Pumpkin Copper Foiled Stained Glass
Sunday 25 October 2026
10:30 to 2pm – £65
This workshop is suitable for Adults and older teens (15+).
You will learn the basics of copperfoil stained glass making.
How to cut, grind, foil and solder glass.
Once you’ve got the hang of this you will craft a beautiful pumpkin copper foiled stained glass decoration.
Display your finished piece in your home to bring colour and light to any space, or gift it to someone special.
Tools, materials and safety equipment, will be provided.
city arts newbury
City Arts Newbury is the place to come and feel welcome and find your creativity!
City Arts aim to promote, maintain, improve and advance education and appreciation of the arts in all forms in West Berkshire and the surrounding areas.
To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded, assist them to integrate into and contribute to society.
It was created in 2015 by Claire Struthers-Semple and Isabel Carmona with the aim of providing a friendly and welcoming place to learn, share, teach, collaborate and exhibit art.
A place where people could come together and enjoy Art in a friendly environment.
On Friday mornings you are able to take part in Friday Art Sessions which are free and a way to meet new people while trying various art techniques.
These sessions receive funding in various ways so they can pay the artists delivering the sessions fairly.
There is always an exhibition to see at City Arts, and they are free to visit!
They offer affordable exhibition space to artists and collaborate with local schools and projects to showcase creativity.
There are opportunities for artists to submit work for their Open Exhibitions each on a particular theme.
Check their programme of exhibitions to check what is on offer .
They are proud of their involvement in the community and run seasonal free and low cost events.
With their commitment to the community, they have a strong ethos of equality and inclusion.
Their flagship Chalkfest event takes place every August – they take over the Market Square in Newbury and enjoy brightening up the pavement!
A competition of the chalk drawings is judged by a local artist with prizes for different age groups.
01635 242536
City Art Hub café
The café works hand in hand with their free exhibitions, art workshops, and courses — offering visitors a welcoming space to relax, connect, and enjoy fresh food and drink alongside their creative experiences.
Opening Hours:
Wednesday afternoons: 1:30 to 3:30pm (drinks only – grant funded)
Thursday to Sunday: 10am to 4pm.
- Homemade Cakes & Bakes made with fresh ingredients
- Seasonal Soups & Savouries, changing with the season
- Carefully crafted Coffee & Tea by our trained baristas
- Allergy-Friendly Options for everyone to enjoy
Coptic Bookbinding
BOOKBINDING WORKSHOP WITH ISABEL CARMONA
Sunday 18 October 2026 – 10:30am to 3pm – £60
This workshop is suitable for Teens and Adults.
Make a beautiful A5 sketchbook with hard covers using the coptic binding method.
The book opens fully flat and there will be various map papers and other colourful options as choices for the cover.
All materials provided
Bring and apron/Dress for mess
city arts newbury
City Arts Newbury is the place to come and feel welcome and find your creativity!
City Arts aim to promote, maintain, improve and advance education and appreciation of the arts in all forms in West Berkshire and the surrounding areas.
To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded, assist them to integrate into and contribute to society.
It was created in 2015 by Claire Struthers-Semple and Isabel Carmona with the aim of providing a friendly and welcoming place to learn, share, teach, collaborate and exhibit art.
A place where people could come together and enjoy Art in a friendly environment.
On Friday mornings you are able to take part in Friday Art Sessions which are free and a way to meet new people while trying various art techniques.
These sessions receive funding in various ways so they can pay the artists delivering the sessions fairly.
There is always an exhibition to see at City Arts, and they are free to visit!
They offer affordable exhibition space to artists and collaborate with local schools and projects to showcase creativity.
There are opportunities for artists to submit work for their Open Exhibitions each on a particular theme.
Check their programme of exhibitions to check what is on offer .
They are proud of their involvement in the community and run seasonal free and low cost events.
With their commitment to the community, they have a strong ethos of equality and inclusion.
Their flagship Chalkfest event takes place every August – they take over the Market Square in Newbury and enjoy brightening up the pavement!
A competition of the chalk drawings is judged by a local artist with prizes for different age groups.
01635 242536
City Art Hub café
The café works hand in hand with their free exhibitions, art workshops, and courses — offering visitors a welcoming space to relax, connect, and enjoy fresh food and drink alongside their creative experiences.
Opening Hours:
Wednesday afternoons: 1:30 to 3:30pm (drinks only – grant funded)
Thursday to Sunday: 10am to 4pm.
- Homemade Cakes & Bakes made with fresh ingredients
- Seasonal Soups & Savouries, changing with the season
- Carefully crafted Coffee & Tea by our trained baristas
- Allergy-Friendly Options for everyone to enjoy
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