Ship of Hope Creative Workshops

3 October 2026
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Department, Cross Street, Ryde PO33 2AA (East)

OVERVIEW

Get creative as part of Ship of Hope, with a day of free drop-in workshops taking place alongside the performances and celebrations across Ryde.

Make colourful decorations, design your own ship flags, create pirate crafts and add your own splash of colour to the day. Led by local artists and creative organisations, these relaxed, family-friendly sessions are open to everyone just turn up and join in.

Garlands of Colour

Join Amber from Stitch Department for a colourful drop-in session creating fabric hanging garlands as part of the Ship of Hope celebrations. 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Seas of Colour

Led by Katy-Rose Design from Drawing Club, this creative drop-in workshop invites you to design and make your own colourful ship flags, ready for the adventure ahead. 11am – 12.30pm & 3pm – 4.30pm

Collage of Hope

Help bring even more colour to Ryde with the Collage of Hope. Drop in and make your own bright and imaginative collage creations with Saskia from Collage Cafe. 1pm – 2.30pm & 5pm – 6pm

Saturday Club Taster Sessions

Discover more about the National Saturday Club and take part in creative activities that will go on to be displayed as part of the This Way Up exhibition at Department.

With Zoe from National Saturday Club. 1pm – 3pm

Creative Workshops

Join artist Lucy Bell for a hands-on creative workshop as part of the Ship of Hope programme. 3pm – 4.30pm

Hope Wands and Pirate Crafts

The Kraken is beginning to rise beneath Ryde and the town needs your help! Join Miss Ann for free drop-in craft sessions where you can make your own Hope Wand and pirate-inspired creations to help save the day. 11am–12.30pm & 5pm–6pm

All activities are free and drop-in, with no booking required. Come along, get involved and make something to take with you as the story of Ship of Hope unfolds across Ryde.

Ship of Hope by Shademakers

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