Saturday Gallery Art Club: with Jaida Salmon
Saturday Gallery Art Club is your opportunity to get creative, explore art hands-on, and take inspiration from our latest exhibitions to create your own work. This session has been designed by one of our gallery assistant facilitators to explore a unique area of work.
Open to everyone, each session is supported by our friendly Learning Team as they hold the space for you to work independently or with your friends and family.
With all materials provided, you get the opportunity to create in whatever medium you find most interesting or exciting. This includes paints, clay, drawing materials, printmaking, collage, and more. Either take up something you already enjoy or try something completely new!
Every session is free with booking required, however drop-ins are welcome. There is no pressure to attend every week or all of the sessions, just join in whenever you want to.
Saturday Gallery Art Club is located in our Salmon Gallery. An accessible space curated by our Learning Team, the gallery is inspired by our exhibitions and features free art materials, interactive sensory objects, and a library of available books for a range of ages. The space also includes aircon, a heating system, and a variety of seating options and height-adjustable tables.
Note: Adults must stay with their children at all times.
Saturday Gallery Art Club: with Jaida Salmon
Mixed Media Self-Portraits
Start 2026 with creativity and self-discovery! In this exciting mixed media session, you’ll explore your heritage, culture, and personal story through art. Using a variety of materials, you’ll create a vibrant canvas self-portrait that celebrates who you are, what makes you you.
Participants are encouraged to bring along meaningful items from home to include in their artwork, such as fabrics, papers, textures, or small found materials. These personal elements will help weave your culture, memories, and lived experiences directly into your portrait, making each piece truly one of a kind.
Together, we’ll reflect on identity, background, and belonging in a fun, supportive, and creative environment suitable for all ages and abilities.
About the artist
Jaida Salmon is a Gallery Facilitator at Attenborough Arts Centre, who is driven by a deep love for culture and heritage. As a multidisciplinary creative, she thrives at the intersections of art and community and is excited to bring together these elements to create meaningful and engaging experience.
