What's On - Art Classes and Events in November 2025
The clocks are back, the nights are dark, November is the perfect time to come out and spend some cosy time creating!
We’ve something for all ages this coming month. Our workshops are led by experienced art facilitators and the company will be friendly and relaxed so come along, and why not grab a friend and make a social event of it?
Tots to Teens - Art & Craft Workshops for Children
NEW - Oonagh’s Roots & Wings teens art class explores what makes you feel steady and supported, and what gives you the courage and inspiration to fly further! Now available on a Pay-As-You-Go basis.
Wildlings Creative Learning Hub provides a brilliant option for Home-Ed students to receive a structured block of arts lessons.
Marianne has a packed seasonal schedule with Messy Mornings on a Monday, and everyone’s favourite art-music-movement mashup, Messy Giggles with Kelsey on Saturday 22nd!
Graham’s iCreate are pretty full for the season but check out the remaining spaces and join his email waitlist if you can’t get the date you need.
Big Dipper Arts is back this month with his Kids Comic Club - 3rd Saturday of the month for 5-12 year olds.
Bangor Sketch Club - Jenni’s reformatted sketch walks, now with a Junior ticket option for 12-17s. Must be with a participating adult.
Louise’s Life Drawing Bangor Sessions have a clothed hour for the first part of the monthly Saturday session.
Booking ahead.. Don’t miss Oonagh’s festive decor workshop for teens - Recycle and Sparkle, just outside of this month (Dec 4th) but you’ll want to book on quickly!
Click on images for full details and tickets.
Workshops for Adults
We always feel a bit rejuvinated when Autumn comes around!
Bangor Sketch Club - Jenni leads the last sketch outing of the year - see listings for details
Jenni also has her annual linocut printmaking workshop on Sunday 16th - come and make your own hand-printed cards!
Heather connects to culture with the Celtic Wheel of the Year inspired crafts, while life drawing provides a session for all abilities, whether relaxation or technical practice.
Les continues his weekly abstract sessions, with a longer monthly Saturday session too.
Oonagh returns with mindful Art for the Heart, using a variety of mixed media techniques and journalling.
Gabriela’s jewellery classes remain popular both with the Jewellery Social on a Friday, and longer themed jewellery making class on the Saturday.
Anarchomedy is still riding the wave of their 4-star Edinburgh review - come along and see their latest 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.
Half Term Workshops @ WWT Castle Espie
We’re delighted to be running a week (Mon-Fri) of free drop-in workshops at WWT Castle Espie wetlands centre in Comber.
Starting Monday 27th October, different autumnal craft activities each day are free on a first-come-first-served basis.
Watch our social media updates for more information through the month!
Late Night Art Bangor - Studio Christmas Sale on Thurs 27th November
We love to see it! The City comes alive at night for Late Night Art Bangor.
Fresh gallery, workshops, events, visit our artists in the studio, learn about our work!
6-9pm on the last Thursday of each month - the next lineup is updated a couple of weeks before each event:
Save the date!
Can’t make it to Late Night Art? A selection of studiomates and joining local artists will be showcasing work at Ballyholme Yacht Club on Fri 5th & Sat 6th December in a fun festive gathering. Watch socials/next newsletter for more information!
Open Art is Back!
Open Art: Connect to Bangor returns from 3rd September thanks to funding from Public Health Agency through the Clear Project.
Our aim is to welcome people who may be new to our local community through participation and volunteering in the arts.
Volunteering at Boom Studios - Get Involved!
We’re always looking to welcome new volunteers to Boom. Recent events include Sea Bangor stall where we promoted Boom Studios, 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.