Thursday 3rd September
18:30 - Late

Gallery Opening Times
4 — 6th: 10:00 - 17:00

Join us for an ecosystem of art that celebrates and connects with the natural world. Experience art from over 30 artists working across a vast range of visual media. 

All are welcome to the opening on Thursday 3rd September, join us for a drink and meet the artists, with opportunities to win original art in our raffle, and support Bristol’s grassroots creative scene.

During the exhibition we will also host a flower pounding workshop, tickets are available here.

Saturday 5th September
14:00 - 16:00

Sit amongst the nature-inspired exhibition in the KIT FORM gallery and join artist Jess Way for a hands-on introduction to the Japanese technique of ‘Tataki Zomé (flower pounding), a process of hammering flowers into paper and fabrics.

We'll be using the plants that grow in the local area to explore different compositions and experience the beautiful colours that nature can create.

Jess will bring in flowers/ plants and all the materials needed, however participants are encouraged to bring flowers/plants from their own gardens to try out.

Due to equipment used minimum age is 16 and accompanied by an adult.

No experience needed, 10 spaces available.

Sunday 6th September
14:00 - 16:00

Come and make your own nature-inspired wall tapestry! Join artist Camille Straatman during the Force of Nature exhibition at KIT FORM and learn how to needle felt and make your own wall hanging with natural wool. Inspired by the art at the exhibition or your favourite landscapes, we will create little wall tapestries for you to take home.

All materials provided, but you are encouraged to bring your own ideas and materials as well, such as twigs, fabric scraps, or dried flowers!

No previous experience needed. The workshop will be taught in a small-scale and accessible way. If finances are a barrier to your participation, please get in touch with the organiser.

@camillestraatman

Tuesday 8th September
19:00 - 22:00 (arrive 18:45)

Join us for a relaxed, untutored United Models Life Drawing session. All welcome; regulars, newbies and everyone in between.

There will always be two models posing, one for each half of the session and poses range from 30 seconds to 20 minutes.

Basic drawing materials, drawing boards and easels are available, but please bring your own paper/ sketchbook, if you can.

Arrive from 18:45 to get settled and grab a drink, so we can start drawing at 19:00. There will be a break halfway through the session.

Thursday 10th September
18:00 - 21:00

A solo exhibition of British landscapes by printmaker Ruth Ander.

With handprinting demonstrations throughout the weekend.

"My inspiration is landscape, nature and light- often in North Somerset, the Severn Estuary, Dorset and Wiltshire- the places I know and love best, but also sometimes far away places I’ve travelled to. My motivation is to express the way I feel about these places- they move me and I want to move others."

Thursday 17th September
18:00 - 22:00

A group exhibition exploring the meaning in the mundane

Find meaning in the mundane in this experimental group exhibition exploring our connection to found objects and the stories they hold.

Featuring the work of: Fra Beecher, Scarlett McNally, Alphie Hubbard, Rosie Bowery, George Henry Rowe, George Morgan, Yashashree Arawkar, Joelie Sleap, Kenzie Washer, FollowTheSun, Allison Johnston, Helen Hardaker-Williams, Alistair Oldman, Sunny Alonzo, Eloise Elizabeth, Matt McLean, Matt Faulkner, Ella Bryant, Tom Hodgkinson, Dani Hawkes

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Thurs 17 // 12:00 - 22:00
Fri 18 // 12:00 - 19:00
Sat 19 // 12:00 - 19:00
Sun 20 // 10:00 - 15:00

Monday 28th September
12:00 - 21:00

KIT FORM STUDIO is a shared studio space for everybody to use, for free.

From 12:00 - 21:00, every last Monday of the month, KIT FORM will throw its doors open and the space is yours:

Do you need to meet to discuss ideas? To document work for an application? To project/make something large? To install and test work?

With free Wi-Fi and tea and coffee available, come and make this space yours!

We would love to see you.

Thursday 1st October
18:30 - 20:30

You’re probably here because you either love drawing or you love dogs, and if that’s the case, then this might just be the perfect event for you.

Welcome to Dog Life Drawing classes with artist Cai Burton.

Join this art class with a difference and get to know your fluffy models with a tail who just love scratches, pets and treats. Each class will feature multiple dogs of all shapes and sizes - expect snorting flat faces, long legs, tight curls and waggy tails. Try to keep up with the dogs movements and capture a variety of sketches, or spend longer on timed exercises led by artist Cai Burton.

Cai will guide you through the session, introducing you to the class with structured warm ups and moving you around the space. Despite this, classes are still relaxed.

Drinks will be available from the bar and chilled music will help set the tone.