Art on the doorstep
Gravesham’s new home for the visual arts is the St George’s Arts Centre conveniently located in Gravesend town centre. With it’s beautiful gallery space and adjacent cafe it compliments the borough’s St Andrew’s Centre and the Blake Gallery facilities. The last few months have seen successful shows from local artists, national touring exhibitions and numerous weekly arts workshops. Our positive geography means we also benefit greatly from links with the the Estuary Festival, England’s Creative Coast initiatives and the emerging Ebbsfleet Garden City cultural development.
Adult Workshop Facilitator Call Out: GET CREATIVE Programme Autumn/Winter
St George’s Arts Centre, St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend
At the beginning of 2025, we introduced ‘Get Creative’, our new programme of workshops for ages 18+. Each month we hold a workshop that either introduces attendees to a new skill, enhances an existing one or allows them to rediscover the love of an old hobby etc.
We are therefore looking for all different types of creative activities for people to be able to try. This could include, art, craft, creative writing, dance, performance skills, music, floristry, cake decorating, pottery, sculpture, painting, drawing, papercraft, needlework, photography etc… If you have a creative activity then we want to hear from you!
We are particularly keen that these workshops highlight the health benefits of being creative and provide a relaxed and friendly environment for attendees to meet, learn and enjoy. There is no set theme for any of the workshops, but you are welcome to base them on a key occasion if you wish to, so long as the content meets the aims mentioned above.
The majority of the workshops will take place in the workshop area of the café at the St George’s Arts Centre, but depending on the art form, some may take place in other venues.
Dates
The dates are TBC but are likely to be one of the following for each month, so when submitting your proposal, please let us know your availability on the following dates:
October 2025: Sat 4th, Sat 11th, Sat 25th (All AM)
November 2025: Weekdays: 5th - 7th, 12th - 14th, 19th - 21st (All PM)
December 2025: Weekdays: 3rd – 5th, 10th – 12th (All AM)
January 2026: Sat 3rd, Sat 10th, Sat 17th (All AM)
February 2026: Weekdays: 4th – 6th, 11th – 13th, 18th – 20th (All PM)
March 2026: Weekdays: 4th – 6th, 11th – 13th (All AM)
Please note, we are trialling different days of the week, mornings/afternoons to make the workshops as accessible to as many different people as possible. Workshops should last between 1.5- 2 hours and will be for a maximum of 10 participants per session. Please advise us how long your workshop will last.
Fee
The fee for individual workshops is £85 plus materials. The budget for the materials must be agreed in advance and we therefore request that you include this in your workshop proposal. Please note, we do not pay extra for travel or parking costs etc.
Insurance/Documentation
To be able to facilitate a workshop for us, you will need to have public liability insurance to cover the activity, and we will request a copy of your documentation in advance. Please ensure that your insurance covers the date of the workshop. We will also require you to carry out a risk assessment to be submitted prior to the workshop.
Proposals
If you would like to apply to facilitate a workshop, please send your proposal(s) to artsandculture@gravesham.gov.uk with the following:
· Description
· Material costs
· Images if possible
· Short bio of your previous work/experience (only if you haven’t worked with us before)
Please do not send your proposals to individual members of staff.
Selection
After the deadline closes, proposals will go before a panel to be considered. If you are successful, you will be sent a contract and we will request a non-copyright image of the activity and accompanying text asap for marketing purposes. Please note that images must be high-res and therefore a minimum of 2mb-3mb in size.
Please allow a couple of weeks to hear back from us after the deadline has closed. Deadline for proposals: 11.59pm Sunday 24th August 2025
We look forward to hearing from you.
Chaos At The Carnival!
St George’s Arts Centre, St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend
The Grand Carnival has arrived in town, but something's not quite right!
The mischievous carnival trickster has sabotaged the show, causing all the attractions to go hilariously haywire!
As the CSI 'Carnival Show Investigators,' you and your family/friends must help restore order to each area of the carnival before the big evening show.
Can you solve the puzzles and save the carnival?
St George's Arts Centre is pleased to be collaborating with The Panic Room Gravesend to bring you a free, fun packed, immersive experience this Summer.
Guaranteed fun and excitement for all the family.
No need to book, simply come along and join in!
Needle & Grout: Threads That Bind - An exhibition by the Sikh community of Gravesend
St George’s Arts Centre, St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend
This vibrant exhibition celebrates the rich cultural heritage and creative talent of the Sikh community in Gravesend, showcasing a stunning collection of embroidery and mosaic artworks.
At its heart, Needle & Grout is a story of tradition and evolution—reviving ancestral embroidery techniques while embracing modern stitch work to create pieces that are both timeless and contemporary. Alongside the intricate textiles, visitors will discover bold and beautiful mosaic works created by a dedicated group at the Gurdwara Education Centre, where pattern, colour, and texture bring two art forms—and two cultures—into conversation.
Led by artist Mona Whitton, the project uncovered remarkable parallels between traditional UK embroidery stitches and those found in Sindhi and Indian textile work, highlighting the shared heritage embedded in handcraft across generations and geographies.
This exhibition is a testament to the power of art to unite communities, celebrate identity, and honour the stories told through thread and tile.
Join us at St Georges Arts Centre to explore these exceptional works and be part of a cultural exchange woven through creativity, collaboration, and care.
Life Drawing with Andy Hopton
St George’s Arts Centre, Gravesend
Come and join us at the St Georges Arts Centre from 7pm for a 2 hour life drawing class with Artist, Andy Hopton.
We will provide a model, paper and charcoal as well as easels and boards.
Please bring anything else you want to use with you. Models may be male or female.
To book your place please email: andy.hopton@outlook.com or click on the link below:
Make your own Sailing Boat with Mona Whitton
Gravesend Town Pier
Set in the beautiful location of Town Pier overlooking the river, Artist Mona Whitton will guide you through the process of creating a decorative boat with wooden base and hand painted, stained glass sails.
Suitable for ages 16+ years
Workshops must be booked in advance.
We aim for our workshops to be as inclusive as possible and invite everyone to attend. However, if the participant has additional needs, please contact us in advance so that we can make our facilitators aware.
Photography and Videography may take place at any of our workshops/events for future advertising. We will always make you aware before we take any photographs, and if we intend to take shots other than completed artwork, backs of heads or hands, then we will always ask you to complete a permission form beforehand. Should you not wish to be photographed at all, please inform the member of staff.
Make your own Driftwood Sailing Boat with Sonnia Montes
Gravesend Town Pier
Artist Sonnia Montes will be delivering a family-friendly art workshop on Gravesend Town Pier, where you’ll design your very own driftwood sailing boat using watercolours and other creative materials.
Perfect for children aged 4 and up.
All materials are included—just bring your creativity and enjoy the journey.
Workshops must be booked in advance.
We aim for our workshops to be as inclusive as possible and invite everyone to attend. However, if the participant has additional needs, please contact us in advance so that we can make our facilitators aware.
Photography and Videography may take place at any of our workshops/events for future advertising. We will always make you aware before we take any photographs, and if we intend to take shots other than completed artwork, backs of heads or hands, then we will always ask you to complete a permission form beforehand. Should you not wish to be photographed at all, please inform the member of staff.
Make your own Driftwood Sailing Boat with Sonnia Montes
Gravesend Town Pier
Artist Sonnia Montes will be delivering a family-friendly art workshop on Gravesend Town Pier, where you’ll design your very own driftwood sailing boat using watercolours and other creative materials.
Perfect for children aged 4 and up.
All materials are included—just bring your creativity and enjoy the journey.
Workshops must be booked in advance.
We aim for our workshops to be as inclusive as possible and invite everyone to attend. However, if the participant has additional needs, please contact us in advance so that we can make our facilitators aware.
Photography and Videography may take place at any of our workshops/events for future advertising. We will always make you aware before we take any photographs, and if we intend to take shots other than completed artwork, backs of heads or hands, then we will always ask you to complete a permission form beforehand. Should you not wish to be photographed at all, please inform the member of staff.
Red Sails Over The Estuary
Gravesend Town Pier
A beautiful exhibition on the history of the iconic Thames Sailing Barge and its association with the estuary.
Pop-Up On The Pier
Gravesend Town Pier
As part of a series of weekends offering different events at The Gravesend Pier, we are excited to be offering a full weekend of activities on the 19th & 20th July.
Saturday 19th July
11am–5pm: Red Sails over the Estuary: An exhibition on the history of the iconic Thames Sailing Barge and its association with the estuary.
2pm: Tim Kenney from the Thames Sailing Barge Trust will be talking about the history of the trust and the work they do to preserve these iconic heritage vessels
3pm–3:45pm & 4:15–5pm: Live music from The Funky Fiddler.
Sunday 20th July
11am–5pm: Red Sails over the Estuary: An exhibition on the history of the iconic Thames Sailing Barge and its association with the estuary.
11am & 1pm - make your own driftwood sailing boat, workshop for kids with Sonnia Montes.
3pm: Create a decorative boat with wooden base and hand painted, stained-glass sails with artist, Mona Whitton
3pm–3:45pm & 4:15–5pm: Live music from acoustic guitarist & singer, Steven Melia.
Eco Eden Exhibition
St George’s Arts Centre, St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend
This unique exhibition is the result of four months’ work by a group of Gravesend artists, seeking to work with the community to create a float for the Northfleet Carnival. Using primarily recycled and repurposed materials they have successfully created an Eco paradise populated with beautiful carnival costumes.
Not one to miss!
Create & Illustrate - Friendships By The River
St George’s Arts Centre, St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend
St George's Arts Centre is pleased to collaborate with Artist & Writer, Nadia Perrotta in bringing this exhibition, Friendship by the River to the Arts Centre.
Nadia worked with students from three local primary schools; Lawn Primary, Cecil Road Primary and Springhead Primary.
Friendship by the River draws inspiration from Gravesend’s rich identity as a riverside town — a place where stories, cultures, and people have long flowed together. Through the lens of friendship and connection, this project invites primary school students to explore imaginative storytelling using the Japanese Yonkoma format: a four-panel comic structure.
This project combines creative writing and illustration in an accessible, culturally rich format that promotes self-expression, visual communication, and narrative structure.
The Dockyard & Ship Repair at Sheerness - Photographic Exhibition
Gravesend Town Pier
This Exhibition of photographs from Martin Verrier on display at the Town Pier with the river as the backdrop is not be missed.
The core photographs of this exhibition feature a range of river craft refitting at Sheerness. These include river and ocean going tugs from the rivers Thames and Medway, coasters and sand dredgers. All the photographs are taken at the Medway Dry Dock & Engineering Co Ltd, within the Port of Sheerness from the late 1970's through to 1993 .
The operation of docking and undocking a vessel is captured, revealing the procedure of safely dry - docking a ship and acknowledging the skills of a team of shipwrights who would execute this demanding process.
At Sheerness there were dry docks available for many vessels that could not be accepted on a slipway. This occurs because of the configuration of their underwater propulsion units, which are clearly seen with the maintenance work in progress.
Dock gates (operated manually) at Sheerness, required the majority of the workforce to rotate the dockside capstans to open and close them. As a substitute for these gates a caisson was fitted to one dock. Both these methods are shown in operation in the photographs.
General views of the Port of Sheerness are on display and provide a sense of location for the ship repair yard.
The exhibition is on display with free admission on the 28th from 11am - 7:30pm and the 29th from 11am - 4:30pm.
Martin will be giving a talk on the 28th June during his exhibition about the photographs and the many interesting stories that go along with them. To book your place: https://woodville.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173660218
The Dockyard & Ship Repair at Sheerness - Photographic Exhibition
Gravesend Town Pier
This Exhibition of photographs from Martin Verrier on display at the Town Pier with the river as the backdrop is not be missed.
The core photographs of this exhibition feature a range of river craft refitting at Sheerness. These include river and ocean going tugs from the rivers Thames and Medway, coasters and sand dredgers. All the photographs are taken at the Medway Dry Dock & Engineering Co Ltd, within the Port of Sheerness from the late 1970's through to 1993 .
The operation of docking and undocking a vessel is captured, revealing the procedure of safely dry - docking a ship and acknowledging the skills of a team of shipwrights who would execute this demanding process.
At Sheerness there were dry docks available for many vessels that could not be accepted on a slipway. This occurs because of the configuration of their underwater propulsion units, which are clearly seen with the maintenance work in progress.
Dock gates (operated manually) at Sheerness, required the majority of the workforce to rotate the dockside capstans to open and close them. As a substitute for these gates a caisson was fitted to one dock. Both these methods are shown in operation in the photographs.
General views of the Port of Sheerness are on display and provide a sense of location for the ship repair yard.
The exhibition is on display with free admission on the 28th from 11am - 7:30pm and the 29th from 11am - 4:30pm.
Martin will be giving a talk on the 28th June during his exhibition about the photographs and the many interesting stories that go along with them. To book your place: https://woodville.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173660218
Aletheia Academies Trust Art Project
Blake Gallery, The Woodville, Gravesend
For the second year running, Aletheia Trust is delivering its Community Arts Project, led by Marc Dockrell, Deputy Headteacher of St. Botolph’s Church of England School, in collaboration with Martin Brockman from Outdoor Studio Arts (CIC). Building on the success of last year’s initiative, this year’s theme invited pupils to explore The Art of Belonging.
Working with natural materials and inspired by Martin’s creative guidance, children across our primary schools reflected on what it means to feel accepted, valued, and connected. Using wood and found objects from local landscapes, they created expressive, collaborative pieces that celebrate identity, community, and togetherness.
Each school interpreted the theme through their own values and context, resulting in a rich and varied exhibition. Alongside the artwork, pupils contributed poetry and audio recordings, capturing the many voices and perspectives that make up our Trust community.
Marshy Mud Flats and the Call of the Curlew
St Mary’s Church, Lower Higham
Come along and experience the birds of our marsh - especially curlews - in St Mary’s, the church on the edge of quietness.
This exhibition by artist, Fiona Spirals can be seen at St Mary's Church in Higham.
Opening times:
Saturday 21st: 11am - 7pm
Sunday 22nd - Thursday 26th: 11am - 4pm
Friday 27th & Saturday 28th: 11am - 7pm
Sunday 29th: 11am - 4pm
Selected Works Group Exhibition
St George’s Arts Centre, St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend
Selected Works 2025 brings together eight Kent-based artists working across a diverse range of mediums and disciplines. This group exhibition showcases new work that reflects each artist’s unique perspective.
Though varied in practice, they are united by a shared commitment to their craft—and to the creative community they’re part of.
Running from 17–29 June at St George’s Arts Centre, the hub of arts and creativity in Gravesend, the exhibition offers visitors the chance to experience the artists’ work up close—and perhaps even catch them in action during the show.
Layers Of Life
St George’s Arts Centre, St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend
Blueprint Arts is a local community arts not for profit based in Northfleet.
For the last year, they have been working with local residents at Northfleet Veteran’s club, and local primary schools (Lawn Primary & St Botolph’s) to create pieces of artwork inspired by their connections to the local area.
This exhibition is the culmination of this work, demonstrating the intersections and pathways we have all been on to bring us together, here, now, in Northfleet.
Art On The Railings - Outdoor Art Event
St George’s Church Gardens, Gravesend
Visit the St George's Church Gardens to see a creative and exciting display of artwork from Gravesend Art Group.
The exhibition will be on display from 10am - 3pm.
Competition - The Chrysalis Project - For emerging young artists 18-25yrs
St George’s Arts Centre, St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend
We are excited to announce The Chrysalis Project. A young artist will win the opportunity to curate and promote their own solo exhibition, with the support, guidance and experience of a working artist, Mona Whitton and the Arts & Culture Team.
The project is aimed at young artists aged 18-25 who are seeking to build their audience, develop their portfolio, and enhance their experience in working with galleries.
Competition Prize:
A week’s Art Exhibition at St George’s Arts Centre with no sales commission
A year’s membership to the Artists Union including PPL insurance
Mentoring & Advice from a working Artist and the Arts & Culture Team in curating an exhibition including:
Preparing artwork for exhibition – hanging/display; theme; info cards; lighting
Pricing artwork
Writing risk assessments
Marketing – advertising / flyer design and marketing copy, artist biography
Private viewing – who to invite / invitation design
Event Management
How to facilitate a creative workshop
Submission Deadline: Sunday 6th July at 23:59
CALL OUT - The Great British Holiday Pop-Up Exhibition
We are very excited to announce we will be holding a weekend-long pop-up exhibition and activities n August themed around the history of the Great British Holiday.
We would love to hear from anyone who has pictures, souvenirs, or memorabilia from holidays at seaside resorts (particularly in Kent), or camps from the 1930's - 1990's.
We are also interested to hear from anyone who has photographs, memorabilia or stories passed down from family members of visits to Gravesend &Northfleet in the Victorian era.
We are looking for scanned photos/images to form picture boards and showcase some physical souvenirs / items in cabinets to form part of the exhibition.
Location: TBA very soon.
Please contact the Arts & Culture team at: artsandculture@gravesham.gov.uk if you have anything that may be of interest.
Deadline: 22nd June at 11:59pm
Riverside Festival 2025 – Workshop Facilitator Callout
We are looking to appoint up to 4 creatives to run family art & craft workshops at this year’s Riverside Festival which takes place on Saturday 5th July 2025.
The workshops will be based in a marquee in the Fort Gardens, Gravesend, alongside other family activities.
The workshops will run from 11am – 4pm as drop-in sessions rather than time specific workshops. They should therefore be designed with the following in mind:
· Simple, fun and engaging for all ages and abilities
· Quick turnaround, lasting around 5 -10 mins (15 mins max)
· Using low-cost materials
We will provide you with tables and some chairs, although we foresee the majority of participants standing whilst carrying out the activity.
Deadline for Submissions: Thursday 12th June 11.59pm
OPEN CALL - Pier Pop-Up Exhibition
Gravesend Town Pier
This August, we are very excited to be holding a special pop-up event on Gravesend Town Pier on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th August based on the theme of the Great British Holiday. Part of this event will be an open-call mini exhibition and we are therefore inviting creatives to submit up to 3 pieces of work for consideration.
The theme of the event is the Great British Holiday and will include an exhibition and activities based around the history of the seaside resort holiday and summer holiday camps from the 1930s-1990s, day trips in the Victorian era, and the resurgence of the popularity of the staycation in the early 2020s.
Submissions can be in 2D or 3D media including but not restricted to painting, drawing, print, photography, collage, upcycling, recycled materials and sculpture, and must reflect the theme of the Great British Holiday. For example: the Kentish seaside, postcards, beach balls, ice creams, deck chairs, vintage travel posters, end of pier entertainment, beach huts etc.
There will be no charge for the pieces of work chosen for the exhibition.
Also, whilst we won’t be able to sell the pieces of work for you on site on this occasion, you will be able to leave contact details for customers to contact you direct to make purchases.
The deadline date for submissions is Sunday 22nd June 2025 11.59pm.
Stained Glass Candle Holder Workshop with Mona Whitton
St George’s Arts Centre, St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend
Come and have a go at the traditional Copper Foiled Stained Glass method.
In this session you will choose your glass from pre-cut pieces before foiling and soldering them together to create a beautiful candle holder.
Because of the nature of the materials used, this workshop is not suitable for pregnant or lactating women.
Suitable for ages 16+
We aim for our workshops to be as inclusive as possible and invite everyone to attend. However, if the participant has additional needs, please contact us in advance so that we can make our facilitators aware. Photography and Videography may take place at any of our workshops/events. We will always make you aware before we take any photographs/videos, and if we intend to take shots other than completed artwork, backs of heads or hands, then we will always ask you to complete a permission form beforehand. Should you not wish to be photographed/videoed at all, please inform the photographer/videographer.
Stained Glass Candle Holder Workshop with Mona Whitton
St George’s Arts Centre, St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend
Come and have a go at the traditional Copper Foiled Stained Glass method.
In this session you will choose your glass from pre-cut pieces before foiling and soldering them together to create a beautiful candle holder.
Because of the nature of the materials used, this workshop is not suitable for pregnant or lactating women.
Suitable for ages 16+
We aim for our workshops to be as inclusive as possible and invite everyone to attend. However, if the participant has additional needs, please contact us in advance so that we can make our facilitators aware. Photography and Videography may take place at any of our workshops/events. We will always make you aware before we take any photographs/videos, and if we intend to take shots other than completed artwork, backs of heads or hands, then we will always ask you to complete a permission form beforehand. Should you not wish to be photographed/videoed at all, please inform the photographer/videographer.
Spring In Full Colour Exhibition
St George’s Arts Centre, Gravesend
Shake off the Winter grey and join us at the St George's Arts Centre as we celebrate Spring in full colour.
Creative, colourful, stunning artwork from local artists will be on display in this exhibition which will leave you inspired and in awe of our local talent.
VE Day 80th Heart Bunting Workshop
St George’s Arts Centre, St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend
This fun workshop will offer children the opportunity to make Union Jack hearts for celebrating VE Day. 3 hearts can be made per person.
Suitable for ages 7+
Workshop lasts approx. 1.5 hours
Please note, children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an appropriate adult at all times throughout the workshop.
We aim for our workshops to be as inclusive as possible and invite everyone to attend. However, if the participant has additional needs, please contact us in advance via: artsandculture@gravesham.gov.uk so that we can make our facilitators aware.
Photography and Videography may take place at any of our workshops/events for future advertising. We will always make you aware before we take any photographs, and if we intend to take shots other than completed artwork, backs of heads or hands, then we will always ask you to complete a permission form beforehand. Should you not wish to be photographed at all, please inform the member of staff.
VE Day 80th Celebration Medals Workshop
St George’s Arts Centre, St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend
This fun workshop will offer children the opportunity to make air dry clay medals. Ribbons will be provided to attach to the medals. Medals can be created using memories from past or present relatives. Personal messages can be written and attached. Resources will be provided for all abilities.
Suitable for ages 4+
Workshop lasts approx. 1.5 hours
Please note, children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an appropriate adult at all times throughout the workshop.
We aim for our workshops to be as inclusive as possible and invite everyone to attend. However, if the participant has additional needs, please contact us in advance via: artsandculture@gravesham.gov.uk so that we can make our facilitators aware.
Photography and Videography may take place at any of our workshops/events for future advertising. We will always make you aware before we take any photographs, and if we intend to take shots other than completed artwork, backs of heads or hands, then we will always ask you to complete a permission form beforehand. Should you not wish to be photographed at all, please inform the member of staff.
Time for Us: Arts Club for SEND children CROWDFUNDING
Blueprint Arts Foundation
Back this project!!
Time For Us Club is an inclusive Arts holiday club for SEND children & young people.
Blueprint Arts believes that every child, regardless of their unique abilities, deserves a chance to experience the magic of the arts. That’s why they’re thrilled to introduce “Time for Us Club,” a pioneering project that’s close to their hearts.
The inspiration for Time for Us Club emerged when Blueprint realised that there’s an urgent need to create spaces that cater to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Time for Us Club is their answer to that need. They'’re dedicated to ensuring that no child is left behind when it comes to the joys of the arts.
The mission is clear – we’re here to empower SEND children in Gravesham and Dartford.
Victory In Europe - An 80th Anniversary Exhibition
Blake Gallery, Civic Centre, Gravesend
This year the nation celebrates the 80th Anniversary of ‘Victory in Europe’, which marked the end of the war in Europe on the 8th May 1945.
To commemorate this, we have curated a special exhibition of artefacts from the Gravesham Collection and alongside these we have included a number of donated items and memories.
Roses & Castles Folk Art Workshop with Mona Whitton
St George’s Arts Centre, Gravesend
In this 2 hour workshop you will have the opportunity to learn the traditional Roses and Castles style of Folk Art.
Artist Mona Whitton will provide acrylics & paper. There will also be enamels available, however, should you wish to bring your own enamelware you are welcome to.
We aim for our workshops to be as inclusive as possible and invite everyone to attend. However, if the participant has additional needs, please contact us in advance so that we can make our facilitators aware.
Photography and Videography may take place at any of our workshops/events. We will always make you aware before we take any photographs/videos, and if we intend to take shots other than completed artwork, backs of heads or hands, then we will always ask you to complete a permission form beforehand. Should you not wish to be photographed/videoed at all, please inform the photographer/videographer.
Roses & Castles Folk Art Workshop with Mona Whitton
St George’s Arts Centre, Gravesend
In this 2 hour workshop you will have the opportunity to learn the traditional Roses and Castles style of Folk Art.
Artist Mona Whitton will provide acrylics & paper. There will also be enamels available, however, should you wish to bring your own enamelware you are welcome to.
We aim for our workshops to be as inclusive as possible and invite everyone to attend. However, if the participant has additional needs, please contact us in advance so that we can make our facilitators aware.
Photography and Videography may take place at any of our workshops/events. We will always make you aware before we take any photographs/videos, and if we intend to take shots other than completed artwork, backs of heads or hands, then we will always ask you to complete a permission form beforehand. Should you not wish to be photographed/videoed at all, please inform the photographer/videographer.
Life Drawing with Andy Hopton
St George’s Arts Centre, Gravesend
Come and join us at the St Georges Arts Centre from 7pm for a 2 hour life drawing class with Artist, Andy Hopton.
We will provide a model, paper and charcoal as well as easels and boards.
Please bring anything else you want to use with you. Models may be male or female.
To book your place please email: andy.hopton@outlook.com or click on the link below:
Meet The Maker - Christmas Call Out
St George’s Arts Centre, St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend
Call-out for Creatives & Artists - Meet The Maker is back for Christmas!
Are you an artist or crafter who makes original and creative pieces that could be the perfect gift to make someone’s Christmas extra special?
Then join us at the St George’s Arts Centre for our Meet the Maker event from the 1st – 11th December.
Creatives will need to commit to a minimum of 2 days during the event.
The event is an opportunity for members of the public to visit the arts centre, meet a talented group of like-minded creatives and artists local to Gravesham who design, create and sell their own work. To see them at work, learn about their skills and talk to them about their ideas and artwork. A great opportunity to see behind the scenes of the artistic mind at work in a creative environment.
To find out more, please register your interest by emailing: artsandculture@gravesham.gov.uk
Deadline for registration of interest is midnight on the 30th May 2025.
We will contact you with further information during the first week of June.