We love hosting Events at Iris & Dora…

Our tutors are all experienced crafters and creators in their own right so you know that you will have the best advice and guidance but we also know just how to make the workshop fun and relaxed and even the most craft-averse comfortable. We like to cater for all budgets and our workshop packages start from as little as £16pp for a 1 1/2hr workshop. We charge a £6 studio fee per person which is included in the per person price of the chosen event. Can’t agree which activity to do? Don’t worry, we are able to combine up to 3 different activities at the same time depending upon availability as long as there are a minimum of 8 per activity.

Our party options:

We’ve made it super-simple with our comprehensive list of great activities…

Pick a date that works best for you and your guests, send us a message (theteam@irisanddorastudios.gg) to check our event room availability.

No skills are needed, just a fun attitude. Please come “dressed for mess” and wear clothes which you don’t mind getting dirty as paint might stain your clothes in the process. Aprons are provided.

Our party area includes a space for serving food and also has a set of optics, if you wanted to bring drinks.

Our Corporate Options:

Painting Activities:

A pottery party is both relaxing and fun, and ideal for the non-crafty and mixed age groups. No experience necessary so get creative and share some fabulous memories.

Pottery Painting “One for all”, prices start from £16 per person, min 10 – max 20 guests.

Each guest can choose from over 700 blank ceramic pieces, each priced individually. You will also be able to jointly decorate a plate for the hen as a keepsake. We allow 1 1/2 hours for this workshop. Your finished pieces will be fired and ready to collect within two weeks. No painting skills are needed, just a fun attitude.

Please come “dressed for mess” and wear clothes which you don’t mind getting dirty. Aprons are provided.

Larger groups can be accommodated if required.

Canvas Painting £390 for up to 10 guests, £39 per extra guest up to a max of 16.

Come to a paint-a-long at Iris & Dora. No experience at all is needed to unleash your creativity. Everyone will paint the same painting, interpreting the instructors directions in their own style. Its amazing how different they will all look.

Choose from the following options: The Hanois.

Enjoy guidance from the instructor in a studio setting.

No painting skills are needed, just a fun attitude. Please come “dressed for mess” and wear clothes which you don’t mind getting dirty as paint might stain your clothes in the process. Aprons are provided.

This workshop lasts approximately 2 hours.

Acrylic Pouring £390 for up to 10 guests, £39 per extra guest up to a max of 18.

Experience the joy of acrylic pouring in this fun, interactive workshop, You will learn the Dirty Pour method. We will discuss how to modify your paints with different pouring mediums and how to create different effects.

Enjoy guidance from the instructor with a small group in a studio setting. You will pour 3 small canvasses during this session.

This workshop lasts approximately 2 hours.

Bob Ross inspired paint-along £550 for up to 10 guests, £55 per extra guest up to a max of 18.

Enjoy guidance from the instructor who will take you step by step through the painting. Starting with the background and guiding you through all the way to the tiny details! No experience is necessary as you will transform a blank canvas into a beautiful seascape that we are positive you will be proud of!

This paint along is inspired by the very joyful Bob Ross and we will be using oil paints as seen in his tutorials. If you’ve been longing to know the secrets of oil painting and want to learn how to create a gorgeous piece of art, this is perfect for you. Come along with your family, friends and work colleagues to enjoy an evening of fun and creativity!

This workshop lasts approximately 2 1/2 hours.

This workshop is age 16+. You are welcome to bring along snacks and fizz.

Making Activities:

Hand-built Ceramics & Pottery Wheel Taster, £45 per person, min 10 – max 20 guests.

During this workshop each guest hand build either a mug, tapas dishes or a birdhouse. Finished items will be dried, fired, dipped and then re-fired ready for collection 6 – 8 weeks later. Guests will also get to have a quick turn at throwing a pot on the pottery wheel.

No pottery experience is required, but please come “dressed for mess” and wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty as clay gets everywhere. Long nails are discouraged and we ask that long hair is tied back and jewellery and watches are removed. Open toed shoes are also not suitable. Aprons are provided.

Larger groups can be accommodated if required, please email theteam@irisanddorastudios.gg for information.

This workshop lasts approximately 2 hours and is subject to the availability of our tutors.

Mosaicing £350 for up to 10 guests, £35 per extra guest up to a max of 20.

During this workshop you will create your own mosaic from a selection of shapes using broken china, mosaic tiles and other reclaimed materials. Included in the course is everything you need for the project including a wooden base, or similar sized shape, china, glue and other reclaimed materials. This is ideal for beginners and those who want to have a bit of fun no matter how creative you are ( or not! ). An excellent introduction to mosaicing.

This workshop lasts approximately 2 hours .

Screen Printing £300 for up to 8 guests.

During this workshop each guest will create their own design and print it onto a tote bag, t-shirt or tea towel. Items can be ready to take home on the same day.

No skills are needed, just a fun attitude. Please come “dressed for mess” and wear clothes which you don’t mind getting dirty as ink could stain your clothes in the process. Aprons are provided.

This workshop lasts approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours and takes place in our upstairs studio.

How to Set It Up

In the first instance email or call us on 721 375 to confirm dates and tutor availability.