Artspace @ The Other Place
Artspace Workshops to continue!
After a really successful experiment this summer, Artspace workshops are continuing as a weekly event.
There will be regular drop-in sessions every Wednesday, 11am to 3pm, and every Friday 12pm to 2pm.
All are welcome. Come and explore your creativity!
Our next exhibition will be curated by Artspace too. Drop-in to see some of the work in progress anytime, and look out for more info soon.
Don’t miss this month’s opportunity to make a beautiful photo portrait in a professional photo studio – for free!
See below for more details (first session 23 Sep)
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
Menopause Support Drop-In
Mon 01 Sep, 1pm to 3pm
A monthly drop-in for anyone wanting to chat, connect and find support around all things menopause.
Whether you’re pre-, peri-, post-menopause or simply curious, you are welcome here. This is a relaxed, safe space to share experiences, ask questions, and grab a cuppa with others who understand!
ADHD Dropin
Mon 01 Sep, 6pm to 8pm
A monthly peer support group for adults with ADHD.
Drop in and be yourself anytime between 6-8pm
You can also join the Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/adhdweston
Community Renewable Energy Workshop
Thurs 18 Sep, 6pm to 9pm
Community-led energy projects keep benefits local – from cheaper energy bills to investment in local facilities.
When communities lead energy projects, they create solutions that work for everyone – tackling both climate change and rising energy costs. Join Low Carbon Gordano, North Somerset Council and the centre for Sustainable Energy for this interactive workshop.
Weston Poets
Sat 20 Sep, 2.15pm to 4.30pm
The themes for this session will be ‘Weather’ and ‘Childhood’ but, as always, any poems are welcome. Weston Poets are also putting together poems about Weston-super-Mare, so poems about our town are also very welcome!
If you would rather just join the group to listen, that’s fine too. No booking needed.
Black Men's Mental Health Research
Wed 24 Sep, 6pm to 8pm
This event will centre on Black African and Afro-Caribbean Men. All welcome. Hosted by Caafi Health, the focus will be on identifying areas for research that really matter to community members. Issues of representation and cultural competency in the research community will also be discussed. To attend, please email office@rens.org.uk.
Care Space: Building Boundaries in Socially Engaged Arts Practice
Thurs 25 Sep, 6.30pm to 8.30pm
How do we care for communities while also caring for ourselves? This reflective, practical workshop will explore the ethics, challenges & responsibilities that come with socially engaged arts work, and support you to build & navigate professional boundaries.
A Bhagavad Gita talk by Adi Guru Das
Fri 26 September, 7pm to 9pm
Join us for a Bhagavad Gita talk by Adi Guru Das – and evening of philosophy and kirtan. Free entry, donations welcome.
REGULAR EVENTS
Comic Book Club
Fortnightly on Mondays, 4.30pm to 6pm
Mon 04 August, Mon 18 August
Join the Comic Book Club to learn drawing techniques and develop your ideas with a warm and friendly group. For all ages. All welcome. No experience needed.
Housing Support Drop In
Every Wednesday from 2pm to 3pm
A drop-in session for anyone who is having housing difficulties.
Bhakti Basics – Krishna Consciousness in Weston-super-Mare
Sundays, 1pm to 3pm
A group of people from all walks of life who come together for an afternoon of Devotional Music (Kirtan), Mantra Meditation, a short discourse on Krishna Consciousness and a Vegetarian Meal.
The focus is on community and all are welcome. No previous experience or knowledge needed.
Free event, no booking is needed.
PUBLIC LIVING ROOM
Our public living room is open every afternoon on weekdays (2pm-5pm, Monday to Friday). Come and relax, help yourself to a cuppa from our community kitchen and have a chat. We’d love to see you. (We’ve also joined the excellent Camerados movement. Find out more and spread the word!)