Outreach crafts workshops
– for fun, for life, for hope
Artcycle MB C.I.C is a non profit organisation, established in 2024, and is based in Portchester, Hampshire. We can travel to reach adults and young people through the community, whether you are a school, holiday child care provider, or a charity, or residential home, we are mobile and deliver material-specific, step-by-step workshops that nurture learning in a fun, supportive space.
Creative reuse to brighten lives
Fun becomes an education, encouraging stewardship of our towns and neighbourhoods. Our mission is to transform waste into opportunity, inspire creative thinking, equipping participants with practical making skills, confidence, and an entrepreneurial mindset. We visit venues across Portchester, Fareham and Portsmouth, delivering engaging sessions tailored for all.
Clubs and holidays
We offer a tailored approach with various children's abilities to support a single-material craft workshop for holiday child-care provision providers
Charities, groups & residential homes
Invite us to work with you to provide your members or residents with a fun and engaging shared activity which not only develop new design and making skills but also build confidence.
Schools
Artcycle provides fun, age-appropriate creative one-off activities for schools enrichment programmes with games and guided craft workshops. We also offer a taster five-week Junior Reshapers after-school club. Using single-stream materials, children explore design, creativity and sustainability in a calm, nurturing environment. Support in small groups for children who may be struggling with mainstream school settings.
Whether you are a seasoned crafter or a beginner, each session is designed to inspire imagination. Sessions are tailored for all ages and abilities, equipped with worksheets. Artcycle can be mobilised anywhere due to the soft sack storage and colourful 3 x 6 foot booth that can be popped up inside or outside.
Card & paper
Working with all things paper and card, including surface pattern design with marble printing, paper-making, bead-making and structural 3D creative activities such as papier mache all ideal for little fingers and adults too.
Mixed metals
Transform a used beverage drink can into a beautiful embossed piece of art. Creating patterns and textures that will be admired. Participants realise surprising results with this out-of-the-ordinary workshop.
Not waste, but potential
Creativity Using Recycled Materials
Step-by-step guided sustainable craft learning sessions in for schools and group in Portchester and Fareham
Card & Paper
Surface pattern design with printing, paper-making and bead-making and structual 3D creative activities ideal for little fingers.
Mixed Metals
Embossing drink cans patterns, creating beautiful trinkets to admire. Participants discover surprising results. Pre-prepared workshop.
Plastics
Reimagined crisp bags into bold new ideas. Or an ordinary plastic bottle can be reshaped and transformed. We see nothing goes to waste.
Textiles
Macramé and finger knitting reveal the hidden potential of an old T-shirt, accessories and decorations with a surprising twist
Adult workshops
Our friendly sessions introduce the potential of working with single materials, where you can begin your own journey to something amazing. Working across local towns to help those socialise and reconnect through creativity. The perfect prescription tonic.
Community Group Visits
During term time Artcycle are launching a brand-new learning programme for families, aiming to provide a vibrant and child-led space.
Home Education
Craft Events & Parties
Step inside the Artcycle pop-up star tent (summer only). Artcycle supply everything for an enchanting alternative for a get-together. Zero-waste and endless imagination for a party or event.
Art and Craft Club
Junior Reshapers is a riot of creative fun, every Wednesday evening! Based in the heart of Portchester. Share ideas, make friends, and grow in confidence. Sessions are limited to no more than fifteen children aged 8-12 years.
Activities such as: can crushing; plastic shredding; and litter foraging.
Emotional Support Referrals
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Customer Reviews
Artcycle came to visit my Girls' Brigade group last week and our girls and young women (and the leaders!) loved it. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed turning plastic bottles into jellyfish, flowers or earrings and came up with some really beautiful creations, as we thought about looking after the planet and its resources better. Thank you so much!
8th Portsmouth Girls Brigade
★★★★★
I am stunned by what we created
at your event at Horndean Community Centre. Such an inspiring day.
★★★★★
Susan Tucker
Nurturing for future generations
Creation for the heart, soul and mind
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20 Shearwater Avenue
Portchester
Hampshire
PO16 8YE
+(44)07788 577468
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