From writing a winter wonderland to an evening of comedy, we have something for everyone this Christmas!
Writing a winter wonderland
A poetry workshop by Tyler Turner
In this wintry session, we will wrap ourselves up in poetry that embodies the magic of the season. As we engage in the ritual of writing, we will consider the rituals that we engage in each winter and use them as prompts to inspire our own poetry.
click here for more information about the workshop or to book your place.
Gekkota Christmas Cracker - A Night of Comedy Improv.
Gekkota Arts provides an evening of festive fast-paced improvised comedy. Performing classic sketches and creating scenes with the help of the audience.
This comedy night is free to attend, with donation buckets provided for voluntary contributions. For more information, please contact Carole on pomytheatre@gmail.com or via phone on 07932603525.
DANCE CLASSES BASED AT WEST STUDIOS
JAZZ TECHNIQUE
Our ever popular Jazz Technique aims to further dancers training, focusing on dancing for fun, fitness and self improvement.
It is aimed at people with previous dance experience- whether you've danced throughout your childhood and are wanting to reintroduce yourself back to the dance world or whether you are a dancer working professionally in the industry wanting to maintain technique- we will accommodate to your needs.
It is ideal for dancers just wanting to dance without the added extra costs of shows and examinations.
Mondays and Wednesdays - 7:20pm – 8:20pm
SASS & HEELS
Sass & Heels embraces nothing but female empowerment and girl power!
A brand new routine is learnt each week aiming to increase confidence of walking and dancing in heels whilst bringing out your inner sass to a playlist of all your favourite diva hits!
Grab your girls, bring your heels and get ready to strut your stuff in the class with the ultimate girl gang vibes! Guaranteed to kick those midweek blues and leave you feeling good and oozing with confidence!
Wednesdays - 8:30pm – 9:20pm
Please Note - 'Jazz Technique' and 'Sass & Heels' are run by an external company and West Studios is only the venue for the classes.
Click here to find out more or to book a class.
Venue Showcase Networking Event
West Studios third networking event gives you the opportunity to view the hireable spaces of the college and talk to industry experts to make sure you get the best out of any space hired. Then you will be given the opportunity to meet the other guests, network and build connections.
Monday 17th January
6pm - 9pm
Venue tours between 6.20 & 7pm.
Click here for more information about the event or to book your place.
Shop at West Studios
Make sure to come down and take a look at our gallery-shop for a range of cards, gifts and quirky items. Our stock comes from a range of small independent businesses, many of which are from Derbyshire & South Yorkshire.
The gallery-shop is open Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm. We are also open Saturday & Sundays on the following dates in November & December.
November 13th, 14th, 27th, 28th
December 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th
We also have a small selection of cards, notebooks and pin badges on our Etsy store with more to be added soon.
Updates from our tenant businesses…
Junction Arts
Creaftea - Wreath Making
Guided by a professional Derbyshire florist, you will make a beautiful festive wreath for your home using natural materials.
Date: 2nd December 2021
Time: 6pm – 8:30pm
Tickets: £35.00 book
For more information about this event click here.Bolsover Lantern Parade 2021
Junction Arts are proud to say that we will be proudly shining a light in Bolsover again this year along with a community of extraordinary lantern makers for the return of the Bolsover Lantern Parade!This family tradition will light up the grounds of Bolsover Castle before taking flight through the streets of the town, creating a memorable November night for everyone. If you are a spectator, or a lantern carrier, this event is sure to brighten up your night!
Date: 27th November 2020
Location: Parade starts from Bolsover Castle, parades around the town to finish at the cenotaph in the market square.
John King
Life Drawing is back! Come along to my monthly life drawing class, based in the studio room in West Studios. The class is on the first Tuesday of the month. My next class is Tuesday 7th December.
To book please email mail@johnkingartist.co.uk