KIDS Food & Art sessions
Join us for Food & Art sessions this Summer!
Book places by clicking the button below
Fused Glass Tasters
Join us for family fused glass tasters!
In this 1 hour fused glass taster workshop, use colourful glass frit and rods of glass to decorate your own creation! For adults and kids 5 yrs +
All children must be supervised by an adult at ALL times
£10pp, each person needs a ticket, this is a family activity 😁
Safety goggles must be worn at all times during the workshop
You can choose from the following shapes:
BIRDS
PLANT STAKES, choose 1 large or 2 mini
SUGAR SKULLS
PUMPKINS
CHRISTMAS TREES
EASTER EGGS
WITCHES HATS
If you want to do more than one, you can buy an extra one on the day!
Safety goggles must be worn at all times during the workshop
This activity takes between 30 minutes -1 hour
After the workshop, we will fire your piece in the kiln.
It will take us upto 14 working days to fire it (to melt the glass together), clean it up, add the string if its a window decoration, wrap it up to keep it safe - and then we will email you with collection dates and times.
This is also available as a takeaway kit, if you enjoyed it and want to do more at home, or send it off as a gift - you can purchase it in the studio. Takeaway kits need to be brought/posted back to us to put in the kiln. Then we will post (additional £5) or we can email you to collect.
Play with Clay (creature making) @Coopers Yard
Join the Globees at Coopers Yard for to Play with Clay!
Sculpt your very own creature using air dry clay with the Globe gang over at Coopers Yard - what animal will you make?
Saturday 30th August, 1 - 2.30pm at Coopers Yard, Holmfirth
Please book one ticket for everyone attending
Kids After School Art Club - 7 to 12 years
Our Tuesday after school art club is for children aged 7 to 12 years, running from 4pm to 5pm during term time.
AUTUMN TERM - Tuesday 16th September until 21st October
WHO: Our friendly kids tutor, Penny, will introduce a variety of skills every week and each term we will carry out fun projects! Our class will have a maximum of 10 children and is the perfect way for them to get creative whilst making new friends.
WHERE: Globe 1 (Unit 11a at Holme Mills, HD7 6LS)
Why not enjoy a delicious drink at Zapato or have a lovely walk along the canal whilst you wait?
Purchase a weekly trial ticket to come to one session before booking the full block, we’re sure you’ll love it and want to come back!
Please note: we politely ask that you do not drop off your child more than 5 minutes before the class. Our fabulous tutor, Penny, will be preparing all of the fantastic materials!
“The children produced fantastic decoupage pieces. We are looking forward to coming again, and booking places at one of your workshops. The girls have already asked when we can come back. Thank you so much.”
Meet your tutor!
Penny Lucker
Penny joined us earlier in 2024, and is now our After School Art Club tutor, and a Private Tutor for one-to-one sessions!
Penny is always coming up with new and exciting ideas for the kids to work on each term!
Family Eco Art - Potato Printing - 21/8/25
Join Carolyn for this Family Eco Art Workshop!
Thursday 18th September - 6-7pm
We’ll be getting creative in Holme Mills garden as we explore potato printing! We’ll meet on the grass where you will have materials ready waiting for you - this fun type of nature printing is great for the whole family and suitable for all ages!
Please book one ticket per person using the button below
Paper Stencil Print Workshop
WHAT: A quick, creative burst of screen printing! In this fun 1-hour session, you’ll hand-cut a paper stencil and use a pre-stretched screen to print your design onto postcard-sized paper or mini fabric swatches. Perfect for first-timers or those short on time, this workshop gives you the essential hands-on experience of using a screen and squeegee — with immediate, satisfying results.
WHO: This session is ideal for beginners of all ages, creative explorers, and anyone who wants to dip their toes into printmaking. No experience needed — just curiosity and willingness to have a go!
WHERE: Globe 2, Unit 9a, HD7 6LS
WHEN: Choose between 3 time slots; 11am-12pm, 12.30-1.30pm or 2-3pm
WHY: Because screen printing is fun, fast, and wonderfully satisfying! This mini workshop is a great way to introduce people to the process using simple, low-tech techniques that still produce bold and beautiful results. It’s also very affordable and low waste — perfect for groups looking to get creative.
HOW MUCH: £10pp, suitable for anyone aged 6+
Halloween Faux Stained Glass @ Coopers Yard
Join the Globees for this Halloween workshop at Coopers Yard!
Decorate your piece of float glass with vibrant vinyl stickers to make your very own window decoration in time for Halloween! We like to call this “faux stained glass”… come along to find out why!
Saturday 4th October, 1 - 2.30pm at Coopers Yard, Holmfirth
£8 per person. Please note, everyone attending needs to have bought a ticket.
Spooky Paint a Pot!
Join us this Halloween for Spooky Paint a Pot!
Choose your shape (spooky pumpkins, skulls, frogs and other creatures are available!) and get creative just in time for Halloween! Our prices range from £8 - £32
Your £5 per person deposit will be taken off at the end when you pay for your pieces!
Please note, every bum on a seat must pay for a place and must be painting something (unless 12 months or younger)
Pieces will be available to collect on Wednesday 29th October, 10am-5pm
Spooky Fused Glass - family workshop
Join Zoe & Leah for this spooky workshop!
Using colourful glass frit and stringer, decorate your very own glass decoration, which will be ready for you to collect and display at home in time for Halloween!
Choose to create a pumpkin, witches hat or a skull!
WHERE: Globe 2, Unit 9a, Holme Mills, HD7 6LS
WHEN: Saturday 25th October - choose 11-12pm or 1-2pm
HOW MUCH: £9 per person - every bum on a seat must have a ticket
Family Pumpkin Carving @ Coopers Yard
Come and join the Globees at Coopers Yard for Family Pumpkin Carving!
Carve a pumpkin together, and take it home with you just in time for Halloween!
This event is for kids aged 6+, and each child will receive their own pumpkin to carve! (there will be 1 pumpkin to be shared between 1 child and 1 adult)
We will have the pumpkins and materials waiting here for you!
Sunday 26th October, 1 - 2.30pm at Coopers Yard, Holmfirth
You can book your tickets below for £8 per person.
Festive Paint a Pot @G2
A lovely relaxing family workshop, in the run up to Christmas break!
Choose a time slot to suit you, come down to the studio and paint a bauble, reindeer or a Christmas tree tealight! (other non-festive shapes are also available) - prices range from £8-£32
We’'ll have it ready just in time to pop on your Christmas tree!
After painting them, we will glaze them and fire them in our hot kilns for 48 hours.
Baubles will be strung ready with a red ribbon - we will email when they are ready for collection
(If you cannot collect, it is an additional £3pp for UK ONLY)
Please note, every bum on a seat must have booked a space and must be painting a piece. (Unless under 12 months old)
The £5pp deposit is deducted from the piece you chose, at the end of the session.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park - Family Visit
Join the Globees in our visit to the fantastic Yorkshire Sculpture Park! We will all meet there at 12pm, have a lovely wander around the Sculpture Park and have a good catch up!
A fantastic day out for families, couples, or those looking for a bit of “me time” to relax and get inspired. We’d love to see you there!
Register your interest with us below so we have a record of who’s coming - please be sure to book your own tickets through Yorkshire Sculpture Park directly.
Family Eco Art - Sunshine Printing - 21/8/25
Join Carolyn for this Family Eco Art Workshop!
Thursday 21st August - 6-7pm
We’ll be getting creative in Holme Mills garden as we explore cynaotypes, also known as sunshine printing - come along and find out why! We’ll meet on the grass where you will have materials ready waiting for you - this fun type of nature printing is great for the whole family and suitable for all ages!
Please book one ticket per person using the button below
Print Your Own T-Shirt or Tote Bag @G2
🛍️ Print Your Own Tote Bag, Tea Towel, or T-Shirt – Taster Workshop
WHAT: Learn how to screen print your very own tote bag, tea towel , or t-shirt in this fun and creative 1-hour taster session with Lauren and Zoe.
You'll use simple pre-drawn and cut stencils and professional screen-printing tools to transfer your chosen design onto fabric — with support every step of the way. No experience is needed!
WHO: Complete beginners are welcome! This workshop is ideal for creatives, crafters, or anyone looking to try something new. Suitable for adults and young teens (10+). Great for individuals or small groups.
WHERE: Globe 2, Unit 9a, Holme Mills, HD7 6LS
WHEN: 1-2pm on Wednesday 13th August
WHY: Create something useful and beautiful with your own hands — and take it home with you! This workshop is a perfect way to unwind, experiment with printmaking, and learn traditional skills in a relaxed studio environment.
HOW MUCH: £12 for a t-shirt, £10 for a tote bag or £10 for a tea towel - if selecting a t-shirt, please email us what size you require to admin@globearts.org.uk
Family Art Club @ Peel St. Social
Join the Globe Gang at Peel St. Social for our first Family Art Club, perfect for ages 3 and up!
The 90 minute session is £5pp, every bum on a seat needs a ticket (anyone over 3 years old)
Each person will decoupage a 3D mini bird box or mini craft box, using tissue papers, gems and crystals.
The mini craft boxes can be used to hide treasures, sweeties, coins, jewellery, etc. and the mini bird boxes can be hung in a window or under a tree outside when the weather is nice.
Peel St. Social will have a kids food and drink menu on the day, as well as their usual offerings of coffee and delicious food!
Paint a Pot!
Great family fun for ages 3-103!
Find a Paint a Pot time slot to suit you, on this page
Decide on which dish, mug, or fun creature you will paint! (Prices range between £8-£30) Children MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Family Eco Art - Log Printing - 17/7/25
Join Carolyn for this Family Eco Art Workshop!
Thursday 17th July - 6-7pm
We’ll be getting creative in Holme Mills garden as we explore log printing! We’ll meet on the grass where you will have materials ready waiting for you - this fun type of nature printing is great for the whole family and suitable for all ages!
Please book one ticket per person using the button below
Colourful Card Sculpture Workshop w. Lizzie Donegan - 14/6/25 @G1
Join Lizzie at Globe 1 this Summer in a creative Family Workshop, perfect for ages 3 to 103!
3D sculptures Family Workshop £7pp
Saturday 14th June, 1.30 - 3.30pm
Create your own masterpieces, worthy of Yorkshire Sculpture Park!
Using colourful card, (some pre-made and some plain for you to make your own textures and patterns on) a stapler and a bit of imagination.. you can make abstract sculptures or try to make a self portrait!
We’ll meet at Globe 1, and weather permitting will be sculpting and crafting in the sunny gardens just outside Zapato, in case you fancy a delicious drink whilst you get creative.
Neoprene Print with Lisa Stubbs - PDiM'25
Join artist and printmaker Lisa Stubbs for this fun Neoprene Print taster workshop, suitable for families
WHAT: Explore colour and this fun print technique for just £3pp - only 10 spaces available at each slot. Use the buttons below to book.
WHO: Join artist and printmaker Lisa Stubbs as she guides you through the fun printmaking technique!
WHEN: Saturday 3rd May - choose a time slot below
WHERE: Globe 2, HD7 6LS
Ceramic Badge - Family Workshop - 12/4/25 @G2
Come along with your friends or family to our first family workshop, hosted by Jessica, here at Globe 2.
WHO: Jessica is running the workshop, and it is aimed at anyone aged 5-105!! Come with your young family, your friends from school, your work mates - anyone can join in!
WHAT: You will choose 2 pre- fired ceramic shapes. We will have a large variety of shapes and sizes for you to choose from. You will then pick from our range of colourful underglazes , paint your 2 badges, and leave them with us to glaze and fire. once they’ve been through our kiln, we will glue badge backings on, ready for you to wear with pride!
If you live locally, you can collect them/ we can post them out (+£3pp to be paid on the day to cover bubblewrap, packaging and postage)
These will take us around 2 weeks, and we will email once they’re ready to pick up/ when we’ve handed them over to the posties.
WHERE: Globe 2
WHEN: Saturday 12th April 11am - 12.30pm
(Please note- we have given 90 minutes for the workshop, but if you finish sooner - you are free to leave early)
EASTER art and food
Book your child’s art sessions over Easter, using the button below.
Please note- this holiday, we are running these sessions at Slaithwaite Community Centre
Moonshine 'Window Pictures' Family Workshop - Window lanterns - 19/2/25 @G1
What: Join Zoe and make beautiful window lantern landscapes, just in time for the Moonraking Festival! Using colourful tissue paper and black card, each family will design a window lantern to take home at the end of the workshop. Make a fabulous colourful scene, and display at home!
Tea/coffee/juice and biscuits will be provided in this workshop.
How much: £8 per person - please note, everyone coming along must have bought a ticket
When: Wednesday 19th February, 1pm until 2.30pm
Where: Globe 1 Create Space, New Street, Slaithwaite, HD7 5AG
Family Fused Glass Christmas Workshop @G2
Join Zoe at Globe 2 in Holme Mills this festive season!
Using colourful strips of glass, construct a family set of decorations, Inc. a Christmas tree, a star, a snowflake and a present.
Please buy 1 ticket pp, each person can choose which glass shape they want to construct and decorate on the day :)
Suitable for ages 8+ - all children must be able to wear goggles for full duration, and remain seated- this is our workshop environment.
Family Fused Glass Xmas Decs Workshop @G1
Join Zoe & Jackie with your family and make your very own set of fused glass Christmas tree decorations!
Join us 2pm - 3.30pm, for £9 per person
Decorate your tree with different coloured frit and stringers, together as a family.
Suitable for 3 years +, and all participants must be comfortable with wearing safety goggles.
Leave your creations with us to go in the kiln.
Once they’ve been fired (see video at bottom of page), we'll add string so you can hang them on your Christmas Tree!!
It takes us a couple of weeks to fire, clean and string, we will email you when they are ready to collect from Carr Lane studio.
READ the information below before booking :)
Please book 1 ticket per person, every bum on a seat should have a ticket, our family workshops mean everyone gets to make together!
When booking children on our system: we just need at least 1 REAL email address for your confirmation to go to, make up email addresses for your kids
Hamma Halloween Decorations
Join Leah and create spooky halloween hamma bead decorations, you can hang these as a family garland, or make them into keyrings, or coasters!
Thursday 31st October, 11am - 12.30pm
Please book 1 ticket per person - £7 per person
Halloween Silhouette Lanterns @ Zapato
Join Carolyn at Zapato and create a spooky lanterns
Get into the Spooky Spirit as you create decoupage lanterns for Halloween! Use intricate paper cut outs, tissue paper and LED candles.
This is a Family workshop, every bum on a seat must have a ticket and be joining in!
Suitable for ages 4+
£7pp for ticket
Globe X Zapato - Window box planters
Learn how to make a beautiful wooden window box planter for your home or garden, with Byron and Carolyn!
Each family will work in a group to produce a box planter, which can be taken away on the day, fully lined- ready for you to pop some pretty plants into once you get home.
If you want, you can bring along your own tools, as we will demonstrate how to use all equipment and tools step by step, inc. saw, clamps, drill and a hammer.
Tuesday 27 August, 11am - 12.30pm
£5 per person
Globe X Zapato - Frottage Collages
Join Zoe on this one off family event at Zapato, using found objects and nature, we will play with wax resist technique, and collage these into beautiful handmade pop-up cards!
Drinks and snacks will be on sale at the bar.
All art materials are provided, please don't wear anything you don't want to get paint on! it will most likely be too hot to put aprons on, so just wear clothes you can get messy
Tuesday 13th August, 11am-12.30pm
£5 per person
Globe X Zapato - Sunshine Printing
Join Donna for this fun family activity over at Zapato!
Using special photograph paper, let’s make some cool and exciting photograms outside of Zapato with Donna!
Get creative in the sun at the lovely Zapato where a selection of drinks are available to purchase, and take your fabulous cyanotype photograms with you to display at home.
Please note, the activity takes roughly 45 minutes/ 1 hour, but we have allocated extra time for younger families :)
Tuesday 30th July, £5 per person.
Print Day in May
Celebrate "Print Day in May" with us here at Globe Arts Studio!
FREE drop in & have a go, 11-2PM;
JOIN ABBIE BYFORD FOR A VARIETY OF FUN PRINTING ACTIVITIES
lino print cards demonstration from Abbie
mono printing
FREE entry, with a suggested donation of £3 to take part in all the activities!
VIEW LISA STUBBS’ EXHIBITION - ‘OVA ROOF TOPS’
View one of our amazing studio holders, Lisa Stubbs’, exhibition, exploring the idea of ‘home’ and feelings of nostalgia in relation to a place where we hold domestic affections and a sense of belonging.
SHOP
We will have our art shop open, with Lino Print and Safe Print takeaway kits available to purchase so that you can continue getting creative at home!
KIDS ACTIVITIES
Kids and families can join us from 9.30am, to learn from Abbie to get involved in some print activities!
Meet Abbie Byford Prints!
Abbie is a PHD student in Pregnancy Research, and started Lino Printing as a hobbie!
Abbie has a range of colourful and bold prints, and has joined us at our recent Christmas Art Market!
If you’re looking to create some bright and bold prints this Spring, Abbie is a great person to learn from
You can find more of her amazing work on her Etsy Shop, or on her Instagram @abbiebyfordprints
Fused Glass Easter Eggs
Join Zoe in this Fused Glass Easter Egg Decoration workshop!
As a family, you will each design 1 glass egg, we will fire it in the kiln, and get it strung and back to you in time for Easter Sunday!
Please note, book one ticket per person, and everyone in the room must wear safety goggles, whether they are participating or not.
The workshop is £9 pp, there needs to be an adult booked in with each child/siblings.
Can’t make it to the studio on this date? Buy your own takeaway kit to enjoy making at home!
Young Creatives - 11+ Years - Saturdays (FEB/MAR ‘24)
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Junior Art Club - (5-7 & 8-10 years) - Saturdays (FEB/MAR ‘24)
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Kids After School Art Club - 7 to 12 years (FEB/MAR ‘24)
Our Tuesday after school art club is for children aged 7 to 12 years, running from 4pm to 5pm during term time.
Our friendly kids tutor will introduce a variety of skills every week and each term we will carry out fun projects!
Our class will have a maximum of 8 children and is the perfect way for them to get creative whilst making new friends.
We have lots of lovely independent businesses in the village, so why not drop off from the school run and go enjoy a coffee.
You can book the 5 week block for £45, or a 'try it' week ticket for £10 to see if they enjoy art club!
“The children produced fantastic decoupage pieces. We are looking forward to coming again, and booking places at one of your workshops. The girls have already asked when we can come back. Thank you so much.”
Moonshine 'Window Pictures' Family Workshop - Vinyl Float Glass
Back by popular demand, join Zoe and make a stunning window moonshine decoration to display at home in time for Moonraking Festival. This event completely sold out last year... come and see why!
Using a piece of float glass and vinyl stickers in a variety of colours, you will have the freedom to design your moonshine decoration - will it be a landscape or a pattern? You decide!
Tea/coffee/juice and biscuits will be provided in this workshop.
Each person needs to buy a ticket, this covers material costs and staffing.
You may also like our workshop earlier this day, which is Moonshine ‘Window Pictures’ Family Workshop - Window Lanterns
This workshop will be 12 - 1pm, and involves using different materials. Click here to find out more
Moonshine 'Window Pictures' Family Workshop - Window lanterns
Join Zoe and make a window lantern to display at home.
Using colourful tissue paper and black card, each family will design a window lantern to take home at the end of the workshop.
Tea/coffee/juice and biscuits will be provided in this workshop.
Each person needs to buy a ticket, this covers material costs and staffing.
You may also like our workshop later this day, which is Moonshine ‘Window Pictures’ Family Workshop - Vinyl Float Glass
This workshop will be 2 - 3pm, and involves using different materials. Click here to find out more
Young Creatives - 11+ Years - Saturdays (Jan/Feb ‘24)
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Junior Art Club - (5-7 & 8-10 years) - Saturdays (Jan/Feb ‘24)
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Kids After School Art Club - 7 to 12 years (JAN/FEB ‘24)
Our after school art club on Tuesdays, is for children aged 7 to 12 years, where they will learn a variety of skills every week, with the clubs running in term time.
You can drop off from 3:45pm onwards, with tuition 4:00-5:00pm, so why not drop from your school run then go enjoy a coffee in the village.
Our class will have a maximum of 8 children, and each term we will carry out fun projects!
5 week block £40, or book a trial week ticket first for £8 to see how they like it first
“The children produced fantastic decoupage pieces. We are looking forward to coming again, and booking places at one of your workshops. The girls have already asked when we can come back. Thank you so much.”
Christmas in a cup family workshop @ Zapato
Join us this Christmas over at Zapato for this family workshop creating your own winter wonderland!
As a family, work together to create your own little world using modelling clay, and miniature accessories. Each pair will receive a plain cup and saucer/ teapot to decorate your Christmas themed scene.
Please buy 1 ticket per person, this is a family workshop, every bum on a seat needs a ticket.
(please see ticket prices, £4 or £6pp)
Christmas Hamma beads with Mindful Maker
Festive fun with Mindful Maker!
Join Carolyn aka Mindful Maker for this fun festive workshop!
Work with lots of different colours of hamma beads to create your own festive ornaments to take home and display just in time for Christmas!
The whole family can get involved!
£10pp or
£18 for 2
£25 for 3
£30 for 4
Christmas Fused Glass At Cliffe House
Find us at Cliffe House this Christmas on Saturday 25th November for a family day out in the run up to the Xmas period.
Join Zoe and create your very own Christmas Fused Glass decoration.
Using frit and stringer, you will decorate a pre-cut piece of triangular clear glass, which we will take back to our studio after the event, and fuse in our big kiln!
You can make a funky Christmas tree, a character like Santra or an Elf, or you can create any random pattern with the beautiful colours we have available. We'll have our examples out to show you some of the possibilities!
Just pick a time slot that suits you and your family, buy 1 ticket pp, suitable for anyone aged 5-105! We will provide safety goggles which must be worn throughout the session.
Please note- you cannot take these away with you on the day ..
these take 7-14 days to be fused in the kiln, back at our studio, cleaned, strung, and collected by a "Friends of Cliffe House" team member.
You will receive an email from us once we have handed them over to them, then you can arrange pick up within their opening hours :)