F.A.T. Studio has been running collaborative community projects in SE London for several years and in 2021 we managed to crowdfund enough money for our biggest project yet: Old Kent Road Arts Club – an exciting creative space that welcomes and connects the communities of Old Kent Road, at a critical time in the area's history. The project is all about bringing people together through free arts events and strengthening cultural and creative presence on Old Kent Road.
The Old Kent Road Arts Club is an active, evolving space. It's first year of activity has consisted of 3 main strands:
Led by F.A.T. Studio co-director, art teacher and painter Kate Ducker.
The Young Artists Club is a completely free, 12-month creative programme for local 15-18 year olds who want to get into the arts, either professionally or just for fun. The activities will be shaped by the interests of the group but will most probably consist of supported studio time, special guest workshops led by local creatives, studio visits, group projects, portfolio building and an end of year exhibition.
This years Y.A.C. Programme has now ended. Stay tuned for updates coming soon.
Young Artists Club (Y.A.C.)
Led by F.A.T. Studio co-director, weaver and networker Natanya Mark.
Second Life Club is a weekly meeting group for makers that live or work near Old Kent Road. It's a social space where craft skills can be shared, ideas around sustainability can be explored and local making can be celebrated. From DIY fashionistas, to carpenters, to up-cycling enthusiasts, this club welcomes everyone who wants to develop their skills, get involved in group projects and feel part of the ever-growing craft community on Old Kent Road.
This years Second Life Club has now ended. Stay tuned for updates coming soon.
Second Life Club
Community Platform
Supported by the F.A.T. Studio Team.
The Community Platform is monthly slot in the OKR Arts Club calendar which is open to local people who want run a community-spirited event at the space. It could be a workshop, screening, celebration – anything that brings the communities of Old Kent Road together. It's a great chance for anyone interested in running community events/projects to test ideas and to gain experience in creative planning and leadership. The F.A.T. Studio team would offer support with planning, promotion, designing/printing supporting material, delivering and documenting the event. And we'll pay you for leading the way.
This years Community Platform programme has now ended. Stay tuned for updates coming soon.
What is the Old Kent Road Arts Club?
Volunteering
Collaborating
Visiting
Interested in lending your skills to this new community space? We've got lots of volunteering opportunities coming up.
To chat about volunteering and join our volunteering Whatsapp group email
rachel@fatstudio.co.uk
The Old Kent Road Arts Club is all about celebrating and strengthening community connections, so we're always looking to meet new people and work together!
If you're interested in collaborating
on the Young Artists Club email
kate@fatstudio.co.uk
If you're interested in collaborating
on the Second Life Club email
natanya@fatstudio.co.uk
If you're interested in collaborating
on the Community Platform
or in any other way email
rachel@fatstudio.co.uk
We're always happy to meet people in person at the Old Kent Road Arts Club. To book a visit please email
rachel@fatstudio.co.uk
Old Kent Road Arts Club
Ex-Fabb Sofas building (opposite Lidl)
765-775 Old Kent Road
London
SE15 1NZ