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Continue! Combating Creative Block
Saturday 14 November 2026
Exploring design fundamentals to spark creative thinking
Are you a creative struggling with an artistic slump? Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring the fundamentals of design as a means of giving life to stagnant projects. Through a series of experimental practical exercises using grids, thread, and a variety of materials, designers Malak Al-Chmari and Arati Ahmed will guide you to overcome creative barriers.
Open to anyone aged 16+ from any creative background, this workshop offers space space to connect with other makers while developing your creative problem-solving skills.
Participants are welcome to come with a project in mind, but no preparation is required. Whether you're looking to start something new, refresh an existing idea, or simply try a different way of making, this workshop will encourage curiosity, experimentation and creative confidence.
As part of our Upstart: Creative Careers Festival, take a look at the full programme here.
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