2027 Workshops and Classes at Boom Studios
We’re delighted to introduce you to the lineup for 2027! In the meantime there is still plenty to do at Boom Studios in 2026 - booking options for both are now available on each class page. Don’t miss Sam’s new Pokemon drawing class on 28th November!
Vouchers & Gifting
With so much workshop choice, a voucher is the perfect gift for your arty loved ones.
Boom Vouchers can be redeemed against any workshop using the Boom Studios ticketing system.
At the moment, they are not redeemable againsts Jewellery classes, Off the Wall art club or Bangor Sketch Club membership/tickets, as those facilitators use their own booking system. You can contact Gabriela for jewellery, Pamela for Off the Wall and Jenni for BSC.
Tots to Teens - Art & Craft Workshops for Children
2027 sees returning favourites and new facilitators offering a great range of activities for kids.
Messy Mornings has set a new schedule, with a class on the second Saturday of the month from September to May, resuming the weekly Monday session in June and August.
Introducing Off the Wall Craft, Create & Paint Club, a weekend art extravaganza for P3-P7 led by Pamela McAvoy on the fourth Saturday of the month.
iCreate digital arts club remains ever-popular for ages 8-12, on the first Saturday of the month with holiday minecraft sessions and Summer Camp all scheduled too!
Kids Comic Club welcomes age 5-12 and is loads of fun! Join Sam on the third Saturday each month.
Bangor Sketch Club has junior tickets available (must be accompanied by a participating adult). Life Drawing’s monthly Saturday session features a clothed first hour, perfect for GCSE/A-level portfolio work. Circle of Seasons and Abstract Art classes also accept younger artists with an additional participating adult - please get in touch with the facilitator to check.
Workshops for Adults
Painting with acrylics is back with 4-week blocks in January, May and October.
Louise’s popular Life Drawing classes feature a weekly class with nude model, whereas the first hour of the longer Saturday session provides a clothed model.
Circle of Seasons returns on a Thursday - guiding you through a year of mindful, seasonal projects.
Les is back full steam with his weekly abstract sessions on a Tuesday evening, and longer monthly class on a the first Saturday of the month.
Gabriela’s jewellery classes remain popular, with her longer themed jewellery making class on the second Saturday of the month. Please note that Friday jewellery social is now bi-monthly, 2026 classes are February, April, June, August, October, December.
Bangor Sketch Club meets on the last Saturday of the month, with annual membership or visitor tickets available.
Anarchomedy brings laughs, music and more in a monthly showcase of new material.
Although these classes are specifically for over 18s, some of our adult class facilitators may accept younger participants by arrangement, with an additional participating guardian, subject to availability and the suitability of the activity. Please get in touch with the facilitator to enquire.
Late Night Art Bangor - Last One of the Year!
November’s Late Night Art is Thursday 26th November | 6-9pm
Studiomates’ Autumn/Winter exhibition on the theme of “Darkness” continues in the gallery.
Meet some of our 2027 workshop facilitators - come and learn a bit more, see class demonstrations and see out 2026 with a mince pie and cuppa.
Open Studios, workshop tasters, exhibitions.
6-9pm on the last Thursday of each month (except December) - if you miss this one we’ll be back in January!
Volunteering at Boom Studios - Get Involved!
We’re proud to have received the Volunteer Friendly Award, an international quality mark recognising our good and ever-improving practices in volunteer management at Boom.
We’re always looking to welcome new volunteers to the studios and are mid-roll-out of a new recruiment process, policy and handbook. Please sign up via the About Us section above and we’d love to see you in the studios soon.
Recent events include Sea Bangor passport stamping station, where we made badges, bookmarks and promoted ourselves in general, or you may like to help Marianne with Messy Mornings, lend a hand at Chilli Fest graffiti wall, pick up a roller for a spot of DIY, or welcome visitors to Late Night Art Bangor. Always changing, always flexible, always welcome.