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Mid Month News, Events and Workshops

September 18, 2024

Mid Month Newsletter

Hey Gang.We have a packed out October coming up, some of which is starting at the beginning of the month, Wouldn’t want you to miss out so here is a short event and workshop update for the rest of the month and into October.

Black History Month

We have a super exciting programme for Black History Month.

October 3rd to 16th: 'Stories by the Fire'. An exhibition that celebrates the visual art of the Black Diaspora and highlights the enduring impact of Black British creativity in preserving our own legacy whilst enriching the British Isles. Curated by Curtis Donavan Reserve Your Spot

October 5th: 'Creation Stories' Storytelling and Creative Workshop. Participants will be invited to create artistic responses to several black historic stories with guidance from the exhibiting artist. Reserve Your Spot

October 12th: ‘Drums and Face’ Challenging participants to make masks and drums. continuing the tradition of communal making from indigenous craft to contemporary forms of expression. Reserve Your Spot

October 14th: ‘Firepit Tales Open Mic’ Super special edition hosted by Uncle London. Showcasing Black African/Caribbean and Latin American voices. All welcome. Reserve Your Spot

October 16th: TPF The Photography Foundation x UKBFTOG UK Black Female Photographers Panel Discussion. A very special panel discussion with Black creatives in celebration of Black History Month. Reserve Your Spot

Autumn Exhibition Opening

Whispers of the Infinite

Our Autumn exhibition opening night is Thursday October 24th. Reserve Your Spot Opening nights are kind of unmissable events, the artists are present, they are busy, fun, memorable, soul refilling, connecting, inspirational and super important for supporting working artists. We have LIVE painting happening on the night.

Another gallery space change around with new work and some incredible guest artists. Including fashion photographer, Tim Bret-Day all round super nice guy and you know, took the photo for the cover of David Bowies album ’Hours’

Full October Schedule will be in the next Newsletter coming out on October 1st.

We would be really grateful if you could leave us a Google Review. It is something we have neglected and need to play a bit of catch up :) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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

Rest of September

Thursday 19th: Artist Talks. Two of our Firepit artists chatting about their latest work in the new exhibition. Hosted by Lana Mercury. This second session Lana will be chatting to Pragya Kumar and Nicola J Reid - this is a FREE event Reserve Your Spot

Friday 20th: Vision Board Creation Workshop. This workshop is a unique blend of creativity using collage technique and self-discovery. This is a great time of the year to get your vision board created. Reserve Your Spot

Saturday 21st: Pigment to Paint Workshop. Transform ordinary earth into luxurious watercolour paints, creating your own colour palette to take home with you! SOLD OUT

Saturday 21st: Pasta Making Class, Communal Dining Experience, Wine Pairing Option! Explore Italian filled-pasta such as tortelloni & ravioli, followed by a communal feast & amazing Italian wines available by the glass. YES!! This is 100% Firepit approved :) SOLD OUT

Tuesday 24th: Firepit Sound Bath – Alchemy Crystal Bowls with Cara. This is a very popular event, book early. Reserve Your Spot

Wednesday 25th: WOOLLY Wednesday. Weekly drop-in sessions designed for connection, collaboration, and creation. This is in the daytime, from 10:30am Reserve you Spot

Wednesday 25th: Firepit Tales open mic. After having a months holiday, our monthly instalment of Firepit Tales returns. FREE event. Reserve Your Spot

Wednesday 28th: The HUG Workshop with Nelly K. Free Early bird tickets are available. Bring a white t-shirt with you. Fyi, it will not go home white! Reserve Your Spot

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.