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Weston Wallz Information

We're Back.... Weston Wallz is returning - for its 5th Year

19th- 27th July 2025

With many new artworks being painted across nine days Weston Wallz will pop-up at multiple venues throughout Weston with free to attend workshops, live painting, arts activities, and Street Art Tours

 

Artist Schedule

More info coming soon

 

Free Workshops  26th- 27th July 

 

POSCA a Character with Ejits

Learn how to draw a super cute cartoon character in the signature style of Bristol artist Ejits!

Location: TBC

Dates & Times: Saturday 26th July  & Sunday 27th July - 10.30am, 1pm, 3pm

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Age: Suitable for ages 8+

Booking: Booking opens 1st July

 

MTN400 water based Spray Paint Workshop with Jamel

Join Bristol Street artist Jamel for all the tips and tricks

Location: Italian Gardens, Weston Super Mare BS23 1JN

Dates & Times: Saturday 26th July & Sunday 27th July - 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm, 3.30 pm

Duration: 1 hour

Age: Suitable for ages 9+

Booking: Booking opens 1st July

 

POSCA Customisation Station.

Feel a need for some colour in your home?  Come and join us at the POSCA customisation station, you can bring an item from home (please ensure you have permission) to customise or have a rummage through the recycling box, we have plates, jars, tote bags, clothing and lots more.

Location: Italian Gardens, Weston Super Mare BS23 1JN

Dates & Times: Saturday 26th July & Sunday 27th July - 10 – 4pm

Age: Suitable for all ages

Duration: Stay as long as you wish.

Booking: No Booking required, just pop down and have a go!

 

POSCA Doodle Hut

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 Beach Hut will be set up for budding artists to come and have a draw, or even just some colouring in.

Location: Italian Gardens, Weston Super Mare BS23 1JN 

Dates & Times: Saturday 26th July & Sunday 27th July - 10 – 4pm

Age: Suitable for all ages

Duration: Stay as long as you wish.

Booking: No Booking required, just pop down and have a go!

 

Rocking Records- Mindful LP Mandalas

Why not boost your health and wellbeing by joining Jo from Craftysew&so in using LP records as an unconventional canvas

Use Posca pens to create colourful, mindful mandalas. Or alternatively experiment with the materials and create your own fun and inspiring design, both are welcome. 

Location: Italian Gardens, Weston Super Mare BS23 1JN

Dates & Times: Saturday 26th July  - 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm, 3.30 pm

Duration: 1 hour

Age: Suitable for ages 5+

Booking: Booking opens 1st July

 
Beautiful Bottle Blooms

Why not boost your health and wellbeing by joining Jo from Craftysew&so in using repurposed plastic bottles to create beautiful blooms

Use Posca pens to create colourful, beautiful blooms.

Location: Italian Gardens, Weston Super Mare BS23 1JN

Dates & Times: Sunday 27th July  - 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm, 3.30 pm

Duration: 1 hour

Age: Suitable for ages 5+

Booking: Booking opens 1st July

 

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 

Location: TBC

Dates & Times: Saturday 26th July * Sunday 27th July   - 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm, 3.30 pm

Duration: 1 hour

Age:Suitable for ages 7+

Booking: Booking opens 1st July

 

Print Playground

Experiment with print and paper sculpture

Location: Italian Gardens, Weston Super Mare BS23 1JN

Dates & Times: Saturday 26th July  - 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm, 3.30 pm

Duration: 1 hour

Age: All ages

Booking: Booking opens 1st July

 

Urban Jungle

Make your own giant paper flowers and cardboard creatures 

Location: Italian Gardens, Weston Super Mare BS23 1JN

Dates & Times: Sunday 27th July  - 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm, 3.30 pm

Duration: 1 hour

Age: All ages 

Booking: Booking opens 1st July

 

Street Art Tours.

Explore the vibrant and captivating murals adorning the streets of Weston Super Mare. Join Lindsey on a guided tour to discover the stories behind the talented artists and the compelling art gracing the town’s streets.

Location: Italian Gardens, Weston Super Mare BS23 1JN

Dates & Times: Saturday 26th July  & Sunday 27th July 10am and 12pm 

Duration: 1 hour 30

Age: Suitable for ages 5+

Booking: Booking opens 1st July

 

 

S.M. Artjam-

Will be returning to the Italian Gardens - 26th- 27th July. 10am - 6pm 

Andy Drew Fossard // Artspace // Bev G // Chaplin73 // Curly 738 // D-AMMO // Daizy // Dave Reid // DFC // Emma Kimsey // Elms // Gee Ginsigh // Ian Walker // Jest Soubriquet// K9 stencils // Kiwi PDD //  Lauren Clark // Lemonie // @lollygolding // Lorna Bryce // Lost Dogs // NonXVI //  // Prof // Rusk // Shade 1 // Steve Pinchess // Tom Hegedus // Yats    

                  

Continuing on from 2024: Weston Weston Wallz Scale UP programme

This year we are running a mentoring programme for two artists to be mentored by some of Upfest's finest street artists. Culminating in an artwork being created during Weston Wallz.

To Apply Click HERE

Applications Close  Saturday 14th June