Festival News Category: Upfest 2026
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Lego Printing Workshop
Join Amy Hutchings to play and experiment and learn the fun art of Lego printing! Using materials you have at home, explore how this accessible technique can enable you to create your own artwork. Workshops will provide all materials and guidance you need. You will leave the session with your creations, and the knowledge to…
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Posca Doodle Hut (Drop-In)
Do you want to have a try and see how awesome Posca are? Or maybe you just feel like a bit of a doodle. The Posca Hut will be set up for budding artists to come and have a draw, or even just some colouring in. Suitable for all ages Stay as long as you…
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Posca Customisation Station (Drop-In)
Feel a need for some colour in your home? Then bring down an item to customise from clothing to kitchenware – the Upfest crew will be on hand to share tips and tricks. Come and join us at the POSCA customisation station, you can bring an item from home (please ensure you have permission) to…
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Drink & Draw (Drop-In)
We’re back for another instalment of the Drink and Draw at the Dame pub. You don’t have to be good at drawing, but it helps if you’re good at drinking! Feel free to bring your sketchpads but paper and all materials will be provided. We are also running a competition in collaboration with Upfest, so…
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Upfest Street Art Tours
Explore the vibrant and captivating murals adorning the streets of Bedminster, immersing yourself in their artistic allure on one of our super popular tours. Join experienced tour guide Lindsey and discover the stories behind the talented artists and the compelling art gracing the city’s streets. Suitable for 5+ Meet outside Local BOOK HERE
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Silversmithing Workshop
Silversmithing workshop: an introduction to metal recycling and precious metal jewellery. Have you ever wondered how silver and gold jewellery is made? Silver & Steel on East Street specialise in recycled precious metal jewellery and workshops. Aiming to make the craft more accessible and connect people with quality design that’s kind to the planet and…
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Learn to Tile Mosaic with Angus
A taster workshop with Bristol tile artist Angus offers a hands-on introduction to his distinctive approach to mosaic tile art. Participants are guided through designing and creating their own small piece using Angus’s signature techniques. The session is relaxed, welcoming, and rooted in experimentation, giving people of all skill levels a chance to explore pattern,…
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Festival Artist Melo
The team here at Upfest are buzzing to announce our 2026 Festival Artist, Melo, over the past 18 years the leading role as festival artist has been undertaken by many emerging and established street artists from Cheo, Gemma Compton and My Dog Sighs through to Mister Samo in 2024. Melo is a Bristol‑based multimedia artist…
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Create Pottery Magnets with Rosamund
Unleash your creativity in this relaxed, air-dry clay workshop with local potter Rosamund @rosamundpots Design and make your own unique magnet — playful, abstract, or minimal, it’s up to you. Take your pieces home to dry, then paint them with acrylics to make them truly your own. No experience needed, just come and enjoy the…
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Create your own Pottery Monster with Rosamund
Get playful at this fun monster-making workshop with local potter Rosamund @rosamundpots. Using air-dry clay, you’ll design and sculpt your own unique creature—whether it’s silly, scary, or somewhere in between. Create a one-of-a-kind monster paperweight or pen topper, full of personality and charm. Once your creature has taken shape, you’ll take it home ready to…