Cultural, Arts & Exhibitions in Southbourne

Christchurch Lace Society meets monthly to share their love of lacemaking and demonstrating their craft. Whilst they are not a teaching group, visitors are welcome. The Society also attends The Priory's Living Crafts Exhibition every second year.

Christchurch Life Drawing Group are a monthly offer monthly untutored life drawing sessions on the second Wednesday of the month. They welcome artists and newcomers of all abilities.

Bournemouth Arts Club is a long-established visual arts organisation supporting artists and art enthusiasts across Bournemouth and Dorset. Founded in 1920, the club runs exhibitions, gallery visits, talks, workshops, studio visits, drawing opportunities and practical working days. Associate membership is open to anyone with an interest in art, while full exhibiting members are selected according to the club’s artistic criteria and commitment to participating in club activities.

Nestled in the vibrant Iford area of Bournemouth, The Factory Space has quietly established itself as one of the South Coast's most delightfully authentic creative venues. Far from the polished tourist traps that line the seafront, this community-driven gem offers visitors a genuine taste of Bournemouth's thriving arts scene whilst serving some rather excellent coffee to boot.

Christchurch Arts Guild is a club for Christchurch artists, who meet every second Wednesday of the month from 7pm to 9pm. Parking is available on site. Various activities take place in these meetings, including critiques, artist demonstration ad workshops.