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
York Open Studios 2022
We are thrilled to announce that a total of six of our resident artists have been selected to exhibit as part of York Open Studios in 2022
You can find out more about our selected artists here:
We will also be hosting:
Colin Black
Marc Godfrey-Murphy (1st weekend only)
York Open Studios 2021
We are thrilled to announce that a total of six of our resident artists have been selected to exhibit as part of York Open Studios in 2021
You can find out more about our selected artists here:
York Open Studios 2020 - POSTPONED UNTIL 2021
A number of our resident artists have been selected to exhibit as part of York Open Studios in 2020 and Southlands Methodist Church will be Venue 34.
You can find out more about the selected artists here:
Carolyn Coles (also Venue 59)