Events

Use an array of leather scraps and learn how to cut, stitch and button them into a small purse, plant hanger or your own creation. Shoemaker Sarah Spicer is a part of Dartmoor’s Green Shoes Cooperative, making handmade shoes that blend traditional techniques with inspiration drawn from Dartmoor’s landscapes. Making shoes is a lengthy business […]

Explore the rich variety of nature’s offerings through the mindful process of ‘doodling’.  Without touching a pencil. Join artist Megan Dowsett to explore the rich variety that Nature offers at this time of year, through the mindful process of ‘doodling’.  Use her extensive collection of seed pods, sticks, leaves and cones to create temporary artworks, […]

Join us for a fun-filled evening full of creative fun, dance and music with renowned local band The Dilly Boys. This is a Family Friendly Fundraiser for organicARTS. All proceeds go towards our charitable projects, such as the running of community events, our Community Garden and Makers projects, and the upkeep of our site for […]

Help yourself to a cup of tea and then get drawing ... then go for a walk and explore our art trail. Come join us for a drop in DIY Art Cafe, 11am-1pm on Thursday 21 August ... you'll meet the Makers Group, help yourself to a cup of tea, grab some drawing materials and […]

Design and make a small piece of wet felt that reflects the things you notice in the landscape around the Quay. organicARTS is heading to Exeter Quayside! Take inspiration from the landscape, buildings, flora and fauna of the Quay to design and make a small wet-felted taster artwork to take home. There will also be […]

Delve into the earthy world of clay - create decorative skulls for your own Day of the Dead celebrations. The term CALAVERA is often used for decorative skulls made from either sugar or clay, used in the Mexican celebration of the Day of the Dead. Day of the Dead is a holiday traditionally celebrated on […]

Create your own bundle-dyed tote bag as you discover the world of dye plants and the colours within. BRING A FRIEND FOR FREE! For this workshop, we invite you to sign up for yourself and one friend. Please book one ticket, and then email makers@organicarts.org.uk with the name and email address for your friend. Join […]