Welcoming everyone interested in creative careers! UPSTART returns to V&A Dundee from 12–14 November, with this year’s festival shaped around the theme of Transformation. Co-designed and hosted by the Young… Continue Reading this article Upstart: Creative Careers Festival 2026
Learn traditional hand-lettering and create your own sign. Learn the basics of signwriting: from brush-handling skills to illustrative work and gold-leaf or glass gilding. This introductory course covers various brushes,… Continue Reading this article Signwriting
Saturday 14 November & Sunday 15 November, 9.30am-5pm This is a one day workshop is for potters who already have bisque fired pottery made from a suitable clay for raku… Continue Reading this article Raku & Alternative Firings
Learn all about the wonderful world of Risograph printing and create multilayered prints. ‘Riso’ is a fast-paced process that uses soy based inks and recycled paper. This course is perfect… Continue Reading this article Riso Printing (Beginners)
Saturday 14 November, 12.30-4.30pm On this satisfying one day workshop, Trish OMeara of Wormit Woolies will lead you through the ancient craft of wet felting to create your very own one-of-a-kind felted… Continue Reading this article Icelandic Fleece Making
Saturday 14 November & Sunday 15 November, 9.30am-5pm This is a one day workshop is for potters who already have bisque fired pottery made from a suitable clay for raku… Continue Reading this article Raku & Alternative Firings
A family-friendly fashion takeover day, fit for budding creatives Drop in across the museum for pop-up demos, workshops and friendly chats with the local fashion designers featured in Catwalk: The… Continue Reading this article Fashion Forward: Meet the Designers!
The perfect introduction to the screen printing process. Screen printing is one of the most popular printmaking techniques in DCA Print Studio. In this three-week evening course you will learn… Continue Reading this article Introduction to Screen Printing
Join illustrator Laura Darling for a drawing class with a theatrical twist. Based in Dundee's charming Little Theatre, you will create a series of drawings exploring the venue from the… Continue Reading this article Sketch on Stage
Unlock the creative potential of your camera and take control of your photos. Ever wondered what all those setting on your camera mean? This two-day course will explain the benefits… Continue Reading this article Introduction to Digital Photography
Perfect for beginners and a great introduction to the world of printmaking. This course will introduce several different types of mono printing, each with their own distinctive characteristics. Images will… Continue Reading this article Introduction to Mono Printing
Create your own beautiful felt wreath with designer Syrah Jay. Syrah is more well known for her colourful jewellery but originally, she has a background in textiles specialising in felting… Continue Reading this article Felted Christmas Wreaths with Syrah Jay | McManus Mondays
Develop your skills using photographic techniques and power-assisted screen printing tables. This course covers all aspects of how to construct a screenprint using images from photo stencils. You will first… Continue Reading this article Screen Printing (Intermediate)
A flexible and fun design playground for all ages to enjoy We've transformed our Learning Centre into your dream place to play! Drop in across the day for these open-ended… Continue Reading this article Play Your Way!
In this lo-fi workshop, you'll learn how to make experimental, abstract images. Known as ‘chemigrams’, these lie somewhere between photography and painting. This process involves using light-sensitive paper, photographic chemicals… Continue Reading this article Kitchen Darkroom Photography
Back for 2026! This year we have not one, but two Christmas Crafternoons. Each features different activities and techniques, meaning you can come to one or both for that extra… Continue Reading this article Christmas Crafternoon: Gifts and Wrapping
Make and play together in our creative learning studios Join our friendly designers to create your own hunky dory heroes, sparkly starfolk and paper puppets, inspired by David Bowie: On… Continue Reading this article Wee Design + Play: Alter-Egos
Customise your own ceramic Christmas baubles with designer Syrah Jay. Paint, print and add a final flourish of Metallic sparkle. In this workshops you will learn simple paint & print… Continue Reading this article Hand Painted & Gilded Ceramic Baubles | McManus Mondays
Get ready for Christmas and join us for a special day of festive fun at our free Christmas at McManus event on Saturday 5th December 2026! Find the perfect gift… Continue Reading this article Christmas at McManus
Join us for storytelling, music and movement throughout the museum Get ready to move and make some noise in this interactive workshop for little museum explorers, led by our friends… Continue Reading this article Shake, Rattle + Stroll: Tearoom Tales
