Creative Encounters

Join Creative Encounters for a social Wednesday evening of art, poetry and making as part of Southbank Centre's free events programme Open Doors.

Every two weeks in the Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, a different artist leads an evening of playful creativity.

Aiming to be a place where you can meet and socialise with new people while trying something different, there’s an emphasis on getting to know others through interacting with hands-on creative activities. All events are free and there's no need to book!

Wed 1 Oct | Collage in Motion
Come together and join illustrator and collage artist Beth Suzanna in capturing figures in motion, alongside live dance performances.

Wed 29 Oct | Poetry and Paint
Join artists from the Black Women Art Network in immersive poetry and painting, alongside live poetry readings. With all materials provided, this class is for everyone- artist or beginner!

Wed 12 Nov | Drawn Together
Draw what you know and find beauty in the mundane! Join in this workshop led by artist and facilitator Olivia Twist.

Wed 26 Nov | The Londoner's Printing Press
Dive into typography and team up for collaborative print-making, all while discovering the timeless art of letterpress. Draw and carve your own letterpress blocks, before using them to create amazing text-based prints.

Wed 10 Dec | Spice-Blending Stories
Create your own spice blends in this festive evening, whilst warming up with Winter Chai. Artist and researcher Roo Dhissou will share the joy of tea-making, while reflecting on the deeper layers of teas and spices.

Wed 17 Dec | Mingle & Mould
Join this clay-making workshop with Princess Fingall for making, mingling, and me-time. Create and decorate your own pot using techniques like the pinch and coil method.