The beginning of November is such an awkward time, isn’t it? We’re about half way through autumn, the nights are dark and dreary and it seems as though there’s nothing to do. Well get yourself a cuppa & your calendar because we have plenty happening throughout the month for you to get involved with!
Extended Openings…
Due to bookings we have extended openings in both November and December.
What’s On
We have a range of bookings taking place each week that you may want to get involved in!
Music with Mummy - Tuesdays 9:30am - 11:30am
Life Drawing with John King - 12th Nov, 3rd Dec 6:30pm - 9pm
Youth Theatre and Gekkota Arts - Tuesdays 6pm-8pm
Stronger Women’s Fitness Class - Wednesday 7pm - 8pm. Starting from Wednesday 23rd October
Choir - Thursdays 10am-12noon
Stop…Breathe…Yoga - Thursdays 5:15pm-6:45pm & 6:45pm-8:15pm
We don’t just take regular group bookings. We have a range of creative spaces suitable for performances, talks, business catch ups and board meetings. Contact us on 01246500799 or hello@weststudios.co.uk to organise your tour. You can find more details about our room hire here.
Exhibitions
Medieval to Modern: An Exhibition by David Robinson
It’s the final week to view local woodwork artist David Robinson’s exhibition. Closes this Friday (8th November). Available to view between 10am - 4pm.
The Boys Are Back In School
The Old Cestrefeldians Society, a group of ex-students from Chesterfield’s Boys Grammar School, have put together an exhibition of artefacts from the school.
This ranges from hats & ties to silverware and even the school magazine!
The Exhibition opens from Monday 11th November - Friday 13th December.
More information can be found here.
Event Hire Facilities
Whether you are celebrating an occasion, want a large space to hold a dance class or simply need a professional environment to conduct a meeting, the Chesterfield College Group has a range of contemporary spaces to accommodate a variety of needs.
For further information about room hire at West Studios click here. For facillities hire across the Chesterfield College Group, click here.
Silversmithing and Jewellery Making Workshop Taster
An example of what can be made during the course.
If you are interested in ‘having a go’ at this unique art form, you can attend our three-hour taster workshop on Tuesday 26 November between 6-9pm at our Infirmary Road campus.The workshop costs only £10 (plus a small booking fee determined by EventBrite) and covers all materials. All bookings made through EventBrite, spaces limited to 10.
For more information & to secure your place, click here.
Creative Courses at Chesterfield College
Whether your skill level is beginner, intermediate or advanced, we offer creative courses tailored to you.
Courses on offer are Silversmithing, Ceramics, Photoshop, Printmaking, Photography, Fashion & more! Find out more information here.
Interested in coming back to college but unsure of your options? Come along to the next taster day on Saturday 23rd November, 10.30AM - 1.30PM.
More information about the open day can be found here.
Christmas Activities
Creative Colours - Christmas Pop Up Event
Creative colours will be holding a Christmas pop-up event at West Studios on Saturday 23rd November, 1pm - 4pm.
There will be 8 local creative business selling gifts & cards. This date is also the launch of West Studios’ Christmas Shop!
For more information click here to contact Hazel.
Mug Making with Handmade by Martha
A festive, family-friendly 1 hour Ceramics session. Learning the art of slab-building a mug, and hand creating something special.
Sunday 8th December - £13 per person
Times Available:
01:00-2:00 PM
02:10-3:10 PM
03:15-4:15 PM
To secure your place contact Martha:
Call: 07496 861867
Email: handmadebymartha2018@gmail.com