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Blechynden Street Open Studios 28 June
Join us for Blechynden Street Open Studios on 28 June. Meet local artists, enjoy a poetry reading, and discover art in North Kensington. Free entry.
Studio Visits with Georgia Taylor Aguilar
Part of ACAVA Talks: Join Georgia Taylor Aguilar online on Friday 20 June, 11am–12.30pm for strategies on approaching studio visits with clarity, intention, and confidence.
Critical Feedback with Chloe Cooper
Part of ACAVA Talks: Join Chloe Cooper online on Thursday 3 July, 1–2.30pm to explore generous, practical approaches to peer mentoring and giving/receiving constructive feedback.
Artist teacher collaborations with Dr Darren Chetty
Part of ACAVA Talks: Join Dr Darren Chetty on Friday 25 July, 11am–12.30pm at Barham Park Studios for an in-person session on artist–teacher collaboration in education.
Spode Works creative workshops
Free workshops led by ACAVA artists at Spode Works Studios, Stoke-on-Trent, as part of The Butterfly Bush Effect. Free creative sessions exploring art, ecology, and local heritage, culminating in a public exhibition in June 2025.
Tinkering Sessions Timetable: June
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.
Free family gardening in North Kensington
Join us at Cultivate Create twice a month for hands-on gardening, creative activities, and nature-based play.