Positive Light Projects

Opening next week: CROW show
15 - 29 August, 10am - 4pm

Creative Older Women Artists (CROW) are back with a two week exhibition this August, showcasing artwork in painting, printmaking ceramics and textiles.

Opening times:
Saturday 15th August - Saturday 29th August, 10am-4pm
Opening celebration Friday 14th -4pm 6- 8pm

Contact [email protected] for more info

CROW SUMMER EXHIBITION

Creative Older Women Artists (CROW) are back with a two week exhibition this August, showcasing artwork in painting, printmaking ceramics and textiles.

Dates: Saturday 15th August - Saturday 29th August 10am-4pm
(Opening celebration Friday 14th -4pm 6- 8pm)
Venue: Positive Light Projects, Sidwell Street. Exeter
Free entry
Contact [email protected] for more info

South West Modern Quilt Guild will be welcoming internationally renowned quilt artist and educator Luke Haynes to Positive Light Projects for an all day workshop.

Known for his bold modern aesthetic, innovative improv techniques, and inspiring teaching style, Luke has become on of the most exciting voices in contemporary quilting. His work has been exhibited internationally and celebrated for pushing the boundaries of what quilting can be – blending storytelling, collage, abstraction, and fearless creativity. Having the opportunity to learn from Luke while he is here in the UK feels incredibly special for our quilting community.

During this workshop you’ll explore improv quilting through collage, journaling, abstract design and expressive stitching in a relaxed and supportive creative space. Whether you’re an experienced modern quilter or completely new to quilting and improv, Luke’s workshops are known for being welcoming, energising, and packed with inspiration.

The details:

Venue: Positive Lights Project, Sidwell Street, Exeter
Date: Saturday 8 August
Time: 10am – 4.30pm
Cost: £125 per person

Places are very limited so if you would like to come, do book quickly!
To book, visit South West Modern Quilt Guild on Eventbrite.

Darkroom technician .thomas62 is currently showing an exhibition of his work at The Plough Arts Centre in Great Torrington.

Forms/Decay features photographs of Torrington Creamery. Torrington Creamery was a dairy processing plant that had its heyday in the mid-twentieth century but closed down in the 1980s, later becoming a site for urbex enthusiasts and graffiti artists. The plant was finally demolished in 2025. The work exhibited - which focuses on architectural and other details – captures a post-industrial ruin during the last years of its existence, when dilapidation and decay were among its most notable features.

Make sure to go and check it out!

Photo Exhibition 'Voices from the Globe'
Exeter College 'Photo Voices' Project 2026

7th July, 1-6pm 8th July, 10am - 6pm
Positive Light Projects 184-187, Sidwell St. Exeter EX4 6RD

'Voices from the Globe' shows work from a 'Photo Voices' project undertaken this Spring with students from Exeter College based at the Globe English Centre. It was a collaboration between Exeter College and Looking for Change cic.

The photographers are 16-19 year olds from a variety of countries, all sharing an uncertain future.

The project was an experiement with a number of aims. It used photography as a means for the participants to reflect on their lives here in the UK, while also building self-esteem, photography skills and a sense of agency.

A series of workshops evolved in response to the students' varied availability and interests, within a limited time frame. In between group sessions, they took cameras home to explore topics in their own time.

This exhibition celebrates their achievements and gives us a glimpse of what life looks like through their eyes.

Looking for Change cic collaborates with institutions, groups and researchers to design and deliver photovoice projects and training.

Learn Devon’s Young Asylum Seeker ESOL Group have been learning English, Maths and Art (among other things) at Positive Light Projects since November.

We are delighted to share that they will be putting on a Walk-In Exhibition of their achievements at Positive Light Projects open to the public on Saturday 4th July 10am-1pm.

Please come along to see some of their artwork and other achievements, learn a bit about their stories and simply come and say hi!
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Devon Development Education and the Devon Windrush Group, warmly invite you to come together in celebration of the Caribbean community and to honour the legacy, culture and contributions of the Windrush Generation.

Join us for a vibrant weekend celebrating Windrush and the Caribbean community - honouring the legacy, culture and contributions of the Windrush Generation through exhibitions, conversations, music, food and family-friendly activities.

🎨 Explore exhibitions
🗣️ Front Room Conversations
🎶 Caribbean music & celebration event
🍛 Caribbean food available by pre-booking
🎲 Crafts, games, spice trail & more for all ages

📅 Saturday 20th June - Sunday 21st June
📍 Positive Light Projects, 184–187 Sidwell St, Exeter EX4 6RD
FREE entry

⭐ Celebration Event
Saturday 20th June | 6PM–9PM | Free entry but if you'd like to join us for Caribbean food (by pre-booking ONLY!) book here: https://bit.ly/CelebrateWindrush (£5)

Join tomorrow evening for the Jewish Voices for Palestine meeting

In the years that Israel has occupied and oppressed Palestinian people, rarely have we heard the voices of Jewish people who do not support the Zionist endeavour. As the latest genocide in Gaza took hold a group of local Jewish people, some of whom had been speaking out against Israel for years, came together under the banner of the Devon Jews for Palestine Group. Along with Exeter Palestine Solidarity Campaign they have arranged this meeting in order for their experiences and voices to be heard. Do come along.

Please note entrance is ONLY via free registration on Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jewish-voices-for-palestine-tickets-1988860434097

https://www.positivelightprojects.com/workshopsThere's still time to join the next Eco Friendly Darkroom Workshop with Sophie Sherwood - this month we'll be exploring ways to use plants for developing your film 🌱

Eco Friendly Plant Developing: Sat 30th May, 10am - 4pm

Learn how to develop your own black and white film using plants! You will need to bring a pre shot 35mm black and white film (preferably Ilford 400 HP5+) . During the workshop Sophie will talk about the best plants to use for this process, and the limitations that come with it, as well as artists who are currently researching within this area of photography.

Or join us in June for Mud Photography - make your own developer using wood ash and coffee grounds to create unique and textured prints in the darkroom. No previous darkroom experience necessary! Sat 20th June, 10am - 4pm

Find out more via our website: https://www.positivelightprojects.com/workshops