Unique Creative Experiences in Bristol City Centre
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Perfect for friends, family and colleague get togethers in Bristol. Our Bristol workshop space is accessible and located right in Bristol's city centre.
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Exclusive to PRIOR - If you attend one of our workshops you also receive the following perks:
- 10% 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 of Prior at Cabot Circus, where your host Aggy from Knots and Stalks will teach you how to knot your own pair of wooden and recycled cotton macramé earrings
£28 per participant
Thurs 7th Dec 6pm - 8:30pm
Thurs 18th Jan 6pm - 8:30pm
Thurs 15th Feb 6pm - 8:30pm

Bristol Girl Christmas Quiz & Drinks
Join Bristol Girl for a very special festive event.. Christmas Quiz & Drinks! With a drink in hand on arrival of prosecco or elderflower fizz - and a fun evening planned of quizzing fun with all the rounds you’d expect.. music, picture round etc. all with a very Christmas twist of course!
Thurs 7th Dec 6pm - 8:30pm

Festive Edition: Scent Blending & Candle Making
Join Mooke in creating a festive 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. Take your pick from a range of festive inspired essential oils on offer, to create a scent that will just be the create the perfect atmosphere
£38 per participant
Sun 10th Dec 12pm - 3pm
Sat 23rd Dec 2:30pm - 5:30pm

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.
Macramé is a creative and relaxing craft focusing on tying strings into knots and is a great way of relieving stress
£35 per participant
Sat 16th Dec 10:30am - 1:30pm

Make an Upcycled Macramé Christmas Candleholder
Ho ho ho, how about a boho Christmas this year? This Christmassy craft workshop will teach you the art of macramé and how to make your very own recycled Kilner jar candle holder.
Macramé is a creative and relaxing craft and is a great way of relieving stress. During this 3-hour workshop at Prior Shop, your host will teach you how to create a Christmas candle holder by upcycling a Kilner jar.
£35 per participant
Sat 16th Dec 10:30am - 1:30pm

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 13th Jan 10am - 11:30am
Sat 10th Feb 10am - 11:30am
Sat 9th Mar 10am - 11:30am
Sat 20th Apr 10am - 11:30am

Textile Printing Workshop
A really fab and fun way to try out printing to textiles - a workshop aimed at exploring and playing, with a tea towel and tote you've printed yourself to take home. It's a really laid back and accessible way to try out fabric printing and leave with two unique handprinted pieces- everyone will ask where you got them!
£35 per participant
Sat 13th Jan 10:30am - 12:45pm

Print & Make a Lampshade Workshop
A fun and laid back workshop where you'll be printing wood-block and Linocuts onto fabric and making your design into a drum lampshade. All techniques will be demonstrated - it really is easier than you think and perfect for an afternoon of creativity.
£45 per participant
Sat 13th Jan 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Linoprint multicoloured prints
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!
£45 per participant
Sat 13th Jan 12:30pm - 3pm
Sat 10th Feb 12:30pm - 3pm
Sat 9th Mar 12:30pm - 3pm

Try TetraPak Printmaking With Little Leaf Press
Master some impressive new creative skills using common household materials. Enjoy the meditative nature of creating a design on Tetrapak, before learning how to print from it using a method called drypoint- including getting to grips with a printing press! Each piece of your printwork will truly be one-of-a-kind
£40 per participant
Sat 13th Jan 3:45pm - 5:45pm
Sat 9th Mar 3:45pm - 5:45pm

The Feminist Paintalong - Abstract Vulva
In this workshop you will be painting an abstract vulva together - Karen of GeetLush will take you step by step through the process of painting your very own masterpiece. Follow along or add your own flair, this is a chance to be CREATIVE
Early bird tickets £35
£40 per participant after 30th Dec
Sat 20th Jan 3pm - 5pm

Create your 2024 business plan with The Design Trust
Let’s kickstart 2023 by creating a visual one-year-one-page-business plan for your creative business!
Be guided by Patricia van den Akker, the Director of The Design Trust, on creating a practical, visual plan for your creative business. Set juicy & SMART goals for your business, finances, marketing, creative production and yourself!
£40 per participant
Fri 26th Jan 11am - 2pm

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.
£28 per participant
Sat 3rd Feb 10:30am - 12:30pm
Sat 23rd Mar 10:30am - 12:30pm

Bag Making for Beginners
Have you been itching to learn some basic sewing skills using a domestic sewing machine? Maybe your own machine is gathering dust at home and you need some help taking the first step? If so, this bag making for beginners workshop is the perfect start to your sewing adventure!
£65 per participant
Sun 4th Feb 11:30am - 2:30pm

Monoprinting with Gelliplates
Monoprinting on a Gelli plate is simple and fun without the need for a printing press. The gratification is immediate and each print is truly unique.
You will roll the ink out onto the plate, before placing stencils or objects over it and then printing onto paper. It's fun, soothing and makes totally unique artwork. Just watch and see what you create!
£40 per participant
Sat 10th Feb 3:45pm - 5:45pm
Sat 20th Apr 3:45pm - 5:45pm