November
CuriousAn exhibition of collages by Ian Tothill in Unit 9 GallleryOpening: Friday 1st November , 5pm – 8pmRunning : November 2 nd
Curious
An exhibition of collages by Ian Tothill in Unit 9 Galllery
Opening: Friday 1st November , 5pm – 8pm
Running : November 2 nd – November 24 th
Ian’s interest in collage making was sparked by making an image for his daughter’s
zine during lockdown in 2020. He has been playing with paper ever since and has
had work included in collage books and several group exhibitions around the world.
Curious is a collection of collages made from all kinds of discarded materials – old
books, packaging, envelopes, photos, magazines, flyers and more. They have been
reassembled to form pictures which reflect his curiosity about colour, ideas,
memory, shape, stories. Some are abstract, others are populated by characters and
images given new life with imagined narratives.
There will be a table of collage materials, scissors and glue in the exhibition and
gallery visitors are invited to make their own collages.
Ian is the founder of South Square Collage Club, a monthly gathering of people who
want to have a go at collage, the most accessible medium.
www.iantothill.com
@iantothill
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November 1, 2024 5:00 pm - November 24, 2024 3:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
The Fabric of Memory by Annie FfordeOpening and Open Studio: Fri 1st Nov , 5pm – 8pm South Square, Plenty at the Square
The Fabric of Memory by Annie Fforde
Opening and Open Studio: Fri 1st Nov , 5pm – 8pm
South Square, Plenty at the Square
Running: 1st Nov 24 – 5th Jan 25
A fabric of memory is a series of monotype and etching prints based on fabric ‘scrim’ used often in the print studio to clean ink off the metal plates. The experience of the fabric retaining it’s innate shape when flattened or pressed reflects our ability to make connections between the real or imaginary memories. The structure of the fabric remains unchanged but the process it undergoes with multiple colours changes it’s appearance over time, reflecting our own interpretations of memories.
All works are original prints using lithographic or etching inks on specialised etching papers. Created in Studio 4, South Square Centre, Thornton..or WYPW. Mirfield.
@annieffordeartist
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November 1, 2024 5:00 pm - January 5, 2025 3:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Interlude ll by Diane JonesOpening and Open Studio: Fri 1st Nov , 5pm – 8pmSouth Square, Plenty at the Square
Interlude ll by Diane Jones
Opening and Open Studio: Fri 1st Nov , 5pm – 8pm
South Square, Plenty at the Square
Running: 1st Nov 24 – 5th Jan 25
Diane works as a textile designer/maker and is a long term studio holder at South Square.
The exhibition shows work produced during ‘interludes’ of playfulness and experimentation using various textile techniques, monoprint, stencilling and collage developing favoured themes such as colour, pattern, silhouettes and visual rhythms of the world around us.
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November 1, 2024 5:00 pm - January 5, 2025 3:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Opening Night : Fri 1st November | 5pm – 8pm | South SquareRunning : 1st Nov – 5th Jan 2025 Stitching
Opening Night : Fri 1st November | 5pm – 8pm | South Square
Running : 1st Nov – 5th Jan 2025
Stitching Connections
Claire Wellesley-Smith is an artist, researcher and curator based in Bradford. The
ability of textile to transform and connect over time inform her studio, community,
and research practices.
Stitching Connections shows textile work from her studio and community-based
practice over the last 15 years. Projects with Bradford based organisations exploring
the heritage of textile dyes and recycling, creative health and the isolation of
lockdown, speak to a commitment to engaging with subject, communities, and
processes over many years. The pieced and stitched work from collaborative
projects demonstrate the universal language of textiles and commonalities of
experience. Claire’s reflective, durational stitch work is informed by listening to and
being part of conversations through making around the tabletops of Bradford’s many
community spaces of care.
‘In work after work, stitch after stitch, Claire has made her practice – and textiles –
accountable. ‘Fieldwork’ is the term used. Whatever is written in her book, whether is
stitched or dyed, has been lived out: carried around in her community scrap bag; left
in the backyard to be weathered by the elements before being invested with the care
of repair; grown on her allotment, found on an urban walk or experienced in the daily
act of spending time with needle, thread and cloth.’ June Hill
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November 1, 2024 5:00 pm - January 5, 2025 3:00 pm(GMT-11:00)
South Square Maker’s Market is back – Apply now! Click here to apply We are super excited for our third year of hosting a get together of amazing artisans and a
South Square Maker’s Market is back – Apply now!
We are super excited for our third year of hosting a get together of amazing artisans and a weekend of festivities, live music and lots more!
Do you have arts and crafts you’d like to sell and be part of the buzz? Then be sure to apply for a chance to be a part of our Makers Market.
Deadline for applications is Monday 16th September.
We are open to all handmade arts and crafts, e.g ceramics, candles, soaps, jewellery, ornaments, prints etc.
The Makers Market will be open to the public on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th November 2024 from 10.30 am – 17.00pm
Book one or 2 days, fees are: £30 for 1 day / £40 for 2 days.
If you have any questions, please contact us on shop@southsquarecentre.co.uk
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November 9, 2024 10:30 am - November 10, 2024 5:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Community Room
South Square, Thornton
Brontë Babies 🍼Weds 20th November0 – 4 years welcome11am – 12.30pm Join us for Brontë Babies at South Square Centre in
Brontë Babies 🍼
Weds 20th November
0 – 4 years welcome
11am – 12.30pm
Join us for Brontë Babies at South Square Centre in Thornton with facilitator Sophia Hatfield.
Sophia draws inspiration from the Brontë Parsonage’s collection to inspire each monthly session. Brontë Babies is for babies and their carers, featuring sensory play, song, and an activity.
0 – 4 years welcome; your ticket includes a place for one adult and one child. Coffee/tea and cake will be provided.
To book, follow link below 🍼 limited spaces available!
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November 20, 2024 11:00 am - 12:30 pm(GMT+00:00)
Ground Floor Gallery, South Square Centre
Rudolph The Reindeer Motanka Doll Workshop for Kids Nov 23rd | 11am – 12.30pm | FREE Click here to book Join us to make cute Rudolph Reindeers! The author’s toy, depicting a traditional
Rudolph The Reindeer Motanka Doll Workshop for Kids
Nov 23rd | 11am – 12.30pm | FREE
Join us to make cute Rudolph Reindeers!
The author’s toy, depicting a traditional Christmas character, is made using the ancient East Slavic technique of the ‘motanka’ doll.
Experience the fun and magic of turning a ball of yarn into a cheerful helper of Father Christmas at a workshop led by a Ukrainian craftswoman.
“Motanka” dolls – toys made out of yarn and fabric. The oldest folk toys, symbolising women’s wisdom and serving as family amulets, crafted from pieces of wool and fabric.
For all skill levels
All materials are provided
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November 23, 2024 11:00 am - 12:30 pm(GMT+00:00)
South Square
South Square, Thornton
December
The Fabric of Memory by Annie FfordeOpening and Open Studio: Fri 1st Nov , 5pm – 8pm South Square, Plenty at the Square
The Fabric of Memory by Annie Fforde
Opening and Open Studio: Fri 1st Nov , 5pm – 8pm
South Square, Plenty at the Square
Running: 1st Nov 24 – 5th Jan 25
A fabric of memory is a series of monotype and etching prints based on fabric ‘scrim’ used often in the print studio to clean ink off the metal plates. The experience of the fabric retaining it’s innate shape when flattened or pressed reflects our ability to make connections between the real or imaginary memories. The structure of the fabric remains unchanged but the process it undergoes with multiple colours changes it’s appearance over time, reflecting our own interpretations of memories.
All works are original prints using lithographic or etching inks on specialised etching papers. Created in Studio 4, South Square Centre, Thornton..or WYPW. Mirfield.
@annieffordeartist
more
November 1, 2024 5:00 pm - January 5, 2025 3:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Interlude ll by Diane JonesOpening and Open Studio: Fri 1st Nov , 5pm – 8pmSouth Square, Plenty at the Square
Interlude ll by Diane Jones
Opening and Open Studio: Fri 1st Nov , 5pm – 8pm
South Square, Plenty at the Square
Running: 1st Nov 24 – 5th Jan 25
Diane works as a textile designer/maker and is a long term studio holder at South Square.
The exhibition shows work produced during ‘interludes’ of playfulness and experimentation using various textile techniques, monoprint, stencilling and collage developing favoured themes such as colour, pattern, silhouettes and visual rhythms of the world around us.
more
November 1, 2024 5:00 pm - January 5, 2025 3:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Opening Night : Fri 1st November | 5pm – 8pm | South SquareRunning : 1st Nov – 5th Jan 2025 Stitching
Opening Night : Fri 1st November | 5pm – 8pm | South Square
Running : 1st Nov – 5th Jan 2025
Stitching Connections
Claire Wellesley-Smith is an artist, researcher and curator based in Bradford. The
ability of textile to transform and connect over time inform her studio, community,
and research practices.
Stitching Connections shows textile work from her studio and community-based
practice over the last 15 years. Projects with Bradford based organisations exploring
the heritage of textile dyes and recycling, creative health and the isolation of
lockdown, speak to a commitment to engaging with subject, communities, and
processes over many years. The pieced and stitched work from collaborative
projects demonstrate the universal language of textiles and commonalities of
experience. Claire’s reflective, durational stitch work is informed by listening to and
being part of conversations through making around the tabletops of Bradford’s many
community spaces of care.
‘In work after work, stitch after stitch, Claire has made her practice – and textiles –
accountable. ‘Fieldwork’ is the term used. Whatever is written in her book, whether is
stitched or dyed, has been lived out: carried around in her community scrap bag; left
in the backyard to be weathered by the elements before being invested with the care
of repair; grown on her allotment, found on an urban walk or experienced in the daily
act of spending time with needle, thread and cloth.’ June Hill
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November 1, 2024 5:00 pm - January 5, 2025 3:00 pm(GMT-11:00)
🎄✨ Get Ready to Celebrate the Holidays with a Classic Movie – Elf ! ✨🎄 📅 Date: Fri 6th December 🕖 Time: 5pm –
🎄✨ Get Ready to Celebrate the Holidays with a Classic Movie – Elf ! ✨🎄
📅 Date: Fri 6th December 🕖 Time: 5pm – 8pm 📍 Location: South Square Centre
Click here to book your FREE ticket now
This Christmas season, immerse yourself in holiday magic like never before at South Square Centre’s screening of the beloved festive film, Elf! Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with laughter, joy, and pure Christmas cheer.
Plenty at the Square are putting on some grub to enjoy whilst you watch Elf – Enjoy some delicious pizza or wedges or both! Order at check out 🍕
And that’s not all! Our fun-filled tuck shop will be brimming with irresistible goodies to satisfy your cravings. 🍿🎟️
This event is FREE but you’re welcome to make a donation/pay as you feel on the night – thank you 😊
Please note the movie screening will be taking place in the community room. Please let us know of any access requirements.
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December 6, 2024 5:30 am - 8:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Community Room
South Square, Thornton
Stitching Connections Workshop Saturday 7th December | 11 am – 4pm | £20 Click here to book Claire Wellesley-Smith is an incredible textile artist with an amazing collection of work from her
Stitching Connections Workshop
Saturday 7th December | 11 am – 4pm | £20
Claire Wellesley-Smith is an incredible textile artist with an amazing collection of work from her projects with communities and personal works of art. Claire is exhibiting her work at South Square from 1st Nov 24 – 5th January 25.
As part of this exhibition Claire will be holding a stitching workshop!
Take part in a one day hand stitch workshop in the gallery space with Claire to begin a piece of stitched work that will be displayed at South Square.
You will explore connections between community, text, and textiles inspired by the current exhibition work displayed and produce a stitched word that will be gathered together with those of other participants.
All materials and equipment will be supplied. This workshop is open to all, though some experience of hand stitching would be helpful.
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December 7, 2024 11:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
South Square
South Square, Thornton
Wednesday 11th December | 1pm – 3pm | South Square Click here to book your free space and more info
Wednesday 11th December | 1pm – 3pm | South Square
Click here to book your free space and more info
South Square Artist Show & Crit, in collaboration with Bradford Producing Hub
Our FREE Artist Show & Crit is open for any visual artist, at any stage of their career to attend. You will need to bring a piece of your artwork, either finished or a work in progress, that you would like to receive feedback on from a group of your artistic peers.
The session will be hosted by experienced artist facilitator who will create an equitable and constructive space for sharing.
We ask you to be constructive and thoughtful in your feedback to other artists. Be helpful and honest with your comments; focusing on progress and improvement is the ultimate goal of the Aritst Show and Crit.
Not to worry if you can’t make this session. There will be an additional session taking place on the following date:
Wednesday 12th February 1pm – 3pm
See you then!
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December 11, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Ground Floor Gallery, South Square Centre
January
The Fabric of Memory by Annie FfordeOpening and Open Studio: Fri 1st Nov , 5pm – 8pm South Square, Plenty at the Square
The Fabric of Memory by Annie Fforde
Opening and Open Studio: Fri 1st Nov , 5pm – 8pm
South Square, Plenty at the Square
Running: 1st Nov 24 – 5th Jan 25
A fabric of memory is a series of monotype and etching prints based on fabric ‘scrim’ used often in the print studio to clean ink off the metal plates. The experience of the fabric retaining it’s innate shape when flattened or pressed reflects our ability to make connections between the real or imaginary memories. The structure of the fabric remains unchanged but the process it undergoes with multiple colours changes it’s appearance over time, reflecting our own interpretations of memories.
All works are original prints using lithographic or etching inks on specialised etching papers. Created in Studio 4, South Square Centre, Thornton..or WYPW. Mirfield.
@annieffordeartist
more
November 1, 2024 5:00 pm - January 5, 2025 3:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Interlude ll by Diane JonesOpening and Open Studio: Fri 1st Nov , 5pm – 8pmSouth Square, Plenty at the Square
Interlude ll by Diane Jones
Opening and Open Studio: Fri 1st Nov , 5pm – 8pm
South Square, Plenty at the Square
Running: 1st Nov 24 – 5th Jan 25
Diane works as a textile designer/maker and is a long term studio holder at South Square.
The exhibition shows work produced during ‘interludes’ of playfulness and experimentation using various textile techniques, monoprint, stencilling and collage developing favoured themes such as colour, pattern, silhouettes and visual rhythms of the world around us.
more
November 1, 2024 5:00 pm - January 5, 2025 3:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Opening Night : Fri 1st November | 5pm – 8pm | South SquareRunning : 1st Nov – 5th Jan 2025 Stitching
Opening Night : Fri 1st November | 5pm – 8pm | South Square
Running : 1st Nov – 5th Jan 2025
Stitching Connections
Claire Wellesley-Smith is an artist, researcher and curator based in Bradford. The
ability of textile to transform and connect over time inform her studio, community,
and research practices.
Stitching Connections shows textile work from her studio and community-based
practice over the last 15 years. Projects with Bradford based organisations exploring
the heritage of textile dyes and recycling, creative health and the isolation of
lockdown, speak to a commitment to engaging with subject, communities, and
processes over many years. The pieced and stitched work from collaborative
projects demonstrate the universal language of textiles and commonalities of
experience. Claire’s reflective, durational stitch work is informed by listening to and
being part of conversations through making around the tabletops of Bradford’s many
community spaces of care.
‘In work after work, stitch after stitch, Claire has made her practice – and textiles –
accountable. ‘Fieldwork’ is the term used. Whatever is written in her book, whether is
stitched or dyed, has been lived out: carried around in her community scrap bag; left
in the backyard to be weathered by the elements before being invested with the care
of repair; grown on her allotment, found on an urban walk or experienced in the daily
act of spending time with needle, thread and cloth.’ June Hill
more
November 1, 2024 5:00 pm - January 5, 2025 3:00 pm(GMT-11:00)
February
Wednesday 12th February | 1pm – 3pm | South Square Click here to book your free space and more info
Wednesday 12th February | 1pm – 3pm | South Square
Click here to book your free space and more info
South Square Artist Show & Crit, in collaboration with Bradford Producing Hub
Our FREE Artist Show & Crit is open for any visual artist, at any stage of their career to attend. You will need to bring a piece of your artwork, either finished or a work in progress, that you would like to receive feedback on from a group of your artistic peers.
The session will be hosted by experienced artist facilitator who will create an equitable and constructive space for sharing.
We ask you to be constructive and thoughtful in your feedback to other artists. Be helpful and honest with your comments; focusing on progress and improvement is the ultimate goal of the Aritst Show and Crit.
See you then!
more
February 12, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Ground Floor Gallery, South Square Centre
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Address: Thornton Road, Bradford, BD13 3LD
Phone: 01274 834747
Email: info@southsquarecentre.co.uk
South Square is a collection of 19th Century workers cottages, in the old Yorkshire village of Thornton, famous for its Brontë connections and its impressive 20-arch viaduct.
Renovated as a community arts centre in 1982, South Square Centre is now home to ten studio spaces for a variety of artists, as well as a gallery, community spaces, archive, fine art framers, bar and a cafe.
The centre hosts community events and activities for all ages, including an ongoing workshop programme and provides community spaces available to hire.