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This week I have spent time near the sea,Driving through the windy roads that create green tunnels that you only see outside of London, It has reminded me of the importance of taking a step back, outside of the hustle and bustle of the city. A small reminder of the...
Light, Hope and Decolonised Pedagogies – Reflection from Morgane
My name is Morgane, I work for Art4space as a freelance workshop facilitator. A few months ago I successfully completed an MA in Art and Learning. I would like to share some critical reflective thoughts on my studies, my practice, my values and my role working within...
Playing with clay: a creative psychotherapy lens – Reflection from Ellie
I was recently leading one of our Creative Remedies courses with adult participants, making clay artworks inspired by ‘wellbeing’ for an exhibition in our lodge. One session, they were giggling about what to name the exhibition ‘The Power of Clay, ‘POWERFUL CLAY’,...
The power of art – Reflection from Lucie
I’m Lucie, one of the studio assistants at Art4space. I came to Art4Space in 2020, fresh out of education and a retail job, having had no prior experience in the arts industry or community works. I started out as a Kickstarter apprentice at Art4Space, and was given...
What Makes a Successful ‘Community Arts Practice’? Reflections from Art4Space
Alice had her placement from her masters at Goldsmiths University with Art4Space until December 2022, and has written her reflections from working with us. For the past couple of months, I have been on placement at Art4Space from Goldsmith’s University to inform my...
Art and Ecology by Louise
Following on from Leah's post about our recycled art pieces, we are now half way through our commission for NBC Universal. The design reflects on the state of our oceans and the plastic waste we produce, in the form of the Universal logo. Using the CDs, DVDs and their...
Why do I do what I do – A reflection from Julie
As the year is coming to an end, I’ve grabbed myself a cuppa and a few moments to reflect on some key moments. Someone recently asked me 'why I do what I do?'. I scrabbled an answer together, but found it difficult because the question is so vast and abstract in many...
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
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...