What’s On
We host regular events here at South Bank Studios and hope you can join us. Including regular art classes, creative workshops, and monthly drawing and craft groups. Our artists also take part in York Open Studios each April, as well as our annual Winter Fair in November. We often take part in other collaborative local events which have included Heritage Open Days and York Residents Festival.
Upcoming events
Winter Fair 2024
Come and meet over 40 local artists, makers and crafts people at our Winter Fair. Get all your Christmas shopping done under one roof with original, artisan, locally made art, craft & more. Theres something for everyone - from stocking fillers to investment pieces. It’s a lovely event that’s not to be missed!
This year we also have Christmas workshops, our brilliant cafe to keep you fuelled with hot drinks & treats, and an Art exhibition by our resident South Bank Studios artists too.
We are also raising money for @alzheimersresearchuk and @york_mind
Saturday 23rd November 2024
10am to 4.30pm
South Bank Studios, Southlands Church, 97 Bishopthorpe Road, York, YO23 1NX
Shop local, artisan & indie this Christmas
Textile Landscape Workshop
Resident artist Jo Yeates is running one of her popular textile workshops at Southlands on Saturday 9 November.
You will design and create your very own textile artwork inspired by the landscapes that surround us. You’ll enjoy choosing, shaping and layering fabrics, adding embellishments and using a range of simple hand stitches.
Demonstrations, help and guidance will be given (plus plenty of tea, coffee and biscuits!). No previous experience necessary.
10am - 3.30pm
£50 including all materials. There are only a few places left.
Email Jo Yeates to secure your place!
Embossed Tin Christmas Decorations Workshop
Join resident artist Susan Bradley to create hand embossed metal Christmas decorations. to adorn your Christmas tree, hang dotted around your home, make into a festive garland, or to decorate your Christmas table. This event will take place at the gorgeous Bluebird Bakery, Acomb, York,, YO24 4HD
More information and booking here: https://www.susanbradley.co.uk/workshops
Art holiday - Snowdonia
Resident artist Donna Maria Taylor is leading another art holiday to Snowdonia in September. Accommodation is in a stunning 4* architect designed converted Methodist chapel with amazing views of the surrounding area - and prices start from only £480 for the 5 nights to include accommodation, tuition and some materials.
For further details about the holiday please email Donna.
Art holiday in Snowdonia - POSTPONED UNTIL 2021
Resident artist Donna Maria Taylor is leading an art holiday in Snowdonia in May. There are currently 2 rooms still available if anyone would like to join her? Accommodation is in a stunning 4* architect designed converted Methodist chapel with amazing views of the surrounding area - and prices start from only £380 for the 5 nights to include accommodation, tuition and some materials.
Further details about the holiday can be found here.