As part of London College of Communication’s ongoing support to our cultural neighbours, we’re featuring a weekly round-up of some of the online activities and content provided by the fantastic museums, galleries and cultural venues in our local area.
From Instagram drawing clubs to virtual exhibitions, artist profiles, video demonstrations, film screenings, performances and more, here’s our guide to what you can get involved in with our Southwark and Lambeth friends and partners – all from the comfort of your own home.
Week starting: 31 August 2020
FINAL CALL! Music to My Ears: Digital Marketing for SMEs: London College of Communication
At London College of Communication, we’re working with Small-to-Medium-Enterprises (SMEs) in the music industry to adapt and innovate through our Digital Grid Partnership. Join a free online workshop hosted by London College of Communication to receive expert support on developing innovative digital strategies.
From Thursday 3 September 9.30am - 4.30pm
This event will take place on Zoom. Find out more
Not Without My Ghosts: The Artist As Medium: Drawing Room
Not Without My Ghosts: The Artist As Medium, a major exhibition of artists and works inspired by mediumistic methodologies and their deep cultural history, developed in partnership with Hayward Gallery Touring.
To make sure we can reopen safely, we are asking visitors to pre-book free timed entry slots for the exhibition.
Opening Thursday 10 September. Time slots are available from 12-6pm, Wednesday - Sunday
Book your place on Not Without My Ghosts
Contextual Lecture: Reflections on biometrics and personal identity with Professor Michael Fairhurst: Louie Louie: Dulwich Picture Gallery
In our increasingly security-conscious world we are becoming accustomed to using biometrics (fingerprints, facial images, iris scans) to provide information about personal identity. But exactly what does this type of information tell us, and how can we make the best use of it?
Michael Fairhurst is Professor of Computer Vision at the School of Engineering and Digital Arts at the University of Kent.
Tuesday 8 September 10.30am - 12.00pm
Gardens of the Imagination (Online event): Walworth Community Gardening Network
Art in the Park lead a drawing workshop for 6 + aged children based on inspirational Gardens.
Saturday 12 September 12.30-1.30pm
Book your place on the workshop
Gardeners Question Time (Online event): Walworth Community Gardening Network
An online panel of horticultural experts answering gardening questions from Walworth Community Garden Network gardeners and members of the public.
Saturday 12 September 1.45pm - 2.30pm
Get your ticket for Gardener's Question Time
Social Story: Returning to School: F.A.T Studio
As schools start to reopen after being closed for C19 lockdown, there are lots of children with special educational needs (SEN) who may need extra support during these transitionary times.
F.A.T. co-director Rachel S. worked with educational psychologist Dr Hannah Fleming to create a social story that can be read together with children with SEN.
Activities in Southwark for young people - Summer 2020: Southwark Council
This year Southwark's Youth Service summer programme is going online. Join us on Zoom for workshops and activities covering the subjects such as sport and fitness, art and design and Black Lives Matter.
August 2020
Find out more about the Southwark Youth Service summer programme
To suggest an online activity organised by a venue local to LCC for inclusion in this weekly Canvas feature, please email: Gill Henderson, Cultural and Communities Partnerships Manager: g.m.henderson@lcc.arts.ac.uk.
Related links
- Learn more about our local area in Elephant & Castle
- Find out about LCC's Short Courses
- Follow LCC on Instagram to see behind the scenes at LCC
