Workshops/Events
Workshops
Looking to explore your creative side? Our workshops and events are the perfect starting point! Whether you're new to arts and crafts or looking to refine your skills, our laid-back workshops provide a relaxed environment to dive in and get hands-on. From learning new techniques to creating something truly unique, our workshops are designed to inspire and empower your creativity.
Curious but not ready to commit? Check out one of our events—like our chill coffee gatherings. They’re a great way to meet new people, get a taste of what we offer, and see the creative energy in action. Just pop in when you see us open, and join the fun! Our workshops and events are all about bringing people together, sharing ideas, and making something special. So why not join us? You might just discover your next favourite hobby!
We've got a workshop for everyone, whether you're just starting out or looking to pick up a new skill. From beginner-friendly sewing sessions to photography basics, we've got you covered. And guess what? Some of our workshops are even free!
Even our paid workshops are as low as £5, making it easy to dive into something new without breaking the bank. Whether you're keen to learn how to stitch your first seam or capture the perfect shot, there's something here for you. Our workshops are all about making creativity accessible, fun, and relaxed. So why not take the plunge? Book your spot now or pop in to find out more—we’d love to help you discover your next favourite hobby!
Events
Throughout the year, we host a variety of creative events, each offering a unique opportunity to dive into the world of art and upcycling. We collaborate closely with Tamworth's art and events scene to bring you some truly special experiences, while also putting on our own events that celebrate creativity and sustainability. Whether you're looking to explore new artistic avenues or just want to be part of something fun and meaningful, there's always something exciting happening. Come along and see how we're promoting art and upcycling in our community—you won't want to miss it!
UpSkill
Mini Makers
On Saturday morning between 10:30am-1:30pm we have a drop in session for Mini Makers between the ages of 6-11.
Children must be supervised by an adult and can enjoy our creative space to leave with a make of their choice being resourceful with our donated items saved from landfill.
We run a monthly Upcycle challenge which they can take part in to offer inspiration for using waste that is saved from landfill. Mini makers can get involved in a multitude of fun arts events and funded holiday clubs across the year.
Book our session below.
Booked Sewing Sessions
Our Volunteer led sessions provide a casual setting in Tamworth town centre to practice your creative skill set. You can prebook and pay by the hour.
We have specialists in sewing with both domestic and industrial machines, and access to a number of overlockers, embroidery machines and Coverstitch. You can come along with an existing project or start a new with moral support or differing levels of guidance. From basic beginner to more experienced sewist we offer a safe and comfortable space for you to expand your knowledge.
We can assist in your make using our catalogue of vintage patterns, self-drafting, pattern adaption, and Lutterloh knowledge we are able to guide your pattern making to suit your make, be is a wearable garment, useful item or household décor.
Book your session below.
Education Providers & Life Long Learning
We understand that each learner is unique and we’d love to work with you to tailor our professional offering to those needs.
Our network of fully trained, insured and DBS checked facilitators have a vast skill set and wealth of experience upon which to draw. Our collaborators have been chosen as such because they combine both the artistic talents and the ability to offer the patience, imagination and dynamism required to make all arts accessible to all people. Capable of thinking on our feet, we have handpicked artists who can be versatile in our approach and are able to alternate activities to suit the group before us. We prefer to keep workshops at a small enough ratio of artist to learner so we are really able to respond to the reactions of the learner, tailoring the activity to meet individual needs and getting the best possible impact from everyone in the room.
We have experience of facilitating specialist workshop sessions alongside;
- Service users from DeafBlind UK with varying ability to see and hear.
- Vulnerable adults and children with multiple, complex and additional needs.
- CYP with complex additional needs, SEN, SMEH, with and without diagnosis and EHCP.
- 16-34 year olds NEET.
- Elective Home Educated learners.
- CYP in Alternative Provision as an additional skill.
We currently have bookings for the UPSkill Programme including visits to the haberdashery and creative community hub with local schools and can facilitate more in the Academic Year 26/27.
We work with non-traditional school and education settings, including home schooling networks locally and Alternative Provision.
We are on the approved directory for Age Concern Birmingham. Members of Support Staffordshire. Work with Tamworth Borough Council Family Practitioners. Our core facilitators are Level 3 qualified Mentors with full DBS check.
We work with organisations with a huge variety of service users, old and young, to promote intergenerational skills sharing! We can engage you with the arts, promoting sustainable fashion through upcycling making useful pieces themselves which they will actually use.
If you would like to discuss your needs please contact info@theUPCreaticecommunity.org