Unique Creative Experiences in Bristol City Centre

Join us for unique, creative experiences in Bristol with the UK’s leading contemporary, sustainable designers.

Click on each link below to find out more information and to book your place. 

Perfect for friends, family and colleague get togethers in Bristol. Our Bristol workshop space is accessible and located right in Bristol's city centre. 

We are constantly adding new workshops to this list so make sure you are signed up to our newsletter to be the first to know! You can sign up at the bottom of this page. 

Exclusive to PRIOR -  If you attend one of our workshops you also receive the following perks:

  • 5% off any purchase in PRIOR on the day of your workshop.  
  • We've also partnered with the following local businesses in Quakers Friars:
    • CÔTE BRASSERIE  - If you fancy a lazy weekend breakfast or stylish lunch/dinner on the day of your workshop - you'll get a free glass of Prosecco with your meal. 
    • Cuup - For all your bubble tea needs. All Prior workshop participants get 20% off all drink orders.
    • Just show your workshop confirmation email to the staff at these outlets

If you are a workshop leader and would like to host a workshop here in our Central Bristol events space, click here.

 

Macramé Earrings Workshop with Prosecco

Calling all lovers of boho handmade accessories! This macramé earring-making workshop with bubbles is the one for you.

Macramé is a creative and relaxing craft focusing on tying strings into knots and is a great way of relieving stress. In this 2.5-hour workshop, you will spend time with a glass of fizz in the workshop room at Prior, where your host Aggy from Knots and Stalks will teach you how to knot your own pair of wooden and recycled cotton macramé earrings
£32 per participant

Thurs 19th Sept 6pm - 8:30pm

Thurs 24th Oct 6pm - 8:30pm

Thurs 14th Nov 6pm - 8:30pm

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Macramé Leaves Workshop

Do you love nature and crafts? Then feel warmly invited to create a unique nature-inspired wall hanging to hang with pride on your walls.

Macramé is a creative and relaxing craft, which is also a great way of relieving stress. Your host, Aggy from Knots and Stalks, will teach you how to knot, form and stabilise a beautiful leaf wall-hanging.

£32 per participant

Sat 28th Sept 2:30pm - 5:30pm

Sat 26th Oct 10:30am - 1:30pm

Sat 23rd Nov 10:30am - 1:30pm

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Lego Printing Workshop with Little Leaf Press

Who doesn't love Lego? Well now you can use Lego Dots to create a set of your own postcards using inks and a printing press! This is a fantastic, playful experience that is a perfect introduction to printmaking for children and adults alike

£20 per participant

Sat 28th Sept 10am - 11:30am

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Monoprinting with Gelliplates 

Join us for a stress free and relaxing workshop where you will learn Gelli Plate Printing techniques with local printmaker, Kate, using an abundance of the very best resources and materials

£50 per participant

Sat 28th Sept 12pm - 2pm

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Scent Blending & Candle Making Workshop

In this workshop you will explore more than 20 essential oils to create an aromatherapy fragrance as unique as you. Your host will provide group and one-to-one guidance to understand how to blend oils to produce a beautiful, balanced aroma for your candle.

£35 per participant

Sat 12th Oct 2:30pm - 5:30pm

Sat 9th Nov 2:30pm - 5:30pm

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Make a Driftwood Macramé Plant Hanger

Calling all lovers of plants and beautiful home décor! This macramé plant hanger-making workshop is one for you!

This workshop is a great opportunity to learn a relaxing and creative new skill. Come along and make the perfect new addition to your home or a thoughtful gift for your loved one.

£36 per participants

Sat 12th Oct 10:30am - 1:30pm

Sat 9th Nov 10:30am - 1:30pm

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Multicoloured linoprinting in one session!

Looking for the perfect opportunity to unwind, get creative and learn some fun printmaking skills? This immersion into linoprint will do the trick!

Your printmaking workshop will be hosted by experienced teacher and Bristol-based printmaker Kate Miller. This workshop focuses on how to produce a multi-coloured print in just an afternoon!

From £50 per participant

Sat 2nd Nov 11:30am - 4:30pm (Full Day or Half Day options available)

Sun 19th Jan 11am - 4pm (Full Day or Half Day options available)

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Make a Christmas Macramé Wreath

Ho ho ho, how about a boho Christmas this year? This macramé Christmas decoration-making workshop will teach you the art of macramé and how to make your very own Christmas wreath

£35 per participant

Sat 7th Dec 10:30am - 1:30pm

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Scent Blending & Candle Making - Festive Edition

Join Mooke in creating a festively scented candle, and learn the art of candle making as a way of creating gifts for all your loved ones! 

In this scent blending workshop, experience the sensory delight of creating your own festive-themed aromatherapy candle to take home and enjoy

£37 per participant

Sat 7th Dec 2:30pm - 5:30pm

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A Festive Feminist Paintalong - Abstract Vulva

Don an apron, take a seat at an easel and follow my step-by-step guidance as you make your very own abstract vulva masterpiece.  Expect a relaxed social environment where you can explore your inner artist and create something you’ll be truly proud of as well as be around like-minded people and learn a little bit about the human body.  There is plenty of time to go at your own pace and there will be help on hand if you need it, it’s a perfect way to get into painting!

Early bird: £35 per participant

Sat 14th Dec 3pm - 5pm

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Christmas Tree Decorations Workshop

Looking for a unique set of decorations to hang on your tree? This macramé Christmas decoration-making workshop will teach you the art of macramé and how to make your very own Christmas tree decorations

£35 per participant

Sun 15th Dec 11:30am - 2:30pm

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