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 aims to foster a love of visual art through exhibitions, workshops and studio visits. Their annual exhibition showcases at least one artwork of each full member. To become a full member, you must be elected by existing senior members. Associate Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the arts.

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.