Raise the Bar’s 2026 Autumn 10-week courses are now open for applications! Led by two former Bristol City Poets, Vanessa Kisuule and Caleb Parkin, with 12 spaces available on each course. Priority for applicants in the South West.
Application deadline: 9pm on Sunday 26th July
Bristol M Shed
Read MoreOpen morning and art demo on Saturday 12th September. This free event is Suitable for all artists, including beginners. Watch published artist Caroline Tatham demonstrate fundamental watercolour techniques, learn about our courses & Tuscan retreat, and ask us questions. Tea and coffee will be provided!
The Cotswold Gardening School, Gossington Hall, Slimbridge, GL2 7DN
Read MoreWho’s the online launch event for? Individuals Survivors of child sexual abuse Allies, friends and family members Organisations and Professionals Arts organisations Health providers Police services Churches and faith groups Local authority/council teams Community organisations Support services
Friday 10th July, 4pm - 5.30pm
Online Event
Read MoreFilipino Heritage Day – A Barrio Fiesta in Gloucestershire
Date: Saturday, 4 July 2026 Time: 12:00 noon – 6:00 pm and Silent Disco: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Admission: Free
Venue: King’s Square, Gloucester GL1 1RP
Read MoreFree printmaking session for LGBTQIA+ young people at Newent Library!
Friday, 26 June 2026, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Newent Library
Read MoreAn opportunity to see textile historian Kassia St Clair, as she reveals the history of fabric from across the world.
Saturday 20th June at 2.30pm
George Watson Hall in Barton Street, next door to Tewkesbury Museum
Read MoreIf you are a creative business in Gloucestershire, join us at The Growth Hub Tewkesbury on Thursday 18 June for a fully funded workshop: How to Ignite your Creative Business.
Read MoreBehind the scenes of making my small business as environmentally sustainable as possible.
Live online 12th June 10:30 am
Read MoreOnce a year, Newent transforms into a town-wide yard sale trail. Stroll the route and browse driveway pop-ups filled with preloved finds, homemade bakes, handmade crafts and quirky treasures, all sold by your Newent neighbours.
Saturday, 20 June 2026 | 10am – 4pm
Across Newent
Read MoreJoin Queer Ecologist Izzy McLeod for creative workshops exploring the queer world of fungi.
Queer Fungi 101: Zine and Collage workshop Sunday 14 June | 13:30-15:30
Queer Fungi Interconnections: Embroidery and Applique Friday 19 June | 16:00-18:00
Stroud Library
Read MoreFor students and young people thinking about a creative career…come along to chat with friendly creative professionals who work across fashion, textiles, graphic design and make up!
Friday 29th May, 6.30 - 8 pm
Many Hands Reading Room, Nailsworth
Read MoreJuggling & Movement Workshop with Charles Brockbank Join circus artist Charles Brockbank for a playful, hands-on workshop exploring juggling, movement and how we interact with the spaces around us.
📅 Monday 25 May ⏰ 10:00–11:30
The Chantry Centre, Dursley
Read MoreSaturday 6 June, expect roaming performances, treasure hunts, ropey encounters, magical roadside creations, fishy chaos and playful moments appearing across Dursley town centre.
Read MoreOn Tuesday 26 May, Let’s Create is teaming up with Offbeat Dursley to host a free creative making session where we’ll be building fish hats, costumes, props and wearable sea-creature chaos ready for the Fish Disco happening at Offbeat on Saturday 6 June.
Drop In 10 am-11:30 am
Chantry Centre, Dursley
Read MoreJoin us at Newent Lake for a free Community Picnic as we bring our community together over shared food and good company.
Date: Saturday, 20 June 2026, Picnic time: 4pm - 6pm
Location: Newent Lake
OFF GRID is a new series of free monthly workshops for young people who love art, creativity and trying new things. Each session introduces a different artistic practice – from animation and photography to drawing, performance, sewing and wood carving – led by a different resident artist from The Wilson.
Various Dates 🕕 6–8pm 🎟 Free to attend
The Wilson, Cheltenham
Read MoreAly Lloyd’s debut solo exhibition of textile paintings explores how we see and sense through interactive, light-responsive works on velvet, moiré and denim. Hosted at Sixteen Gallery, Cheltenham, the exhibition invites visitors to engage with the work physically and take part in a dynamic pricing concept by choosing their own price.
The exhibition runs from Thursday 25 June to Wednesday 1 July. Open daily 10am–5pm, excluding Sunday (10am–4pm).
16 Rotunda Terrace,
Montpellier Street,
Cheltenham,
GL50 1SW
Tour Dates 2026 'Bird Nerd & The Red List' funded by Arts Council England
Various Dates and Locations from 23rd May!
Read MoreUnsettled Theatre is bringing their highly reviewed family show, The Untold Fable of Fritz, to Cheltenham Fringe this May!
28 May 2026 for ages 5+
Cheltenham Playhouse
Read MoreFree Creative Workshops for Young People! Incl. youth dance workshops, film, photography and vinyl workshops in Stroud; drumming, singing, contemporary dance and painting large-scale backdrops in Dursley; creating props, costumes and masks from waste materials in Gloucester.
Various Dates
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