What's On - Art Classes and Events in May 2025
We have plenty of events and art classes for kids and adults, in our workshop in sunny Bangor, Co Down.
Learning new skills, making friends, booking some me-time, whatever your reason, we’ve something for all ages!
Our workshops are led by experienced art facilitators and the company will be friendly and relaxed so come along, and why not grab a friend and make a social event of it?
Tots to Teens - Art & Craft Workshops for Children
Messy Play takes a break this month, however we’re delighted that Sam’s Comic Book Club returns! On a different weekend to the usual - book for 31st May.
Don’t miss Heather’s Seasonal Kids workshop, as well as iCreate digital art club.
Here’s the full lineup!
Workshops for Adults
Our facilitators are raring to go this May - we have loads of art classes for adults! Check them out below.
There’s still one more day to get a discount on both landscape painting and sketch walk classes, which start their terms this Saturday, 26th Apr. Or book individual classes from May onwards.
Oonagh continues with her popular mixed media and journalling classes, while Anarchomedy showcases this month’s writing workshop material with a free performance on the last Saturday of the month.
Although these classes are specifically for over 18s, some of our adult class facilitators may accept younger participants by arrangement, with an additional participating guardian, subject to availability and the suitability of the activity. Please get in touch with the facilitator to enquire.
Open Art
We’re delighted that Open Art continues with a light-touch format, supported with some Good Relations Project funding.
Drop in to Boom Studios from 10:30-12:30 each week for a themed art activity, free of charge, and engage with your local community. All welcome. See https://www.boomstudios.org.uk/news/open-art for details and to join the Whatsapp Group.
Late Night Art Bangor
We love to see it! The City comes alive at night for Late Night Art Bangor.
Take a drop-in workshop, visit our artists in the studio, view the artwork exhibited on our walls.
6-9pm on the last Thursday of each month - tonight’s lineup is linked below and make sure you keep it in the diary for May too!
New About Us Section - Meet the People of Boom, or sign up to Volunteer!
We’re particularly short on active volunteers at the moment, if you’d like to be part of the studios team for Late Night Art, workshop assisting or other events please check out the details in About Us, above! You’ll get a login to our volunteer hub, where we also offer exclusive training opportunities and perks. We’d love to welcome young volunteers too - under 18s can volunteer accompanied by an adult. Get in touch to discuss.
