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People’s Art Club & Community Drop-in: Painting with Paulo
A free creative drop in session, open to everyone – those without homes are particularly welcome.
A special session this week for the People’s Art Fair – join Paulo for a “hive-mind abstract-expressionist painting workshop”!
Open creative sessions: bring your own project or join in with the day’s activities. Previous art clubs have included monoprinting, paper making, making papier-mache frames, portraiture etc. What would you like to create?
MARCH
Tue 3 March // object... - Collage poster-books! Attn: Alternative Venue- KIT Form
Tue 10 March // Badge Making with the PRSC
Tue 17 March // Lyra - Finger Puppets. Alternative Venue- KIT Form
Tue 24 March // Keith - Drawing Shapes
Tue 30 March // TBC
Also available at the People’s Art Club: DOPE Magazine, tents and sleeping bag, free tea & coffee, sometimes biscuits.
Volunteers always appreciated! To help with:
– Assist with the creative activities
– Greet our visitors
– Sort and distribute kit for people on the street
– Bag up and distribute DOPE Magazine
– Check/distribute donated tents, sleeping bags, blankets, waterproof coats & shoes.
Or just come hang out for a cuppa & a chat!
People's Art Fair: Spring // Friday 12 - Sunday 21 April 2024
The People's Art Fair encompasses a group exhibition, performances and creative workshops & activities! Open to artists, makers, photographers, painters, sculptors and creatives of all shapes and flavours, the People's Art Fair acts as a celebration of culture and expressive art.
People’s Art Fair: Opening Night
Join us for the opening night of the People's Art Fair - be among the first to see all the amazing artwork on offer, access your inner artist with some fun & easy creative activities, and have a drink while you browse, schmooze & enjoy live electronica from The Vortex.
Thursday 11 April, 2024 @ 18:00 - 21:00People’s Art Fair
This open submission group exhibition celebrates creativity in all its many forms. Open daily from 12:00 - 18:00.
Friday 12 April, 2024 - Sunday 21 April, 2024Turmeric Photography Workshop
Learn how to make photographs using turmeric and the action of light, with experimental photographer Justin Quinnell. This amazing historical process uses safe materials which can be found in a kitchen and creates beautiful images in a few minutes.
Saturday 13 April, 2024 @ 13:00 - 15:00The Improv Spotlight
Immerse yourself in the world of unscripted comedy as two talented groups from our vibrant community take centre stage, weaving unique stories, characters, and humour on the spot for your entertainment. This month under the Spotlight we have Clones and Beansville.
Saturday 13 April, 2024 @ 19:00 - 21:30Workshop: Co-Create a Mural with The Bristol Commons
Join The Bristol Commons to co-create a mural for PRSC's famous Outdoor Gallery wall!
Monday 15 April, 2024 @ 15:00 - 19:00People’s Art Club & Community Drop-in: Painting with Paulo
A special session this week for the People's Art Fair - join Paulo for a "hive-mind abstract-expressionist painting workshop"!
Tuesday 16 April, 2024 @ 14:00 - 16:00Sketch Factory LIFE DRAWING Extravaganza
One of a kind poses in a fun atmosphere with drinks & music. No nudies, but lots of creative outfits & accessories!
Wednesday 17 April, 2024 @ 19:00 - 22:00Collective Painting: Co-Create a Mural with The Bristol Commons
Join The Bristol Commons to co-create a mural for PRSC's famous Outdoor Gallery wall!
Thursday 18 April, 2024 @ 11:00 - Sunday 21 April, 2024 @ 18:00Cut & Paste Collage Club
Delve deep into our boxes of paper goodies and cut-paste-rip-tear-scrunch-staple-glue together a weird & wonderful collage.
Thursday 18 April, 2024 @ 18:00 - 22:00Stitch it Yourself! Felt Decorations Workshop
Hand stitch a decoration or brooch using felt, threads and fabric scraps.
Friday 19 April, 2024 @ 13:00 - 15:00Makers’ Market
Shop local and support small businesses at our makers' market!
Saturday 20 April, 2024 @ 12:00 - 18:00Alcove
A night of spoken word poetry, open mic, photography and film
Saturday 20 April, 2024 @ 20:00 - 22:30
In 2024 our weekly People's Art Club sessions were funded by The National Lottery's Community Fund. For six months of 2025 these sessions were funded by the Quartet Community Foundation. Additional People's Art Club activities were supported by Bristol City Council's Originators Fund.
Please consider donating to help us keep the People's Art Club open! And if you know of any suitable funding we should be applying for, please tell us about it.
