Ffiws Porthmadog’s team has a busy period ahead, hosting various workshops in Hwb Arloesi over the summer period.
The majority of workshops are suitable for children aged 6 and above, with a fee of £3.
Our usual workshops will continue to be open to the community, with a fee of £5.
We ask that parents/guardians stay throughout the workshops.
Booking is essential as spaces are limited: please get in touch with gwynedd@mentermon.com / 01248 858 845
Workshops for children- £3 per child
T-SHIRT TRANSFORMATION: DESIGN, PRESS, AND IMPRESS!
28/07- 10:00-12:00
- Kids will design their own t-shirt by hand-drawing a unique image or pattern using paint, felt pens and crayons
- Once the artwork is complete, we’ll use a heat press to carefully transfer their creation onto the fabric
- Bring your own t-shirt
T-SHIRT TIE DYE TRANSFORMATION
28/07- 13:00-15:00
- Learn how to repurpose old white T-shirts into colourful, wearable art using vibrant dyes and creative techniques.
- Bring a white T-shirt and an apron
CREATE A PERSONALISED SUNGLASSES CASE
31/07- 10:00-12:00
- Opportunity to use a sewing machine (no prior experience needed)
CREATE A PERSONALISED PENCIL CASE
14/08- 10:00-12:00
- Recycling fabrics
- Children will have the opportunity to use a sewing machine (no prior experience needed)
‘UNDER THE SEA’ SCENE WORKSHOP
19/08- 10:00-12:00 & 13:00-15:00
- Fun workshop where children will create an exciting scene by repurposing various materials
- Bring your own shoebox and apron
CARDBOARD ART: CREATE A MAGICAL FAIRY FOREST
26/08- 10:00-12:00 & 13:00-15:00
- Eco-friendly, hands-on workshop
- Create a miniature fairy forest using recycled cardboard and paint.
- Bring cardboard and an apron!
Workshops open to all (children and adults)- £5 a session
Sessions with Wyn the Technician
25/07, 01/08, 08/08, 15/08, 22/08, 29/08
Sessions start at 9:00, 10:30, 13:00, 14:30 and are filling up quickly
Here at Ffiws, it’s possible for you to work on new or existing projects, 3D printing, laser engraving, equipment training, prototype your product, experiment and develop ideas. These are £5 1.5hr sessions for up to 5 people.
BIKE MAINTENANCE WORKSHOP
12/08- 10:00-16:00
Drop in any time during the day to receive advice and support on how to keep your bike / kids peddling bike in great condition.
REPAIR CAFE
23/08- 10:00-16:00
Mae’r caffi trwsio yn gyfle perffaith i chi alw mewn am y tro cyntaf i weld beth gallwn gynnig i chi. Bydd nifer o dechnegwyr profiadol yno i’ch addysgu a chynorthwyo i drwsio dillad, beics, gemwaith ac eitemau eraill. Dewch draw i ddweud helo!
The repair cafe is the perfect opportunity to visit us for the first time to see what Ffiws has to offer. A number of experienced technicians will be here to teach and help you fix your clothes, bikes, jewellery and other items. Come over to say hello!
