Date
18 June, 2026
Time
Thursday 18th June, 6.00pm-8.30pm, Saturday 20th June, 11.00am-1.30pm
Price
Free
Flag Making Taster Sessions
Get creative and become a part of one of North Somerset’s biggest summer celebration! Following the massive success of last year’s Arts & Health Festival, the Flag Carnival is back for 2026 – bigger, bolder, and more colourful than ever.
Throughout the spring, local schools, neighbourhood groups, and organisations have been hand making unique flags that tell their stories, celebrate their heritage, and showcase local community spirit. In July, all of these creations will come together for a massive, high-energy Flag Parade and public procession, where they will be displayed as a large-scale art installation.
Want to see your own design flying high in the parade? Come along to one of our upcoming Free Flag Taster Sessions! These workshops are the perfect opportunity to get inspired, experiment with different design techniques, and start creating a bold, expressive flag that represents you, your friends, or your community group.
No experience is necessary – just bring your creativity and community spirit!
Photography by Adam Leppard
Session one
Date and time: Thursday 18th June, 6.00pm-8.30pm
Location: Quakers Meeting Hall (drop in)
This session will focus on working with upcycled materials and textile techniques including:
- Stitching and embroidery
- Using Bondaweb for no-sew appliqué
- Simple decorative techniques such as tassel-making
Session two
Date and time: Saturday 20th June, 11.00am-1.30pm
Location: Weston Artspace, Old Town Quarry (drop in)
This session will explore surface design and print techniques including:
- Fabric painting
- Stencilling
- Experimental printing methods
Materials will be provided, and support will be on hand throughout the sessions to help you develop and create your flag. Sessions are led by artist and Weston Artspace co-director Zara Emily.
Weston Arts + Health Festival takes place between 10-12 July, click here to explore the full programme.
Weston Arts + Health Festival is co-produced by Super Culture and UHBW Arts & Culture Programme, part of Bristol NHS Group.