Upcoming events.
Challenging Inertia
Challenging Inertia is a three-week residency where artists shake off the winter slump to spend time in Grow’s Project Space
Community Event: Make Fabric Workshops
Learn or develop a range of textile-based skills with Make's workshops and classes hosted at The Box
Super Saturday: Pet Portraits Beryl-Style
This workshop will take you through the basics of creating your own Beryl-style portrait using acrylic paints and collage
Workshop: Bargello Plant Pot
Try the fun and simple craft of bargello needlepoint and create a pretty pot perfect for plants, pens or utensils
Bargello Plant Pot Workshop
Try the fun and simple craft of bargello needlepoint and create a pretty pot perfect for plants, pens or utensils
Botanicals Workshop Series- Workshop 1: Cyanotype (sun printing)
Explore new skills in a special workshop series that offers learning about 2 printing techniques and a simple book binding technique using natural material
Workshop: Spring Flowers Painting
A brand new workshop for beginners and improvers. Come along and you will receive step by step instructions on how to create your own watercolour spring flower painting
Makers Market - Made With Love
Discover the best of local creativity at our monthly Makers Markets
Workshop: Make It In Wire
A fun and creative wire workshop where you'll make your own words, figures and more using wire and cord
Workshop: Jewellery Making Wire And Beads
This workshop (for complete beginners to jewellery making) will teach you to bend, wrap and shape 925 sterling silver wire and combine it with semi-precious gemstone beads to create high quality pieces of jewellery
Botanicals Workshop Series- Workshop 2: Monoprinting with botanicals
Explore new skills this year in a special workshop series that offers learning about 2 printing techniques and a simple book binding technique using natural materials
Loom Knitted Snood Workshop
Try the fun and simple craft of loom knitting and create a snood scarf or cosy headband
Family Crafternoon - Christmas paperchain maki
Perfect for you and your child (aged 5 and above) to create your very own Christmas paper chains that you can use to decorate your home
Family Crafternoon - Cardboard Christmas 'Gingerbread' Village
Perfect for you and your child (aged 5 and above) to create your very own cardboard Christmas 'Ginergbread-style' village
Artemis Collective Winter Art Market
Art, crafts and more will be on sale at Cafe Momus from a wonderful selection of local artists and makers
Native Makers - Winter Makers Market
Native Makers – Winter Makers Market is coming to town!
Yule Wreath Making Workshops
Get into the Christmas spirit and make your own yule wreath in this brilliant seasonal workshop.
Winters Makers Market
Come along to The Box to browse and buy from a selection of exceptional local makers and artists.
Blackout Poetry Workshop
Join Plymouth Laureate of Words R.C. Thomas and The Village Hub at Stoke Youth and Community Centre for an evening of discovering, reigniting and reinventing the stories of Stoke’s community
How to Bury the Giant – A Retrospective from Art and Energy, The Mossy Carpet Grand Finale, and a celebration of our peatland connections with Peat-Fest South-West
How to Bury the Giant is a celebration of everything the Art and Energy Collective has grown – from our beginnings, through the Mossy Carpet, to Peat-Fest South-West and creative restoration projects.
Sew-on sessions for The Mossy Carpet - help us complete our artwork
Art and Energy are looking for volunteers to join us for three sew-on sessions to help us get The Mossy Carpet ready for our grand finale in November.
The Big Blue Coastal Catch
As part of this year's ESRC's Festival of Social Science, the University of Plymouth is excited to share that The Big Blue Coastal Catch will be taking place at The Box, Plymouth, on Friday, 31st October!
LEGO 'Monster Mansion' Family Workshop
Join us for a hands-on LEGO Family Workshop where you’ll design, build, and code your very own robotic monster mansion!
Family Fun: Woven Worlds
Join this half term and take part in a colourful weaving activity inspired by the work of British artist Grayson Perry. We can't wait to see what you'll create!
Just a bunch of Hocus Pocus!
Dress up in your scariest Halloween outfits for a some fun this October. With craft activities, magical science experiments, music and dancing this is sure to be a spooktacular event for all the family!
Harvest Festival: Barn Dance Disco
Join us for a fun Autumn Harvest Festival supporting Shekinah with fun creative activities, market stalls and a Barn Dance Disco!
Festive wire figures & tree decorations workshop
Step into the festive spirit with this relaxed, creative workshop.
Union Street Party
Now in its 16th year Union Street party is a celebration of this icon street and its place within the Stonehouse community and the City of Plymouth.
Family Workshop: Sustainable Stories Inspired by Our National Parks
A creative family workshop for children and young people to imagine a more sustainable future through storytelling and drawing.
Story Garden: Lego, craft and colouring
Lego, craft activities and colouring every Friday in August at Estover Library. Suitable for children 5 years and over and their families.
Crafting sessions
Get your craft on this summer and take home a beautiful piece of art inspired by the movies at Saltram.
Story Garden: Bird mosaic hangers
Garden themed craft activity - create a colourful bird mosaic hanger! Suitable to children aged 5 years and over and their families
Craft Sessions
Drop-in craft sessions, ideal for children aged 4 to 11 years old and their adults.
Story Garden: Craft Activity
Join in every Monday for garden themed craft activities. Suitable to children aged 5 to 11 years and their families.
Knitflix: Four Letters of Love (12A)
Knitflix is a relaxed screening where you can work on your knitting, crochet and other craft projects while you watch the film.
Get your Granny square groove!
Ready to take your crochet skills to the next level? This workshop is perfect for anyone who’s already grasped the basics and is looking to build confidence and creativity.
Recycled Gorgeous Glass Jar Workshop
This is a non-arty but wonderfully creative workshop transforming old empty glass jars into really eye-catching, stand out items.
This workshop involves a little bit of painting, some printing onto tissue paper, cutting up and glueing - what could be more fun?!
Makers Market
We welcome you to visit our markets this spring/summer, with making experiences just as much at the helm of our offer as browsing incredible makers to browse and shop.
July Chatter Natter EVENING Group
Bring along your own project to sit and work on whilst chattering, drinking tea and nibbling on snacks. Lots of laughing guaranteed! Whether it’s company or motivation you’re after this is a lovely way to spend a couple of hours.
Fabric Printing & Lampshade Making
Print Your Own Fabric & Make a Lampshade – Full-Day Workshop
This inspiring workshop runs from 10am to 4pm and is designed for a small group of just six participants, ensuring you receive high-quality, personalised tuition throughout the day.