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Friends of Art4Space May Newsletter |
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As a 'Friend of Art4Space' you will be receiving info on local events, artist development, members-only invitations and a wonderful creative prompt directly to your inbox every month. |
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Chocolate Making Workshop (Family friendly) Thursday 28th May 10am - 12pm Chelsea Physic Garden, 66 Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea SW3 4HS |
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Learn how cacao beans grow, how it is made into chocolate, and design your own chocolate treats with a provided selection of herbs, flavourings, and spices. This workshop is designed for children ages 5 and up. BOOK HERE |
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Artist Peer Group (in person) Wednesday 20th May 6.30pm - 9pm Southbank Centre SE1 |
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Our artist peer groups are an opportunity for artists exploring health and wellbeing in their practice to gain feedback and support on their projects, ideas or challenges that they are facing. The space is for active feedback, meaning that artists aren’t sharing finished works, but asking for specific support from others attending the session. Read more about the two artists featuring this month and if you are interested in discussing your unfinished projects, get in touch with Arts & Health Hub. FREE (Suggested donation £5) BOOK HERE |
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Family Day at The Clockworks Thursday 28th May 10:00am - 4:30pm The Clockworks, 6 Nettlefold Place, West Norwood SE27 0JW |
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The Clockworks are hosting a free family day during May half term for a drop-in day of crafts and activities themed around clocks. Visit the museum, discover dial design, basic paper engineering and the history of electrical timekeeping. BOOK HERE / FREE |
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Handmade Palace Art & Craft Market Weekend 16th - 17th May 10:00am - 5pm Subway, Crystal Palace Parade, London SE19 2BA |
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Shop in for some homemade items in the atmospheric iconic Victoria subway that has recently been restored to its beauty. MORE INFO |
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Hamlet - Into The Manosphere Monday 18th - Saturday 23rd May South London Theatre, SLT Fire Station, West Norwood SE27 9NS |
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A modern retelling of Shakespeare's masterpiece, remixed for our times, which sees Hamlet as a toxic masculine influencer marshalling his millions of followers against his treacherous uncle. BOOK HERE - Pay what you can on Wednesdays |
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Dulwich Festival: Artists Open House 2026 Sunday 10th, Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th May at 11am–6pm Various venues |
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Check out the full programme of events, workshops and exhibitions. MORE INFO |
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Artists' Open House: Bell House Pottery 10th, 16th & 17th May Bell House, 27 College Road, Dulwich, London SE21 7B |
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Discover the diversity of contemporary ceramics ranging from functional to decorative and sculptural. All six teachers show their latest work: Joanna Szwej-Hawkin, Schneider, Kyra Stratoudaki, Birgit Pohl, Yasmin Hamouda, Hillary Ah-hing. MORE INFO |
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Frida: The Making of an Icon 25th June 2026 – 3rd January 2027 Tate Modern, Bankside SE1 9TG |
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Frida: The Making of an Icon will showcase over 30 of Kahlo’s most iconic works that introduce her ‘many selves’ – the dedicated wife, the intellectual, the modern artist, and the political activist. MORE INFO / BOOK HERE |
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Henry Moore: Monumental Nature 9th May 2026 - 31st January 2027 Kew, Richmond, London, TW9 3AE |
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Set across Kew's iconic landscapes and world-renowned botanical collections, the Henry Moore: Monumental Nature exhibition brings art and nature together on an extraordinary scale, blurring the boundaries between sculpture and living form. Included in Kew Gardens entry ticket - BOOK HERE |
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REMINDER: Members Event Wednesday 20th May 5pm - 8pm (drop-in) |
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Join us for a members' evening of hands-on creative activities, relaxed mingling and refreshments. It's a chance to connect, unwind, and celebrate our community together.
Visit the studio, watch our film, immerse yourself in some creative activities, check out our shop and enjoy some drinks and refreshments. We will also show-case the brilliant work of our participants that you have been generously supporting. If you also need help signing up to classes with your members' discount there will be staff on hand to support you.
Save the date and RSVP to Kim: [email protected] This is a 'drop-in' event, so come in anytime between 5pm - 7.30pm |
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Re-visit last month's Friends of Art4Space newsletter and creative exercise |
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The arts should be accessible to everyone, so don't let the high entry fees stop you from going out and enjoying some live music, a performance or exhibition. Many exhibitions and galleries in London are free, but do remember to check for concession prices for paid exhibitions. Here are some local venues offering discounted entry. Ritzy Picturehouse, Brixton and West Norwood Library & Picturehouse - HAPPY MONDAYS (discounted cinema tickets) South London Theatre, West Norwood - Pay what you can on Wednesdays.
SouthBank's Hayward Gallery Exhibitions - Reduced rates for Lambeth and Southwark residents. Young Vic, Waterloo - Free or reduced rates for Lambeth and Southwark residents. |
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