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.
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“For week three of our ROCK PAPER SCISSORS family activity sheets, we have 'In the Kitchen' with Olivia Twist. Whether breakfast, lunch or dinner time, this idea explores food and cooking as inspiration to draw!
“Don't forget to email your children's drawings back to us, to be included in our online exhibition, coming soon! Please include name, title of drawing, school and postcode.”
Find out more about 'In the Kitchen'.
Elephant & Castle’s Community Hub in the heart of London’s Zone 1 are supporting the local community by providing free activity classes through its ‘Virtual Community Hub’.
Activities range from Latin dance aerobics to live music for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers – all hosted online.
Find out more about the Virtual Elephant & Castle Community Hub.
Wednesdays at 7pm
“To keep healthy and sane, we are launching a series of watch parties on South Social Film Festival: ‘Social Mingling’.
“Our favourite filmmakers will show a short film and will be online for a quick Q&A after the film.”
Find out more on the South Social Film Festival website.
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.