June 2024

June 2024 News

June 11, 2024

June ‘24

It’s a big month for us here in Firepit. We have our new exhibition, ‘Art of Being’, opening on Thursday June 27th, as well as a 3 month program of workshops and events running alongside it.

We are going to shift things around a little in the gallery space, trying to make it as welcoming and user friendly as possible. We’ll have the long table setup for workshops and free hot-desking during gallery opening hours. We are designating a corner of the space just for community artists, a place for displaying work and showcasing our local artists. We will also have a curated gift shop, for those smaller items.

Our gallery will be closed for setting up the new exhibition. Last day of the current Exhibition is June 15th, then we will reopen back to normal hours on June 28th. All workshops and events between those time will be going ahead as normal.

Workshops and Events

June

Tuesday 11th: Our Firepit Free Evening Meditation Class, Run by Cara. Reserve your spot

Wednesday 12th: Yarn Play with Nicola Reid. It’s back and it’s monthly. Reserve your spot.

Saturday 15th: Upper Riverside resident collage workshop day. Residents can book through their resident app.

Saturday 15th: Supple Artist Showcase Take 2. Music event. Reserve your spot here.

Monday 17th, 24th: Om Meditation Class. This is our new weekly Monday daytime meditation class, run by Octavia. This is a free class aimed at our growing community. Reserve your spot.

Saturday 22nd: Mandala Stone Painting with Jenny. I am afraid this one sold out almost straight away.. Join the waitlist

Tuesday 25th: Lower Riverside and Upper Riverside Residents Life Drawing Workshop. Residents can book through their resident app.

Wednesday 26th: Firepit Tales open mic. We are looking forward to the next instalment of Firepit Tales. Free tickets for open mic performers Reserve your spot.

Thursday 27th: ‘Art of Being’. New summer exhibition - opening night. 6pm-9pm. Drinks, snacks, music, interactive creation, ART, fun. Reserve your free spot for the opening night.

Friday 29th - September 28th - ‘Art of Being’. New summer exhibition - within gallery opening hours. Tue-Fri 10-5pm and Sat 11-5pm. Free entry, no need to reserve.

Saturday 29th: Bricks to Build a Foundation, official project launch. The official launch of Pragya Kumar's Wall project instalment in Firepit Reserve your spot

Saturday 29th: Wire Sculpture Workshop with Giacomo Bevanati. This is a rare, rare opportunity to attend a workshop with the master of wire sculpture and wearable art, also a guest artist at our exhibition. There are only 6 spaces on this workshop and you will get to take home the wire sculpture you make. Reserve your spot.

July

Tuesday 2nd: Our Firepit Free Evening Meditation Class, Run by Cara. Reserve your spot

Thursday 4th: Discover Me - Art and Wellbeing Session with Pragya Reserve your spot

Friday 5th: Vision Board Creation Workshop. This workshop is a unique blend of creativity using collage technique and self-discovery. With Art Therapist Violeta and local practitioner Cara. Reserve your spot.

Saturday 6th: Pasta Making Workshop. Ok, I’m excited about this and will 100% be attending! This class is taught by the lovely pasta chef, Angelica. Reserve your spot.

Saturday 6th: Tai Chi taster class. Come join us for this taster class. If it proves popular we’ll make it a regular event. Reserve your spot

Wednesday 10th: Monthly Yarn Play with Nicola Reid. Reserve your spot.

Thursday 11th: Kirtan Meditation evening. Get your vocal pipes ready for this gorgeous evening. Experience the transformative power of sound and mantra music Reserve your spot.

Saturday 13th: Two Hands, One Vision - Self Portrait Workshop with Nelly K. Explore the art of self-expression through dual handed drawing techniques. Reserve your spot.

Thursday 18th: Artist Talks. Two of our Firepit artists chatting about their latest work in the new exhibition. Hosted by Lana Mercury. Sign up and details coming soon. email if you are interested and we can send you a link as soon as the eventbrite page goes live.

Friday 19th: Indian Food Supper Club with Optional Wine Pairing! Various ticket options available. This could become a bi-monthly event if it proves to be popular. Come join the Firepit team, chat about art, eat amazing food, drink amazing wine. Reserve your spot

Saturday 20th: Things are going to get noisy. West African Drumming Workshop Reserve your spot This is part of the Jazz and Food festival happening on the Peninsula.. looks like a great day, details are here

Wednesday 24th: The Photography Foundation are taking over our print room for their students exhibition. Will be running for one week. TFP Website

Saturday 27th: Pigment to Paint Workshop. Transform ordinary earth into luxurious watercolour paints, creating your own colour palette to take home with you! Reserve your spot.

Sunday 28th: Art Therapy workshop. Run by professional Art Therapist Violeta Camarero. Sign up and details coming soon. email if you are interested and we can send you a link as soon as the eventbrite page goes live.

Wednesday 31st: Firepit Tales open mic. Our monthly instalment of Firepit Tales. email if you are interested and we can send you a link as soon as the eventbrite page goes live.

To keep up to date with what workshops and events we have coming up, it is worth following us on our eventbrite page. We will be creating an extensive program this year. All events will be listed here: Events and Workshops

Other News

NOW Gallery have lent us Melody from their last exhibition. Like a Melody: Myths, Memories, and Fantasy by rising artist and illustrator Charlotte Mei. We love Melody, if you missed her at NOW Gallery, then this is your chance to see hug her.

See You in the Gallery Soon

Come and chat to us, what do you want to do in here? Do you live in the Greenwich borough? Then we really want to talk with you about community events and workshops.

We have a lovely space here, please come and make the most of it, enjoy the art, take a break from your day, re-inspire yourself.