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
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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)
🎄✨ 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
Winter solstice showMembers of Unit 9 present a range of wintery artworks to bring the year to a close. Opening: Friday 6th December 6pm
Winter solstice show
Members of Unit 9 present a range of wintery artworks to bring the year to a close.
Opening: Friday 6th December 6pm – 10 pm
Running : Friday 6th December – Sunday 22nd December
11am – 3pm everday excepy Mondays,
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December 6, 2024 6:00 pm - December 22, 2024 3:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
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
07dec4:00 pm10:00 pmHow To Speak HipDJs playing laid back grooves
DJs playing laid back grooves Saturday 7th December 4:00 – 10:00 pm – In the community room DJs playing a range of styles into the evening. Expect some soul, reggae, funk, jazz and all
DJs playing laid back grooves
Saturday 7th December
4:00 – 10:00 pm – In the community room
DJs playing a range of styles into the evening.
Expect some soul, reggae, funk, jazz and all round good vibes!
December 7, 2024 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Community Room
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
Rudolph The Reindeer Motanka Doll Workshop for Kids Dec 14th | 1:30 – | FREE Click here to book Join us to make cute Rudolph Reindeers! The author’s toy, depicting a traditional Christmas
Rudolph The Reindeer Motanka Doll Workshop for Kids
Dec 14th | 1:30 – | 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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December 14, 2024 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm(GMT+00:00)
South Square
South Square, Thornton
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
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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.
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)
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.