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
Winter Fair
Out annual Winter Fair, this year our biggest yet with over 40 artists & makers!
Embossed Metal Christmas Decorations Workshop
Join resident artist Susan Bradley to create hand embossed metal Christmas decorations.
Christmas Artists Trail
A community open studio and open houses event around the South Bank area of York. Come along to meet artists and makers, but some unique christmas presents and get into the festive spirit!
Textile Workshop with Jo Yeates
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!
York Unlocked Festival
York Unlocked Festival 2024
South Bank Studios are delighted to be taking place in this years festival. York Unlocked opens the most interesting and significant buildings in York to the public completely for free. It’s a weekend festival that allows residents and visitors to see York in a new way, and aims to educate and inspire a love of architecture.
This year the whole festival will be on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October 2024.
Our building will be open ONLY on Sunday 6th from 12 noon to 4pm
York Unlocked is inspired by the success of Doors Open Days and Open House events across the UK and Europe.
“Drawing Group”
Are you interested in drawing / sketching?
Would you like to join our FREE Saturday morning art group made up of like minded artists?
If so, then please join us at South Bank Studios on the last Saturday of the month for our “Drawing Group”
10am to 12pm - please meet in the cafe area of the Church.
All are welcome - just bring your own sketchbook and drawing materials.
Please note: the sessions will be facilitated by South Bank Studio artists, but sessions are not taught. Instead they are just an opportunity for artists of any ability to meet together to draw / paint / work in their own sketchbooks..
Refreshment and homemade cake will be available to purchase in the cafe.
If you have any question then please feel free to email Donna.
Studio Sale
Our artists are having a studio clear out. Come and buy reduced price and affordable artworks, art & craft materials, art greetings cards, samples and lots more.
Come and grab a bargain!
Our artists are having a studio clear out. Come and buy reduced price and affordable artworks, art & craft materials, art greetings cards, samples and lots more.
Saturday 28th September
10am-4pm
Our Gallery Cafe will be open 10am - noon.
Plus our monthly FREE Drawing Group will be on too.
We hope you can join us.
Craft group
CROCHET - KNIT - SEW - CRAFT
Get creative and join our new monthly craft group at Southlands Methodist Church.
We’ll be meeting the 2nd Saturday of the month in the Gallery between 10am and 12pm and its FREE!
Tea, coffee and homemade cakes will be available to purchase in the cafe.
Bring your own project. Everyone welcome.
“Drawing Group”
Are you interested in drawing / sketching?
Would you like to join our FREE Saturday morning art group made up of like minded artists?
If so, then please join us at South Bank Studios on the last Saturday of the month for our “Drawing Group”
10am to 12pm - please meet in the cafe area of the Church.
All are welcome - just bring your own sketchbook and drawing materials.
Please note: the sessions will be facilitated by South Bank Studio artists, but sessions are not taught. Instead they are just an opportunity for artists of any ability to meet together to draw / paint / work in their own sketchbooks..
Refreshment and homemade cake will be available to purchase in the cafe.
If you have any question then please feel free to email Donna.
Craft group
CROCHET - KNIT - SEW - CRAFT
Get creative and join our new monthly craft group at Southlands Methodist Church.
We’ll be meeting the 2nd Saturday of the month in the Gallery between 10am and 12pm and its FREE!
Tea, coffee and homemade cakes will be available to purchase in the cafe.
Bring your own project. Everyone welcome.
“Drawing Group”
Are you interested in drawing / sketching?
Would you like to join our FREE Saturday morning art group made up of like minded artists?
If so, then please join us at South Bank Studios on the last Saturday of the month for our “Drawing Group”
10am to 12pm - please meet in the cafe area of the Church.
All are welcome - just bring your own sketchbook and drawing materials.
Please note: the sessions will be facilitated by South Bank Studio artists, but sessions are not taught. Instead they are just an opportunity for artists of any ability to meet together to draw / paint / work in their own sketchbooks..
Refreshment and homemade cake will be available to purchase in the cafe.
If you have any question then please feel free to email Donna.
“Pastels” workshop - for beginners and beyond
Discover the beauty of pastels - a flexible art medium with endless options.
This workshop is Ideal for beginners and those wanting a deeper dive.
We’ll be working with both soft and oil pastels for a comprehensive experience.
Taught by Donna Maria Taylor, an experienced teacher and professional artist.
Price: £75, materials included.
Bring your own lunch.
Please email Donna to book or for further information.
“Lino printing” workshop - for all abilities
Join professional artist and tutor Donna Maria Taylor for a one day summer workshop at Southlands Methodist Church.
Aimed at all abilities from complete beginners onwards
£75 for the day.
All materials and refreshment provided.
Just bring a packed lunch.
For further information or to express an interest please email Donna directly.
“Experimental Watercolour” workshop
Join DONNA MARIA TAYLOR for a one day workshop exploring the wonderful world of watercolour.
Cost: £75 (including materials and refreshments)
Places are limited - so please book early to avoid disappointment.
For further details - please contact Donna directly.
Craft group
CROCHET - KNIT - SEW - CRAFT
Get creative and join our new monthly craft group at Southlands Methodist Church.
We’ll be meeting the 2nd Saturday of the month in the Gallery between 10am and 12pm and its FREE!
Tea, coffee and homemade cakes will be available to purchase in the cafe.
Bring your own project. Everyone welcome.
Micklegate Art Trail
Featuring over 50 local artists in locations (shops, restaurants, cafes and even churches) on Micklegate in York - you could think of this as York’s biggest art gallery as the organisers @navigatorsart put it!
And best of all it’s all completely FREE
The Micklegate Art Trail starts 1st June and runs until 23rd June and is part of York’s Festival of Ideas.
Four of our artists are taking part:
@donnataylorart at @dannieleahairandbeauty
@susanbradleydesign at @plaskitt_and_plaskitt
@peteplasterer at Holy Trinity Church
@ala.jazayeri at @84
Spend some time in this beautiful and historic street and view a dazzling range of work by emerging and established artists. Just look for the welcome sign in the windows (no purchase necessary.)
Festival website: https://yorkfestivalofideas.com/
“Drawing Group”
Are you interested in drawing / sketching?
Would you like to join our FREE Saturday morning art group made up of like minded artists?
If so, then please join us at South Bank Studios on the last Saturday of the month for our “Drawing Group”
10am to 12pm - please meet in the cafe area of the Church.
All are welcome - just bring your own sketchbook and drawing materials.
Please note: the sessions will be facilitated by South Bank Studio artists, but sessions are not taught. Instead they are just an opportunity for artists of any ability to meet together to draw / paint / work in their own sketchbooks..
Refreshment and homemade cake will be available to purchase in the cafe.
If you have any question then please feel free to email Donna.
Craft group
CROCHET - KNIT - SEW - CRAFT
Get creative and join our new monthly craft group at Southlands Methodist Church.
We’ll be meeting the 2nd Saturday of the month in the Gallery between 10am and 12pm and its FREE!
Tea, coffee and homemade cakes will be available to purchase in the cafe.
Bring your own project. Everyone welcome.
Art holiday - Spain
Donna Maria Taylor will be running a new art holiday to the mountains of southern Spain in May 2024.
Saturday 11th May to Saturday 18th May
Flying from Leeds / Bradford to Almeria airport.
From only £800 for the week inclusive of accommodation, food and transfers.
If you are interested and would like further details, then please email her directly.
“Drawing Group”
Are you interested in drawing / sketching?
Would you like to join our FREE Saturday morning art group made up of like minded artists?
If so, then please join us at South Bank Studios on the last Saturday of the month for our “Drawing Group”
10am to 12pm - please meet in the cafe area of the Church.
All are welcome - just bring your own sketchbook and drawing materials.
Please note: the sessions will be facilitated by South Bank Studio artists, but sessions are not taught. Instead they are just an opportunity for artists of any ability to meet together to draw / paint / work in their own sketchbooks..
Refreshment and homemade cake will be available to purchase in the cafe.
If you have any question then please feel free to email Donna.
Loose and Free Florals - in acrylics
A one day workshop wiith Donna Maria Taylor.
Suitable for complete beginners onwards.
£75 for the day - including materials and refreshments.
Please email Donna to book or for further information.
York Open Studios
We will be hosting York Open Studios again within our building (venue 41) on the following two weekends: 13th/14th and 20th/21st April 2024
The following artists from Southlands will be taking part:
Carolyn Coles
Laura Duval
Mandi Grant
John Sparrow
Donna Maria Taylor
Caroline Utterson
Jo Yeates
Susan Bradley - will be in her home studio in Poppleton (venue 77)
Colin Black
Craft group
CROCHET - KNIT - SEW - CRAFT
Get creative and join our new monthly craft group at Southlands Methodist Church.
We’ll be meeting the 2nd Saturday of the month in the Gallery between 10am and 12pm and its FREE!
Tea, coffee and homemade cakes will be available to purchase in the cafe.
Bring your own project. Everyone welcome.
“Drawing Group”
Are you interested in drawing / sketching?
Would you like to join our FREE Saturday morning art group made up of like minded artists?
If so, then please join us at South Bank Studios on the last Saturday of the month for our “Drawing Group”
10am to 12pm - please meet in the cafe area of the Church.
All are welcome - just bring your own sketchbook and drawing materials.
Please note: the sessions will be facilitated by South Bank Studio artists, but sessions are not taught. Instead they are just an opportunity for artists of any ability to meet together to draw / paint / work in their own sketchbooks..
Refreshment and homemade cake will be available to purchase in the cafe.
If you have any question then please feel free to email Donna.
Craft group
CROCHET - KNIT - SEW - CRAFT
Get creative and join our new monthly craft group at Southlands Methodist Church.
We’ll be meeting the 2nd Saturday of the month in the Gallery between 10am and 12pm and its FREE!
Tea, coffee and homemade cakes will be available to purchase in the cafe.
Bring your own project. Everyone welcome.
Morocco 2024 - sketching holiday
Tuesday 30th January to Tuesday 6th February 2024
Join resident artist and tutor - Donna Maria Taylor - on a week long sketching & cultural holiday in Morocco. Cost (approx. £750) to include accommodation for 7 nights in twin/double rooms (limited single rooms available for supplement), substantial breakfasts; lunch, vegetarian evening meals for 7 nights,, transfers to and from Agadir airport to/from the Manchester - Agadir direct flight. Excludes cost of flights (usually less than £100 return if booked early), travel insurance, tips.
For full details please email Donna or visit her website for further details: donnamariataylor.com
“Drawing Group”
Are you interested in drawing / sketching?
Would you like to join our FREE Saturday morning art group made up of like minded artists?
If so, then please join us at South Bank Studios on the last Saturday of the month for our “Drawing Group”
10am to 12pm - please meet in the cafe area of the Church.
All are welcome - just bring your own sketchbook and drawing materials.
Please note: the sessions will be facilitated by South Bank Studio artists, but sessions are not taught. Instead they are just an opportunity for artists of any ability to meet together to draw / paint / work in their own sketchbooks..
Refreshment and homemade cake will be available to purchase in the cafe.
If you have any question then please feel free to email Donna.
Craft group
CROCHET - KNIT - SEW - CRAFT
Get creative and join our new monthly craft group at Southlands Methodist Church.
We’ll be meeting the 2nd Saturday of the month in the Gallery between 10am and 12pm and its FREE!
Tea, coffee and homemade cakes will be available to purchase in the cafe.
Bring your own project. Everyone welcome.
Ceramic Art Fair
York Potters Fair & Refugee Action York invite you to:
“FALLING IN LOVE WITH CLAY”
An Xmas celebration of the region’s talented potters and ceramic artists.
Silent Auction raising funds for Refugee Action York
ENTRY FREE or donation to RAY
Follow: @york_potters_fair for all the info
Christmas Artists Trail
Join artists, illustrators and makers in the South Bank area of York for some festive cheer and a chance to visit artists houses / studios and shop local this Christmas:
PAINTING / ILLUSTRATION / CERAMICS / TEXTILES / CARDS / GIFTS
If you are on instagram please follow: @yorkartistsopenhouses for all the info.
December 2nd and 3rd (please note only selective venues open on the 3rd)
Those taking part include:
Jill Tattersall 10-4 sat 2nd and sun 3rd
11, Mt Parade YO24 4AP
Marie Murphy 10-4 sat 2nd ONLY
38, Scarcroft Rd YO23 1NF
Plus here at South Bank Studios: 10-4 sat 2nd ONLY
Donna Maria Taylor studio 1
Carolyn Coles studio 3
Karen Winship studio 5
Rebecca Mason studio 8 (loft) - 11-4 only
Katie Hill outside
Rachel Jones outside
OTHER ART EVENTS HAPPENING over the weekend:
PICA studios, 7a Grape Lane, YO1 7HU
OPEN STUDIO EVENT (10-5 sat 2nd & sun 3rd)
ROGUES ATELIER, 28a Fossgate, YO1 9TA
OPEN STUDIO EVENT (10-5 sat 2nd & sun 3rd)
Central Methodist Church, St Saviourgate, YO10 8NQ
CHRISTMAS MADE LOCAL with HANDMADE YORK (10-4 sat 2nd)
St Clements Church, Scarcroft Rd, YO23 1NE
CHRISTMAS FAIR (10-1 sat 2nd) - PLANET SOUTH BANK will be a part of this with a cracker making workshop, alongside some ‘Crafty Crawlers selling cards, wooden birds, eco products for the home plus Christmas decorations and mini trees.
“Drawing Group”
Are you interested in drawing / sketching?
Would you like to join our FREE Saturday morning art group made up of like minded artists?
If so, then please join us at South Bank Studios on the last Saturday of the month for our “Drawing Group”
10am to 12pm - please meet in the cafe area of the Church.
All are welcome - just bring your own sketchbook and drawing materials.
Please note: the sessions will be facilitated by South Bank Studio artists, but sessions are not taught. Instead they are just an opportunity for artists of any ability to meet together to draw / paint / work in their own sketchbooks..
Refreshment and homemade cake will be available to purchase in the cafe.
If you have any question then please feel free to email Donna.
Winter Fair
A date for your diary!
Our ever-popular Winter Fair will take place on Saturday 11th November from 10am to 5pm
We’ve got a smashing day lined up for you including….
30 high quality local artists and makers
delicious refreshments
live music
wreath-making workshop in support of York Mind (pre-booking essential)
fundraising for York Breast Friends
Take a look at our Instagram account or our Facebook page to get a sneak preview of our fabulous stallholders.
Hope to see you there!
Loose and Free Florals - in acrylics
New workshop - with Donna Maria Taylor.
Suitable for complete beginners onwards.
£75 for the day - including materials and refreshments.
Please email Donna to book or for further information.