WORKING CLASS
CREATIVES 

We are delighted to announce our Henry Moore After Hours events, in partnership with Kew Gardens, Richmond. Over the past few months we’ve been working with the Kew team on producing four evening events, bringing together three of our valued CIC members for evenings of sound, sculpture, drawing and performance. Alongside celebrating the work of Henry Moore, the summer solstice and storytelling, we hope these events strengthen connections within our community, showcase the inc

Working-class creatives face real barriers in the accessing the arts : from access to education, lack of studio spaces, no networks in the industry and fewer opportunities for connection. Our Members Map was made so you can find peers nearby to share skills, collaborate, and continue building the work our supportive community, in person. Our directors are based in Hull and London, and operate across the UK with a strong presence in both the North and South, hosting events, ex

Our membership continues to grow into a wide and diverse community of creatives, including sculptors, designers, painters, performers, writers, and cultural workers. People are joining from different generations, backgrounds, and places across the UK, all coming together through shared support, conversation, and opportunity. We are now a community of 2000+ creatives, built through connection and mutual exchange. Here's some of our new members from March! @ameliafranceswood @

Selected by our co-founder Chanelle Windas, We are highlighting 6 sculptors from our Working Class Creatives community whose practices we are currently following closely. Each of these artists is developing work that holds its own language, material presence and perspective within contemporary sculpture. The artists @mollyhkent @will_hughes_art_ @ailishtreanor @katie_hogg_art @alanalake.studio @seungjinmarianlee From our co-founder “Over the past five years of Working Class C

A few weeks back we hosted a wonderful workshop at Tate Britain , exploring community building, art and protest through badge making. It was great to be a part of the Making It: Creative Futures Festival organised by Tate Collective! Big thanks to everyone who came alone, to Hull zine library for allowing us to take some reference materials along with us. More of this please !! Credits : Making It: Creative Futures Festival, 2026, Tate Britain, Dan Weill Photography

What this session covers (quick overview) This talk with Jo McLaughlin focuses on practical tools for artists navigating the early stages of their career. Key points: Building and refining your portfolio Creating a clear and effective artist website Approaching open calls and applications Presenting your work with confidence Understanding how to make your work visible to institutions and opportunities This is a practical session, focused on tools rather than theory. Why we’re

What started as a need for connection has grown into a space where working-class creatives can share skills, ideas and conversations around access to the arts. Through this we discovered a love for curation and producing events for our members. And we’ve been lucky to collaborate with some incredible people along the way. Our DIY-ISM guide is here to help others self organise and bring their ideas to life. These are just some highlights from our zine, which we take to worksho

Working Class Creatives We are inviting artists of all disciplines to submit artwork in the form of a badge for our first Working Class Creatives collective artwork. In Brief For a while now we have wanted to develop collective artworks, bringing working class creatives from different disciplines, places, and practices together to make something shared, rooted in community. Following on from our DIYISM workshops, we are inviting all members of Working Class Creatives CIC to t

Supporting working-class artists often means more than just appreciating their work. It means helping them maintain the essential tools and platforms that allow their creativity to thrive. Working Class Creatives understands this well. To keep our free platform, network, and opportunities alive, we have released a special collection of limited edition prints. These prints are not only beautiful pieces of art but also a direct way to support the artists and the infrastructure

Creative expression often thrives when people come together to share skills, ideas, and stories. Recently, Wolverhampton Art Gallery hosted a unique event that brought working class creatives into the spotlight. The Screenprinting Workshop and Social, held during the gallery’s Friday lates, offered more than just a chance to learn a craft. It became a space to connect, create, and discuss how art can reflect and support working class voices. A Hands-On Screenprinting Experien

We recently visited Quench Gallery in Margate to introduce Working Class Creatives (WCC) and share a lively screenprinting session with local working-class artists. This event was more than just an art workshop; it was a celebration of community, creativity, and the power of self-organisation. WCC has grown from a simple need for connection into a vibrant space where working-class creatives exchange skills, ideas, and support. Here’s a closer look at how this collaboration un

'Many Hands' at Sunnybank Mills, Farsley, ran from 12th July to October 2025. It was a unique showcase that brought together powerful stories of working-class life from the 1970s to today. Featuring the work of UK-based artists from diverse generations and backgrounds, the exhibition explored how industry shapes community, identity, and tradition. Curating this exhibition was a rewarding experience that connected local history with contemporary artistic voices, creating a spa