Calendar 2025

Polymer Tile Mosaic Workshop (2-Part Creative Series)

Design, make and mosaic with your own handmade tiles in this hands-on two-part workshop. Session 1 – Tile Making (2 hours 29th August) Create a collection of unique decorative tiles using polymer clay. You’ll design your own shapes and surface…

Polymer Tile Mosaic Workshop (2-Part Creative Series)

Design, make and mosaic with your own handmade tiles in this hands-on two-part workshop. Session 1 – Tile Making (2 hours) Create a collection of unique decorative tiles using polymer clay. You’ll design your own shapes and surface textures, then…

Beginner’s Mosaic Workshop (Direct Method)

Create Your First Mosaic – A Hands-On Beginner’s Workshop with resident artist Leigh-Anna Barber Corbett Duration: 2 hours By the end of this workshop, participants will have created a small mosaic piece (such as a coaster or small wall tile)…

Beginner’s Mosaic Workshop (Direct Method)

Create Your First Mosaic – A Hands-On Beginner’s Workshop with resident artist Leigh-Anna Barber Corbett Duration: 2 hours By the end of this workshop, participants will have created a small mosaic piece (such as a coaster or small wall tile)…

Wildflower Meadow in Mixed Media

September’s guest Artist at Montague Gallery will be Michelle Dawson and she is looking forward to exhibiting a new series of wildflower meadow paintings. To celebrate Michelle is leading a special mixed media meadow workshop. She will explain the techniques…

Watercolour Sunsets

The sunsets over Worthing beach are beautiful, especially when the tide is out. Join Artist Michelle Dawson to learn how to capture this peaceful time in vibrant watercolour. If you’ve ever tried to paint a sunset you will know how…

Introduction to Blackwork Embroidery

Join embroidery artist Becky Edmunds and discover the beauty of Blackwork embroidery. Blackwork is a striking form of counted-thread embroidery, traditionally worked in black thread on white fabric, but it can also be stitched in colour or with metallic threads.…

Introduction to Embroidery

This playful workshop with artist Becky Edmunds is perfect for anyone interested in trying embroidery and developing fundamental skills and knowledge. You’ll learn a variety of stitches and experiment with them to create unique patterns and textures. We’ll also explore…

Storybook Making Workshop

A fun creative workshop for 6 – 11-year-olds. No previous experience in writing or drawing needed, just enthusiasm and playfulness. It is suitable both for those who already love creating stories and for those who struggle with writing at school.…

Postcard Paintings: Sunrise and Sunset Watercolour Landscapes

Discover the wonderful world of watercolour painting and learn to love your mistakes! This comprehensive 3 hour course is the perfect way for beginners and more experienced artists to learn some watercolour techniques to paint a sunrise and sunset over…

Lino printing – the Reduction Technique

In this session you will learn everything you need to know about the reduction technique which involves carving the lino more than once and printing in layers – it’s fascinating, absorbing and hugely satisfying once you have learnt how. The…

An Introduction to Lino Printing

A fun introduction to the basics of lino printing with local printmaker Melissa Birch. During the workshop you will carve and print a simple lino design and be taught some of the techniques and materials needed to get started in…

Christmas Fused Glass

Create beautiful, fused glass pieces in this relaxed and friendly workshop. Each class has a loose theme, birds and flowers, seascapes or summer celebrations, but I am happy for you to create your own designs. I will provide inspiration sheets…

Christmas Fused Glass

Create beautiful, fused glass pieces in this relaxed and friendly workshop. Each class has a loose theme, birds and flowers, seascapes or summer celebrations, but I am happy for you to create your own designs. I will provide inspiration sheets…

Christmas Fused Glass

Create beautiful, fused glass pieces in this relaxed and friendly workshop. Each class has a loose theme, birds and flowers, seascapes or summer celebrations, but I am happy for you to create your own designs. I will provide inspiration sheets…

Christmas Fused Glass

Create beautiful, fused glass pieces in this relaxed and friendly workshop. Each class has a loose theme, birds and flowers, seascapes or summer celebrations, but I am happy for you to create your own designs. I will provide inspiration sheets…

Fused Glass Autumn Landscapes

Create beautiful, fused glass pieces in this relaxed and friendly workshop. Each class has a loose theme, birds and flowers, seascapes or summer celebrations, but I am happy for you to create your own designs. I will provide inspiration sheets…

Fused Glass Summer Celebration

Create beautiful, fused glass pieces in this relaxed and friendly workshop. Each class has a loose theme, birds and flowers, seascapes or summer celebrations, but I am happy for you to create your own designs. I will provide inspiration sheets…

Fused glass Tealight Holders

Create beautiful, fused glass pieces in this relaxed and friendly workshop. Each class has a loose theme, birds and flowers, seascapes or summer celebrations, but I am happy for you to create your own designs. I will provide inspiration sheets…

Fused Glass Spring Celebration

Create beautiful, fused glass pieces in this relaxed and friendly workshop. Each class has a loose theme, birds and flowers, seascapes or summer celebrations, but I am happy for you to create your own designs. I will provide inspiration sheets…

Glass Fusing Flowers and Plant Stakes

Create beautiful, fused glass pieces in this relaxed and friendly workshop. Each class has a loose theme, birds and flowers, seascapes or summer celebrations, but I am happy for you to create your own designs. I will provide inspiration sheets…

Fused Glass Seascapes

Create beautiful, fused glass pieces in this relaxed and friendly workshop. Each class has a loose theme, birds and flowers, seascapes or summer celebrations, but I am happy for you to create your own designs. I will provide inspiration sheets…

Oil Painting for Beginners

Aimed for absolute beginners and intermediates,  Helen’s workshops offer personalised guidance, a step by step explanation on drawing and painting with oils, simplifying the process along the way in a supportive environment to help you in your creative journey. Helen…

Oil Painting for Beginners

Aimed for absolute beginners and intermediates,  Helen’s workshops offer personalised guidance, a step by step explanation on drawing and painting with oils, simplifying the process along the way in a supportive environment to help you in your creative journey. Helen…

Layering Colour with Batik

A creative workshop suitable for beginners, those who attended the Introduction to batik workshop, or those with more experience. Explore ways to layer colour using batik wax resist and hand painted dyes to create successful designs During the workshop you…

Make a Batik Artwork or Silk Scarf Workshop

A creative workshop suitable for beginners, those who attended the Introduction to batik or layering colour batik workshops, or those with more experience. During a longer one day workshop create an individual hand painted cotton batik piece of artwork or…

Creative Photography and Mindfulness

No fancy camera? No problem. Join us for a gentle, inspiring workshop where photography becomes a practice of presence and play. Using any method of digital image capture—your phone, tablet, or camera—you’ll learn to slow down, notice details, and capture…

Introduction to Batik

A creative and relaxing workshop exploring batik wax resist. Suitable for beginners or those with batik experience. During the workshop you will: – Experiment using molten wax from a heated pot and tools including tjantings and brushes. – Apply the…

Christmas Wreath Workshop

Create, Unwind, and Celebrate the Season. Step into the festive spirit and discover the joy of crafting your own beautiful Christmas wreath in this relaxed, hands-on workshop led by experienced florist Janice McCarthy. Set within the inspiring surroundings of Montague…

An Introduction to Lino Printing

A fun introduction to the basics of lino printing with local printmaker Melissa Birch. During the workshop you will carve and print a simple lino design and be taught some of the techniques and materials needed to get started in…

An Introduction to Lino Printing

A fun introduction to the basics of lino printing with local printmaker Melissa Birch. During the workshop you will carve and print a simple lino design and be taught some of the techniques and materials needed to get started in…

Christmas Watercolour Workshop

This comprehensive 3 hour workshop is the perfect way for beginners and more experienced artists to learn some watercolour techniques to paint Christmas greenery, decorations and robins to use on Christmas cards, tags and table places or simply to enjoy…

Beginner’s Mosaic Workshop (Direct Method)

Create Your First Mosaic A Hands-On Beginner’s Workshop with resident artist Leigh-Anna Barber Corbett Duration: 2½ hours By the end of this workshop, participants will have created a small mosaic piece (such as a coaster or small wall tile) using…

Decorative Heart Assemblage Workshop

… with artist Leigh-Anna Barber Corbett Duration: 2 hours Dive into the art of assemblage and mosaic where you’ll transform repurposed jewellery into a decorative heart hanging. In this hands-on class, you will learn to: • Curate & Combine: Select…

Sacred Heart” Assemblage Workshop

Repurposed Relics with artist Leigh-Anna Barber Corbett Duration: 2 hours Dive into the art of assemblage in this captivating workshop, where you’ll transform forgotten treasures into a unique, visually rich “Sacred Heart” wall hanging or brooch. Inspired by the intricate…

Ungrouted Mosaic Christmas Decoration Workshop

A Beginner’s Hands-On Class with artist Leigh-Anna Barber Corbett Duration: 2 hours In this workshop, you’ll create a stunning, ungrouted mosaic Christmas decoration. You will learn the essential techniques for this unique style: • Layering & Design: Composing a high-texture…

Beginner’s Mosaic Workshop (Direct Method)

Create Your First Mosaic A Hands-On Beginner’s Workshop with resident artist Leigh-Anna Barber Corbett Duration: 2½ hours By the end of this workshop, participants will have created a small mosaic piece (such as a coaster or small wall tile) using…

Pastel Pawtraits

Join me for a fun and creative workshop where you’ll learn to create a beautiful pastel portrait of your beloved pet! -Pastel Pawtraits Workshop -All materials will be supplied. Please bring a clear, A4-sized photocopy of your pet. I will…

Lulu Willis – Guest Artist – Main Gallery

I work with largely recycled and repurposed items to make mechanical automata, Collage, bejeweled mirrors and whatever piques my interest. My work often has a maximalist vintage look. My name is Lulu Willis, I am an ex NHS worker and carer to…

Sara Luxford – Guest Artist – Main Gallery

I am thrilled to share with you my latest artistic endeavor—an enthralling and captivating piece of drawing with one continuous wire line. Inspired by the beauty and fluidity of the natural world, this artwork intertwines elegance and complexity in a…