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
Comedy Chomp
Resident performance artist Freddie Hayes is part of another fantastic line-up of 8 acts, primed and ready to give you the giggles on Tues 18th Feb.
Comedy Chomp is a "new act, new material" night, which means you'll see some newbies cutting their comedic teeth, some up & coming talent and even the odd Comedy award winner & professional act shaping their new material, before they take it to club nights, tour shows and festivals:
Sean Mullan, Bobby Woodcock, Ciaran Mullins, Freddie Does Puppets, Lewis Harlock, James Crook, Merrick Olivier, Margaret Pinder Comedy - plus your host for the night: Rich Mitchell
Free entry - pay as you feel and if you've had a good laugh, you'll have the opportunity to pop a donation in the bucket as you leave, which we split between all performers.
Find us on the Top floor, Eagle & Child, 3rd Tuesday of the month, doors at 8. Grab a seat early to avoid disappointment :-)
Please note, this is an 18+ event. More information on Facebook
Taste of SLAP
Resident performance artist Freddie Hayes will be performing as Ms Potato Head and Fred will be serving Buckfast at this unmissable live art event in York! Get down to the De Grey Rooms at 8pm on 15th Feb for the most alternative valentines day the north has to offer.
Venue: De Grey Rooms, St Leonard Place, York
Get your tickets via York Theatre Royal (Pay What You Can)
Hosted by SLAP - this event is part of Taste of SLAP - a day of performance at York Theatre Royal.
For further information visit - https://www.slapyork.co.uk/events2020/2019/12/4/dryhump
Link to more info on Facebook