Metal in partnership with Fest en Fest presents, In Other Words 2, a conversation hosted by artist, researcher and curator of In Other Words publications, Kate Marsh.

Chalkwell Hall Winter Fayre is back! We’re looking forward to filling the house with artists, makers and stallholders in November for our much-loved festive weekend. Across two days, we’ll be […]

Due to unforeseen circumstances this event is cancelled. If you have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us at Chauffeurscottage@metalculture.com or 01733 893 […]

Join our artist in residence, singer songwriter Karman Idol for an exclusive opportunity to hear her new body of work she has been developing, the album ‘From Under the table’.  […]

Join us for an afternoon of sharing in memory of Jo Melville. Celebrate Jo’s creativity, warmth and generosity together on Saturday 10 December from 1.30pm - 4.30pm at Chalkwell Hall […]

As a part of our Future Network program, we are excited to host a Risograph Printing workshop with artist Amanda Rigby. This workshop will be an opportunity for artists and […]

Got an idea for a film? Maybe a TV show? Or perhaps you're looking to develop a new creative skill to kick off 2023? Why not join TJ Keenan for a […]

For our next Future Station event we are pleased to welcome artist Niki Colclough to host a workshop to explore the value of rest, linking to our wider theme of […]

Come join local artist Charlie Barlow on Wednesday 15 February from 5pm, for her sharing and discussion of new work, ‘Now and Yesterday’.   Charlie has created textile works using […]

Join us for a Drawing Social event taking place at Granby Winter Garden on Monday 27 February 5-6.30 pm! The Drawing Social is a new bi-monthly, informal and women-led drawing […]

Come along and celebrate inspiring women this International Women's Day through tufting art workshops with punch needling and Rag Rugging. When? Saturday 4 March at Town Hall on Bridge Street 12-3pm […]

Join Liverpool based theatre maker and artist Dora Colquhoun for a participatory event discussing the cost of living crisis. The conversation will be organised in the long table format, created by performance artist […]

Wondering whether to apply for a Project Grant or a Developing Your Creative Practice grant? Join us for a talk and Q&A with Arts Council England's Relationship Manager for the […]

This Friday, we’re excited to be hosting the sold out launch of Talia Randall’s debut poetry pamphlet ‘Proverbs for a Woman Drinking Alone’. We will be joined by Talia and […]

Imagined by the 1.5 Degrees project team, Sweat the Small Stuff is a creative response to a warming world installed at railway stations between Liverpool and Manchester from Saturday 25 […]

We’re excited to host two workshops as part of our Future Network programme with artist Kelly Briggs on Sunday 26 March!   The first is a natural paint workshop from […]

Come along to Lucky Dip on Wednesday 29 March from 7pm! Taking place 4 times a year, each with different guest hosts, this programme exists to connect local creatives with […]

Watch this space! For the month of June, Metal Southend will be inviting you to be part of the sixth edition of Essex Writers House, a much-loved strand of Essex […]

In partnership with Peterborough Pride, we are hosting an open banner and flag-making workshop! Book here. The workshop is designed to provide a safer space for young LGBTQIA+ people to […]