Arts Students' Union Events

Annual Members' Meeting (22/04/2026, 16:00)

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:47:48 Z

Join us for the Arts Students’ Union Annual Members’ Meeting (AMM), your chance to hear what your SU has been working on over the past year and what’s coming next.

We’ll be sharing individual updates on what each officer has been up to, presenting a report on the financial activity over the last year, and giving you an insight into how your Union represents and supports students. It’s also an opportunity to better understand how decisions are made and how you can get involved.

Whether you’re curious about what the SU does, want to stay informed, or are thinking about getting more involved in student representation, the AGM is open to all members and a great place to start.

To join, please register on this events page before the meeting date. An online invite link to the meeting will then be sent to your email the day before the scheduled meeting. If you have any questions or problems, please get in touch with democracy@su.arts.ac.uk

Bow Arts Studio Tour and Artist Q&A (30/04/2026, 13:00)

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:44:57 +0100

Join us on a tour of Bow Arts, featuring artist studios surrounding our International Student exhibition, 'The Mosaic of Becoming'. Meet three practising artists currently working in the surrounding studios in their creative spaces. A relaxed setting for you to ask questions about their practice, when they felt ready for a studio, creative advice and more! See our resource on ''Is Renting a Studio Right For Me?' and 'Making Connections and Building Networks' for ideas.

About Bow Arts

Since 1994, Bow Arts has nurtured London’s diverse creativity and talent. We’ve provided artists and creative practitioners with affordable workspace, connecting them with local communities and supporting their professional development. We give communities throughout London greater access to and interaction with the arts, through our schools programme, workshops, exhibitions and events.

We’re an arts and education charity and a social enterprise; our services support the growth of sustainable local creative economies. Over 900 artists, designers and makers are affiliated with Bow Arts through our workspaces, Nunnery Gallery, affordable housing for creatives, and award-winning schools and young people’s learning programme.

We are currently celebrating Bow Arts’ 30th anniversary, celebrating three decades of providing long-lasting artist support.

Tour Agenda and timings:

1:00 pm - 1.10 pm - Meet at the Nunnery Gallery, 181 Bow Road, London, E3 2SJ

(Please visit their website for the nearest train stations and bus routes)

1.10 pm - 1.40 pm - Hunkyu Kim - Fine Art: Paintings

Artist Bio

Born in 1986 in Seoul, South Korea. Lives and works in London, United Kingdom.

Artist Hun Kyu Kim is known for his allegorical, sentient works that layer complex histories, social issues, and pop culture to create his own fantastical, highly-intricate worlds. Laced with humor and satire, Kim’s detailed depictions of corruption, folly, and the perils of indulgence reveal a critical view of contemporary society. The surreal elements in his paintings—despite their innocent, illustrative quality—often serve to amplify these critiques, creating a striking contrast between the familiar and the grotesque.

Kim, drawing on his extensive background in art restoration and silk painting, and shaped by his South Korean heritage, has forged a distinctive visual language. His art is characterized by the meticulous inking of fine, delicate lines onto silk, a practice rooted in Korean Buddhist traditions and the Goryeo dynasty (918-1392 AD). By reimagining these ancient methods within a contemporary framework, Kim’s work transcends conventional boundaries, transforming his densely-populated creations into enigmatic portals that challenge rational interpretation and encourage contemplation.

Website: https://www.perrotin.com/en/artists/hun-kyu-kim
Instagram: @Hunkyu.Kim

1.40 pm - 2.10 pm - Edy Ferguson - Fine Art: Paintings and Music Installations

Born in Chicago and based in London, Edy Ferguson works making both abstract painting and conceptually-driven work which considers the slippages between memory, language, images, symbols and belief. Her projects consider how our sense of truth and reality is affected by fractured narratives in evolving forms of propaganda, the theatrics of conflict, and the staged presentation of credibility.

Ferguson uses interdisciplinary strategies, such as appropriation, collage/de-collage, painting, video, and performance as interventions into documentary modes of display, public address, broadcast, and reception. She transforms archival and forensic systems into supports for poetic gestures. Her work often foregrounds the labor of looking in the searching and sorting of images, finding pattern and meaning in the noise of hyper-information.

She completed her MFA at Hunter College, City of New York, and her BFA at Washington University in St. Louis where she was awarded The Fred Conway Art Award. Since 2019 Ferguson has been lecturing and teaching Contemporary Painting, Sound and Public Art at Xi’an Academy of Art, in Xi'an China.

Website: https://www.edyferguson.com
Instagram: @edyfergusonstudio

2.10 pm - 2.40 pm - Laisul Hoque - Films and Installations

Artist Bio

Born in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Laisul Hoque lives and works in London. Hoque's work explores autotheory through an interdisciplinary approach through installation and films.

Made in collaboration with the communities connected to the narratives explored in his work and informed by intimate conversations, Hoque's work forms an experiential autobiography that opens into a wider collective story.

Drawing from memory and lived experience, he reflects on microhistories and their connections to larger global narratives. After studying literature in Dhaka, he completed an MA in Contemporary Photography; Practices and Philosophy at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London.

Website: https://laisulhoque.com
Instagram: @laisulhoque

2.20 pm - 3:00 pm - Optional, further discussion at Nunnery Cafe: one free hot or cold drink reimbursed by Arts SU or have a look around our exhibition 'The Mosaic of Becoming'.

Access

Unfortunately, the artists' studios do not have step-free access; they are located in two historic buildings over 3 floors.

The Nunnery Gallery and Cafe have step-free access throughout from street level, including to the accessible toilet, and are service animal-friendly.

If you would like to attend this event but have you have any accessibility questions or requests, please get in touch with us at: artsprogramme@su.arts.ac.uk

Skills you can gain from this opportunity

By taking part, we hope you will develop your skills in:

Communication and Collaboration
Creative and Conceptual Skills

Arts Programme Skills Recognition Framework

Looking for more? Check out our other available resources.

Mosaic of Becoming (23/04/2026, 18:00)

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:25:40 +0100

'Mosaic of Becoming' brings together works by emerging international artists across the University of the Arts London, whose practices reflect a wide range of cultural, disciplinary and lived experiences. Through a cross-disciplinary selection of artworks, the exhibition explores how identity, culture and creativity intersect within a global learning environment.

The exhibition places particular emphasis on international perspectives, welcoming contributions from across the UAL community. By bringing together students from diverse backgrounds, 'Mosaic of Becoming' highlights how creative expression can act as a shared language through which experiences of transition, connection and transformation are communicated.

Rather than presenting a single narrative, the exhibition creates space for multiple voices to exist together, forming a collective mosaic of creative journeys. Each work offers insight into how students navigate change, negotiate identity and find connection through their creative practice.

Supported by Cass Art. Two exhibiting artists will be selected to receive a £250 Cass Art Materials Bursary to support them in their creative practice.

Opening Private View

Thursday 23^rd April, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Address: Nunnery Gallery, 181 Bow Road, London, E3 2SJ
Free, open to UAL students and the general public, RSVP and add your name to the guest list by booking a ticket. Some funds have been put behind the cafe counter to help kick off the celebrations!

We invite attendees to bring a coin from their own or another country outside the UK to the Private View to interact with one of the works on display.

Our exhibition opening times:

Friday 24th April - Friday 1st May, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Free, open to UAL students and the general public
No booking necessary

Please note that the gallery will be closed for a private event (see below for details) on Friday, 24^th April, from 12 noon.

Accessibility:

There is step-free access into and throughout the gallery space. There is also an accessible toilet in the linked cafe next door. Please do get in touch via our team email address if you have any questions: artsprogramme@su.arts.ac.uk

Events:

'Spaces of Reflection'
Friday 24th April, 12:00 - 4:30 pm
Open to UAL students and the general public (Free for current UAL students and £6 for non-students)
Address: Taking place at the gallery, Nunnery Gallery, 181 Bow Road, London, E3 2SJ
'Private Tour: Weekend Arts'
Sunday 26th April, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Open to Weekend Arts members and UAL students
Address: Nunnery Gallery, 181 Bow Road, London, E3 2SJ
'Intro to Risograph Printing',
Wednesday 29th April, 10 am - 4 pm
Room no. W237, Floor 2
Open to International UAL Students only; a £5 booking deposit, to be refunded upon attendance.
Address: London College of Communication, University of the Arts London, Elephant and Castle, London, SE1 6SB
'Bow Arts Studio Tour and Artist Q&A'
Thursday 30th April, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Open to UAL Students only
Address: Nunnery Gallery, 181 Bow Road, London, E3 2SJ

On-site cafe: The Nunnery Cafe is open Tuesday to Saturday 8:30 am – 3 pm, and Sunday 9 am-3 pm. Both eat-in and takeaway options are available.

Gallery Address:

Nunnery Gallery (Bow Arts), 181 Bow Road, London E3 2SJ

(Please visit their website for the nearest train stations and bus routes)

Private Tour: Weekend Arts (26/04/2026, 11:00)

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:09:26 +0100

A private tour of the 'Mosaic of Becoming' exhibition for members of 'Weekend Arts' and open to current UAL students.

Students can RSVP by booking a ticket for this event.

'Weekend Arts'

Weekend is a cultural outreach initiative that involves free monthly private tours and workshops for isolated adults in London. We usually number 8-10 people each visit, and all of our group members share experience of homelessness or mental health interventions, but, more importantly, a love of all things culture, art, and design. We facilitate connection by engaging people who feel excluded from creative spaces or prefer to access those spaces as part of a group.

We visit public, private, and commercial galleries and collections; museums; artists' studios; and heritage buildings. Since our founding in 2017, we've been lucky enough to tour venues such as the Design Museum, the Courtauld Gallery, the Brown Collection, Hauser and Wirth, Leighton House, the King's Gallery, Pace Gallery, Ordovas, the Royal Society of Sculptors, Eltham Palace, Cell Project Space, Studio Voltaire, Westminster Abbey, Pitzhanger Manor, Camden Arts Centre, the Cinema Museum, the Mosaic Rooms, and RIBA to name just a few.

We welcome new members, and send out detailed information prior to each visit. If you’d like to join Weekend Arts’ mailing list, then contact sophieandlindsay@gmail.com

Gallery Address:

Nunnery Gallery (Bow Arts), 181 Bow Road, London E3 2SJ

(Please visit their website for the nearest train stations and bus routes)

Accessibility:

On-site cafe: The Nunnery Cafe is open Tuesday to Saturday 8:30 am – 3 pm, and Sunday 9 am-3 pm. Both eat-in and takeaway options are available.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) awareness (22/04/2026, 14:00)

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:31:53 +0100

This is the next session in the decolonial series and will be led by Sharna Piercy (Equality Diversity and Inclusion Manager Students). This will be an open, collaborative space to explore the practical application of EDI into your role.

This is a chance to:

Unwrap the meaning of EDI
Understand the legal definition of EDI
Explore the impact of inclusive approaches
Learn about different feedback models
Network with your peers to create your own inclusive framework for collecting feedback.

No preparation needed, we look forward to having you there!

If you have any questions, please email Olisa at o.ofoma@su.arts.uk.

Organising for Rep Power: Online Skills Development workshop (13/05/2026, 14:30)

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:31:41 +0100

This interactive online workshop is a chance to build practical skills in community organising and campaigning in a supportive environment, through discussion, activities and exercises, with no prior experience needed.

The session will be led by Rod O’Donnell (Arts SU's Campaigns and Community Organiser) and supported by Lee Anderson (Arts SU's Education Quality Coordinator) from Arts SU.

While the workshop will help you feel more confident in your role as a Course Rep, it’s also designed to give you skills you can use well beyond university, including:

Learning how to turn ideas into action through organising, mobilising and advocacy
Building confidence in communication through one-to-one conversations and relationship-building
Developing teamwork and leadership skills through collective decision-making and negotiation
Understanding how to navigate meetings, influence discussions and represent others effectively

In addition to equipping you with skills to enhance your acitivities as Course Reps, these are also the kinds of skills that can serve you well in other areas, including social impact work, or any role that involves collaborating with people, communities and driving change.

No preparation is needed. The workshop is FREE and exclusively for Course Reps. After signing up, you’ll receive a Teams link and joining details at least 48 hours before the session.

If you have any questions, get in touch with Lee at coursereps@su.arts.ac.uk

Please note: Skills development sessions are extracurricular and should not take priority over your scheduled classes.

Spaces of Reflection (24/04/2026, 12:00)

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:56:31 +0100

An Arts SU event in partnership with The UAL Decolonising Arts Institute and Dr Nour Elhouda Souleh for the 'Mosaic of Becoming'.

Spaces of reflection: challenging colonial legacies through multilingual praxis 

About 

فضاءات للتأمل  Spaces of Reflection is a workshop facilitated by the UAL Decolonising Arts Institute.

This event forefronts critical conversations and creates space for learning and reflection on the power of language while recognising and reckoning with fraught histories and legacies of empire and race and Anglocentrism.

The workshop includes an Arabic poetry performance based on Huia هُوِيَّةُ 'The [Other] is Present' which brings students, artists and the public to engage more deeply in the coloniality and erasure of language through embodied engagement and through creative multilingual arts practice.

 Facilitators:

Dr. Nour Elhouda Souleh, a researcher, educator, and creative practitioner exploring intersections of decolonial scholarship, performance, and storytelling

Navtej Purewal, Professor in Anticolonial and Decolonial Politics and Praxes, UAL Decolonising Arts Institute

Victoria Odeniyi, Researcher, UAL Decolonising Arts Institute

Tickets:

This event is open to all

Free for current UAL students

£6 for non-UAL students

Outline of event:

12 noon - 12:45 pm - A light vegetarian lunch will be provided to all attendees in the gallery space, from Root25.

1:00 pm - 4:40 pm - Main workshop

Gallery Address:

Nunnery Gallery (Bow Arts), 181 Bow Road, London E3 2SJ

(Please visit their website for the nearest train stations and bus routes)

Facilitator Bios

Dr. Nour Elhouda Souleh

I’m Dr. Nour Elhouda Souleh, a researcher, educator, and creative practitioner exploring intersections of decolonial scholarship, performance, and storytelling.

My work challenges dominant narratives and opens space for alternative knowledge-making through poetry, creative nonfiction, stand-up comedy, and performance art.

My doctoral research, Exploring Othering with Intersectional Feminist Aspirations: Between Lived Experiences and Stand-Up Comedy (Canterbury Christ Church University, 2022), bridges lived experience and theory, using humour and embodiment as tools for resistance and dialogue. My publication, Creative Nonfiction and Stand-up Comedy as Alternative Forms of Decolonial Scholarship (Decolonial Subversions, 2023), extends this inquiry.

As an English and ESOL Lecturer, I support students from diverse backgrounds in building confidence through language and trauma-informed practice.

My performance, Huia, is inspired by Marina Abramović’s The Artist Is Present, and reflects my belief that art and scholarship are mutually transformative.

Access:

On-site cafe: The Nunnery Cafe is open Tuesday to Saturday 8:30 am – 3 pm, and Sunday 9 am-3 pm. Both eat-in and takeaway options are available.

Skills you can gain from this opportunity

By taking part, we hope you will develop your skills in:

Communication and Collaboration
Creative and Conceptual Skills

Arts Programme Skills Recognition Framework

Looking for more? Check out our other available resources.

SAVE THE DATE: Cycle Safety Event with Dr Bike (06/05/2026, 11:00)

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:24:24 Z

SAVE THE DATE: Bring Your Bike In for a FREE Safety Check + Basic Repairs by Bikeworks Dr Bike

As part of the Student Basic Needs Project’s ongoing work to make travel and transportation more affordable and accessible for students, we have partnered with Bikeworks to provide FREE Dr Bike Sessions to UAL students. SAVE THE DATE for our last Cycle Safety Event of the 2025-26 academic year from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM, location to be confirmed soon, where experienced Bikeworks mechanics will conduct a full check of your cycle and carry out minor repairs on site for FREE!

For any repairs that require a bit more work, the mechanics will give detailed advice on exactly what needs fixing and roughly how much it should cost at a local bike shop. The event is open to all UAL students. No registration is required. Just turn up in good time and queue!

Location: TBC (check back soon for a confirmed location!)
Date: Wednesday, 6 May 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Learn more about Dr Bike here: https://www.bikeworks.org.uk/dr-bikes/Dr-Bikes/#1737632071119-b3aab0b7-a6c6

SAVE THE DATE: Free Food Market #4 (27/05/2026, 13:30)

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:07:42 Z

SAVE THE DATE: We're Back For the Final Free Food Market of the ACADEMIC YEAR!

Join us for the last Free Food Market of the 2025-26 academic year! Don't worry – this won't be the last time you'll see us. We have plenty in store for the 2026-27 academic year and can't wait to host more Free Food Markets and so much MORE! Now overseen by the Student Basic Needs Project, the Free Food Markets are open to all UAL students and are here to support with food and essentials, while also helping reduce the stigma surrounding food insecurity and accessing food support.

Location: TBC (check back soon for a confirmed location!)
Date: Wednesday, 27 May 2026
Time: 1:30pm – 3:00pm (or earlier, if food runs out): Open to all UAL students (first come, first served)

In the meantime, save the date for this market, which will feature an increased range of fresh produce (fruit and veg, based directly on your survey feedback in June 2025), as well as a variety of non-perishable goods. Please bring your own shopping bag!

Intro to Risograph Printing (29/04/2026, 10:00)

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:40:51 +0100

Risograph printing combines the ease of a photocopier with the warmth and vibrancy of screen printing. This one day workshop will help you understand more about the process, and how to create riso ready artwork.

Agenda:

- We'll start the workshop with a collaborative two colour print, to help you understand how our two colour risograph machines work.

- After this, you will have time to create your own artwork using a variety of collage materials and drawing tools. You're welcome to bring your own if you desire.

- In the afternoon, we will utilise the riso's built in scanbed to translate your work into a riso print. Four different colour combos will be available for you to choose from, and you'll take home 10 copies of your two-colour risograph print!

Details:

We'll meet in room W237, Floor 2 (in the workshop block, near the Kit Room). The workshop starts at 10:00 am and finishes at 4:30 pm, which includes a 1-hour lunch break. All UAL international students are welcome to book a ticket, regardless of whether you are studying at the London College of Communication. Please just remember to bring your ID card to get through the barriers. No prior knowledge of risograph is required; open to all.

For this workshop, tickets include a £5 deposit, which will be refunded upon attendance. This workshop is open only to current international students studying at UAL. Due to government-set visa restrictions, international students are not able to apply for our selling opportunities, such as our recent Print Fair. We hope this is an offer to international students to help try to rebalance our programme offer.

Artist Bio:

Rachel Littlewood is a London based risographer & designer, who has been working with risograph print for over 10 years. Her personal work focuses on her current interests, which at the moment consists of K-pop and Tamagotchis. Her projects also offer opportunities to use risograph colours in interesting combinations and to try out unique halftone patterns.

Access

There is step-free access to Room W237, Floor 2, (in the workshop block, near the Kit Room). Take the first left after going through the barriers, then right into the corridor. A lift should be on your left; take it to floor two and follow the signs to the Kit room. W237 is next to this through the double doors.

If you have any accessibility questions or requests, please get in touch with us at: artsprogramme@su.arts.ac.uk

Skills you can gain from this opportunity

By taking part, we hope you will develop your skills in:

Technical & Digital Skills well

Arts Programme Skills Recognition Framework

Looking for more? Check out our other available resources.

Degree Show Fund Applications 2026 NOW OPEN (17/04/2026, 09:00)

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:09:55 +0100

Get up to £200 towards your Degree Show Project!

Now overseen by the Student Basic Needs Project, the Degree Show Fund is a financial support scheme designed to help reduce the financial costs associated with producing and exhibiting work for the Degree Show. The Degree Show Fund was originally set up by Arts SU’s Sabbatical Officers, but is now being overseen by the Student Basic Need Project as part of the project’s goal to support students’ access and affordability to art materials. These costs can include materials, printing, and installation. The fund aims to support final-year UAL students who may otherwise face financial barriers to fully visualise and showcase their work. Successful applicants will receive a maximum of £200 reimbursement toward these costs. Check out the work of some of our past Degree Show Fund recipients HERE!

Who can apply:

Applications are open to all UAL students in the FINAL YEAR of their undergraduate or postgraduate studies.

When:

The Degree Show Fund will open on Friday, 17 April at 9:00 am and will be open until Friday, 1 May 11:59 pm.

Where:

APPLICATIONS OPEN 17 APRIL: Students can apply for the Degree Show Fund using the Microsoft Forms link: Student Basic Needs Project - Degree Show Fund Application – Fill out form

How You Will be Reimbursed:

UAL final year students can apply via our online form from 17 April to 1 May.
Arts SU will review applications. Successful applicants will be notified via email in 5-10 work days.
Successful applicants are then asked to pay for all the materials, hire fees, and other costs they may need for their projects, AND they must keep all their receipts to get reimbursed.
Successful applicants will be able to submit a form with proof of purchase (receipts), and we will reimburse them with a MAXIMUM of £200 in June.

Advice for Applicants:

The most important part of your application will be explaining your project in detail. We ask you to be as specific as possible about the concept and the purpose of your project. How do you plan on using the funding, and what materials and resources will be required for your project?

Additionally, to align with the SU’s values, we ask that you show how your project shows a commitment to sustainability. Can your materials be reused or re-purposed? How might your work be used again in future exhibitions?

Application Advice for Applicants - READ BEFORE YOU FILL OUT YOUR APPLICATION

APPLY HERE:

APPLY FOR THE DEGREE SHOW FUND HERE

If the hyperlink does not work, please copy and paste this link instead: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=xClkjH8We0e4y3fugnWNEfEVXg6bV8NOjK5qXhV3_zFUMkQ2QVg5VUdaRFVZVUhOUjlLSEtBOVFSUC4u

For any inquiries regarding the Degree Show Fund, please contact Margarita Marie Ronquillo, Student Basic Needs Coordinator, at m.ronquillo@su.arts.ac.uk.

Cass Art Prize 2026 (18/03/2026, 14:00)

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:25:15 Z

Move Beyond ChatGPT (27/04/2026, 14:00)

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:55:19 Z

Move Beyond ChatGPT

AI for Creatives: From Prompt to Process

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly becoming part of the creative landscape, yet many students still use it only for basic text generation. This workshop invites UAL students to rethink how AI can support their creative process rather than just produce final outputs.

“Move Beyond ChatGPT – AI-Assisted Creative Studio” introduces AI as a creative thinking partner. Instead of using AI as a shortcut, the session will show how it can help with idea generation, research, concept development, prompting techniques, experimentation, and creative workflows.

Through live demonstrations and interactive activities, students will learn how to use AI to expand ideas, explore different creative directions, and refine concepts, while still keeping full creative control and authorship.

As AI becomes increasingly present in the creative industries, understanding how to work with it responsibly and effectively is becoming an important skill for future careers in fashion, design, and other creative fields. The workshop will also discuss originality, ethics, and academic integrity, helping students feel more confident using AI in the right way.

By the end of the session, students will leave with practical skills and strategies for using AI to support their creative thinking, research, and design process.

Workshop Aims

This workshop aims to:

✨ Help students move beyond basic ChatGPT use
✨ Introduce AI as a creative thinking partner
✨ Teach strong prompting techniques for creative work
✨ Demonstrate how AI can support research, ideation, and experimentation
✨ Encourage critical and ethical use of AI in creative practice

Who Is This Workshop For?

This session is ideal for:

👉 Students across fashion, design, art, media, and creative disciplines
👉 Anyone curious about using AI in their creative process
👉 Students who want to learn how to prompt AI effectively
👉 Creatives interested in AI-assisted research and idea development

No prior AI experience is required to attend and engage in this workshop. All UAL students from any year, course and college are welcome to attend this session.

What skills can you gain from this opportunity?

By engaging with this opportunity, we hope you will develop your skills in –

Creative and Conceptual Skills
Communication and Collaboration
Technical and Digital Skills

Arts Programme Skills Recognition Framework

Quilt at Home: Arts SU Community Quilt Making Project (21/01/2026, 00:00)

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:54:58 Z

This is the event page for those interested in joining our community quilt project at home or in their own time. To join an in-person workshop instead, check out our events page here for updates: www.arts-su.com/opportunities

Sign up here to pick up a ‘quilt-at-home kit’ at your campus’s Student Union Office. Create your patch exploring themes of burnout and how you overcome it. Please note that we currently have 27 kits available, and the sign-up form may temporarily pause submissions while we restock, depending on how many students are interested in participating.

We will be in touch to let you know when your kit is ready to collect. Once you’re happy with your patch, drop it back to the office with your name and email address, and we’ll keep you in the loop about the community quilt.

What is in the kit?

A plain coloured piece of fabric measuring 13.5 cm x 37 cm
1 coloured cotton embroidery thread and a needle
A small mix of fabric scraps
A sheet with some ideas and examples of quilting techniques
A return slip and envelope to put your finished patch when finished.

Extra: Check out our quilting Padlet here: Padlet_Arts SU 'UAL Community Quilt' (you will need to be signed in on your UAL account to access this).

A bit of background...

We’re starting to create a UAL community quilt, inviting students across UAL campuses, regardless of their course, to join in. The idea is for students to create a 13.5 cm x 37 cm, quilt patch, leaving a 1 cm border from your design and the patch edge for sewing purposes.

We want the quilt to explore the theme of burnout and are asking students - How do you overcome burnout?

You don’t have to have all the answers or be amazing at sewing or even make something aesthetically pleasing; it’s a quilt patch for you and a physical process to make a visual reminder of what tools you can use to support your wellbeing. In the spirit of this collaborative endeavour, we’d ask you to give us the patch you make to form a UAL community quilt.

We’re excited to bring this project to life. Once all the patches are returned, we’ll sew them together to create a community quilt. We believe it will serve as a powerful visual resource and a meaningful reminder for students across the university.

Who can Join in?
Any current UAL student, regardless of your course or college, is welcome to attend our workshops or join in with this project! Our quilt-at-home kit can provide all the materials you need to make your quilt patch at home.

We want you to have fun making your patch. If you’d like to experiment, the patch can be made from any material (knitted, felt, paper, old item of clothing, etc. If you prefer to use your own materials, just make sure the patch is the right size (13.5 cm x 37 cm, leaving a 1 cm border).

What skills can you gain from this opportunity?

By engaging with this opportunity, we hope you will develop your skills in –

Creative and Conceptual Skills
Cultural and Contextual Awareness

Arts Programme Skills Recognition Framework

Sending the patch back...

To return your quilt patch, please email Lotte at: artsprogramme@su.arts.ac.uk or drop it off at your local campus SU office or building reception desk. We're hoping to have all the patches back by 1st May 2026.

If you're not using the 'quilt-at-home-kit' with the provided envelope, please make sure to address the item “For the attention of Lotte Dawson (Arts Programme Team) at The Student Union” and include your name and UAL email address on a piece of paper with the quilt patch.

Our Student Union offices are in the following buildings:

If you find our offices closed, you can also leave the patches at the college’s main reception. Please pop them into the provided envelope in the quilt-at-home kit or address it to “For the attention of Lotte Dawson (Arts Programme Team) at The Student Union”

Arts Students’ Union’s Main office, 1st Floor, Arts SU, 272 High Holborn London, WC1V 7EY

The front desk is typically open: Monday – Thursday, 10 am–1 pm and 2 pm–4 pm

London College of Fashion, 105 Carpenters Road, London, E20 2AR

Our office is on the 1st Floor, room no. 1.22

London College of Communication, St George's Road, London, SE1 6SB

Our office is next to the library entrance on the 1st Floor, room no. T104

Central Saint Martins, Granary Building,1 Granary Square, N1C 4AA

Our office is next to the library entrance on the 1st Floor, room no. D124

Camberwell College of Art, 45-65 Peckham Road, London, SE5 8UF

Our office is on the 1st Floor near Student Services, room number A114

Chelsea College of Art, 16 John Islip Street, London, SW1P 4JU

Our office is in C Block, room no. CLG24

Wimbledon College of Art, Merton Hall Rd, London, SW19 3QA

Our office is in B Block, room no. BG02

If you are studying a pre-degree course at Archway or Lime Grove campus buildings, you can still be involved. Please contact Lotte at artsprogramme@su.arts.ac.uk