<p dir="ltr">Would you like to improve your spoken English and meet new people? The Conservation Café will help you to feel more confident when speaking out during lessons, discussions, crits, presentations or to your peers. Join on Mondays for some informal conversations and fun activities.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1074956510489440/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">1 to 29 April - 3pm to 3:45pm @ AUP:SU</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Come to the Students’ Union for a low-pressure Study Social event. They’ll be sticking a film on for those of you who just want to relax for a while, and for those of you who prefer a bit of background noise while you get on with your work. This is a regular event so please feel free to suggest films to the SU Team. This event is part of the ‘Anti-Burnout Initiative’ by Beth Evans, Student Union President, helping to keep the pressure off and your work on track.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/330725232807647/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">3, 9, 16 &amp; 30 April @ AUP:SU</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Pop along to the Students’ Union for a free breakfast and some sitcoms on the TV to start your day right! Grab yourself some Coco-Pops, Rice Krispies or another Kelloggs classic and relax into the first hour of the day with some low-effort TV. This event is part of the ‘Anti-Burnout Initiative’ by Beth Evans, the Student Union President, helping to keep the pressure off and your work on track.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/330504216183720/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">8 &amp; 22 April - 9am to 10am @ AUP:SU</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Six Inches of Soil follows the inspiring story of British farmers standing up against the industrial food system and transforming the way they produce food - to heal the soil, benefit our health and provide for local communities. With an introduction to the film and a Q&amp;A afterwards, the film follows the highs and lows of three new farmers on their regenerative journey. As the trio of young farmers strive to adopt regenerative practices and create viable businesses, they meet seasoned mentors who help them on their journey. </p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://plymouthartscinema.org/whats-on/six-inches-of-soil-pg/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">4 April - 6pm @ Plymouth Arts Cinema</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">In partnership with Outlands, KARST presents a weekend of experimental music and performance in Plymouth. The Joyous Thing #5 is an opportunity to experience talking, dancing, singing and socialising. You’ll explore the connected themes of collaboration, mutual support, and equality of access - centred around the vital question: how do we continue to keep things Joyous? Throughout the weekend KARST and Leadworks will host a range of talks and workshops around producing and presenting experimental and interdisciplinary performance.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://karst.org.uk/projects/the-joyous-thing-5/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">4 - 6 April @ KARST &amp; Leadworks</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">As part of The Box’s event programme inspired by the ‘Beyond The Page: South Asian Miniature Painting and Britain, 1600 to Now’ exhibition, why not attend one or more of the Indian Classical Dance and Music Workshops led by Harshita Koushik, MA student at the University of Plymouth. The sessions are perfect for anyone aged 8 and above, and are open to everyone regardless of experience.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.theboxplymouth.com/events/april-2024/indian-classical-dance-and-music-workshops" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">6 April - 1pm to 3:45pm @ The Box</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Shop small this spring at the Native Makers Market at Ocean Studios. With over 40 of the best indie businesses in the South West, selling everything from jewellery and ceramics to plants and doggy cupcakes, there will also be kids crafts, live music, delicious food and more. It’s also free entry and dogs are welcome too!</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.nativemakers.co.uk/events/springsummer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">6 April - 10am to 4pm @ Ocean Studios, Royal William Yard</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Royal William Yard’s popular Good Food &amp; Craft Market will be taking place inside the iconic Melville building and surrounding area outside. Enjoy the freshest local produce from the South West’s top suppliers and unique arts and crafts by artisan makers, while also having the opportunity to explore one of the Yard’s oldest buildings.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://royalwilliamyard.com/whats-on/rwy-good-food-craft-market-melville" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">7 April - 10am to 3pm @ Royal William Yard</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://artway.co.uk/wholesale-art-materials/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Artway</a> is a provider of art materials, technical drawing equipment and other creative supplies for students, institutions and the wider artistic public. They have over 20 years of experience in supplying high quality arts and crafts supplies at competitive prices with a focus on sustainability and the environment. AUP:SU are excited to be hosting Artway for a pop up shop, allowing you to shop their art supplies in person. If you’d like to use their website, AUP students and staff get 10% off with the code AUP10!</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/878345477105107/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">16 April - 9:30am to 12:30pm @ AUP:SU</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Grab a coffee with a member of Devon and Cornwall Police for confidential conversations, advice or find out how to report something you’re concerned about. Staff and students from Arts University Plymouth are invited to this no pressure drop-in session with Tracey Godfrey, the Police University Liaison Officer for Arts University Plymouth.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/705816004213790/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">16 April - 1:30pm to 3:30pm @ Arts University Plymouth</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Student Support’s new ‘Tea &amp; Cake Breaks’ are a weekly drop-in session, a great way to pop by and chat about anything on your mind in a more relaxed environment. A member of the team will be available with some sweet treats and tea, ready to have a chat about anything you wish. It will be a chilled, safe and judgement-free zone, with multiple chairs available so no need to book - just turn up if you want to!</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/278541751902525/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">17 &amp; 23 April - 1pm to 2pm @ AUP:SU</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">During this workshop by Nook Houseplants, you’ll learn about all things plant care - watering, repotting, pests, raising humidity and what those pesky yellow leaves mean! You’ll also be looking at different methods of propagation, so you’ll go home with a load of new cuttings to cultivate at home.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.nookhouseplants.com/product-page/plant-care-and-propagation-workshop-weds-17th-april-6pm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">17 April - 6pm @ Nook Houseplants, Ebrington St</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Join RAMP (Real Art Make Print) every third Thursday of the month for a vibrant and enriching gathering. RAMP invites creatives from all disciplines and skill levels to a unique working lunch model that fosters collaboration, friendship and professional growth. A dedicated space to share ideas, opinions and feelings about your professional or developing experience, connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for creativity.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-working-lunch-tickets-790255263767?aff=ebdssbdestsearch" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">18 April - 12:30pm to 1:30pm @ Ocean Studios</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Polygon Palm presents Rolodex Propaganda, developed by KARST studio holder and Postgraduate Course Leader Tom Milnes, it explores recent developments of NetArt and the ethics of digital/virtual image production. Rolodex Propaganda is a confrontation of propaganda, corruption, deep fakes and deception. As part of The Wrong Biennale, the project existed as an online, mobile-only embassy. Now at KARST, the digital works have been developed by featured artists in a series of physical manifestations, installations and screenings.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://karst.org.uk/projects/rolodex-propaganda/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">18 to 27 April @ KARST</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Are you longing to dive into your sewing projects while connecting with a supportive community of like-minded individuals? Join the Sewing Socially All-Dayer in collaboration with Lizzy from Make at 140, where your creativity will soar, and friendships will blossom. Immerse yourself in a fun and chilled sewing environment within our fully equipped sewing studio. With spacious tables, a comprehensive sewing kit, and all the accessories you need, our studio is a haven for sewing enthusiasts like you. Bring your projects, machines, fabrics and patterns!</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sewing-socially-all-dayer-tickets-637230833577?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">20 April - 10am to 4pm @ Ocean Studios</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Our Open Days are a chance for you to explore Plymouth and our Pre-Degree campus at Palace Court, and to get a feel of what life’s like at an independent arts university in Britain's Ocean City. Explore our state-of-the-art facilities, speak to our course leaders and talk through any questions you might have with our knowledgeable staff. We have representatives from Student Finance, Admissions, Student Support and the Student’s Union on hand throughout your visit.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/events/open-day-pre-degree-april24" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">20 April - 11am to 2pm @ Palace Court</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">AUP:SU is hosting Rectory Vintage and Pickle Deli &amp; Market for a pop up shop, so you can shop their wares. Want to shop them beforehand or get an idea of what you’ve got in store when they’re on campus? Find them on Mutley Plain! Pickle Deli &amp; Market are bringing high quality local food, drink and authentic produce from abroad to Arts University Plymouth, bringing the farm to the city and stocking the best produce from across the South West and beyond in their Mutley Plain store. Inside the Deli, you can find Rectory Vintage, a vintage clothing stall offering a sustainable option to bag some great fashion items.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/766849918424913/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">23 April - 10:30am to 4pm @ AUP:SU</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Join The Box’s Art Curator, Terah Walkup, for an insight into the stunning ‘Beyond the Page: South Asian Miniature Painting and Britain, 1600 to Now’ exhibition. This nationally touring show, organised by MK Gallery in partnership with The Box, features more than 130 works of historic, modern and contemporary art. Why not go along and look a little closer?</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.theboxplymouth.com/events/talks-and-tours/bitesize-exploring-beyond-the-page" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">24 April - 1pm to 1:45pm @ The Box</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Join in at the climate café for a 60 to 90 minute Creative Writing for the Climate workshop with Plymouth Poet Laureate, Rosemarie Corlett in collaboration with Climate Action Plymouth. Dr Rosemarie Corlett is an author and lecturer in creative writing at University of Plymouth. As Plymouth Poet Laureate, Rosemarie works with several community organisations, including Plymouth Centre for Cultural Diversity, Racial Equality Council, Children’s University, Climate Action Plymouth, Literature Works and others. Her poetry collection Flightless Bird (Shearmans Books) is out now.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://theatreroyal.com/whats-on/global-climate-cafe-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">24 April - 6:30pm @ Gallery Café at Theatre Royal Plymouth</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Join RAMP on a journey of artistic expression and creativity run by very talented and creative students of <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/ba-hons-fashion-design">BA (Hons) Fashion Design</a> at Arts University Plymouth. Learn how to bring your fashion ideas to life using various materials and techniques, including pencil, ink, collage and acrylic. Discover the fundamentals of fashion illustration, from sketching basic figures to adding intricate details and textures. Dive into a world where your imagination knows no bounds as your experiment with different styles and compositions. Connect with fellow art enthusiasts in a supportive and inspiring environment.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fashion-illustration-workshop-tickets-845806910237?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">27 April - 10am to 1pm @ Ocean Studios</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Join RAMP on a journey of artistic expression and creativity run by very talented and creative students of <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/ba-hons-fashion-design">BA (Hons) Fashion Design</a> at Arts University Plymouth. You’ll learn how to craft stunning images inspired by the pages of fashion magazines. Draw inspiration from the glamorous pages of fashion magazines to craft unique and dynamic compositions. Discover the art of collage as a versatile medium for self-expression, perfect for sketchbooking and expanding your artistic processes.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fashion-collage-workshop-tickets-846043648327?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">27 April - 10am to 1pm @ Ocean Studios</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Join RAMP at Ocean Studios for an exciting workshop where you’ll learn to create your own signature look and style while having a blast with <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/ba-hons-fashion-design">BA (Hons) Fashion Design</a> students from Arts University Plymouth. Dive into the world of fashion styling with a mood board session. Explore new shapes, styles and colours to define your personal aesthetic. Bring along your old clothes and accessories to rework or swap. Experience the thrill of upcycling wardrobe while reducing waste and contributing to a more sustainable fashion future. Learn practical tips and techniques for creative cohesive and visually stunning outfits that reflect your personality and individuality.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/clothes-swap-styling-workshop-tickets-848474639487?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">27 April - 10am to 1pm @ Ocean Studios</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">New for 2024, the Vegan Fairs team are coming to Plymouth! They’ll be bringing a vegan market to beautiful Central Park, with plenty of grassy areas to sit, socialise and fill your belly with delicious vegan food. There will also be a showcase of the very best independent vegan businesses and brands. Expect everything from street food to sweet treats and bakes, vegan cheese to ethical fashion brands, zero waste household brands to cruelty-free skincare and more.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.visitplymouth.co.uk/whats-on/plymouth-vegan-market-p3435133" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">27 April - 10am to 4pm @ Central Park</a></p>

<p dir="ltr">Get inspired by the art and history of Mughal India! As part of The Box’s ‘Beyond The Page: South Asian Miniature Painting and Britain, 1600 to Now’ event programme, join in the creative workshop inspired by South Asian miniature painting. In this two-hour workshop you will learn about the designs and styles of decorative frames found in Mughal miniature albums and use traditional materials to decorate and take home your own artwork. This workshop is open to everyone regardless of experience and is suitable for anyone aged 9 and above.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.theboxplymouth.com/events/april-2024/creative-workshop-decorate-your-own-frame" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">27 April - 10:30am to 12:30pm @ The Box</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Help protect, save and celebrate trans culture for future generations at this special day of collecting. The Museum of Transology is collaborating with Trans Pride UK to build local collections for communities across the UK and Ireland. If you’d like to have your voice saved in trancestry, all you need to do is turn up with an object. You’ll be given a brown tag to write your story and will be shown how to archive your precious artefact in your own words. Objects will then be chosen from every trans pride collection to be included in the Museum of Transology’s 10 year anniversary exhibition in 2025.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.theboxplymouth.com/events/special-events/trans-day-of-collecting" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">27 April - 1pm to 4pm @ The Box</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Learn about the techniques of manuscript illumination - the art of painting with gold. As part of The Box’s ‘Beyond The Page: South Asian Miniature Painting and Britain, 1600 to Now’ event programme, this workshop is open to everyone regardless of experience and is suitable for anyone aged 14 and over. Learn from a master painter to understand and practice the foundational techniques for manuscript illumination used in South Asian miniature painting. The workshop is being delivered by traditional Unaiza Karim on behalf of the <a href="https://miahfoundation.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Museum of Islamic Arts &amp; Heritage (MIAH) Foundation</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.theboxplymouth.com/events/april-2024/creative-workshop-a-beautiful-line" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">27 April - 1:30pm to 4:30pm @ The Box</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Entries are now open for Britain’s Ocean City Running Festival 2024, with distances of half marathon, 10k and 5k. Spread the word, tag your running buddies and make this the most unforgettable Britain’s Ocean City Running Festival yet. Why not celebrate the vibrant atmosphere of Plymouth, push your limits and achieve incredible feats?</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="http://www.runplymouth.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">28 April - 8:15am to 12:30pm @ The Hoe</a><br /></p>