Our December Newsletter is full of treats, just in time for the festive period. Get creative and treat yourself (or a loved one) to one of our Winter Workshops, support local businesses by buying from our gallery-shop, get updates from our tenant businesses.
Winter Workshop Series
Our winter workshop series is back!
These workshops are the perfect opportunity to get creative this festive season as a treat for yourself or as an early Christmas treat for a loved one.
Life Drawing
Thursday 8th December, 7pm - 9pmDrawing a Head, workshop by John King
Saturday 10th December
10am - 12pmA Christmas Cracker comedy improv. Tuesday 20th December, 7pm - 9pm
Comedy Improv Taster Session
Tuesday 13th December, 7pm - 8.30pmLino-print Christmas Cards
30th November, 6.30pm - 9pmWreath Making
Monday 5th December, 6pm - 8pm
Book your place or view the full workshop series here.
Christmas Closure
West Studios will be closing over the Christmas period. The centre will close at 12pm on Friday 16th December to the public and will reopen on Tuesday 3rd January at 10am. Even though the centre is closed our tenant businesses may still be running events and workshops, please make sure to check out their social channels to find out their Christmas Closure information.
Shop
There’s plenty of card and gift ideas in the shop that would make the perfect Christmas treat for a loved one. From quirky jewellery pieces, to unique ceramics, to original artworks and prints, you’re guaranteed to find something for everyone.
You can also find some of our cards and pins over on our Etsy account. To make sure you receive your items in time for Christmas, make sure to order by Friday 9th December.
Upcoming Exhibitions
Forever Altered - An Exhibition by Lucie Maycock
Forever Altered is a series of paintings depicting people who have had a significant influence on Lucie’s life.
Open to the public until Friday 2nd December.
You can find out more about Lucie and her exhibition in this blog post.West Studios Collective is a new venture for artists and makers at West Studios. New tenants of the shared art studios have formed a collective to organise selling exhibitions of their work.
You can find out more information about the artists and book your ticket for the open event on Saturday 3rd of December in this What’s On Article.
Click here to go to our exhibition page to find out more information about upcoming exhibitions.
Upcoming Theatre & Drama Sessions
Gekkota Arts Comedy Improv Workshop.
Gekkota Arts use games and exercises based around spontaneous improvisation to create hilariously funny sketches. If you've always wanted to give comedy a go, join them in this taster workshop learning comedy improvisation and devising skills. Guaranteed to laugh a lot, meet an inclusive group and have a lot of fun!
For more information or to book your place click here.Run Run Rudolph!
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer is lost! Can you help him get back to Santa in time to help deliver the presents on Christmas eve?
A festive, interactive storytelling performance aimed at a younger audience (under 7s), but is suitable for the whole family!
Tuesday 20th December, 4.30pm - 5pm.
For more information and to book a space click here.Gekkota Christmas Cracker 2
A Comedy Improvaganza!
An improvised comedy evening themed around Christmas! An evening of fast paced improvised comedy. Creating scenes with help from the audience.General Admission - £6
Student Tickets - £4
For more information and to book your place click here.
Rent A Space
We have a range of rooms and hireable space to suit the needs of any type of booking. Whether you need a space suitable for standard meetings, theatre, sports, dance, drama, yoga, choir, or something else we have a space suitable for you!
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Tenant Updates
Dave Elsom of Sombrero Printmaking
West Studios tenant Dave Elsom of Sombrero Printmaking teaches lino printing, collagraphs, gelli plate printing and other types of printmaking. As well as group sessions (up to 8), he also teaches 1-1 lessons and small groups. To find out more, please contact him on 07790447615 or davidjelsom@hotmail.com.
Ruth Swailes
Ruth Swailes will be hosting open events on 19th, 20th & 21st December to continue the sale of Peter Swailes Ceramics. Perfect for anyone looking for a unique Christmas gift.
Junction Arts
Make your own wreath with Junction Arts
Monday 5th December 6pm-8pm at West Studios, Sheffield Road, Chesterfield, S41 7LL, we are hosting a wreath-making workshop supported by a professional Florist.
All materials and refreshments are included in the price of £45pp. Secure your place for £35 by following the link below.
The remaining £10 will be asked for on the day as a donation towards our Big Give campaign.
Support us to create safe spaces for young people to form connections and nurture creative skills whilst making a beautiful Christmas wreath.
Big Give
Junction Arts are fundraising to create safe spaces for young people to form connections and nurture creative skills; spaces they can find support for their emotional wellbeing and explore their path and passions.
This Christmas, help them to raise £4000 towards new and exciting opportunities for young people across our communities!
Fundraise, donate or help spread the word. All support is hugely appreciated and makes a big difference in local communities!
For more details and ideas, please follow this link to our website or contact Hannah@junctionarts.org to start your fundraising journey.