Southlands is pleased to welcome the return of Derek Holland at the piano and his talented friends who will entertain us on oboe, trumpet and violin with a varied music programme by composers such as Mozart and Debussy with classic pieces from well-known Comic Operas. A similar event held in 2024 proved to be popular […]
Southlands Arts Centre is exceptionally pleased to welcome award-winning printmaker Basia Gorska to present - Printmaking for Beginners. This will be a relaxed workshop for people wanting to experience a taster session in printmaking. Basia will introduce participants to a range of printmaking techniques, from printing with store-cupboard staples like onions and sweetcorn, to garden […]
Cosy crime is rapidly becoming the most popular crime sub-genre. Join best-selling crime writer Denise Beddows for a discussion on how to research, write and publish crime fiction, cosy crime and true crime. Along with telling us the conventions of cosy and true crime writing, Denise will reveal the background to her new series of […]
Experience the magic of Easter at Southlands Arts with a day full of creativity, fun, and community spirit! Join us on Saturday, 19th April 2025, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, for the Easter Craft Market—a celebration of spring where families, friends, and craft lovers can come together to enjoy a variety of activities. What […]
This 2-hour workshop will be led by Laura Rabb. Laura enjoys all kinds of crafts, but kumihimo is one she has continued for more than 15 years. Kumihimo is a Japanese braiding artform that is traditionally done with a round wooden stand called a marudai. A modern alternative to the marudai is using a foam […]
Explore sustainable and handmade art by crafting and binding an artisanal sketchbook with recycled and handmade papers. You will decorate your sketchbook cover using Christine’s signature, abstract techniques inspired by nature. Christine studied at Ealing and Chelsea School of Art, specialising in sculpture. Her recent practice focuses on collage inspired by the environment, trees, birdlife […]
Make a simple Willow structure for your garden. A Dragonfly, an Obelisk, maybe a small animal, or a structure for your sweet peas perhaps? Using willow, local artist Gina Martin will demonstrate the basic techniques needed to create your own sculptures. This is a hands-on course for beginners or those with more experience, who will go home with their own […]
