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Recycled Art by Leah

Recycled Art by Leah

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

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

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...

Scrap Club returning this summer!

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

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

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!

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 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...

My experience at Art4Space

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...

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