We are delighted to have been commissioned by LoveYeovil to put together the window project throughout this winter at the Yeovil Library. Part of a series of LoveYeovil events across Yeovil town centre funded by The European Regional Development Fund’s Welcome Back Fund (administered by HMG and South Somerset District Council).

Created by artist Richard Tomlinson, the projection is based on a sequence of images from ‘Shapes of Yeovil’, a public realm artwork created by YOU&ME Architects, part of Yeovil Refresh Art Project for the high street regeneration happening right now in the town centre.

Shapes of Yeovil is the outcome of a number of workshops that have taken place in the Yeovil community, looking at the town’s heritage and culture through different generations.  You can see this collection of iconic images about Yeovil projected from the front windows of the town library, including gloves, helicopter propellers and buildings imposed on the natural landscape around Yeovil such as Nine Springs, the Millennium Tower, Wyndham Hill and more.

Watch the video documentary by Richard Tomlinson

We are very proud to announce the appointment of a collective of 8 artists from our Community Art School cohort to deliver our 3rd Research & Development Commission funded by Arts Council England Lottery Funding. The group of artists are Dawn Handy, Izzie Jobbins, Stéphanie Max, Miranda Pender, Rhiannon Cross, Jess Egan, Celia Brokenshire and Sarah Moore.

The decision came almost as a surprise from the discussions in the Yeovil Art Action group and we are delighted with this opportunity for the artists who are just two months into their Community Art School programme. The group of artists have created a close network already and have received two full days of fantastic teaching under guest tutors Rachel Dobbs and Fiona Winning, with more to come on a monthly basis well into 2022.  The programme is dedicated to building their expertise as artists and with a focus on working in the community through projects, workshops and assisting communication across groups in Yeovil. 

In the next 3 months, the 8 artists will be working with Yeovil Art Action Group (YAAG) and our Producers Natasha Rand and Carolyn Lefley to deliver a number of activities and events in response to the theme of Celebration as we approach the Jubilee events in June 2022.

More about the Yeovil Art Action Group
More about Yeovil Community Art School

5-7 pm / £25 each

You can choose to pair up with a pal to work on one large or two small hearts or create your very own. Sharing the love this Christmas with a fabulous and very popular mosaic heart workshop. Great to keep for your home or to give as a gift, choosing from a variety of heart templates. Create an incredible recycled mosaic heart, with a wondrous choice of materials and expert tuition.

All materials provided. All welcome.

Children aged 6 and above.

The tutor

Dawn Handy is a self-taught mosaic artist, with a formal background in drawing, printmaking and graphic art with a primary focus on linocuts, woodcuts, etchings and mixed media.

[Covid Safety]
We commit to the safety of all our participants and staff working at Yeovil Art Space. Wearing a face covering is now compulsor. We recommend all participants to keep a 1m distance between each other and use the hand sanitiser provided. We have risk assessments in place should you require them. Please bring a bottle of water or drink with you.

[Terms and Conditions]

• Each workshop is for 16 and above, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• You can book as an individual or ‘Make it together’, an offer for a group of 2 family or friends to make one item together.
• 50% off for those who have received universal credit or to full-time students, 2 places only for each workshop, first come first served.
• Workshop takes place on the 1st floor, if you require wheelchair access or have difficulties to climb stairs, please let us know so we can make arrangements.

[Cancellation policy]

• 50% refund 14 days before the workshop date. Transfer to other workshop is possible if you cancel 7 days before the workshop date.
• Full refund if YAS cancels the workshop due to insufficient sign up.

Booking via the following methods:
– Come to our shop during opening time to book in person
– Email us at yeovilartspace@gmail.com
– Click the Yellow button below to book & paid online

CANCELLED

10.30am – 12.30pm / £25 each

Natasha Rand, Creation Generation is a community artist and teacher. Her approach is to ensure all can access creativity and enjoy the process of making, no matter what their age or ability.

Come and join this basic printing workshop and go back home with your tote bag and prints on textiles!

Screen printing is a fantastic artistic technique which is especially useful for printing onto material and paper. This workshop will introduce you to some basic paper stencil cutting skills, with festive designs encouraged! Experimental ink mixing and layering of multiple colours will enable everyone to create their own Christmas wrapping and tote bags for that personal touch.

Suitable for age 8 plus.

[Covid Safety]
We commit to the safety of all our participants and staff working at Yeovil Art Space. Although wearing a face covering is not compulsory, we recommend all participants to keep a 1m distance between each other and use the hand sanitiser provided. Tutors will be wearing a mask if closer distance is required to provide instructions or help. We have risk assessments in place should you require them. Please bring a bottle of water or drink with you.

[Terms and Conditions]

• Each workshop is for 16 and above, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• You can book as an individual or ‘Make it together’, an offer for a group of 2 family or friends to make one item together.
• 50% off for those who have received universal credit or to full-time students, 2 places only for each workshop, first come first served.
• Workshop takes place on the 1st floor, if you require wheelchair access or have difficulties to climb stairs, please let us know so we can make arrangements.

[Cancellation policy]

• 50% refund 14 days before the workshop date. Transfer to other workshop is possible if you cancel 7 days before the workshop date.
• Full refund if YAS cancels the workshop due to insufficient sign up.

10.30am – 12.30pm / £25 each

Make an elegant needle felted Christmas Fairy in this 2 hour workshop, suitable for beginners.

All tutoring, equipment and materials supplied.

Health & Safety – the felting needles are sharp and barbed, participants must be able to follow precise instructions.

[Covid Safety]
We commit to the safety of all our participants and staff working at Yeovil Art Space. Wearing a face covering is now compulsory. We recommend all participants to keep a 1m distance between each other and use the hand sanitiser provided. We have risk assessments in place should you require them. Please bring a bottle of water or drink with you.

[Terms and Conditions]

• Each workshop is for 16 and above, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• You can book as an individual or ‘Make it together’, an offer for a group of 2 family or friends to make one item together.
• 50% off for those who have received universal credit or to full-time students, 2 places only for each workshop, first come first served.
• Workshop takes place on the 1st floor, if you require wheelchair access or have difficulties to climb stairs, please let us know so we can make arrangements.

[Cancellation policy]

• 50% refund 14 days before the workshop date. Transfer to other workshop is possible if you cancel 7 days before the workshop date.
• Full refund if YAS cancels the workshop due to insufficient sign up.

CANCELLED

2 – 4pm / £25 each

A workshop exploring and learning how to create a dream catcher, as well as introducing the meanings behind this beautiful and iconic artwork from the native American tribe, Huichol, from the North of Mexico.

We will have an introduction on the history of the dream catcher and how to make the structure with visual images and examples. Followed by some time to prepare materials and tools and you will be able to select your ideas and choose your coloured threads. You will then knit your own dream catcher, developing your skills as well as enjoying a relaxing therapy for the mind, connecting energy in these creative dream catchers.

Lupe Velazquez is an artist and designer, creating a variety of visual art and designs with an interest in organic shapes, colours and futuristic styles.

[Covid Safety]
We commit to the safety of all our participants and staff working at Yeovil Art Space. Although wearing a face covering is not compulsory, we recommend all participants to keep a 1m distance between each other and use the hand sanitiser provided. Tutors will be wearing a mask if closer distance is required to provide instructions or help. We have risk assessments in place should you require them. Please bring a bottle of water or drink with you.

[Terms and Conditions]

• Each workshop is for 16 and above, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• You can book as an individual or ‘Make it together’, an offer for a group of 2 family or friends to make one item together.
• 50% off for those who have received universal credit or to full-time students, 2 places only for each workshop, first come first served.
• Workshop takes place on the 1st floor, if you require wheelchair access or have difficulties to climb stairs, please let us know so we can make arrangements.

[Cancellation policy]

• 50% refund 14 days before the workshop date. Transfer to other workshop is possible if you cancel 7 days before the workshop date.
• Full refund if YAS cancels the workshop due to insufficient sign up.

10.30am – 12.30pm / £25 each

Come and learn basic linocut techniques to create your very own Xmas wrapping paper, labels and cards to make your presents unique and memorable. A selection of papers and accessories will be available to play with.

The tutor
Stéphanie Max is a mixed media artist, paper and print lover. She dedicates her work to creating pictures on paper. https://stephanie-max.com/

Suitable for age 14 plus.

Health & Safety – the linocut tools are sharp, participants must be able to follow precise instructions.

[Covid Safety]
We commit to the safety of all our participants and staff working at Yeovil Art Space. Although wearing a face covering is not compulsory, we recommend all participants to keep a 1m distance between each other and use the hand sanitiser provided. Tutors will be wearing a mask if closer distance is required to provide instructions or help. We have risk assessments in place should you require them. Please bring a bottle of water or drink with you.

[Terms and Conditions]

• Each workshop is for 16 and above, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• You can book as an individual or ‘Make it together’, an offer for a group of 2 family or friends to make one item together.
• 50% off for those who have received universal credit or to full-time students, 2 places only for each workshop, first come first served.
• Workshop takes place on the 1st floor, if you require wheelchair access or have difficulties to climb stairs, please let us know so we can make arrangements.

[Cancellation policy]

• 50% refund 14 days before the workshop date. Transfer to other workshop is possible if you cancel 7 days before the workshop date.
• Full refund if YAS cancels the workshop due to insufficient sign up.

10:30am – 12:30pm / £25

Come along and enjoy learning how to create recycled mosaics, using found objects, glass tiles, mirrors, beads, vintage and contemporary crockery. You will have the option to choose from a variety of Christmas sculptures and decorations or to create a mosaic design, choosing from a template base of your choice.

Children under the age of 16 need to be accompanied by an adult. Suitable from 6 years old. All materials are provided. Due to the nature of the materials, please consider wearing a dust mask.

[Covid Safety]
We commit to the safety of all our participants and staff working at Yeovil Art Space. Although wearing a face covering is not compulsory, we recommend all participants to keep a 1m distance between each other and use the hand sanitiser provided. Tutors will be wearing a mask if closer distance is required to provide instructions or help. We have risk assessments in place should you require them. Please bring a bottle of water or drink with you.

[Terms and Conditions]
Each workshop is for 16 and above, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
You can book as an individual or ‘Make it together’, an offer for a group of 2 family or friends to make one item together.
50% off for those who have received universal credit or to full-time students, 2 places only for each workshop, first come first served.
Workshop takes place on the 1st floor, if you require wheelchair access or have difficulties to climb stairs, please let us know so we can make arrangements.

[Cancellation policy]
50% refund 14 days before the workshop date. Transfer to other workshop is possible if you cancel 7 days before the workshop date.
Full refund if YAS cancels the workshop due to insufficient sign up.

5 – 8pm / £40 each

Yeovil Art Space is delighted to be partnering with award winning British flower grower Black Shed Flowers in Dorset to bring this creative workshop to you!

Come and join the Black Shed Team to make a willow based wreath, full of British grown foliages and dried ingredients.

Helen, owner of Black Shed Flowers, and Sue, an experienced Florist, will guide you through the process in this seasonal workshop. No experience necessary!

Enjoy your evening of making with mince pie and drinks.
Part of late night shopping event at Yeovil Art Space, free parking at Quedam Shopping Centre.

[Covid Safety]
We commit to the safety of all our participants and staff working at Yeovil Art Space. Although wearing a face covering is not compulsory, we recommend all participants to keep a 1m distance between each other and use the hand sanitiser provided. Tutors will be wearing a mask if closer distance is required to provide instructions or help. We have risk assessments in place should you require them. Please bring a bottle of water or drink with you.

[Terms and Conditions]

• Each workshop is for 16 and above, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• You can book as an individual or ‘Make it together’, an offer for a group of 2 family or friends to make one item together.
• 50% off for those who have received universal credit or to full-time students, 2 places only for each workshop, first come first served.
• Workshop takes place on the 1st floor, if you require wheelchair access or have difficulties to climb stairs, please let us know so we can make arrangements.

[Cancellation policy]

• 50% refund 14 days before the workshop date. Transfer to other workshop is possible if you cancel 7 days before the workshop date.
• Full refund if YAS cancels the workshop due to insufficient sign up.