3 – 7 February is The Big Refresh, our non-teaching week. This is an important break during your course, and a chance for you to catch up on work, focus on your wellbeing, or attend some of the free activities taking place across UAL. All events taking place at Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon are open to all students at those colleges. You're also invited to attend some sessions at London College of Communication - further details below. All activities are free, but please ensure you book in advance for sessions that require it. Any students with accessibility needs will be supported.
Chelsea College of Arts Programme
Monday 3 February
Free Yoga Class: Arts Students' Union
6pm - 7pm, Red Room
All levels welcome. Mats provided. Wear comfortable clothing for exercise.
Self-directed tours of Chelsea, Camberwell and Wimbledon Libraries
An opportunity to visit any of the Camberwell, Chelsea or Wimbledon libraries and browse our resources. See our range of study spaces, including the Camberwell Learning Zone, Ground Floor and Gardens House. The tours are self-guided, but staff will be on hand to answer any questions.
Self-directed tours of London College of Communication Library – SE1 6SB
A chance to visit the LCC Library, browse our resources and see the current Library exhibitions. The tours are self-guided, but staff will be on hand to answer any questions.
Free Yoga Class – London College of Communication, SE1 6SB
6pm - 7pm, LCC T304
All levels welcome. Mats provided. Wear comfortable clothing for exercise.
It’s All Blakademik – London College of Communication, SE1 6SB
7pm - 9pm
It’s All Blakademik Live is one of the hottest, rising live shows in the UK for intelligent, progressive and engaging debate on issues relevant to the Black community. Previous live debates in 2019, included shows at BoxPark, Jerk Fest and The Stockwell Playhouse. Channel 4 News, talkSport Presenter and creator of It’s All Blakademik, Jordan Jarrett Bryan will be joined by members of his production team to talk about their show and media production. Join us at LCC, Lecture Theatre A for 18.30 and get involved in a discussion on how to enter the broadcast media world and start up your own Media Production company. Look forward to seeing you.
Tuesday 4 February
Breakfast Club
10am - 11.30am, Chelsea Canteen
Relax, catch-up or start your day at The Big Refresh over free breakfast in the Canteen.
Self-directed Tours of Chelsea, Camberwell and Wimbledon Libraries
An opportunity to visit any of the Camberwell, Chelsea or Wimbledon libraries and browse our resources. See our range of study spaces, including the Camberwell Learning Zone, Ground Floor and Gardens House. The tours are self-guided, but staff will be on hand to answer any questions.
Self-directed Tours of London College of Communication Library – SE1 6SB
A chance to visit the LCC Library, browse our resources and see the current Library exhibitions. The tours are self-guided, but staff will be on hand to answer any questions.
Disability Drop-In: University Disability Service
11am - 3pm, B229
Manifestines: Zine Workshop
11am - 1pm, BG07
Reflect on your experiences at Camberwell, Chelsea or Wimbledon so far to suggest changes to improve wellbeing and address social or structural inequalities. No prior experience of zine-making is needed.
#manifestines
Overcoming Creative Anxiety: MA Skill-sharing Workshop
11am - 1pm, Billiards Room
In this workshop, you are given the space to explore creative anxiety conceptually and personally to learn some techniques to overcome it.
Photographing My Artwork: MA Skill-sharing Workshop
1pm - 3pm, BG07
Improve how you photograph your artwork with tips and tricks from a professional photographer specialised in photographing works of art for the main museums in London.
Writing Café
3pm - 5pm, ALG01
Write, talk and get advice on your writing. The writing café is a shared space where you can get peer and tutor feedback in an informal setting. Bring your writing with you…
Book your place here: academicsupportonline@arts.ac.uk
Pigments and Paint: MA Skill-sharing Workshop
3pm - 5pm, Billiards Room
What is oil paint and how is it made? Mix and mull your own handmade oil paint and discuss and discover the making process.
Supper Club
4pm – 6pm, Chelsea Canteen
Wind down and finish your day with free supper in the Canteen.
Wednesday 5 February
Breakfast Club
10am - 11.30am, Chelsea Canteen
Relax, catch-up or start your day at The Big Refresh over free breakfast in the Canteen.
Self-directed Tours of Chelsea, Camberwell and Wimbledon Libraries
An opportunity to visit any of the Camberwell Chelsea or Wimbledon libraries and browse our resources. See our range of study spaces, including the Camberwell Learning Zone, Ground Floor and Gardens House. The tours are self-guided, but staff will be on hand to answer any questions.
Self-directed Tours of London College of Communication Library – SE1 6SB
A chance to visit the LCC Library, browse our resources and see the current Library exhibitions. The tours are self-guided, but staff will be on hand to answer any questions.
One-to-one Tutorials
11am - 1pm, BG08
An opportunity to talk with an Academic Support tutor one-to-one on aspects of your studies that you would like to develop. Book your place here: academicsupportonline.arts.ac.uk
Terrarium Workshop with Botanical Boys
12pm - 1.15pm, ALG01
Botanical Boys take you on a historical journey to build your very own individual enclosed terrarium garden. They will also give a talk on the history and importance of the botanical trade in Victorian London and the impact of the terrarium on the world.
Book your place here.
Visit the University Archives and Special Collections Centre
London College of Communication - SE1 6SB
1pm and 2pm, Archives and Special Collection Centre
Come and find out about the range of material held by the University Archives and Special Collections Centre and how you can consult it for your own learning and/or enjoyment! Items on show will be selected from the Centre’s archives and collections which include posters by graphic designer Tom Eckersley, a diverse Comic Book Collection, objects from the David Usborne Collection and the Archive of film-maker Stanley Kubrick. To book your place please email the University Archives and Special Collections Centre at archive-enquiries@arts.ac.uk specifying which time you would like to visit.
Centre of Circular Design Talk
2pm - 4pm, Chelsea Lecture Theatre
Join the researchers and academics from the Centre of Circular Design at Chelsea College of Arts. They'll be discussing their research in innovating design practice to inform the development of the circular economy and sustainability.
Art Therapy Taster
3pm - 5pm, BG07
By using a variety of art materials, your own creative process will be encouraged and explored during this 2-hour art therapy group workshop. With your permission to do so, the artwork created will be reflected upon together, toward understanding and healing. Book your place here.
Walk and Talk
3pm - 5pm (30-minute sessions per one or two students)
It has been said that walking and talking often allows us to share thoughts in a less pressured and more relaxed environment. Join an Academic Support tutor for a walk to experience a more meditative and mindful context to discuss your ideas.
Book your place here: academicsupportonline.arts.ac.uk
Supper Club
4pm - 6pm, Chelsea Canteen
Wind down and finish your day with some free supper in the Canteen.
Thursday 6 February
The Filter Bubble: What You Still Don’t Know – London College of Communication, SE1 6SB
11am - 3pm, D115 The Place
An interactive installation acting as a platform for alternative information. You are invited to come inside to interact with chatbots and see how they spread false information collected from forums.
Fuzzy Spaces: Swap Shop – London College of Communication, SE1 6SB
12pm - 5pm, LCC Canteen and Library Lobby
A marketplace of minds. We launch you onto lines of flight where bartering and collaboration become second nature. Join us to exchange clothing, ideas and time in spaces that test the boundaries of uncertainty.
Self-directed Tours of Chelsea, Camberwell and Wimbledon Libraries
An opportunity to visit any of the Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon libraries and browse our resources. See our range of study spaces, including the Camberwell Learning Zone, Ground Floor and Gardens House. The tours are self-guided, but staff will be on hand to answer any questions.
Self-directed Tours of London College of Communication Library – SE1 6SB
A chance to visit the LCC Library, browse our resources and see the current Library exhibitions. The tours are self-guided, but staff will be on hand to answer any questions.
Chelsea Library Special Collections Show and Tell
12pm - 1.30pm, Chelsea Library
Based on the theme of Nature in artists’ books, from walking to the climate emergency.
Representation In Front and Behind the Lens – London College of Communication, SE1 6SB
6pm - 7.30pm, Lecture Theatre C
David Hevey will talk about his career in media and how he forced organisations such as the BBC to open up to diversity and inclusion. His campaign work in film, television, culture and digital is about pushing representation in front of and behind the lens.
Friday 7 February
Disability Drop-In: University Disability Service
11am - 3pm, B229
Well-being Reading List Hackathon – London College of Communication, SE1 6SB
1pm - 2pm, LCC Library
A collaborative event in which the concept of wellbeing is explored and discussed by library staff and students. Students are then encouraged to find relevant books online based on the ideas raised. This activity culminates in the building of a 'reading list' of suggested books that the library will subsequently buy for the LCC Library Collection. The hackathon will hopefully provide a valuable and inclusive opportunity for students to ponder the meaning of wellbeing whilst making a tangible contribution to the development for our collections for the benefit of the wider University community.
Self-directed Tours of Chelsea, Camberwell and Wimbledon Libraries
An opportunity to visit any of the Camberwell, Chelsea or Wimbledon libraries and browse our resources. See our range of study spaces, including the Camberwell Learning Zone, Ground Floor and Gardens House. The tours are self-guided, but staff will be on hand to answer any questions.
Self-directed Tours of London College of Communication Library – SE1 6SB
A chance to visit the LCC Library, browse our resources and see the current Library exhibitions. The tours are self-guided, but staff will be on hand to answer any questions.