Groups and Classes
Art Groups
Art – University of the Third Age
1st and 3rd Monday of the month, 10am – 12 noon. Drawing in pencil or pastel, close observation. Portraits, figures, still life etc.
Tel: 01895 441707
Les Artists
Wednesdays 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm. A social art group, meeting one evening each week, no tuition. We use mixed media, oil, acrylics, pastilles, and watercolour. We generally set up a still life, but we are happy if you work on your own project.
Email [email protected]
Make Time for Art
Last Saturday in the month, 10:00-12:00.
Learn about an artist, genre or movement and be inspired to get painting in our friendly and supportive group.
Beginners welcome.
Please contact Lisa on [email protected]
Life Drawing *NEW*
Life drawing group is about practising and improving the fundamentals in a relaxed and friendly environment.
7 pm – 9 pm Every Thursday
Digital Art Class
Digital Art Class – learn to use the iPad to create digital artworks, whether you are new to digital art or want to improve.
Sundays 10am – 12 noon from 2nd March
Intro to 3D
An intro to 3D design, modelling, digital sculpture and more. We are currently looking at interest for this group.
to register interest, please email
Arts & Crafts
Crafty Cards
Have fun with glue and glitter, making all types of greeting and celebration cards. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month.
For more information about Crafty Cards, call Tel: 01753 652459.
Contact [email protected] for more information.
Knitters and Knatters
2nd and 4th Monday each month, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm. We work with hand and machine knitting and crocheting. Beginners welcome.
For more information about this group, call Tel: 01895 421777.
Contact [email protected] for more information.
Crochet for Beginners
Explore the art of crochet in this weekly workshop designed for beginners.
Learn fundamental stitches, pattern reading, and create beautiful and functional items. Whether you’re a complete novice or have some basic knowledge, this class is tailored to enhance your crochet skills.
Friday 4pm to 6pm
£10 per session
Contact [email protected] for more information.
*NEW* Coffee N Craft
Calling All Creative Mums!
If you’re a mum who just dropped your child off at school and now has some free time for fun and creativity, Coffee N Craft is the perfect group for you! View the coffee n Craft page
Join us every other Thursday from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
For more information contact [email protected]
Jigsaw Junto
The new monthly group at Southlands Arts Centre! If you like jigsaw, you’ll like this group.
Photography & Film
Southlands Photography Group
Tuesday evening sessions
Friendly photography group, open to everyone regardless of experience. We help with general camera controls, have assignments, arrange talks from more experienced photographers, and do London photography walks; we also get to photograph local Events, such as Big Fest, SouthlandsLIVE, and May Fayre on the Green.
Contact [email protected] for more information.
Hillingdon Vision
Tuesdays 5pm to 7pm
Hillingdon Vision aims to improve Hillingdon through its; Media work, community projects, local events and charitable services.
Contact: [email protected]
Music
Violin lessons
By appointment only: Violin lessons are taught in a relaxed atmosphere and are available to both children and adults.
Pupils range from beginner to advanced. Tel: 01895 441882.
Music Lessons
Contact: [email protected]
Piano, violin, singing lessons
By appointment only: Our friends from Uxbridge Piano School now offer music lessons at Southlands. Piano, violin, and singing classes for both beginners and advanced students. The experienced teachers are here to help and improve your skills.
Literary & Writing
Literacy for Children and Adults
We will be starting a reading club for both children and adults. The aim of this club is to improve the reading levels of children and adults of all ages. For more information, please contact [email protected]
Writers Salon
Meeting once a week, we will offer a platform to read and workshop your work with a group of fellow writers. We will also be offering a series of talks and discussions with published authors and journalists.
Tuesday 7.30 pm to 9pm
Free to join. Donations welcome.
For more information, please contact [email protected]
Poetry Club
Once a month, we will be running a group where poets can read and workshop their work. We will also have visiting poets who will read their newest works and discuss their journeys to publication.
For more information, please contact [email protected]
Other
Gardening Club
Tuesday and Thursday 10-12
This group meets twice a week to work on the walled garden. Join our enthusiastic group of volunteers working on bringing the walled garden back to its former glory. Find out more about Garden club here.
Free
Contact: [email protected]
Yoga with Bergamot Tree
Stretch and strengthen, bring freedom to the body and calm the mind.
Sunday morning 9.15 am Experienced
Sunday morning 10.40 am Complete Beginners
Wednesday evening 6.40 pm
£10 per session
Contact: [email protected]
Healthy eating and cooking club
Healthy eating doesn’t have to be expensive. We will be running a series of sessions aimed at teaching both children and adults how to make a healthy meal with simple and inexpensive ingredients. The club will cover a range of cuisines with a regular section on vegetarian and vegan eating.
Contact: [email protected]
Southlands Chess Club *NEW*
Saturdays 4 pm – 6 pm. £5 per player.
Unranked friendly matches. Puzzles. All skill levels are welcome. Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent. Discounts for senior citizens.
More Groups & Classes
Other groups starting soon
Literacy for Children of all ages, Creative cookery, Creative writing group, Poetry writing, Book club and kids after-school arts and crafts.
Group Ideas
If there are any classes or groups you’d like to see, or if you would like to start a group yourself, please contact us at [email protected] or enquire via our online form.
More from Southlands
Southlands has a wide range of events that run through the year, so why not check out the upcoming and past events on our events page or the calendar?
