There are 9 workshops in the series running every second Sunday from 14th January - 19th May 2024.
This series of workshops aims to explore the potential of art in helping us notice the beauty of our everyday environment. The series will culminate in the creation of a collaborative art piece which will be exhibited in the Chapel at St. Margaret’s House on the weekend of the 18th May 2024, where we welcome you all to join us.
In each class, we will explore something that inspires us from nature and everyday life. The themes include; birds, water, sky and rain (find each of the weekly themes listed here). We will delve into how artists have explored these themes in different art forms including music, visual art and poetry, paying particular attention to the work of underrepresented and non-Western artists. After our introduction of the theme we will give you the opportunity to discuss, share with & listen to those around you, helping us to ignite our collective creativity. We will work on some playful, expressive drawing and writing exercises and then move on to creating our own section of the final collaborative art piece.
Come ready to be inspired, meet new people and learn something new in a relaxed and informal environment! This class is for all abilities and all materials will be provided.
Your Facilitators:
Will Kennedy is an artist that makes paintings, drawings, videos and music, primarily about the different ways people interact with space and their environment. Through his work, he explores the complexities of our place in the natural world as people, highlighting both absurdity and beauty in the shapes and colours of everyday life.
http://www.instagram.com/williaaaaaaaamm/
Babette is an artist with a background in geography, exploring the interaction between people and nature in everyday life. Using painting, drawing, poetry, and film, she looks at how the natural environment plays with our everyday felt experience and how we can reach a deeper understanding of ourselves through paying more attention to nature.
http://www.instagram.com/babette.vangerwen/
Venue Access:
We are happy provide a free PA ticket for anyone with access requirements. If you require a PA ticket please call us on 020 8980 2092 and we’ll discuss your requirements and arrange a free ticket for your PA.
Ticket Pricing:
Pay Less: £13 (covers some of our costs) – I am a student, unemployed, on benefits, financially stressed, or regularly struggle to meet my basic needs
Standard: £15 (covers most of our costs) – I am employed, have some expendable income, and manage to meet my basic needs
Pay More: £17 (covers all of our costs and supports future workshops) – I am employed or have enough savings to comfortably meet my basic needs
Dates & Times:
February 11th: Sky - 12 - 2 pm
February 25th: Mushrooms - 11.30-1.30pm
March 10th: Space - 12 - 2 pm
March 24th: Home - 12 - 2 pm
April 7th: Moss - 12 - 2 pm
April 21st: People - 12 - 2 pm
May 5th: Trees - 12 - 2 pm
