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We have been running artist studios and pioneering community arts programmes for 50 years.

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Winter holiday family workshops

Join us at Barham Park Studios this winter for hands-on family art sessions exploring textiles, storytelling, and creative play.

Tinkering Sessions Timetable: December

Free weekly Tinkering Sessions at ACAVA's Makerspace in North Kensington. Drop in to work on creative projects, learn new skills, and connect with your community.

The Undercraft winter market and open studios

Join us at The Undercraft on 6 December for open studios, handmade gifts, local artists, and festive treats from Mother Canteen.

Spode winter market and open studios

Discover unique handmade gifts at Spode Works Studios’ winter market and open studios, meet local artists, and connect with creatives in your Stoke-on-Trent community.

Tinkering Sessions Timetable: November

Free weekly Tinkering Sessions at ACAVA's Makerspace in North Kensington. Drop in to work on creative projects, learn new skills, and connect with your community.

Autumn/Winter family gardening

Join ACAVA’s Cultivate Create team this autumn and winter for free family gardening, nature-inspired arts and crafts, and trips to green spaces in North Kensington.

Garden Tinkering Mondays

Join monthly gardening sessions at Maxilla Walk Studios to grow, mend and connect with others in a relaxed, welcoming space.

Creative workshops for away days and group events

Hands-on creative workshops for teams and groups in North Kensington. Boost wellbeing, spark creativity, and support local communities. Led by professional artists - no experience needed.

Could you help ACAVA bring creativity to more people?

As a charity, we need your support to deliver creative programmes with transformational outcomes. Can you help?