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.
From 1 September 2020
“We are glad and relieved to be able to announce the re-opening of Siobhan Davies Studios from Tuesday 1st September 2020.
“We are open for pre-booked users only. This includes our programmed artists, those attending events and classes and studio hirers. We cannot currently accommodate drop-ins.
“In addition to taking paid bookings, we are offering a limited number of complimentary studio hours to individual artists and small ensembles.
Further details on what we're doing to ensure the safety of those in our building can be found on our website.”
Find out about Siobhan Davies Dance Studios' reopening.
3 September, 9.30am - 4.30pm
At London College of Communication, we’re working with Small-to-Medium-Enterprises (SMEs) in the music industry to adapt and innovate through our Digital Grid Partnership.
Join a free online workshop hosted by London College of Communication to receive expert support on developing innovative digital strategies.
Find out about Music to My Ears: Digital Marketing for SMEs.
3 September, 7pm
“Walworth Stories, the virtual performance is brought to life by People’s Company. Join the performance by Zoom or join on Facebook.”
Zoom Meeting ID – 860 90808621 & Zoom pass code – 887679 or on Walworth Society's Facebook.
September 2020
“Act’in Theatre, created by Candice Desmet, offers drama and cinema workshops for everyone in London. The purpose is to offer you a free space whatever your age, your career and your theatrical and cinematographic experience.
“Act’in allows you to work on your physical expressions, feelings and your ease on stage in a relaxed environment. If you would like to try us out before you commit, then take advantage of our discovery workshops!”
Get involved with Act'in Theatre. For questions, please email office@actintheatre.com
Friday 28 August, 1pm
“The Mithras Trio came together in 2017 at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. They are the winners of the Royal Philharmonic Society Henderson Award 2019 plus many more.
“Please join us on You Tube for a live-streamed concert. “
Explore Mithras Trio.
27 August, 7.30 - 8.30pm
“Setting the Stage is a series of events created by freelance theatre artists. Join us for an insight into how costumes go from being sketches drawn by a Designer to realised garments ready for the stage.
“A team of West End Costume Supervisors will explain how costumes are made, hired, fitted and finished ready for performance. Talking about their experiences in the West End, they’ll let you know what goes on behind the scenes in order to bring these costumes to life.”
Discover Setting the Stage: Costume from Sketchbook to Stage.
“Founded in 1984 by The Bermondsey Artists Group, Southwark Park Galleries have commissioned and presented over 160 free exhibitions by emergent, overlooked and established British and international artists.
“Whilst our programme of public events remains on hold, please join us in catching up on our podcasts!”
Find out about Southwark Park Galleries Podcast.
“An opportunity to get creative at home with Lorena and Gabriela. Video tutorials, creative projects and inspiration to get you crafting and making, whether you are a newbie or a seasoned maker.”
Join and follow through Creative Club's Facebook page.
August 2020
This year Southwark's Youth Service summer programme is going online. Join us on Zoom for workshops and activities covering the subjects such as sport & fitness, art & design and Black Lives Matter.
Learn more about activities in Southwark for young people this summer.
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.
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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.