Latest Events in Bishopston(May Updated)

Sketchbook Club for grown ups at Kiln Workshop Who needs some creativity for creativity's sake? Join Colourful Minds and friends for some creative play at Sketchbook Club every month at Kiln Workshop. Each month we'll explore a material and technique to fill up your sketchbook in new ways. Upcoming dates: Monday 28 April: Laura from Colourful Minds - Watercolours, Book Pages & Print Monday 19 May: Rachel from The Crafty Social Club - Collage Club Monday 30 June: Jenni Stuart Artist - theme TBA Monday 21 July: Emma Housley Artist - theme TBA Monday 29 September: Laura from Colourful Minds - Stitched Paper Monday 27 October: Rachel from The Crafty Social Club - theme TBA Monday 24 November: Jenni Stuart Artist - theme TBA Monday 15 December: Emma Housley Artist - theme TBA All materials provided. Teas and soft drinks included. You are welcome to bring your own drinks. Sketchbooks will be available to buy on the evening - card payment only please. Please note: Parking can be tricky around North Road so give yourself plenty of time to find a space in the surrounding area. Information Source: Colourful Minds | eventbrite

Stitch Club at Kiln Workshop Join Laura and Alli at Kiln Workshop for the inaugural Stitch Club. Learn some new stitches, sew, swap hoops, meet people and chat - all abilities welcome! Each Stitch Club we will learn a new stitch or technique and have a Stitch Swap. We aim to meet every two weeks or once a month, something we will decide at this first meeting. What we will provide: - 8-inch embroidery hoop - needles - thread and - scissors - fabric for your first hoop What you can bring: Any of the above if you have them. Teas, soft drinks and nibbles are provided. About Laura: @colourful_minds_kids runs creative workshops in schools, venues and events in Bristol and the South West. About Alli: @theemptyoxobox has worked in secondary education and is a committee member of Bristol Stitchers. About Stitch Swap: We met and connected through embroidery, and both share a love of colour, playfulness and experimenting with stitches, materials and techniques. We started a stitching adventure in April 2018: two shared embroidery hoops. Roll forward to Autumn 2024: Hoops One to Twenty-One are finished and Hoops Twenty-Two & Twenty-Three are in progress. Every week (or thereabouts) we exchange hoops and respond in stitch to what the other has left behind. Join In / Follow Us / Instagram / @stitchswap / #stitchswap Please note: Parking can be tricky around North Road so give yourself plenty of time to find a space in the surrounding area. Information Source: Colourful Minds | eventbrite

Stitch Club at Kiln Workshop Join Laura and Alli at Kiln Workshop for our monthly Stitch Club. Learn some new stitches, sew, swap hoops, meet people and chat - all abilities welcome! Each Stitch Club we will learn a new stitch or technique and have a Stitch Swap. Your first Stitch Club we will provide: - 8-inch embroidery hoop - needles - thread and - scissors - fabric for your first hoop £15 for your first Stitch Club (includes hoop, needle, threads and fabric) £5 per Stitch Club thereafter (pay Colourful Minds directly) Teas, soft drinks and nibbles are provided. About Laura: @colourful_minds_kids runs creative workshops in schools, venues and events in Bristol and the South West. About Alli: @theemptyoxobox has worked in secondary education and is a committee member of Bristol Stitchers. About Stitch Swap: We met and connected through embroidery, and both share a love of colour, playfulness and experimenting with stitches, materials and techniques. We started a stitching adventure in April 2018: two shared embroidery hoops. We've completed over 20 hoops now. Every week (or thereabouts) we exchange hoops and respond in stitch to what the other has left behind. Join In / Follow Us / Instagram / @stitchswap / #stitchswap Please note: Parking can be tricky around North Road so give yourself plenty of time to find a space in the surrounding area. Information Source: Colourful Minds | eventbrite

Let's let go of the pressure of New Year’s resolutions and arbitrary goals. Instead, join us for a unique Word of the Year - Plate Painting Workshop—an inspiring and creative session designed to help you set an intentional focus for the year ahead. What we'll create... Part One: Reflection & Intention-Setting In the first half of the session, we’ll: Explore what truly matters to you through guided reflection, exercises and journaling.Discover the word that will serve as your powerful personal anchor and compass point for the year.Learn how this word can guide your decisions, energy, and focus for the year to have big and meaningful impact.Part Two: Paint Your Own 'Word of the Year' Plate In the second half, bring your word to life by designing and painting your own ceramic plate that serves as a beautiful daily reminder of your intention. You’ll also learn creative ways to revisit and reflect on your word throughout the year to stay aligned and inspired all year long. Why Join? This workshop offers a nurturing, pressure-free environment to focus on your personal growth. You’ll be surrounded by like-minded individuals, warm drinks and nibbles, all in a beautiful, supportive space designed to spark creativity and intention. Whether you’re looking for a fresh start or a way to deepen your self-awareness, this workshop will help you create a year filled with purpose and meaning. Spaces are limited, so book now and begin your year with intention! Feedback from previous workshops: You created a lovely, non-judgmental, safe space for vulnerability and growth. Thank you!'Outstanding!!! Very insightful and informative'I found it to be a calm reflective space and a welcome change in pace from the rest of the working day'Really insightful and thought-provoking, There were some big takeaways for me and I think it will be something where I continually revisit my notes.''It was a great opportunity for real self-reflection and thinking about why I react to some things the way I do and how I can handle things better going forward’‘I left the session feeling super motivated and encouraged’ Information Source: Clare Sutton Coaching | eventbrite

Stitch Club at Kiln Workshop Join Laura and Alli at Kiln Workshop for our monthly Stitch Club. Learn some new stitches, sew, swap hoops, meet people and chat - all abilities welcome! Each Stitch Club we will learn a new stitch or technique and have a Stitch Swap. Your first Stitch Club we will provide: - 8-inch embroidery hoop - needles - thread and - scissors - fabric for your first hoop £15 for your first Stitch Club (includes hoop, needle, threads and fabric) £5 per Stitch Club thereafter (pay Colourful Minds directly) Teas, soft drinks and nibbles are provided. About Laura: @colourful_minds_kids runs creative workshops in schools, venues and events in Bristol and the South West. About Alli: @theemptyoxobox has worked in secondary education and is a committee member of Bristol Stitchers. About Stitch Swap: We met and connected through embroidery, and both share a love of colour, playfulness and experimenting with stitches, materials and techniques. We started a stitching adventure in April 2018: two shared embroidery hoops. We've completed over 20 hoops now. Every week (or thereabouts) we exchange hoops and respond in stitch to what the other has left behind. Join In / Follow Us / Instagram / @stitchswap / #stitchswap Please note: Parking can be tricky around North Road so give yourself plenty of time to find a space in the surrounding area. Information Source: Colourful Minds | eventbrite

Stitch Club at Kiln Workshop Join Laura and Alli at Kiln Workshop for our monthly Stitch Club. Learn some new stitches, sew, swap hoops, meet people and chat - all abilities welcome! Each Stitch Club we will learn a new stitch or technique and have a Stitch Swap. Your first Stitch Club we will provide: - 8-inch embroidery hoop - needles - thread and - scissors - fabric for your first hoop £15 for your first Stitch Club (includes hoop, needle, threads and fabric) £5 per Stitch Club thereafter (pay Colourful Minds directly) Teas, soft drinks and nibbles are provided. About Laura: @colourful_minds_kids runs creative workshops in schools, venues and events in Bristol and the South West. About Alli: @theemptyoxobox has worked in secondary education and is a committee member of Bristol Stitchers. About Stitch Swap: We met and connected through embroidery, and both share a love of colour, playfulness and experimenting with stitches, materials and techniques. We started a stitching adventure in April 2018: two shared embroidery hoops. We've completed over 20 hoops now. Every week (or thereabouts) we exchange hoops and respond in stitch to what the other has left behind. Join In / Follow Us / Instagram / @stitchswap / #stitchswap Please note: Parking can be tricky around North Road so give yourself plenty of time to find a space in the surrounding area. Information Source: Colourful Minds | eventbrite

Stitch Club at Kiln Workshop Join Laura and Alli at Kiln Workshop for our monthly Stitch Club. Learn some new stitches, sew, swap hoops, meet people and chat - all abilities welcome! Each Stitch Club we will learn a new stitch or technique and have a Stitch Swap. Your first Stitch Club we will provide: - 8-inch embroidery hoop - needles - thread and - scissors - fabric for your first hoop £15 for your first Stitch Club (includes hoop, needle, threads and fabric) £5 per Stitch Club thereafter (pay Colourful Minds directly) Teas, soft drinks and nibbles are provided. About Laura: @colourful_minds_kids runs creative workshops in schools, venues and events in Bristol and the South West. About Alli: @theemptyoxobox has worked in secondary education and is a committee member of Bristol Stitchers. About Stitch Swap: We met and connected through embroidery, and both share a love of colour, playfulness and experimenting with stitches, materials and techniques. We started a stitching adventure in April 2018: two shared embroidery hoops. We've completed over 20 hoops now. Every week (or thereabouts) we exchange hoops and respond in stitch to what the other has left behind. Join In / Follow Us / Instagram / @stitchswap / #stitchswap Please note: Parking can be tricky around North Road so give yourself plenty of time to find a space in the surrounding area. Information Source: Colourful Minds | eventbrite

Thank you for joining us for our upcoming Disability Inclusion Training. We are looking forward to having you join us. What will I get from the Disability Inclusion Training? Disability Inclusion Training is designed to increase confidence, competence, and knowledge to deliver fun and inclusive activities for all abilities and needs. The workshop explores both disability-focused delivery and being inclusive of disabled people within your existing sport sessions. What will I learn? Disability Inclusion Training covers: The importance of disability inclusivity through a sport and physical activity lensBarriers and challenges for disabled people in accessing traditionally provided sport and physical activityIntroduction to various disabilities, impairment groups and long-term health conditions – including physical disabilities; learning disabilities and difficulties; visual impairments; hearing impairments and other non-visible disabilitiesPractical skills, tools and ideas to adapt and develop inclusive practice in your own environmentWhat can I expect? This Disability Inclusion Training will be run in person and will include: Information sharing from tutors - utilising a powerpoint presentationOpen questions to the group - questions will be asked to the group, and you will be invited to share when and how you feel comfortable (this might include writing answers down, sharing to the room, or choosing not to share)Discussion with peers - this will include small group discussions, and we ask participants to get involved in discussions as they feel comfortable.Practical application - taking part in pratical activities as individuals or in a groupHow to register Please complete this form to confirm your registration and follow the instructions on your confirmation email to help us create the best learning experience possible. Information Source: Access Sport - Training | eventbrite

Stitch Club at Kiln Workshop Join Laura and Alli at Kiln Workshop for our monthly Stitch Club. Learn some new stitches, sew, swap hoops, meet people and chat - all abilities welcome! Each Stitch Club we will learn a new stitch or technique and have a Stitch Swap. Your first Stitch Club we will provide: - 8-inch embroidery hoop - needles - thread and - scissors - fabric for your first hoop £15 for your first Stitch Club (includes hoop, needle, threads and fabric) £5 per Stitch Club thereafter (pay Colourful Minds directly) Teas, soft drinks and nibbles are provided. About Laura: @colourful_minds_kids runs creative workshops in schools, venues and events in Bristol and the South West. About Alli: @theemptyoxobox has worked in secondary education and is a committee member of Bristol Stitchers. About Stitch Swap: We met and connected through embroidery, and both share a love of colour, playfulness and experimenting with stitches, materials and techniques. We started a stitching adventure in April 2018: two shared embroidery hoops. We've completed over 20 hoops now. Every week (or thereabouts) we exchange hoops and respond in stitch to what the other has left behind. Join In / Follow Us / Instagram / @stitchswap / #stitchswap Please note: Parking can be tricky around North Road so give yourself plenty of time to find a space in the surrounding area. Information Source: Colourful Minds | eventbrite