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Art events

Unleash your creativity at workshops or be inspired by thought-provoking pieces and awe-inspiring art exhibitions from both emerging and established artists.

so many things to do

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Portrait painting with Jacob Gourley

Organised by resident artist Jacob Gourley, these are portrait painting day workshops with a professional model, aimed at supplementing the very…

17 November
10:00am - 4:00pm
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Mitsuro Hikime

Discover the traditional Japanese art of Mitsuro Hikime and create your own unique piece of jewellery.In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to…

17 November
3:00pm - 6:00pm
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Arts Cafe: Unlocking the Inner Canvas with Bethany Rivers

Have you ever had an idea, memory or feeling that you wanted to express creatively, but couldn't quite find the right words, colours or images to…

17 November
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Lingen Davies - Festive Ornament Making

Join facilitator Kaori Okado-Hood for a festive hand-making workshop on Wednesday 18 November, 10.30am to 12.30pm. Create your own handcrafted…

18 November
10:30am - 12:30pm
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Lino Printing

Explore the traditional art of Lino printing in this hands-on workshop. Learn carving techniques, experiment with textures, and create your own…

21 October - 18 November 2026
6:00pm - 6:00pm
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Kintsugi Workshop

Kintsugi Workshops by Donna Lear in Kaizen ShrewsburyEach session is not only about learning the technique but also about immersing yourself in…

19 November
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Honeycomb library
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Honeycomb Darning

A Visible Mending session, learning the versatile technique of honeycomb darning. A chance to sit and stitch in a group setting.This session will…

21 November
10:00am - 12:00pm
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Fair Isle and Fair Isle and Steeking Workshops

Fair Isle has to be to prize of all colour work techniques.These workshops cover all the basics of Fair Isle knitting, which will be done in the…

7 November - 21 November 2026
10:30am - 1:30pm
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Exhibition: Ffeisty Ffelters

Annual exhibition of all things felted, centring around the theme of 'Change.' Main Gallery.Open daily, 10 am - 4 pm.

8 November - 21 November 2026
10:30am - 4:00pm
Library 4
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Shrewsbury Drapers Company Textile Design Exhibition

Come and view the entries to the 2026 Drapers Company Textile Design competition. The exhibition is held in the Darwin Room at Shrewsbury Library.…

11 November - 21 November 2026
9:30am - 5:00pm

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