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.
12 – 21 June
“Watch this space as we add new content that we hope you’ll find of interest.
“In the meantime, please send us your own ideas, artworks and stories to share online as part of our first online Camberwell Arts Festival, available on the website.”
Find out more about Camberwell Arts Festival.
Tuesdays, 2-3pm
"Shared reading is a simple and effective way of connecting with each other through experiencing great literature.
"Each week a poem or short story is brought along to share and discuss"
Find out more about Shared reading sessions with Bell House.
“Join Alice Morey for this week’s activity which challenges you to draw from memory!
“Be inspired by a collection of peculiar household objects, look at them carefully, cover and draw what you can remember!”
Find out more about ROCK PAPER SCISSORS or view their latest activity sheet PDF.
9 June, 11am
“For adults, family and friends, looking at the history of gardens in Walworth, and flowers & plants in Elephant Park.
“Cards & seeds available for those not online, please email virtuallywalworth@gmail.com.”
Find out more about Art in the park virtual drawing workshop.
Fridays at 2pm
"Fun and friendly creative classes to enjoy with your child.
"Suitable for ages 2–10.
Find out more about Kids Creative Station.
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.