What's On?
January - March 2020
Drop-in, free or low-cost term time creative events for all ages
Term-time Tuesdays, 10-12pm 7th Jan - 31st March (break on 18th Feb) For non-crawling babies. Drop in. £3 per child on the door | Term-time Wednesdays, 10-12pm 6th Jan - 1st Apr (break on 19th Feb) For anyone who likes a chat & a cuppa! Free entry. £2 cake and hot drink offer | Term time Thursdays, 5-7pm 9th Jan - 2nd April (break on 20th February) FREE drop-in creative activities |
Free on-site parking, baby change, bottle warming facilities & we're fully breastfeeding friendly too. Sessions led by an early years specialist. | Part of the Chatty Cafe Scheme, you're sure of a warm welcome in our community cafe. Come for a chat plus our startling £2 for a hot drink and cake offer! Open to EVERYONE. | Hang out with friends, take part in creative activities and have fun! |
WECIL group Term-time Thursdays, 7pm-9pm 9th January - 2nd April (break on 20th Feb) Activities for disabled young people. Free. Run by WECIL. | Term time Fridays, 10-12pm 10th Jan - 3rd April (break on 21st Feb) Craft, stories & songs. Drop in. £3 per child aged 2+ on the door | Relaxed family film screening Saturday 11th January Film starts 11am. Free crafting 1-3pm. £3 per child aged 4+. Adults watch for free. |
Activities for young disabled people to grow in confidence, interact in a social environment and make friends. For more information email outandabout@wecil.co.uk | Creative activities including craft, dance, music and storytelling. Activities suitable for 2+. Younger siblings very welcome too! Different themes each week. | Daughter of an island chief sets off on an epic journey across the Pacific after a demi-god steals a goddess' heart. Running time 1hr45. Rated PG. After the film make art with shells. |
For creatives who need more space! Thursday 23rd January Turn up between 10am-4pm £5 per person (includes hot drink) | Theatre for 6-24 month olds Thursday 27th February Performances at 10am and 12.30pm £3 per adult/child | Monthly peer support meetings 14th Jan 1pm-3pm, 12th Feb 1pm-3pm, Suggested contribution: £5 on the door |
If you make theatre, music, dance or art on a larger scale, co-work with other creatives in our large main studio space. Any creative activity is welcome. Reserve a space & pay on the day. | An enchanting, wordless theatre show by Angel Exit theatre for babies aged 6-24 months with music, movement & sensory interaction. Ticket includes stay-and-play after the show. | Monthly support meetings for mothers of any kind who create in any way. Children are welcome but are not obligatory. Contact bristolmwm@gmail.com for more details. |
Tuesdays, 3.30pm-5pm 21st Jan - 21st March For 14-15 year olds living in BS13. Free. |
FREE theatre-making project for 14-15 year olds from BS13. Work with actors from Brave Bold Drama to make a new show. Contact e.borthwick@bristol.ac.uk to apply. |
February Half Term Events
15th - 22nd February 2020
Our school holiday programme is always very popular and space is limited.
We strongly advise you book in advance to avoid disappointment.
Family theatre Saturday 15th February Performances at 11am and 2pm £3 per adult/child | Family craft session Tuesday 18th February Turn up between 11am-3pm | Family craft & tech session Wednesday 19th February Turn up between 11am-3pm |
What if your grouchy neighbour is actually a sorcerer whose house is powered entirely by magic? Intricate puppetry, hilarious characters & sumptuous design by Soap Soup Theatre & Open Attic Company. Suitable for 3+. | Design your very own marble run to play with at home. Borrow our test marbles to create your design, then play using your own marbles at home or buy some from our shop to take home! Suitable for 3+. | Pretend to fly with green-screen technology! Make the illusion even more amazing by crafting your own flying props, perhaps a broomstick, cape or something else? |
Science & animation workshop Thursday 20th February Drop off at 10.45am. Collect 3pm. £10 per child | Sewing and craft workshop Friday 21st February Drop off at 10.45am. Collect 3pm. £10 per child | Family Film Screening Saturday 22nd February Film starts 11am. Free craft 1pm-3pm. |
2020 is a leap year! Explore why we have leap years with Sirius Astronomy, create your own leap year traditions with a writer & make a planet-themed animation with an animator . Suitable for 6+. | Work with Laura from Colourful Minds to sew a toy frog in the morning. In the afternoon design and create a pond for your frog to live in. This event is part of the Global Kids Sewing Party. Suitable for 6+. | Comedy action with Gru, Dru & Lucy. Running time 1hr 30 minutes. Rated U. Relaxed screening. Afterwards make a minion bookmark and junk-model some super-villain gadgetry. Suitable for all ages. |
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Subsidised Admissions
We understand that sometimes it can be difficult to afford admission fees. The company directors are happy to receive applications for subsidised admission to any of our events. You can apply for yourself, or third party agencies working with community members can also apply on their behalf. To enquire about subsidised admissions, please email us on bristolcreativeworkspace@gmail.com.