us for a print making workshop, led by artists Tom and Iris who will show you how to make your own print. Together we will explore printing techniques as we take inspiration from the prints around us in ‘A University Art Collection in the Making’, an exhibition that includes works by world renowned artist […]
Badge-making
We’re bringing out the badge maker! Come along and make your own badges – it’s a great opportunity to get creative and shout about what you believe in. We’ve got stacks of photos, magazines and stickers to choose from. And not only that, we’ve got everything to hand to make your own pronoun badges too. […]
Create your own Zines
Come along to Art Exchange and find out how to make your own Zine. Artists Tom and Iris will be show you how to make your own mini publication, guiding you every step of the way. We’ve got some fantastic materials on hand – including Tom’s own cartoons of campus life – and you’ll be […]
Sewing and Up-cycling
Bring along any of your clothes in need of a new lease of life to Art Exchange. Artists Tom and Iris will show you how to breath new life into your favourite sweatshirt, fix a tear in your jeans with visible mending and hide that stain on your jumper under embroidery. We’re also making a […]
Play with Clay
This week we’re getting the clay out. Come along and make your own pots, cups and table top sculptures, with artists Tom and Iris on hand to show you how. You can even take inspiration from ‘Precarious’ – our current exhibition – and make your own piggy bank! It’s easier than it looks and you’ll […]
Lantern Making with Tom and Iris
Join Tom and Iris for Lantern Making at Art Exchange. With a base of willow and hazel taken from the woods around us, were making our own lanterns. Tom and Iris will show you how to twist the softened stems into lanterns or flickering tea light holders that we’ll decorate with tissue paper and LED […]
Life Drawing classes
22 Nov – in Ivor Crewe Seminar Room! Wednesdays, 6:00 – 8:00 pm Come along and relax in Art Exchange while developing your drawing skills in front of a life model. From curious beginner to advanced artist, all levels are supported by our amazing tutor, artist Claudia Boese, who will guide you through capturing the […]
Play with Clay
Come along and join us getting creative with clay! It’s a great way to relax and have fun with friends. Artist Iris Gunnarsdottir is leading our clay making workshop and will be on hand to guide and inspire you. This activity is provided in collaboration with the Student Well-being and Inclusivity Team here at the […]
Get Creative – Painting with Claudia!
We’re bringing out the paints! Come along and join us painting with artist Claudia Bose. As luck would have it, Claudia lives next to a fantastic cake shop, so is bringing us loads of cakes to paint. And once you have created your own masterpiece in paint, we’re dividing up the cakes and eating them. […]
Badgemaking
We’re bringing out the badge maker! Come along and make your own badges – it’s a great opportunity to get creative and shout about what you believe in. We’ve got stacks of photos, magazines and stickers to choose from. And not only that, we’ve got everything to hand to make your own pronoun badges! Art […]
Creative Collage art workshop
Every Tuesday in the Hex 6:00 – 8:00 pm Join local artist and UoE student Tilly Hawkins for a series of creative collage art workshops. Let your imagination run wild and experiment with storytelling, using found images from books and magazines to create a unique collage. It’s a great way to relax and combat exam […]
Connections Cafe: Play with Clay
Join us for our latest Connections Cafe. This week we’re getting the clay out! Come along and make your own pots, cups and table top sculptures, with Art Exchange’s team on hand to show you how. It’s easier than it looks and you’ll be surprised at how good your results will be. And it’s also […]
Get Creative – badge making!
Come along and try your hand at badge making! This is one of our favourite activities – simple but hugely effective. We’ve got the best badge makers ever – Tom & Iris have their own supply of magazines (yep, they’ve got more copies of National Geographic than you’d have thought possible) and alongside newspapers, stickers, […]
Get Creative with Tom & Iris
Wednesdays, at Art Exchange We’re excited to have artists Tom & Iris join us for some fantastic Arts & Crafts sessions. Join us for a series of making sessions with two of our favourite artists. Their ever changing programme of activities includes playing with clay, macramé – and at our next session is making your […]
Life Drawing
Tuesdays, in Cine 10, LTB, 6-8pm We are excited to announce that life drawing classes are back! From curious beginner to amateur artist, develop your drawing skills with a life model in a relaxed and supportive environment. Our wonderful tutor, Claudia Bose, will guide you through the process of capturing the human body from life. […]