Join us for an inspiring evening at Saint Clement's Church, showcasing our artists. Enjoy original music by singer-songwriters, moving poetry, and stunning artwork, all topped off by a performance from the Sound of the Hunderground choir. Don’t miss this celebration of creativity and community!

Organiser: Mick Nixon
Where: Saint Clement’s Church, SS9 1AR
When: Thur 3 July, 7-10pm
FREE

Your Art Here: is a live art-making experience where everyone is invited to spin the tombola drum to learn their creative fate! Guided by prompts and instruction, you will make artwork which will then be framed in-store and displayed in an ever-growing, live exhibition showing throughout the week.

Organiser: The Tombola Residency
Where: Snappy Snaps, 159 Leigh Road, SS9 1JF
When: Sat 5 July, 10am-5pm
FREE

Join us for live art sessions with the incredibly talented Graffiti writer Grub, who will bring children’s artwork to life in his live demo. Meanwhile, artists and volunteers from Southend High School will be hosting the Chalk Festival, where you are invited to get creative with colour and let your imagination run wild to decorate the school playground.

Organiser: Jadie Oberholzer
Where: Saint Pierre School, 16 Leigh Road, SS9 1LE
When: Sat 5 July, 12-3pm
FREE

All are welcome at this fabulous celebration of our town’s budding artists, hosted at Saint Pierre School. Kids from local primary schools have responded to the theme ‘Showcase’ in an exhibition not to be missed! Hundreds of artworks are on display and ready to brighten up your weekend.

Organiser: Jadie Oberholzer
Where: Saint Pierre School, 16 Leigh Road, SS9 1LE
When: Sat 5 July, 11am-3pm & Sun 6 July, 12-3pm
FREE

Do You See Me? by Havens Hospices showcases artwork by children and young people supported by the charity. It explores their experiences of living and caring for someone they love who has an incurable condition, or the impact of having a complex condition themselves.

Organiser: Havens Hospices
Where: The Living Room, SS9 1JE
When: Sat 5 & Sat 6 July, 10am-4pm
FREE

Our hugely popular Secondary Schools’ Exhibition is back, with another opportunity for the public to pick their favourite work on display. Prizes and certificates of commendation are up for grabs for the artists whose pieces attract the most votes.

Organiser: Nicola Trevena
Where: Leigh Road Baptist Church, SS9 1NN
When: Sat 5 & Sun 6 July, 11am-4pm
FREE

Paint or sketch in Old Leigh alongside artist and teacher Paul Alcock. If you've got plein air (outdoor) painting or sketching equipment, please bring it along. Paper and pencils will be provided for anyone who needs them. Hats and weather-protective clothing advised!

Organiser: Paul Alcock
Where: Old Leigh. Meet by the anchor opposite the Crooked Billet pub, SS9 2EP
When: Sun 6 July, 11am-midday, with the option to stay for longer
FREE

Join abstract artist Claire Hankey in this relaxed, therapeutic drawing workshop. She will guide you in a variety of drawing activities focusing on foraged plant forms and botanical photographic images. Using dry media, you will explore different techniques and approaches to drawing from primary and secondary sources. No experience necessary.

Organiser: Claire Hankey
Where: Squeeze Cafe, 96 Broadway, SS9 1AB
When: Mon 7 July, 1.30-3.30pm

Cost: £15
To book please visit: www.clairehankeyartist.com.

Join illustrator Craig Hallums for an informal drink and draw session at Hopsters. Work through loosely guided drawing exercises, or just pick up a pencil and play, all while enjoying your tipple of choice from the extensive range of drinks available.

Organiser: Craig Hallums
Where: Hopsters, 20 Elm Road, SS9 1SN
When: Wed 9 July, 7-9pm

Free event - drinks purchased separately.

This workshop is designed to encourage participants to get creative and experiment with making abstract animations on analogue ciné film.

The term ‘cameraless’ means the workshop activity does not involve shooting or photographing with any cameras. The process is all about working hands-on, directly with film strips.

Organiser: Tom Scott
Where: Room 4, Leigh Community Centre, SS9 1SP
When: Sat 19 July, 1.30-3.30pm

Cost: £45
To book please visit Eventbrite

Komar will be doing a live demonstration, come say hi and ask questions (if you have any...) or just be there and keep him company.

It`s a rare opportunity to also look through his sketchbook and find out what these paintings are all about...  

Organiser: KOMAR
Where: Leigh Community Centre, SS9 1SP
When: Tue 8 July, 10am-4pm
FREE