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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 […]
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 her poetic pals for a night of laughter, wordplay and bubbly. ‘Proverbs for a Woman Drinking Alone’ is a pamphlet of poetry which tackles class, […]
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 March until Sunday 14 May. The exhibition invites us to consider how climate change might affect our communities, exploring how small changes can help […]
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 10am-12pm, where you’ll discover the secrets of making paints and their creative potential. You’ll learn how to make paints using natural pigments and gain valuable […]
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 each other, celebrate the joy in art, platform cross-disciplinary artists and bring people together here at Chalkwell Hall. Formerly known as Future Park, Lucky Dip […]
Work In Progress will be a collaborative public exhibition in our space at Chalkwell Hall! The two-week exhibition will explore the importance of the creative process. A celebration of unfinished ideas, experimental journeys and surprise outcomes! All exhibited artwork, designs and sharings have been created by current secondary school students across Southend. Open from Monday […]
We're opening our doors for a screening of new movie EARTH II accompanied by food, music, and a post-film Q&A with one of the directors. Earth II is a found footage action/comedy/documentary film about climate change, Mars colonization, & human extinction pieced together from hundreds of Hollywood films. This event was originally scheduled for November 2022.
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 Book Festival. Hosted at Chalkwell Hall in Southend on Sea, this programme will be a great chance to engage with interesting stories and to meet […]
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 express themselves creatively while also learning new making skills. The workshop will be delivered by experienced facilitator Ramona Zadissa (they/them), who is knowledgeable about the […]
Book a free desk here! Book a free writing desk in our Attic Studio and take some time to focus on your work, whether it be a short story, coursework or your memoirs. You are guaranteed a changing view across the Estuary and the grounds of Chalkwell Park, along with some space to think. The desks are accessible […]
