9to90 Art Club - Make Christmas Bottle Lamps with Rachael!

GS Artists are hosting a Christmas bottle-lamp session at their Swansea studio on Friday 13 November, from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. It's part of the 9to90 Art Club, a creative community they run for people who might not even think of themselves as creative. The session is led by Rachael, a regular 9to90 tutor and a favourite among the group.

The project is straightforward: you bring in a clean, label-free bottle, and the group provides the materials and the light fitting to turn it into a Christmas lamp. It's a good one to do this time of year, and since Rachael is a regular, you'll be in safe hands whether you've never touched a craft project in your life or you've got a few things under your belt.

To get a feel for the club itself, it's worth knowing how it works. The 9to90 Art Club meets weekly at GS Artists, and the sessions are designed to be accessible. They provide free materials and tuition, with support from both the tutors and the other people in the room. There are dedicated WhatsApp groups and a website to keep everyone connected, so it's as much about the community as it is about the making. If you've been wanting to try something creative but weren't sure where to start, this is a low-pressure way to get stuck in.

On the day, the session runs for two hours, from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, at GS Artists Swansea, 217 High Street, SA1 1PE. It's free to attend, and that covers the materials, the tuition, and the snacks and drinks provided. The only thing you need to bring is your own clean, label-free bottle.