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15th – 22nd Sept Running from the 15th – 22nd September Metal will be hosting a week-long series of activities around sustainable fashion, to learn more, have discussions and build new skills to proactively move towards a more sustainable future. In partnership with Shado, Pluto Press and The Reading Room, these activities are part of a series of events happening across […]
Sketchy Kids Award Event with Fern Worsley from Drawing In The Park Monday 24 October 10am – 3.30pm £25 per child, includes materials, snacks, drinks, certificate, and canvas to take home. Led by creative facilitator Farida Kamruddin Click here to book your ticket. Or email sketchysisterhood@gmail.com Sketchy Kids focuses on art projects that allow self […]
‘NO FONTIERS‘ A free day long workshop of zine-making, self-publishing and self-expression for 16 – 25 year olds. Weds 26 October, 10am – 4pm (Half term) Perfect for anyone interested in creative writing, art and collaboration! The day is led by Lu Williams, artist and founder of Grrrl Zine Fair, with support from English PEN […]
Sketchy Kids Art Club Halloween Half Term Sunday 30 October 3 x sessions to choose from! Led by creative facilitator Farida Kamruddin Click here to book your ticket. Or email sketchysisterhood@gmail.com Timings, ages & prices: 10am – 12noon: 6-11 year olds (£12) 1pm – 3pm: Adult & child from age 4+ (£15/20) 3.30 – 5pm: […]
On day 1 of COP27, Metal Liverpool hosts a screening of Earth II - "the most expensive climate disaster epic to be produced for no money"
Mothers Who Make is a growing national initiative aimed at supporting mothers who are artists – professional and/or passionate. Every kind of maker is welcomed, and every kind of mother.
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 sharing festive activity across the floors of Chalkwell Hall, located in the beautiful grounds of Chalkwell Park. We are welcoming makers from across Essex, and […]
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 893 077 Are you a movement artist, keen to learn new ways of using text to create movement? A poet, actor, or playwright, wanting to involve […]
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’. Book free tickets here. Karmen writes songs from many genres such as Soul, Garage, Club, Bassline and KPOP. Karmen says that the album was […]
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 in Chalkwell Park. The book of condolences will be available to sign from the hall on the day, and prior to the event, at Focal […]
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 creatives to learn new techniques and make connections with other creatives across the city. A Risograph printer looks like a standard photocopier, however, it works […]
Mothers Who Make is a growing national initiative aimed at supporting mothers who are artists – professional and/or passionate. Every kind of maker is welcomed, and every kind of mother.
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 Screenwriting Weekend Course at Metal Art School. Saturday 4 Feb: 12pm-5pm (plus Networking Event from 5pm-6pm with industry professionals) Sunday 5 Feb: 10am-4pm TJ Keenan […]
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 Care in the Arts. Rest (Is A Political Act) is a workshop in a series created by Niki Colclough. Join us to speculate on new […]
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 materials of the mass media – everyday newspapers and digital phone notifications. She’s been exploring ways in which constant flows of information are presented, experienced […]
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 network. The events are open to any creatives, of all skills and backgrounds, interested in exploring storytelling through print, zines and comics (18+). Over the […]
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 (Free, Drop-in) Together with artist Rose Croft, we are running a tufting workshop with punch needle and Rag Rugging art at the International Women’s Day Celebration’s at […]
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 Lois Weaver, which aims to make sure everyone who joins is able to be heard and can participate when they want to. What will happen? […]
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 Southeast, Caroline Wallace, on Wednesday 22 March from 6pm. The session will look at both Project Grants and Developing Your Creative Practice (DYCP) to help […]
