Artist-Led, Families will develop and learn new drawings skills together. Use different materials, including collage. Discover new things, ways of seeing and creatively explore one of the oldest buildings in Broadmead.
Families, with children aged 6+, with activities for younger children. All art materials are provided, children must be accompanied by an adult.
Free, donations are welcome.
FREE Drop-in Sessions
Thursday 9th April 13:00 – 14:30
Tuesday 14th April 13:00 – 14:30
These sessions has have limited availability, book your space now.
John Wesley’s New Room is almost 300 years ago and the oldest surviving Methodist building. It is one of the few historic structures remaining in this part of Bristol The activity will be in the Broadmead Courtyard, a public outdoor space. If the weather is not suitable, activity with be in the beautiful 18th century Chapel on the ground floor. A quiet and private space is available in the Chapel Meeting Room.
More information about visiting John Wesley’s New Room, including our Visual Story can be found by clicking on this link: www.newroombristol.org.uk/accessibility.
This event is part of the Care & Repair Festival, organised by Sparks, John Wesley’s New Room, and Bristol BID. The Care & Repair Festival is a joyful, family-friendly celebration of making, mending, and creativity, taking place from 7-19 April 2026.
Discover more about the festival and explore all events at: www.bristolbid.co.uk/projects/care-and-repair-festival
FREE Drop-in Sessions
Thursday 9th April 13:00 – 14:30
Tuesday 14th April 13:00 – 14:30
FREE Booked Sessions
Thursday 9th April 09:30 – 11:00
Tuesday 14th April (Relaxed Session) 09:30 – 11:00
Care and Repair 2026 Festival Events at JWNR |
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Date and Time |
Name |
Details |
Tuesday 7th > 30th April |
LOVE Broadmead Exhibition |
FREEChapel |
Tuesday 7 > 19th April |
Broadmead Treasures Trail |
FREECollect from JWNRSUNDAY – collect trail from SPARKS |
Wednesday 8th > Onwards |
John Wesley and Mindfulness Museum Display |
MuseumBooking Link |
Wednesday 8th April12:15 >13:00 |
Singing for Wellbeing Workshop – Singing for Fun |
FREECourtyard |
Thursday 9th April09:30 > 11:00 |
Family Workshop – Draw and Explore (Bookable) |
FREE – CourtyardBooking Link |
13:00 > 14:30 |
Family Workshop – Draw and Explore |
Drop-inCourtyard |
Tuesday 14th April09:30 > 11:00 |
Family Workshop – Draw and Explore (Relaxed Session) (Bookable) |
FREE – CourtyardBooking Link |
13:00 > 14:00 |
Family Workshop – Draw and Explore |
Drop-inCourtyard |
Wednesday 15th April12:15 >13:00 |
Singing for Wellbeing Workshop – Collective Sounds |
FREEChapel |
Thursday 16th April,12:15 > 13:00 |
Lunchtime Mindful Drawing for Adults |
FREE – ChapelBooking Link |

