Workshops
Welcome to Sprout Arts Artist in Residence 2025 featuring the talented Ken McCalla!
Join us at Sprout Arts for a unique opportunity to witness Ken's creative process up close. Ken uses bold & colourful imagery to express a rich cultural heritage, As the resident artist at Sprout Arts he will be working in the gallery, experimenting with painterly techniques in his printmaking process & finding unique ways of presenting narrative in his art. He will host print workshops, combining the creative process of printmaking with the vibrant and meaningful world of African symbolism
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ALL WORKSHOPS & EVENTS ARE FREE
Gallery opens Wednesdays to Sundays 11am til 6pm. From 30th July to 31st August 2025
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2nd August 5 - 8pm. Artist In Conversation Event.
30th August 5 - 8pm. Multi-Disciplined Peer Collaboration Event
Printmaking Workshops Celebrating African Symbolism
Printmaking introductory Workshop Celebrating African Symbolism. Class 1
Wed 30 July, 2pm to 5pm
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Welcome to our first Printmaking Workshop where we'll be exploring the rich world of African symbolism! Join us at Sprout Arts for a hands-on experience with traditional printmaking techniques. In this class, you'll learn about the significance of various African symbols and how to incorporate them into your own unique prints. No prior experience necessary - just bring your creativity and enthusiasm! Don't miss out on this creative and cultural opportunity to celebrate African art and history.
FREE. There is a £5 fee is to reserve your place in the class. You will receive a signed lino-print picture book on attendance. Alternatively you can turn up on the day without booking, but spaces are limited. To avoid disappointment please book.
Find out more and book on Eventbrite HERE
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Monoprint Workshop Celebrating African Symbolism. Class 2
Wed 6 August, 2pm to 5pm
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Welcome to our second Printmaking Workshop at Sprout Arts. Join us for a hands-on experience. In this class, we'll show demonstrations of mono-printing techniques, followed by participants creating their own prints. you'll learn about the significance of various African symbols and how to incorporate them into your own unique prints. No prior experience necessary - just bring your creativity and enthusiasm! Don't miss out on this creative and cultural opportunity to celebrate African art and history.
FREE. There is a £5 fee is to reserve your place in the class. You will receive a signed lino-print picture book on attendance. Alternatively you can turn up on the day without booking, but spaces are limited. To avoid disappointment please book.
Find out more and book on Eventbrite HERE
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Printmaking Workshop, using linoleum blocks. Celebrating African Symbolism. Class 3
Fri 8 August, 5pm to 8pm
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Welcome to our third Printmaking Workshop we'll be carving and printing linoleum blocks. You'll recieve a breif lino-print history, Introduction to linocut tools and techniques. Join us at Sprout Arts for a hands-on experience with traditional printmaking techniques. No prior experience necessary - just bring your creativity and enthusiasm! Don't miss out on this creative and cultural opportunity to celebrate African art and history.
FREE. There is a £5 fee is to reserve your place in the class. You will receive a signed lino-print picture book on attendance. Alternatively you can turn up on the day without booking, but spaces are limited. To avoid disappointment please book.
Find out more and book on Eventbrite HERE
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Printing Layers & Registration
Wed 13 August, 2pm to 5pm
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Colouring, layering & blending
Fri 15 August, 5pm to 8pm
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Storytelling in Print
Wed 20 Aug, 2pm to 5pm
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