S1 Newsletter — S1 Artspace|Summer Events and Workshops


The Brutalist Playground is now open at S1 Artspace. Alongside the exhibition we’ve got a host of related events, talks and workshops planned to take place over the summer. Ranging from a photography lesson with one of the world’s best Parkour photographers Andy Day, a talk with renowned author Christopher Beanland about Brutalism, Parkour workshops for kids led by Team Katalyst and artist-led play sessions for toddlers every Thursday morning. Below you can find a round-up of what the next few months have in store. More details to be announced in due course via our website. For any further information, please email Events
TALK: CONCRETE CONCEPT
Christopher Beanland in conversation with Joe Watson In Association with Sheffield Modernist Society and the National Trust Thursday 14 July, 6.30 – 8pm The Arts Tower, University of Sheffield Join author of Concrete Concept: Brutalist Buildings Around the World and novel The Wall in the Head, Christopher Beanland, for a talk about the world’s most awe-inspiring and controversial Brutalist buildings, including Sheffield’s iconic Park Hill. Followed by a conversation with the National Trust’s Joe Watson about what makes Brutalism such a hotly contested architectural style. Booking required, £6 full price, £4 concession for members of the National Trust or Sheffield Modernist Society, students, OAPs, job-seekers and residents of the Manor Castle ward on presentation of a utility bill. CLICK TO BOOK
PLAY SESSIONS: BUILDING BLOCKS
Building Blocks For 2 – 5 year olds Every Thursday, 10 – 11.45 am S1 Artspace, Park Hill Dedicated playtime in the gallery for little ones with hands-on activities where children and their parents/carers can join in with stories, songs and lots of building and making. Led by artist and S1 Artspace studio holder Roanna Wells. Drop in (no need to book), £2 per child or free to residents from the Manor Castle ward on presentation of a utility bill. Refreshments and baby changing available.
WORKSHOP: PHOTOGRAPHY WITH ANDY DAY
Brutalism and Parkour Photography Saturday 30th July, 10am – 4pm Park Hill Led by acclaimed architecture and adventure sports photographer Andy Day, participants on this one-day workshop will learn the skills of architectural photography by shooting the iconic Brutalist Park Hill, as well as an opportunity to photograph the urban sport of Parkour. Booking required, £50 full price and £40 concessions for residents of the Manor Castle ward, students, OAPs and job-seekers. CLICK TO BOOK
PARKOUR WORKSHOPS: THE CITY IS YOUR PLAYGROUND
The City is Your Playground Parkour Kids (ages 6 – 11) and Parkour Plus (ages 11+) Thursday 18th August, one hour sessions throughout the day Love the idea of learning how to move your body with greater precision and strength? Then come and learn the art of Parkour at Park Hill. Under the guidance of experienced instructors from Team Katalyst, children and teens can learn how to run, jump and climb like never before. Booking required, £5 full price or free for residents of the Manor Castle ward on presentation of a utility bill. CLICK TO BOOK PARKOUR KIDS AND CLICK FOR PARKOUR PLUS

S1 ARTSPACE LIMITED EDITIONS Available exclusively from S1 Artspace and to buy online are limited artist editions by Eva Berendes, Simon Bill, Melissa Gordon, George Henry Longly, The Designers Republic and Michael Fullerton. The proceeds from the sales of all editions go directly to continuing S1 Artspace’s artistic and educational work. View online here or contact holly@s1artspace.org for more details.	George Henry Longly, take it it's yours, 2015, print on mirror, edition of 10

S1 Artspace \| 120 Trafalgar Street \| Sheffield \| S1 4JT \| UK +44 (0)114 275 6131 \| www.s1artspace.org \| info@s1artspace.org

The Brutalist Playground is now open at S1 Artspace. Alongside the exhibition we’ve got a host of related events, talks and workshops planned to take place over the summer. Ranging from a photography lesson with one of the world’s best Parkour photographers Andy Day, a talk with renowned author Christopher Beanland about Brutalism, Parkour workshops for kids led by Team Katalyst and artist-led play sessions for toddlers every Thursday morning.

Below you can find a round-up of what the next few months have in store. More details to be announced in due course via our website. For any further information, please email Events

TALK: CONCRETE CONCEPT

Christopher Beanland in conversation with Joe Watson
In Association with Sheffield Modernist Society and the National Trust

Thursday 14 July, 6.30 – 8pm

The Arts Tower, University of Sheffield

Join author of Concrete Concept: Brutalist Buildings Around the World and novel The Wall in the Head, Christopher Beanland, for a talk about the world’s most awe-inspiring and controversial Brutalist buildings, including Sheffield’s iconic Park Hill. Followed by a conversation with the National Trust’s Joe Watson about what makes Brutalism such a hotly contested architectural style.

Booking required, £6 full price, £4 concession for members of the National Trust or Sheffield Modernist Society, students, OAPs, job-seekers and residents of the Manor Castle ward on presentation of a utility bill. CLICK TO BOOK

PLAY SESSIONS: BUILDING BLOCKS

Building Blocks
For 2 – 5 year olds

Every Thursday, 10 – 11.45 am

S1 Artspace, Park Hill

Dedicated playtime in the gallery for little ones with hands-on activities where children and their parents/carers can join in with stories, songs and lots of building and making. Led by artist and S1 Artspace studio holder Roanna Wells.

Drop in (no need to book), £2 per child or free to residents from the Manor Castle ward on presentation of a utility bill. Refreshments and baby changing available.

WORKSHOP: PHOTOGRAPHY WITH ANDY DAY

Brutalism and Parkour Photography

Saturday 30th July, 10am – 4pm

Park Hill

Led by acclaimed architecture and adventure sports photographer Andy Day, participants on this one-day workshop will learn the skills of architectural photography by shooting the iconic Brutalist Park Hill, as well as an opportunity to photograph the urban sport of Parkour.

Booking required, £50 full price and £40 concessions for residents of the Manor Castle ward, students, OAPs and job-seekers. CLICK TO BOOK

PARKOUR WORKSHOPS: THE CITY IS YOUR PLAYGROUND

The City is Your Playground
Parkour Kids (ages 6 – 11) and Parkour Plus (ages 11+)

Thursday 18th August, one hour sessions throughout the day

Love the idea of learning how to move your body with greater precision and strength? Then come and learn the art of Parkour at Park Hill. Under the guidance of experienced instructors from Team Katalyst, children and teens can learn how to run, jump and climb like never before.

Booking required, £5 full price or free for residents of the Manor Castle ward on presentation of a utility bill. CLICK TO BOOK PARKOUR KIDS AND CLICK FOR PARKOUR PLUS

S1 ARTSPACE LIMITED EDITIONS

Available exclusively from S1 Artspace and to buy online are limited artist editions by Eva Berendes, Simon Bill, Melissa Gordon, George Henry Longly, The Designers Republic and Michael Fullerton.

The proceeds from the sales of all editions go directly to continuing S1 Artspace’s artistic and educational work.

View online here or contact holly@s1artspace.org for more details.

George Henry Longly, take it it's yours, 2015, print on mirror, edition of 10

S1 Artspace | 120 Trafalgar Street | Sheffield | S1 4JT | UK

+44 (0)114 275 6131 | www.s1artspace.org | info@s1artspace.org