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We are inviting guest artists to curate and host a pub style ‘art quiz’, putting their spin on the night, deciding the rounds and themes of the evening; still with a chance to meet other creatives and hear about up coming opportunities.
Metal Art School hosts a busy programme of workshops, classes and creative socials, led by independent creatives within our local community. By offering our studio space free of charge, Metal support local creatives in reaching new audiences, sharing creative practice and building their portfolio as freelance artists. To enquire into hosting a class here, please […]
Join our on-going group for people living with dementia, participants can join in person at the art school or join us via Zoom to make art for two hours. Carers can leave their dementia relatives with us and have two hours free respite. We are happy to talk through with anybody how to use Zoom if they need help.
Beginning on Tuesday 12 July, this twelve-week journal group will show you how to use a journal to undertake art wellbeing activities. This includes drawing, doodling, writing, photographing, and collaging.
Metal Art School hosts a busy programme of workshops, classes and creative socials, led by independent creatives within our local community.By offering our studio space free of charge, Metal support local creatives in reaching new audiences, sharing creative practice and building their portfolio as freelance artists. To enquire into hosting a class here, please fill out this form. Find out […]
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: […]
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 […]
