Flowers and Rock: Collective Gardening

Spike Island welcomes local residents and community members to a relaxed social and collective gardening session this Autumn.
About this Event

Spike Island welcomes local residents and community members to a relaxed social and collective gardening session this Autumn, as we welcome in a new season and prepare our garden for the coming year.  

Spend an afternoon outdoors, chat about gardening and art, enjoy complimentary tea and coffee, and contribute to the care of shared green spaces. We invite our local residents to come together and connect over themes of care and solidarity – ideas that were integral to the life and artistic practice of exhibiting artist Beverly Buchanan. 

How it works  

We’ll meet on the benches outside Spike Island, where you’ll find some Spike Island team members wearing blue lanyards – come and say hello!  

What to Expect 

• A friendly, informal space for connection and exchange with local residents and people who work in our local area  

• An opportunity to be creatively inspired by Spike Island’s gallery and studios  

• An invitation to get some fresh air and connect with nature – no prior experience or knowledge of gardening is required.  

• Creative activities and materials available for young children 

• Complimentary tea and coffee  

Meet the Team 

The collective gardening session is supported by a knowledgeable and approachable team: 

Pacha – Operations Supervisor  

Saphia – Assistant Curator: Artist Development and Engagement   

Beau – Front of House Supervisor  

Booking Information 

The session is free to attend. Book your place below, or you’re welcome to drop in on the day. 

We look forward to welcoming you – come as you are (kids welcome!), stay as long as you like, and enjoy a supportive space built around creativity, community and connection. 

Please note: If it’s raining, the session will be postponed – get in touch with us on the day if you’re unsure. 

Access Information 

Spike Island is fully accessible, and we have accessible toilets as well as baby changing facilities on the ground floor. We welcome assistance dogs and offer the free use of a wheelchair and portable fold-up stools for your comfort whilst visiting. 

Please read our access guide here for further information: www.spikeisland.org.uk/plan-your-visit/access-guide  

If you have any questions or would like any further information about what to expect, please call Spike Island reception on 0117 929 2266 or email us at [email protected].  

IMAGE CREDITS

Beverly Buchanan, Large Tulips (2007). Courtesy of Andrew Edlin Gallery, New York © The Estate of Beverly Buchanan