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Flourish: Free family art workshops this summer
Free family art workshops in Wembley this August. Join artists at Barham Park Community Studio for creative activities, nature exploration and making together.
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Past events
Webinar: How to price your artwork
In this free webinar, Artquest’s Programme Co-ordinator Tom Pope will discuss what’s entailed when selling work – from identifying audiences, and editioning works to establishing prices. The session will be followed by a Q&A where you can contribute your questions. This webinar will be free for all.
Tinkering Sessions in March 2024
Work on practical projects, follow hobbies, explore existing or newly learnt skills, share skills, and enjoy the benefits of socialising and meeting others
Tinkering Sessions in February 2024
Work on practical projects, follow hobbies, explore existing or newly learnt skills, share skills, and enjoy the benefits of socialising and meeting others
Tinkering Sessions in January 2024
Work on practical projects, follow hobbies, explore existing or newly learnt skills, share skills, and enjoy the benefits of socialising and meeting others
North Kensington: creative activities for families over the winter break
Join us this winter break at Blechynden Street Studios for three free creative sessions for children and their carers.
Wembley: creative activities for families over the winter break
Join us this winter break at Barham Park Studios for two creative sessions for children and their carers.
Make and Reuse Creative Workshops: Introduction to Leathercraft
Two separate four-day courses on leathercraft, led by professional craft facilitators Candice Lau and Yusuf Osman.
Tinkering Sessions in November 2023
Work on practical projects, follow hobbies, explore existing or newly learnt skills, share skills, and enjoy the benefits of socialising and meeting others
Make and Reuse Creative Workshops: Leathercraft
When: 6–9 November 2023 Over four days, learn how to cut from a pattern, saddle stitch, cut, glue, attach hardware and various kinds of edge finishings to small and large leather goods like cardholders, keychain lanyards, small and large bags. Led by Candice Lau.
Make and Reuse Creative Workshops: Leatherworking, Creative Thinking & Design
When: 20–23 November 2023 Over four days, gain a comprehensive overview of what's entailed when working with leather. The course will combine theory with hands-on knowledge about design, patternmaking and capabilities of the material. Led by Yusuf Osman.
ACAVA at the National Theatre’s North Kensington Takeover Day
Join ACAVA’s creative team and artist Camilla Brendon on Sunday 8 October to build a fun collaborative installation using re-purposed materials from the National Theatre’s production department.
Flourish: free creative half-term workshops in North Kensington
Tue 24, Wed 25, Fri 27 Oct, 10.30am–12.30pm Work with artist Josh Bilton to create large-scale sculptures, learn new skills and have fun!
Make and Reuse Creative Workshops: Introduction to Contemporary Marquetry
When: 9-12 October 2023 Over four days, make your own artwork using the historical craft of marquetry. Learn traditional hand-cutting techniques and add your own personal flair to create a piece of contemporary art. This course will teach you about designing and assembling marquetry and how to glue, scrape and polish veneers. Led by Amber Bailey.
Tinkering Sessions in October 2023
Work on practical projects, follow hobbies, explore existing or newly learnt skills, share skills, and enjoy the benefits of socialising and meeting others
Free school holiday art workshops in North Kensington
Join us this October half-term for a week packed with free creative activities for families. Work with artists Flora Duley, Josh Bilton and our Cultivate Create team to create large-scale sculptures outdoors, explore art through gardening, and help us create new tiles for the Natural History Museum’s new Nature Activity Centre.
Free art activities this autumn for Brent families
Is your family based in Brent? Our new community space at Barham Park Studios is launching this autumn with fun art activities for families. We are hosting a community open morning on Saturday 30 September, with free creative workshops for families, and the chance to meet our team and artists. And join us this October half-term for three days of free workshops inspired by Barham Park with artist Nicole Morris.
Free creative workshops in Wembley and North Kensington this autumn
Is your family based in Wembley or North Kensington? Join us this October half-term for free creative workshops with artists Flora Duley, Josh Bilton and Nicole Morris at our studio sites in Wembley and North Kensington.
Webinar: A practical guide to developing a socially engaged artistic practice
Join this ACAVA Talks webinar with Isabella Niven to gain an understanding of what organisations are looking for when recruiting socially engaged artists. Find out what values, skills, and experience are required to successfully deliver a co-created community project; and how positive social, health, and wellbeing outcomes can be achieved through co-creation.
Webinar: How to present yourself and your creative practice
Join this ACAVA Talks webinar to hear independent Curator Becca Pelly-Fry discuss what attracts curators to artists and how to build long-lasting working relationships with other creative professionals. You’ll also learn how to best showcase your work online and present yourself as professional and reliable.
Webinar: Writing for Impact
Sign up for this ACAVA Talks webinar with fundraising consultant Lucy Stone to learn how to improve your applications, with insight into: using behavioural economics to transform your writing; top tips on what works including language and layout; funders' pet peeves; types of writing including free form applications, letters and applications; cases for support – what are the key messages you need to include; using examples to highlight key information; common traps people fall into and useful resources. Come prepared with questions and Lucy will do her best to help!
ACAVA Opens: Hetley Road Open Studios 2023
Join 17 of our artists at Hetley Road Studios on 30 September for a day of open studios. Meet the artists, take a peek at their workspaces, and buy directly from them.
ACAVA Opens: Hythe Road Open Studios 2023
Join our artists at Hythe Road Studios for a weekend of open studios on 16 and 17 September, as part of ArtWest Weekend, an event which will bring together 20 artists from neighbouring studios in London NW10.
ACAVA Opens: September London Open Studios 2023
Join us on 16, 17 and 30 September 2023 to meet and buy from our artists and makers at Cannizaro Park, Colville Road, Hetley Road and Hythe Road Studios in London.
Make and Reuse Creative Workshops: Sustainable Textile Techniques
When: 21–24 August 2023 Over four sessions, learn the basics of natural and bundle dyes, suffolk puff and rope making, basic stitch and appliqué to create an artwork made from textile waste materials and natural dyes. Led by artist Alice Burnhope.