Workshops

Focal Point Gallery runs an ongoing programme of workshops for artists, people working in the creative sector, families and the local community in general.

The gallery’s Digital Workroom includes digital cameras and editing software, and is situated on the ground floor of Southend Central Library. This workroom can be booked by registered users. To join the gallery’s list of registered users, please contact Sharon Byrne on 01702 534109.

Focal Point Gallery Offsite Projects
Education Programme
October 2010 to November 2012

Focal Point Gallery’s new offsite programme will present a series of temporary exhibitions of contemporary visual art, and connected events in and around central Southend-on-Sea between September 2010 and September 2012. As part of its education programme, Focal Point Gallery will be presenting a series of ‘out of the classroom learning’ schools activities, which will commence in January 2011. These events will include cross-curricular opportunities, and the development of the creative and media diploma.

Focal Point Gallery’s offsite programme will show site-specific projects by artists at a vital point in their careers, who will respond to the rich social history of Southend, as well as the current economic and political issues relevant to local residents and the general public.

Invitation to Schools School teachers are invited to participate in consultation sessions on 5 October and 12 October 2010. The sessions run from 1.30pm to 4.30pm and will combine an offsite

visit with a practical activity. Led by the co-ordinators of the education project, the activity will provide an opportunity for school staff to exchange ideas and identify curriculum areas that will benefit from the project.

Funded by Arts Council England, Southend Borough Council and Southend Education Trust (SET).