Buy Drink Dine Design Tickets
Friday 11 September 6.30pm
Aged 13+ £20 / 18+ £30
Wall Mounted Ceramic Vases
Use the pinch pot method to shape a small vase, then use slab building to create a flat backing. Join the two pieces together to create a wall mounted vase, add texture to your design, then choose a glaze to finish your piece. Once fired, your finished ceramic vase will be ready to collect a few weeks later and take pride of place on your wall.
More than an art class. More than dinner. Every Drink Dine Design evening combines delicious food, a welcome drink and a creative workshop, giving you the perfect excuse to spend quality time together.
Design
A new Art & Craft every time.
Never done anything creative before? Doesn't matter, there's zero pressure, just turn up and see what you make.
We lead the relaxed session,
so you can just enjoy the process.
Drink
Your first round's on the house.
The bar whips up a complimentary drink that ties into the session.
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After that, The Avenue Bar & Cafe
is open all evening.
Dine
Food's on us too.
we cook something different
each time, so the menu is
always a surprise.
All allergies and dietary needs are catered for, just let us know in advance.
HOW IT
WORKS
Start with a complimentary drink, with The Avenue Bar & Cafe open all evening.​
Then enjoy a freshly prepared meal, with a different menu each time.
Finally, get creative with a different art or craft project. All materials and tuition are included in the ticket.
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COME AS YOU
ARE
Come alone or bring friends.
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You'll likely end up chatting, making new friends and sharing a few laughs, or you can just settle in and focus on what you're making.
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We have up to 40 people per session!
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WHEN
& WHERE
Sessions are usually held monthly at St Peter's Centre, Brandon.
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Doors open at 6.30pm
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TRY SOMETHING NEW
It's a chance to try something new without spending a fortune on kit first.
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Most sessions you'll take your creation home that evening. Some special projects, like ceramics, take a little longer.
TICKETING
& AGES
Everyone aged 13 and over is welcome to join us.
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Tickets are £30 for adults and £20 for aged 13-17.
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We do this because we want our space to be something young people can actually afford.
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED
Seriously! We cannot express this enough!
People arrive convinced they can't draw a straight line and leave holding something they have made and love.
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And even if you think it is a bit crap... you still made it!
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Buy Drink Dine Design Tickets
Friday 11 September 6.30pm
Wall Mounted Ceramic Vases
Use the pinch pot method to shape a small vase, then use slab building to create a flat backing. Join the two pieces together to create a wall mounted vase, add texture to your design, then choose a glaze to finish your piece. Once fired, your finished ceramic vase will be ready to collect a few weeks later and take pride of place on your wall.
Our Space
Everything we serve is freshly made by us for each event, with a menu that changes regularly as we enjoy creating new dishes and seasonal favourites from scratch. Whether you come on your own or with friends, you'll find a warm, welcoming group of people and a relaxed atmosphere. Settle in with good food, get creative at your own pace, join in the conversation or simply enjoy a peaceful evening doing something different.
Lino Printing
Lino printing is a printmaking technique where a design is carved into a sheet of lino using specialist tools. Once carved, the surface is covered with ink and pressed onto paper to create a print.
You can print the same design multiple times, experiment with different colours, or create layered prints using more than one block. It's a satisfying process that combines drawing, carving and printing to produce bold, handmade artwork.
Macrame
Macramé is the art of creating decorative pieces using a series of knots rather than sewing or weaving. Using natural cord, you'll learn a selection of simple knotting techniques to create beautiful handmade pieces such as wall hangings, plant hangers, keyrings or decorations. Once you've mastered the basic knots, you can combine them in endless ways to create your own unique designs.
Quilling
Quilling is a paper craft that involves rolling, shaping and arranging thin strips of paper to create intricate designs. Simple coils and shapes are combined to form flowers, animals, patterns, lettering and decorative artwork, or used to create beautiful textured and decorative backgrounds. It's a relaxing craft that allows you to create detailed, colourful pieces using just paper, glue and a few basic tools.
Metal Work (18+)
Our metalwork workshops give new life to reclaimed and recycled materials, transforming them into unique handmade creations. Using recycled aluminium, vintage cutlery and other salvaged metals, you'll learn techniques for cutting, shaping, texturing and finishing your pieces. Previous projects have included pendants, jewellery, keyrings, decorative mobiles, wind chimes and one of a kind hanging sculptures, showing just how versatile recycled metal can be.
Willow Weaving
Willow weaving uses flexible natural willow to create both decorative and practical pieces. By learning a range of traditional weaving techniques, you'll shape and secure the willow to make your own handmade creations. Seasonal workshops include Christmas wreaths, while other sessions explore projects such as bird feeders, garden decorations and sculptural pieces.
Decoupage & Glass Painting
Decoupage is the art of decorating objects by layering cut out paper or decorative napkins onto a surface before sealing them with a protective finish. Glass painting uses specially designed paints to add colourful designs to glassware, from delicate patterns to bold illustrations. These techniques can be used individually or combined to transform everyday items into unique decorative pieces and thoughtful handmade gifts.
Pinch Pots
Pinch pots are one of the simplest ways to begin working with clay, using your hands to shape a lump of clay into a vessel. While we'll show you the basic technique, creativity quickly takes over, and our workshops have produced everything from quirky characters and sculptures to bowls, candle holders and completely original creations.
Kinusagia
Kinusaiga is a Japanese craft that creates the appearance of patchwork without any sewing. Small pieces of fabric are tucked into fine grooves to build colourful pictures with texture, making beautiful wall art, decorative panels and seasonal designs.
Mosaics
Other Arts & Crafts
Shashiko
Sashiko is a traditional Japanese stitching technique that uses simple running stitches to create repeating geometric patterns. Originally used to repair and strengthen fabric, it is now widely used for decorative embroidery, visible mending and textile art.
Mosaics are created by arranging small pieces of glass, ceramic or tile into decorative patterns and designs. You'll learn how to cut, place and grout your pieces to create a unique artwork for your home or garden.
Paverpol
Paverpol is a textile hardener used to transform fabric into sculptures, ornaments and decorative pieces. Wrap, shape and harden your materials to create a unique finished artwork.
Seasonal Crafts
Our seasonal craft workshops celebrate the changing seasons throughout the year, with projects inspired by Christmas, Easter, autumn and spring. From handmade cards and decorations to wreaths, gifts and themed home décor, there's always something new to create.
Watercolour, Brusho
& Hapa Zome
Explore a range of painting techniques using watercolours, Brusho and Hapa Zome (flower pounding). Create soft watercolour paintings, experiment with the vibrant effects of Brusho crystal colours, or use fresh flowers and leaves to transfer beautiful natural prints onto paper or fabric.