Join resident artist Jo Yeates for a very special workshop, creating a truly personal piece of textile art.

This workshop gives you the opportunity to design and create your very own textile artwork using family photos, old letters or other family documents, and vintage fabrics. Very often, those family photos and Granny’s old table cloths and doilies are packed away in a cupboard, rarely seen.   You will use your hands and your memories to breathe new life in to these items, and take home a unique piece of artwork. 

Don’t worry, you don’t have to cut up your original photos and documents!  A week or two before the workshop, you will email Jo the images you would like to use - photos, a letter, one of Granny's handwritten recipes, etc. She will then print them on to fabric and bring them along to the workshop. You will then build up a fabric collage using those images as your starting point. (Though, if you would like to use the originals, that would make an interesting mixed media piece.)

You will build up your fabric collage using vintage table linens, or old clothes - it is great if you can bring your own , but Jo will also provide plenty of materials. Finally,  you will embellish your artwork with stitch and text.

Jo’s  workshops are relaxed, friendly, informal and suitable for all abilities.  Demonstrations, help and guidance will be given. 

The workshop costs £50, which includes materials and equipment, plus tea. coffee and biscuits.

For more information or to book your place, email Jo madeat52@gmail.com

This workshop gives you the opportunity to design and create your very own textile artwork incorporating various forms of text with resident artist Jo Yeates. You’ll explore stamping, appliqué, backstitch, typing and handwriting on to fabric.  You’ll choose fabrics to build up a textile collage incorporating your words, adding embellishments and using a range of simple hand stitches. 

All you need to do is decide the words you want to use:  your own name, or the name of a loved one?  The name of your favourite place?  A word to inspire you?  Something wise your Nan used to say?  A phrase that makes you laugh? The choice is yours!

Jo’s workshops are relaxed, friendly, informal and suitable for all abilities.  Demonstrations, help and guidance will be given. 

The workshop costs £50, which includes all materials and equipment, plus tea, coffee and biscuits.

If you would like to book a place, just email Jo at madeat52@gmail.com or ping her a message on 07902 033268. Places are limited so don’t hang around too long!

Are you interested in drawing / sketching?

Would you like to join our FREE Saturday morning art group made up of like minded artists?

If so, then please join us at South Bank Studios on the last Saturday of the month for our “Drawing Group”

10am to 12pm - please meet in the cafe area of the Church.

All are welcome - just bring your own sketchbook and drawing materials.

Please note: the sessions will be facilitated by South Bank Studio artists, but sessions are not taught. Instead they are just an opportunity for artists of any ability to meet together to draw / paint / work in their own sketchbooks..

Refreshment and homemade cake will be available to purchase in the cafe.

If you have any question then please feel free to email Donna

Discover the beauty of pastels - a flexible art medium with endless options.

This workshop is Ideal for beginners and those wanting a deeper dive.

We’ll be working with both soft and oil pastels for a comprehensive experience.

Taught by Donna Maria Taylor, an experienced fully qualified tutor and professional artist.

Price: £85, materials included.

Bring your own lunch.

Please email Donna to book or for further information.

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Get creative and join our new monthly craft group at Southlands Methodist Church.

We’ll be meeting the 2nd Saturday of the month in the Gallery between 10am and 12pm and its FREE!

Tea, coffee and homemade cakes will be available to purchase in the cafe.

Bring your own project. Everyone welcome.

Discover the medium of Oils with this one day beginners introductory workshop.

Delivered by Donna Maria Taylor - one of our experienced and qualified tutors.

£85 including materials.

Bring your own lunch.

Please email Donna if you would like further information.

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Get creative and join our new monthly craft group at Southlands Methodist Church.

We’ll be meeting the 2nd Saturday of the month in the Gallery between 10am and 12pm and its FREE!

Tea, coffee and homemade cakes will be available to purchase in the cafe.

Bring your own project. Everyone welcome.

Discover the beauty of pastels - a flexible art medium with endless options.

This workshop is Ideal for beginners and those wanting a deeper dive.

We’ll be working with both soft and oil pastels for a comprehensive experience.

Taught by Donna Maria Taylor, an experienced fully qualified tutor and professional artist.

Price: £85, materials included.

Bring your own lunch.

Please email Donna to book or for further information.

A community open studio and open houses event around the South Bank area of York. Come along to meet artists and makers, buy some unique christmas presents and get into the festive spirit!

Are you interested in drawing / sketching?

Would you like to join our FREE Saturday morning art group made up of like minded artists?

If so, then please join us at South Bank Studios on the last Saturday of the month for our “Drawing Group”

10am to 12pm - please meet in the cafe area of the Church.

All are welcome - just bring your own sketchbook and drawing materials.

Please note: the sessions will be facilitated by South Bank Studio artists, but sessions are not taught. Instead they are just an opportunity for artists of any ability to meet together to draw / paint / work in their own sketchbooks..

Refreshment and homemade cake will be available to purchase in the cafe.

If you have any question then please feel free to email Donna

Resident artist Jo Yeates is running one of her popular textile workshops at Southlands on Saturday 9 November.

You will design and create your very own textile artwork inspired by the landscapes that surround us. You’ll enjoy choosing, shaping and layering fabrics, adding embellishments and using a range of simple hand stitches.

Demonstrations, help and guidance will be given (plus plenty of tea, coffee and biscuits!). No previous experience necessary.

10am - 3.30pm

£50 including all materials. There are only a few places left.

Email Jo Yeates to secure your place!

York Unlocked Festival 2024

South Bank Studios are delighted to be taking place in this years festival. York Unlocked opens the most interesting and significant buildings in York to the public completely for free. It’s a weekend festival that allows residents and visitors to see York in a new way, and aims to educate and inspire a love of architecture.   

This year the whole festival will be on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October 2024.

Our building will be open ONLY on Sunday 6th from 12 noon to 4pm

York Unlocked is inspired by the success of Doors Open Days and Open House events across the UK and Europe.

Our artists are having a studio clear out. Come and buy reduced price and affordable artworks, art & craft materials, art greetings cards, samples and lots more.

Come and grab a bargain!

Our artists are having a studio clear out. Come and buy reduced price and affordable artworks, art & craft materials, art greetings cards, samples and lots more.

Saturday 28th September
10am-4pm

Our Gallery Cafe will be open 10am - noon.

Plus our monthly FREE Drawing Group will be on too.

We hope you can join us.

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Get creative and join our new monthly craft group at Southlands Methodist Church.

We’ll be meeting the 2nd Saturday of the month in the Gallery between 10am and 12pm and its FREE!

Tea, coffee and homemade cakes will be available to purchase in the cafe.

Bring your own project. Everyone welcome.

Are you interested in drawing / sketching?

Would you like to join our FREE Saturday morning art group made up of like minded artists?

If so, then please join us at South Bank Studios on the last Saturday of the month for our “Drawing Group”

10am to 12pm - please meet in the cafe area of the Church.

All are welcome - just bring your own sketchbook and drawing materials.

Please note: the sessions will be facilitated by South Bank Studio artists, but sessions are not taught. Instead they are just an opportunity for artists of any ability to meet together to draw / paint / work in their own sketchbooks..

Refreshment and homemade cake will be available to purchase in the cafe.

If you have any question then please feel free to email Donna.

CROCHET - KNIT - SEW - CRAFT

Get creative and join our new monthly craft group at Southlands Methodist Church.

We’ll be meeting the 2nd Saturday of the month in the Gallery between 10am and 12pm and its FREE!

Tea, coffee and homemade cakes will be available to purchase in the cafe.

Bring your own project. Everyone welcome.

Are you interested in drawing / sketching?

Would you like to join our FREE Saturday morning art group made up of like minded artists?

If so, then please join us at South Bank Studios on the last Saturday of the month for our “Drawing Group”

10am to 12pm - please meet in the cafe area of the Church.

All are welcome - just bring your own sketchbook and drawing materials.

Please note: the sessions will be facilitated by South Bank Studio artists, but sessions are not taught. Instead they are just an opportunity for artists of any ability to meet together to draw / paint / work in their own sketchbooks..

Refreshment and homemade cake will be available to purchase in the cafe.

If you have any question then please feel free to email Donna.