CLASSES
BAG MAKING
Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th March
10am - 3pm
In this 2 day workshop, you will learn how to design and sew together your own shopper bag with lining and zip fastening!
Create a unique design for the front of the bag by painting on fabric using textile paints and markers. You may also like to embellish the design with beads and other materials. Then learn how to prepare your materials and a pattern for the bag. The final stages will be to cut it and stitch it together using both hand stitching and sewing machines.
Please bring your lunch. Tea/coffee, cake and materials are all provided.
2 day workshop:
£90
BEGINNERS CROCHET
Saturday 11th March
10am - 4pm
Have you ever wanted to learn or refresh your crochet skills? Discover there’s more to ‘granny squares’ than you might expect! Create something special for yourself or a beautiful and unique gift for Mother's Day.
In this workshop, Alison will help you to build confidence and learn stitch basics in crochet. You will create two crochet square designs, learn methods to join your squares, how to change colours and how to avoid lots of sewing in at the end! And all in good company with coffee and cake.
All materials are provided, and you’ll go home with some yarn, a crochet hook and detailed instructions to help you keep crafting. Please bring lunch.
1 day workshop:
£55
HOLIDAY ART WEEK
Easter 10th - 14th April
Monday - Friday 10am - 3pm
During school holidays, we provide art weeks for children ages 7 - 12 years.
These weeks consist of 5 days packed with exciting art activities including drawing, painting, working with textiles, printmaking, and sculpture.
On the final day we will have a mini exhibition to display all the wonderful work that has created during the week,
All materials are included, children should bring a packed lunch each day for supervised lunch sessions. We advise wearing older clothes as sometimes it can get messy!
Full Week:
£175
ADULT CLASSES
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
9.30am - 12.30pm & 1pm - 4pm
Thursday Evening
6.30pm - 9.30pm
Adult classes at D2 are for ages 16+ and welcome complete beginners to the more experienced. Classes are run in three hour sessions with a tutor offering individual guidance throughout the session.
Classes are conducted on a flexible basis with bookings made online, in advance. Students should bring their own materials.
3 hour session:
£18
CHILDREN
Monday - Thursday 4pm - 5.30pm
Monday 6pm - 7.30pm
Saturday & Sunday
10am - 12pm & 1pm - 3pm
Children at D2 experience fun and exciting challenges by experimenting, developing skills, working with different materials and learning about art history. Children are encouraged to explore using their individual imaginations and the development of practical skills.
All materials are provided and classes are booked via an online booking system in 5 week blocks.
5 week block:
£75
LIFE DRAWING
One Sunday A Month
3.30 - 6.30pm
Next Session
Sunday 19th February
This class will appeal to all artists; beginners, students or professionals. Figure drawing is a core part of any art practice and improves observational drawing skills and essential if building a portfolio for art school entry. In addition, this is a relaxing and timeless subject that can be enjoyed by all.
Booking is essential, students should bring their own materials.
3 hour session:
£24
YOUNG ARTIST
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
6pm - 8pm
Young artists classes at D2 are for high school students from 1st - 5th year who would like to develop their artistic ambitions.
These classes give young people the opportunity to begin creative discoveries, be adventurous and learn in a unique art environment.
Students are asked to bring a selection of materials whilst others are provided in the class.
5 week block:
£75
SPECIALIST ART & CRAFT
More coming in 2023!
D2 The Creative Centre is excited to be hosting a series of specialist art and craft classes this year.
These classes will be led by different residents artist in D2 and have been created for anyone looking to learn a new skill and have some fun being creative.
These will include: mosaic, textiles, photography, bookbinding, portraiture and silk scarf painting.
Classes from:
£35
ABOUT
D2 The Creative Centre is a multi-purpose arts centre located in Larbert which houses a large teaching studio, a fantastic exhibition space and 14 artists studios.
A wide variety of classes run throughout the week offering classes for adults, young artists and children. D2 welcomes and values the individual and encourages the development of ambitions.
Our large exhibition space located on the first floor, offers a remarkable opportunity in Central Scotland for endless arts related purposes, installations, music, dance, drama and events.
Watch our video to find out more.....
What Clients Say
"Gavin Hickford exhibition was fantastic! Progressive, flowing and often personal. Beautiful exhibition space upstairs. First visit to D2, won't be my last. A real treasure in Larbert/Falkirk area. Signing up for an art class this week!"
EXHIBITIONS
STUDIO SPACE
D2 The Creative Centre hosts 14 resident artist studios, these vary in size from 114 sq ft to 476 sq ft and are available with long or short term leases. The studios are affordable as our range of sizes offer artists the opportunity to find their ideal space within their ideal budget. The cost is inclusive of rates, heating and lighting.
Resident artists enjoy 24 hour access to their studios. The common room acts as a hub where all users of D2 can take a break to meet, eat, drink or just chat.
Parking space exists at the front of the building which is located within a secure industrial estate. In addition D2 The Creative Centre has its own 24 hour alarm system.
Currently we have artists who specialise in painting, jewellery making, botanical illustration, photography, screen printing and crafts. We also house several businesses within D2.
For all studio enquiries please email Adam at
CONTACT
D2 The Creative Centre
Lochlands Business Park
Larbert
FK5 3NS
01324 555500
General Enquiries:
Young Artists/Childrens Class Enquiries: kat@d2thecreativecentre.uk