Spring tidings from the beach

We don't want to jinx anything, but we definitely detect signs of Spring down here on the beach. With Imbolc behind us, and the days inching longer, we're daring to dream of warmer days to come.

For now, the extraordinary Starling murmurations are at their most mesmerising, and the sunsets at their most spectacular.

Join us on Friday 23rd at 5pm for a free cup of hot chocolate and watch the greatest show in town as the sky fills with great clouds of cartwheeling Starlings, and the sun sinks over the horizon. You couldn't pick a better spot.

Witches Thimbles Print by Cally Conway

Starlings Over West Pier card by Sarah Young.

Riso rising

We're looking forward to our upcoming exhibition which will spotlight a host of UK artists working with Riso prints.

Made with a Risograph printer, which looks like a photocopier, but works as a screenprinter, this technique was originally used for high volume printing in places like schools and offices. Long since superseded by flashier technology, the defunct Risograph is developing something of a cult status, with a growing group of artists layering its rich spot colours and stencils to create tactile and vibrant prints, affordably and with little impact to the environment. Think of them as collectible vinyl in a digital world!

We already stock some fantastic Riso prints by artists like Sarah Young, Roman Klonek, and Dalma Bujnovszky who made this brilliant image of our beloved Duke of York's cinema with the risograph technique.

Opening in March, stay tuned for your invite to the private view, and come start your own Riso collection!

We are always keen to host new and intriguing events here in the arches. It's a brilliant venue for all sorts of happenings, and we're open to any suggestion - no matter how unlikely!*

Case in point is Voulez Vouz - The ABBA Immersive Painting Experience, which does exactly what it says on the (paint) tin.

Join regular ABtS painting tutor Denise Harrison on the 25th or 26th May for a sing-a-long-with-Abba-painting-class. All materials provided and open to all artistic (and vocal) abilities. Bring your own glitter.

Take a chance and book your place now!

*well, almost!

Super stars

December seems a long way off, but it's great to have things in the diary to look forward to. Book now to join Ruby Taylor of Native Hands and learn to make festive Tin Stars and Straw Stars here at ABtS.

Once you've got the know how, the possibilities are endless. Ruby's courses are always popular, so book your spot now!

Check out our full line up of courses for 2024 here. We're adding new ones all the time, and - if you'd like to teach a class in our beachfront arches - drop us a line.

Mini market, maximum impact

Have you thrown your hat in the ring for our Mini MADE craft markets yet?

Starting here at Atelier Beside the Sea on Saturday 6th April, each monthly market will see a revolving roster of 20 makers selling different crafts throughout our three arches and, weather permitting, outside too.

If you fancy joining in, drop us a line. Dates for 2024 are April 6th, May 11th, June 8th, July 6th, August 10th, and September 7th.

Vist minimade.co.uk for more details and to apply.

Always on the sunny side

We've got loads of prints, pots, jewellery and more to brighten up your days here at Brighton's home of contemporary craft and making.

We're still operating our winter schedule until Easter, so come and visit us between 11am-5pm, Friday - Monday, and 24-7 online. We guarantee you'll feel inspired.

Spring linocut by Sophie Elm