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Friends of Art4Space April 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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ARTHOUSE Unlimited: Drawing with Freedom (By London Drawing Group) Online session Tuesday 14th April at 10am - 12pm |
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The London Drawing Group provides a rare opportunity to experience an intimate online drawing experience with the artists at ARTHOUSE Unlimited studio, to hear about their processes directly from them, and to draw together in a spirit of openness and freedom. You will be shown how to: • Use repetition and pattern • Keep lines simple and bold • Work with a limited colour palette • Allow instinct to guide the image MORE INFO/BOOK HERE (pay what you can) |
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How to Grow - Herbs Saturday 9th May 10.30am - 12.30pm The Loughborough Farm, Loughborough Road SW9 7EL |
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Learn how to make new plants for free! A practical workshop on the basics of propagating new plants by cuttings and root division. Semi-ripe cuttings are taken from slightly older plant growth before it becomes totally woody, this will include lavender and rosemary. You will also learn how to divide plants like mint. As well as learning some new techniques, you'll be able to take away some herbs from the farm for you to grow on at home. BOOK HERE - Concession rates available |
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Cherry Blossom Sewing (Family Workshop) Sunday 17th May 11am - 1pm Garden Museum, Lambeth Palace Road SE1 7LB |
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Would you like to make a Korean mandu (fabric dumpling) inspired by the Cherry blossom installation at the museum. You could hide a secret message inside one of them? You can learn how to stitch a fabric dumpling or make a paper folded cherry blossom to take home with you. All the fabrics are provided. Sewing level, easy. Hand stitching only (family friendly). MORE INFO, no booking required: first come, first served. |
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Medi-Culture Festival 2026 Various events taking in and around London Bridge Wednesday 22nd - Tuesday 28th April |
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From Victorian surgery demonstrations at the world’s oldest surviving operating theatre to medical stand-up and anatomical drawing classes, the bi-annual Medi-Culture Festival offers an exciting line-up of live events, talks, walks, workshops, stories and stand-up. WHAT'S ON |
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May Fest Monday 4th May 1pm - 5pm Brixton Windmill, Windmill Gardens, Blenheim Gardens SW2 5DA |
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This year’s May Day event will celebrate seasonal folk traditions with live music, Morris dancing, craft and planting activities. This year’s event includes a visit from traditional May Day figure 'Jack in the Green'. MORE INFO |
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Streatham Common Kite Day Sunday 10th May 11am - 5pm |
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The Friends of Streatham Common and the Kite Day Team are hosting a family fun day with a glorious display of kites filling the skies along with food stalls, play zones, best kite competition, face-painting and a welcome from the Mayor of Lambeth. CHECK THE PROGRAMME |
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Tracey Emin: A Second Life Exhibiting now until 31st August 2026 Tate Modern, Bankside SE1 9TG |
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This landmark exhibition traces 40 years of Emin’s groundbreaking practice, showcasing career-defining sensations alongside works never exhibited before. Through painting, video, textiles, neons, writing, sculpture, and installation, Emin continues to challenge boundaries, using the female body as a powerful tool to explore passion, pain, and healing. BOOK HERE |
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Our Freedom: Then and Now Friday 10th April - Saturday 25th April Southbank, Riverside Terrace, Level 2. |
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Exploring what ordinary people think freedom means today – and what it meant in 1945. Developed by Future Arts Centres and Open Eye Gallery, it brings together stories of participants who took part in 60 locally led projects across the UK. The images were captured by 22 photographers who followed each project closely, and feature a diverse range of people aged 0 – 100, including schoolchildren, veterans and artists. MORE INFO / FREE, no ticket required |
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Urushi Now: Contemporary Japanese Lacquer Opens Thursday 30th April V&A South Kensington, Cromwell Road SW7 2RL |
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Urushi (lacquer) has been used in Japan for over 7,000 years. For centuries, lacquer-making techniques developed locally while reflecting cross-cultural influences from Asia. This display highlights the diversity of 21st-century artistic expression. FREE, no ticket required |
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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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