Opening Times
Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 – 16:00
February
Watercolour Workshop with Liliana Relich
Saturday 24 February, 10.30am to 12pm.
Join artist Lilian Relich to learn the stunning art of watercolour painting. All materials provided.
£15 per person Book Here.
Rainbow Youth
Wednesday 28 February, 5pm to 7pm
A monthly session to provide a safe space for anyone aged 11-17 for any LGBTQ+ youth and their friends, everyone is welcome including parents and carers.
Free to attend and no booking required.
Kick Back Youth
Thursday 29 February, 5pm to 7pm.
A meet up for young people aged 12-18. Get together for an awesome evening filled with fun activities, music, snacks and crafts.
Free to attend and no booking required.
March
Tutored Life Drawing
Saturday 2 March, 10.30am to 12.30pm
Nurture your creativity and strengthen your observational skills with tutored life drawing. These focused and dynamic 2 hour sessions are led by Ropewalk studio artist Julie Oxenforth. Suitable for beginners and those with some experience. Ages 18+ welcome.
£20 per session, materials provided. Book Here
Rainbow Youth
Wednesday 27 March, 5pm to 7pm
A monthly session to provide a safe space for anyone aged 11-17 for any LGBTQ+ youth and their friends, everyone is welcome including parents and carers.
Free to attend and no booking required.
Reoccurring Events
Daily: Tuesday – Saturday 10-4 ARTivity Table
Arts and Crafts activities for the whole family based around our current exhibitions.
Every Wednesday, 1:00-3:00pm: Chatty Café
Every Wednesday, 1:30 – 3:30pm: Get Crafty
Craft sessions for age 16+ with a disability
Every Thursday (term time only), 10:30 – 12:00: Stick & Splodge £2.50
Creative and sensory play for children under 5 alongside special café offer, free children’s meal for every adults meal purchased.
Our Current Exhibitions:
Here at 20-21 Visual Arts Centre, we have five exhibition spaces showing a range of contemporary art and craft from local, regional, national and international artists.
27 January to 27 April
We launch our new year programme with a series of 5 short Introducing exhibitions, showcasing emerging contemporary artists and students from our area. Artists include Hannah Hill, David Alcock, Sam Larter, Lottie Thompson and Abi Frances.
Please note: The Nave and Chancel spaces are currently closed until spring 2024 due to work restoring the former St John’s Church building.
For more information head over to our dedicated Exhibitions page.