What's On - Art Classes and Events in December & 2026
Whether it’s for you or a gift, we’re ready and raring to welcome you to Boom in the New Year!
We’ve something for all ages this month & January. 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?
But first…
Support Boom Artists this Weekend
We’re so hoping for a good crowd!
Boom Artists plus some local guests display their work in the Jubilee Room in Ballyholme Yacht Club.
There will be live music on Friday night from 7-9pm up in the bar, which will be open late both nights so you can keep the festive atmosphere going!
The Griddle food truck will be on hand with delicious fare to keep us all topped up/recovery breakfast items on the Saturday morning.
It’s the first time we’ve put anything on in this exciting partnership so please do come down and revel with us at our last event of the year.
Vouchers & Gifting
If you know what they’d like, classes can now be booked for 2026. Otherwise, why not gift a voucher so they can choose?
Boom Vouchers can be redeemed against any workshop using the Boom Studios ticketing system.
At the moment, they are not redeemable againsts Jewellery classes or Bangor Sketch Club membership/tickets, as those facilitators use their own booking system. You can contact Gabriela for jewellery, and Jenni for BSC.
Tots to Teens - Art & Craft Workshops for Children
Marianne has a packed seasonal schedule with Messy Mornings on a Monday - suitable for tots to preschool.
Graham’s iCreate are pretty full for the season but check out the remaining spaces, also the holiday minecraft dates for 2026 and join his email waitlist if you can’t get the date you need.
Big Dipper Arts is back in January 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.
Get Messy Art Club - watch out for a re-boot of Marianne’s kids afternoon art club in the new year!
Click on images for full details and tickets.
Workshops for Adults
Getting 2026 off to a creative start!
Bangor Sketch Club - Jenni leads the first Creative Days event of 2026 - a new year’s day sketch at Crawfordsburn Beach
Jenni also has her new Painting With Acrylics class, a block of 4 on Thursday mornings starting 8th Jan.
Carla’s Street Art Walking Tours also hit the road early - Join in the fun on 3rd January to blow the cobwebs and party excesses away!
Heather’s monthly class changes slightly to the Circle of Seasons Craft Collective - guiding you through a year of mindful, seasonal projects.
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.
Late Night Art Bangor - See you again in January!
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 (except December) - the next lineup is updated a couple of weeks before each event:
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.