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May half-term family art in Wembley

Join free family art workshops in Wembley this May half term. Explore nature, nest-building and creativity together with artist Josh Bilton at Barham Park Studio.

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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!