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Creative Workshops for Art Educators
Discover hands-on CPD led by practising artists, designed to develop your own creative practice and bring fresh inspiration back to the classroom.
Creativity doesn't stop when you become a teacher. Our workshops give art educators the opportunity to explore new techniques, learn from practising artists and invest time in their own creative development.
Whether you're looking to introduce a new process into your curriculum, refresh your own artistic practice or simply spend a day immersed in creativity, our workshops offer practical, engaging CPD in a welcoming and supportive environment.
From printmaking and mixed media to drawing, painting and ceramics, every workshop has been carefully developed to provide practical skills, creative confidence and ideas you can immediately take back to your students.
Browse our upcoming workshops below to find your next creative experience.
Berkshire Printmakers
Screen Printing Workshop
Join Berkshire Printmakers for a hands-on screen printing workshop exploring pattern, layering and creative mark-making. Led by experienced printmakers, you'll discover practical techniques and fresh ideas to take back into the classroom. Complimentary lunch included.
24th September 2026
Nottingham Contemporary
Jenny Mason-Gunning
Monoprinting
Join master printmaker Jenny Mason-Gunning at her Ironbridge studio for an inspiring hands-on introduction to monoprinting. Part of the family behind the renowned Gunning Etching Press, Jenny will share practical techniques, creative inspiration and expert guidance throughout the day. Complimentary lunch included.
Jenny Muncaster
Mixed Media Workshop
Join professional mixed-media artist Jenny Muncaster for an inspiring online workshop exploring vibrant layering, collage and acrylic techniques. Discover playful processes and practical ideas to bring mixed media into your own creative practice or classroom.
2nd November 2026
Online
Cass Barron
Book Binding Workshop
Join Cass Barron from Bookbinding with Cass for an inspiring online workshop exploring the art of handmade bookbinding. Discover simple binding techniques and creative ways to transform paper and reclaimed materials into beautiful sketchbooks and journals.
27th January 2027
Online
Katy Eccles
Moulding & Casting Workshop
Discover the beauty of botanical casting with Katy Eccles of Imprint Casts. In this hands-on workshop, you'll create delicate botanical reliefs while exploring a unique process that captures the intricate detail of flowers and foliage.
20th May 2027
Shieldfield Art Works
Why Attend a Specialist Crafts Workshop?
Professional development should be inspiring, practical and enjoyable. Our workshops are designed specifically for creative educators, giving you time to step away from the classroom, develop your own skills and return with fresh ideas.
Today, we continue that legacy by supporting schools, colleges and universities with the products, expertise and inspiration they need to help creativity flourish.
Learn from practising artists
Gain insight into contemporary creative practice from artists working professionally across a wide range of disciplines.
Pratical, hands-on learning
Every workshop focuses on making. You'll explore techniques yourself, ask questions and build confidence through practical experience.
Take ideas back to the classroom
Discover processes, materials and approaches that can be adapted for GCSE, A Level, BTEC, Further Education and Higher Education teaching.
Connect with fellow educators
Meet like-minded teachers and technicians from across the country, share experiences and become part of a growing creative community.
Explore Previous Workshops
Missed one of our workshops?
Our previous workshop pages remain available as a source of inspiration, featuring artist information, workshop highlights, photographs, teacher feedback and examples of the work created during the day.
Explore the archive to discover techniques, revisit favourite artists and see what our workshop community has been creating.
Workshop Gallery
Every workshop produces something unique. Browse a selection of photographs from previous events to see the techniques explored, artwork created and creative community we've built together.
What Teachers Say
It was fantastic!! Absolutely fantastic!
I just wanted to say that it was one of the best training workshops I've ever done. Despite the fact that the techniques were not new to me, it was truly inspiring.
I just wanted to say that it was one of the best training workshops I've ever done. Despite the fact that the techniques were not new to me, it was truly inspiring.
Thank you for such a wonderful opportunity yesterday. I’m still buzzing! Everything about the day was absolutely perfect, from the amazing staff to the venue, food and goodies.
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