As part of London College of Communication’s ongoing support to our cultural neighbours, we’re featuring a weekly round-up of some of the online activities and content provided by the fantastic museums, galleries and cultural venues in our local area.
From Instagram drawing clubs to virtual exhibitions, artist profiles, video demonstrations, film screenings, performances and more, here’s our guide to what you can get involved in with our Southwark and Lambeth friends and partners – all from the comfort of your own home.
21 June
“This beginners workshop will combine live and pre-recorded material where our head gardener will guide you through the introductory knowledge that will help you to become a successful gardener.
“This is the first session we recommend to all with no gardening experience, as it provides a foremost insight into the fundamentals of gardening.”
Find out more about Walworth Garden's Introduction to Gardening.
“Renowned choreographer Dane Hurst and his team of award-winning dancers and designers brought a powerful new dance work to the Gallery’s mausoleum as part of ‘Ribera: Art of Violence’ in 2018.
“Entitled ‘Animalis’ (the Latin word for breath or soul), the performance responds to the shocking and sensational work by the Spanish Baroque artist, Jusepe de Ribera.”
Find out more about Dane Hurst's Animalis.
“Our new online project Drawing Unlocked reveals recent drawings made by artists living around the globe, from London, to Lagos, to Lahore, united by the fight against Coronavirus.
“These artists, all of whom we’ve worked with in recent years, share their intimate reflections on the importance of drawing to them at this challenging time.”
Find out more about Drawing Unlocked.
Thursdays at 12.30pm
“Meditation and mindfulness can help us become more aware of what's going on inside, and find the space to respond more positively to whatever happens in our lives.
“No experience needed – particularly good for people who think they can't meditate.”
Find out more about Mindfulness Meditation.
“Blue Elephant Theatre's Co-Artistic Director Jo, leads this fun and interactive drama workshop for ages 7-11 looking at what the future might hold and how you want to be then.”
Watch Your Future Self on YouTube.
To suggest an online activity organised by a venue local to LCC for inclusion in this weekly Canvas feature, please email: Gill Henderson, Cultural and Communities Partnerships Manager: g.m.henderson@lcc.arts.ac.uk.
Graphic Design graduate Annie Nicholson has given a new look to the College plinth, marking 125 years of LCC’s contributions to the London art scene.
Healthy food map launched to show best local restaurants as part of Where Walworth Eats campaign.
To celebrate Elmer the Elephant’s 30th birthday, International students from the ‘Certificate in Higher Education: Preparation for Design Media and Screen’, course at London College of Communication, UAL, created an Elmer elephant in collaboration with the artist, Donna Newman.
London College of Communication is taking part in Creative Elephant – a collaboration between Elephant and Castle institutions aiming to demonstrate the amount of talent and number of hidden gems based in the area.