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Architecture Day Workshop
We will be hosting a day workshop in our private studio (14 Backfields Lane, Bristol, BS2 8QW) on Monday 31 July from 10 - 3pm.
As before with our day workshop, the students will be given a building that is representative of a social/architectural movement and, after reviewing plans/sections, will be asked to model it to scale. There will also be a discussion around history and relevance.
For this workshop, the students will study The Brunswick Centre in London.
It will be £50pp with all materials included. We will have water to drink but students will be asked to bring their own lunch.
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| Dates | Monday 31 July | |
| Time | 10 - 3pm | |
| Price | £50pp all materials included | |
| Location | Urban Design Studios, 14 Backfields Lane, Bristol, BS2 8QW |
'Create Your Own Tote' Summer Workshops
Teen Artists Day Workshop:
This event will be taking place in our new studio (14 Backfields Lane, Bristol, BS2 8QW) on Tuesday 1st August from 10 - 3pm. We will have a pre-made tote bag for each student and will help them to design and plan out how they will personalise it. We have lots of wonderful coloured and printed fabric, embroidery threads and hoops, as well as beads and fabric paint. We will have water to drink but students will be asked to bring their own lunch and are advised to wear clothes that can get messy! The workshop is £50pp with all materials included.
Young Artists Day Workshop (ages 6+):
This event will be taking place in our new studio (14 Backfields Lane, Bristol, BS2 8QW) on Wednesday 2nd August from 10 - 3pm. We will have a pre-made tote bag for each student and will help them to design and plan out how they will personalise it. We have some wonderful coloured and printed fabric, lots of embroidery threads and hoops, as well as beads and fabric paint. We have blunted needles for details and will use bondaweb for larger pieces of fabric which Elena or I will iron in place. We will have water to drink but students will be asked to bring their own lunch and are advised to wear clothes that can get messy! The workshop is £50pp with all materials included.
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| Dates | Tuesday 1st August (teen) / Wednesday 2nd August (ages 6+) | |
| Time | 10 - 3pm | |
| Price | £50pp all materials included | |
| Location | Urban Design Studios, 14 Backfields Lane, Bristol, BS2 8QW |
Past Events
Art Class Taster session x rethink.org
Our art classes are a great chance to connect with your creativity and enjoy some playful explorations within a friendly and supportive group.
This taster session, in collaboration with rethink.org, will give you the chance to see how our classes could work for you. We will begin with some basic perspective work, with the opportunity to try out a whole range of different mediums. We are completely beginner friendly and will provide you with all the materials you need. We are all about mindfulness, enjoyment and relaxation, so don't worry if you haven't picked up a pencil in years - we'd still love to have you! To book, you must have been referred through rethink.org who will provide you with a password to enable you to place your order.
We do not have a fixed cost for our taster class, but will instead be accepting donations that will go towards the running of our community enterprise. This option will become available when you book your ticket.
After the taster session you will have the option to come to our regular sessions which take place on Wednesday evenings
at our studio in Pithay Studios, or Sunday mornings
at the Royal Photographic Society.
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| Dates | Thursday 23 February | |
| Time | 18:30 - 20:00 | |
| Price | Optional donation | |
| Location | Pithay Studios, BS1 2LZ |
Half Term Architectural Design Workshop
The 3 day workshop will be from 10am - 3pm daily and will be £150pp (£50/day). It will be suitable for ages 12+ and we will be exploring using organic and natural forms as inspiration for a built space. They will produce both drawn and hand built outcomes.
We are particularity passionate about opening up the study of architecture to our students to allow them insight into a 'hidden' profession. When I worked in practice I became overtly aware of the exclusive feel architecture still supports and the lack of diversity still present in the industry. Our hope is that our classes can bring the world of building/spacial design closer to our students so that it becomes as ordinary as a maths or english class - after all, our build environment creates the fabric of our world and should be a reflection of all the voices, cultures and communities that make up our society!
There is a kitchen on site with a fridge, microwave and kettle for those who wish to bring packed lunches. There is also a cafe on site, or we can accompany students into town to buy their lunch there if preferred.
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| Dates | Mon 24th - Wed 26th October | |
| Time | 10am - 3pm daily | |
| Price | £150 (£50/day) | |
| Location | Pithay Studios, BS1 2LZ |
Body Positive Life Drawing for Teens
We are so excited to be hosting this event in collaboration with The Royal Photographic Society, as we both believe that this unique event provides a healthy & alternative view to the many edited images of bodies seen every day in the media. Our sessions can help teens appreciate their own wonderful uniqueness while involving them in a fun and expressive side of art not normally available to younger creatives.
The session will last 90 minutes in which our DBS checked model will make several poses for the group to draw. All equipment will be provided but attendees and very welcome to bring along any additional equipment they wish.
It is important to note our model will be nude during these sessions. This event is suitable for ages 12+.
All attendees under 18 will be required to have a parent/carer complete a consent form beforehand.
Attendees aged 12 will be required to bring a parent/carer will them to the session to stay for the duration.
All other parents/carers are free to join should they wish, but it is not required.
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| Dates | Saturday 30th July | |
| Time | 1:00 - 2:30pm | |
| Price | £12pp | |
| Location | Royal Photographic Society, Paintworks, BS4 3AR |
Spacial Design Workshop
"The game of light and shadow act as the sound and silence within a song" - OOIIO
We already know the importance of light in a space, but shadow is as equally important in the perception and experience of space. These shadows create mood and interests depending on how we perceive them. In this workshop, our students will work to create a design outcome that considers the meaning of light and shadow beyond the widely discussed economic and performance factors like efficiency or
visibility.
They will create models to experiment with this balance, and photograph their outcomes.
Suitable for ages 12+.
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| Dates | Mon 1st - Wed 3rd August | |
| Time | 10am - 3pm daily | |
| Price | £165 (£50/day + £15 for materials) | |
| Location | Pithay Studios, BS1 2LZ |
Architectural Design Easter Camp
The course is suitable for anyone over the age of 12 who wished to get an insight into the world of building design. Sessions will include an introduction to scale, technical and representational drawing and model making. The classes will be taken by Kate, who has nearly a decade of teaching experience, an honours degree in architecture and industry experience from her time working in practice.
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| Dates | Monday 11 - 13 April | |
| Time | 10:00 - 15:00 | |
| Price | £165 (£50/ day + £15 for materials) | |
| Location | Pithay Studios, All Saints' St, BS1 2LZ |
Online Art Fair for Ukraine
Our Creative Community are hosting an Online Art Fair to raise donations for Choose Love's 'Emergency Fundraising Appeal to Support Ukrainian People'. We have some brilliant donations from a wide range of incredibly talented and generous creatives for you to choose from. All the donated pieces are priced very attractively, to sell quickly and swiftly raise much needed funds for Ukrainian refugees.
How it works:
- Choose your desired piece from our wonderful range.
- Visit our Just Giving Page and review the recent donations to ensure the piece you are interested in has not already been paid for, by checking the message alongside donations. We will endeavour to keep this website up to date with the availability of the artwork, but we can only check at regular intervals.
- If your piece is still available, donate the asking price to our Just Giving page.
- In the donation message include the name of the piece and your email so we can get in touch to arrange delivery.
Thank you so much for joining us in supporting Choose Love and their mission. You can read more about their appeal below:
Evening Art Classes @ Square
Square Works has teamed up with Our Creative Community to make art classes accessible to as many people as possible, no matter what their background or ability. Every fortnight will explore a different skill in-depth, before shifting its focus onto an exciting new area.
Weeks 1 & 2 - Perspective (3rd &10th of February)
Weeks 3 & 4 - Still life (17th & 24th of February)
Weeks 5 & 6 – Portraiture (3rd & 10th of March)
Weeks 7 & 8 - Life drawing (17th & 24th of March)
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| Time | 18:30 - 20:00 | |
| Price | £12/ session | |
| Location | 17-18, Berkeley Square, Bristol BS8 1HB |
Half Term Architectural Design Group
The course is suitable for anyone over the age of 12 who wished to get an insight into the world of building design. Sessions will include an introduction to scale, technical and representational drawing and model making. The classes will be taken by Kate, who has nearly a decade of teaching experience, an honours degree in architecture and industry experience from her time working in practice.
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| Dates | Monday 21 Feb - 23 Feb | |
| Time | 10:00 - 15:00 | |
| Price | £165 (£50/ day + £15 for materials) | |
| Location | Pithay Studios, All Saints' St, BS1 2LZ |
Halloween Life Drawing @ HOURS
This brilliant and unique session will be taking place only once this year, on Halloween weekend. We have a fantastic life model who will come dressed ready to spook! All materials will be provided on the evening and all ability levels are welcome to join!
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| Day | Friday 29 October | |
| Time | 19:00 - 20:30 | |
| Price | £12, all equipment provided! | |
| Location | HOURS, 10 Colston Yard, BS2 8DJ |
Dog Drawing Workshop @ Squareworks
Art and dogs: two wonderful things well known for their relaxing and uplifting qualities. We have joined the two together to create the perfect evening event for you to decompress, get creative and have a cuddle!
Our dog drawing workshop features live models and includes all the equipment you will need to take part, including teas, coffees and dog treats!
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| Day | Thursday 21 October | |
| Time | 19:00 - 20:30 | |
| Price | £12, all equipment provided! | |
| Location | Square Works, Clifton, BS8 1HB |
Portraiture Workshop @ Squareworks
This is a brilliant interactive course for those who are eager to learn how to draw beautiful portraits in a classroom environment and develop their artistic skills further and socialise with like-minded people.
The course will teach you how to capture facial proportions and likeness and show feelings and emotions in your portraits. You will have a chance to explore your creativity using various materials such as pastels, charcoal, paints and graphite. Small groups of learners and clear step-by-step instructions are guaranteed!
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| Day | Thursday 11 November | |
| Time | 19:00 - 20:30 | |
| Price | £8, all equipment provided! | |
| Location | Square Works, Clifton, BS8 1HB |
Online Raffle for AfghanAid
Due to the escalating crisis in Afghanistan, we have decided to hold a raffle for Afghanaid to raise funds for their vital work.
Our raffle has now come to a close, and thanks to everyone who got involved we managed to raise £233.75 for Afghanaid and their Crisis appeal, which is just fantastic. Your donations will make a real difference to the lives of those affected by the conflict and we are so grateful for your support.