Step into the world of Tiganites...

This September, East Coast Gallery invites you to discover Tiganites—an imaginative world inspired by local history, landscape and storytelling, created especially for Walton Arts Festival by artist Duffy Tomei.

Through a series of creative workshops for children and adults, you'll explore the traditions, characters and places that bring this unique world to life. From clay modelling and weaving to basketry, jewellery making, lino printing and more, every workshop connects to a different part of the Tiganites story.

Whether you're joining us to learn a new skill, spend time creating with others or simply enjoy trying something different, we can't wait to welcome you.

This is just the beginning, and over the coming weeks we'll be sharing more about the people, places and inspiration behind them.

Join young Mildryth from Welltun on Nice crossing the treacherous waterway of the Swire to Herewic and, on the way, coming face to face with a giant. This is a new medieval tale, but it’s not just a story; at East Coast Studios, children can dress up and join an interactive session where they may experience the ups and downs of Myldrith’s trip.

The Festival event comes after three weeks of 16 workshops aimed at different age groups, including adults. They can play with clay, weave, make zines, badges and bangles, twine dolls and much more. All leading up to the Festival ‘journey’. Book your workshop sessions by phone; details on the poster.

Tiganites

East Coast Gallery

13 Old Pier Street, Walton-on-the-Naze

£5 per workshop (Children aged 4–6: £2)

Get in touch at hello@eastcoast-studios.co.uk for all other enquiries.

We can't wait to welcome you.