In this issue we share details of upcoming open studios and other free activities in London, Essex and Stoke-on-Trent:

• Studio exhibition by J D Rooney at Blechynden Street
• Ardleigh and Spode Works open studios next weekend
• ACAVA shortlisted for Culture, Health & Wellbeing Alliance Award
• Free creative gardening sessions this winter
• Free Tinkering Sessions at Maxilla Men’s Shed
• Free business development sessions for artists
• Meet our artists Chris Parr and Terry Shave
• Free eco-dyeing workshop in Hadleigh
• This month’s accessible cinema screening in Hadleigh
• News from our artist communities

And more!