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: […]

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 […]

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 […]