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Years ago when I visited The House of Dreams Museum in Dulwich, I was struck by how mosaic didn't need to be neatly cut pieces of ceramic or glass. It could literally be any material. It’s a bringing together of pieces or objects to create a new whole. Last year we...
Reflection from Kim: A Year On
It has been a year since I joined Art4Space as a new member of staff to look after Creative Surgery and it’s volunteers, how time flies! I started off as a volunteer at the end of 2020 and really got to know some of the other volunteers. Two years later, it’s...
Charlotte’s birds
I am Charlotte, a freelance artist. My art background is painting, jewellery making and textiles, but now you will most likely find me doing mosaic. I came to Art4Space in 2018 and started volunteering. I was noticed and approached by Julie, the founder and director...
Pride Banner project 2022
This year Art4Space proudly marched during the Pride in London parade which was held on Saturday 2nd July. It was a significant year for the Pride movement and the LGBTQ+ community as we commemorated 50 Years since the first Pride took place in the United Kingdom. We...
Scrap Club returning this summer!
Over 20 years ago in 1999, Scrap Club Kingston commissioned a songwriting project to bring about environmental awareness into the millennium. Their message was: reuse, reduce, recycle. Julia E K Thomas, professional singer and songwriter worked with children who came...
Peer Support with Gemma
I am Gemma and I look forward to starting the peer support programme of activities to help cultivate personal creative development with ongoing personal projects. The creativity lead structure will enable participants to gain confidence in the environment where they...
Kickstarter Alice
I became a Kickstarter for Art4Space back in November 2021. I had an interview with Louise, the Studio Manager, and Leah the Creative Manager and knew from that conversation I wanted to work for Art4Space due to their warm nature and the company’s ethos. I was...
Eli resigns after 22 years!
I personally want to express my utmost gratitude to the co-founder and director of Art4Space Elinor Seath, for the determination and hard graft she has shown over the years, her support and care have contributed largely to the growth of Art4Space. For that reason we...
Julie on Mental Health
Julie Norburn, Executive Director shares her thoughts about mental health for artists. The phrase 'mental health for artists' is a rare topic, and it can be because of the common misconception that the art we make is our therapy. While there has been meaningful...
What we do to keep you safe
We hope you are keeping well in these difficult times. We are aware the Omicron variant restrictions and other safety concerns, maybe impacting your decision to engage with our courses and services. We are following guidelines and update regularly, and any changes...
My experience at Art4Space
Daniel has just completed a two week traineeship with us. This is how he found the experience: "In the beginning of this work placement at Art4Space, I came across nice people who were willing to help me progress in my career. Everyone is welcome to experience working...
Our new patron Bhasker Patel visited the studio!
We had a lovely day today with a visit from our new patron Bhasker Patel . We showed him around and our current mosaic and art projects. Can't wait to see him again soon. Thanks for visiting, Bhasker!
Buy 11 unique cards from our Equip ladies!
These cards showcase the artwork of 11 women who completed a one-year training programme with Art4Space. Part of the programme was to design and create products to sell at a local market. Due to lockdown restraints we were unable to do this. Instead the women designed...
Lockdown catch up with Fran
We catch up with our Workshop Facilitator, Fran. How do your days usually start? I start my day with a cup of tea in bed. This gives me the necessary time to psyche myself up for the hour of yoga/circuit training that follows! I do this six times a week which turns...
Lockdown catch up with Ellie
We catch up with our Workshop Facilitator, Ellie. How do your days usually start? Oh, it depends on what I’ve got to do that day! But always with a coffee (or two) brewed on the hob with my Moka Pot! 😃 Do you have a personal tips for keeping well during...
Lockdown catch up with Charlotte
We catch up with our Freelance Artist, Charlotte. What do you do at art4space and what's the best thing about Art4Space? I am a freelance artist, mainly in charge of the design and making of the popular mosaic birds that go into the shop, I also help on projects and...
We are partly reopening on 12th April
After long weeks of lockdown we can't wait to have some of our services reopened and volunteers back from April 12th 👏 We will follow Covid19 safety measures: wearing masks and socially distance, reducing class sizes along with disinfect our tools and working...
We are recruiting for : Board of Non-executive directors (NED)
Art4Space Recruiting – Board of Non-executive directors (NED) Founded in 1999, Art4Space is an award winning not-for-profit social enterprise founded and run by leading women with vast experience. Visual art is at the centre of everything we do and we connect and...