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09/10/2024 - 02/10/2024

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Creative Cuppa

Come and join us for FREE hot drinks, chats and creative making every Wednesday from 11th September! ️Drop in anytime between 10am til 12pm.  Freestyle with any materials you like… read more

01/10/2024

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Work Party for Cheats

A playful communal space for getting the stuff done that we just can’t get done. Each partygoer brings a task that has defeated them. Over two hours we will endeavour… read more

26/06/2024

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Digital Privacy Clinic

At this week’s Creative Cuppa there will also be an extra space next door to drop in with any digital privacy questions during/after! .

04/06/2024 - 12/06/2024

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Photography Workshops

We’re looking for people local to Knowle West from a multi-cultural background to join a series of free art workshops with our artist in residence, Myah Asha Jeffers.  You’ll be… read more

28/05/2024

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Family Fun Day

Join our Family Fun Day on Tuesday 28th May! Drop in anytime between 11am-3pm for nature inspired art, tech and garden activities for all ages. No need to book. Any… read more

22/05/2024

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Sound Wave Music Festival

Join us for our FREE Sound Wave Music Festival at KWMC: live music from local young people, workshops for all ages, homemade pizza and much more! Anyone under 14 must… read more

06/05/2024

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Pop-Up Photography Workshop

Join our artist in residence Myah Asha Jeffers in making black and white self-portraits using a vintage medium format film camera.   This free drop-in session is part of the Diverse… read more

Film & Photography

05/12/2023

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Expressive Pockets Workshops: Sharing Life Stories Through Making @KWMC The Factory

You’re invited to join a series of three accessible, enjoyable and creative, hands-on workshops held in person at The Factory Knowle West Media Centre (BS4 1ET) using readily available tools… read more

04/12/2023

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Creative Hub Sharing session

Come and join us for our end-of-term Creative Hub sharing session, we will be exhibiting young people’s work from across the term including collaborations with external artists and organisations such… read more

Exhibitions & Events

28/11/2023

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Expressive Pockets Workshops: Sharing Life Stories Through Making @KWMC The Factory

You’re invited to join a series of three accessible, enjoyable and creative, hands-on workshops held in person at The Factory Knowle West Media Centre (BS4 1ET) using readily available tools… read more

25/11/2023

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Celebrating Nature Connections in Knowle West

  Celebrate our most recent exploration into how we connect with nature on our doorstep. Together we will share wisdoms for improving access to green spaces for both wildlife and… read more

07/11/2023

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Expressive Pockets Workshops: Sharing Life Stories Through Making @KWMC The Factory

You’re invited to join a series of three accessible, enjoyable and creative, hands-on workshops held in person at The Factory Knowle West Media Centre (BS4 1ET) using readily available tools… read more

24/10/2023

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Autumn Feasts, Family Nature Walk

Join KWMC, local ecologist Alex Morss and artist Tay Aziz this October for a series of wildlife walks around Knowle West, each with a different theme. Learn more about wildlife… read more

14/10/2023

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Wild Shelters, Nature Walk

Join KWMC, local ecologist Alex Morss and artist Tay Aziz this October for a series of wildlife walks around Knowle West, each with a different theme. Learn more about wildlife… read more

06/10/2023

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Retrofit Reimagined Festival

On 6 October, WeCanMake and Knowle West Media Centre will be hosting a hands-on day to dig deep into what “retrofit” means at the neighbourhood level, exploring this through the… read more

05/10/2023

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Creatures of the Night, Nature Walk

Join KWMC, local ecologist Alex Morss and artist Tay Aziz this October for a series of wildlife walks around Knowle West, each with a different theme. Learn more about wildlife… read more

29/09/2023

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Back to the Future

From 6:00 pm join us to listen to the Voices of Knowle West, collected by The People Speak at Knowle West Fest. What do people think about the buses? Or the future of… read more

Exhibitions & Events

05/08/2023

11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Knowle West Fest 2023

Celebrating a Thriving Community This year, Knowle West Fest is taking over the whole of Filwood Broadway!  A community, family-friendly festival celebrating local talent and activity in the heart of… read more

04/08/2023

10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Talkaoke Workshop

Have you ever fancied being a host of a podcast or chat show? The People Speak are bringing ‘Talkaoke’, an interactive talk-show where the participants are the hosts and decide… read more

03/08/2023

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Making & Installing

Location KWMC The Factory Unit 24/25, Filwood Green Business Park, Hengrove Way, Bristol BS4 1ET  & Springfield Allotments Andover Road Bristol, BS4 2RY What to expect: – Learn design & making… read more

26/07/2023 - 02/08/2023

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Knowle West Fest: Pre-Festival Activities

Join us getting creative in the lead-up to Knowle West Fest! Location: Filwood Community Centre, BS4 1JP. FREE with snacks and drinks provided. Painting Party – Thursday 26th July 2-6pm… read more

27/07/2023

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Designing & Making

Location KWMC The Factory Unit 24/25, Filwood Green Business Park, Hengrove Way, Bristol BS4 1ET What to expect: – Learn design & making skills – Work on a project for… read more

Knowle West Through the trees

27/07/2023

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Summer Nature Celebration

DO YOU LOVE NATURE AND GREEN SPACES? Whether you are a nature lover, gardener, someone who works in green spaces or just curious to explore your neighbourhood more we welcome… read more

14/04/2023 - 30/06/2023

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Welcoming Spaces weekly drop-in at KWMC

Grab a warm drink and drop into this friendly Friday session any time between 11-3. Get hands on with crafts, from printing, embroidery, digital design, laser cutting and more. These… read more

29/06/2023

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Prototyping session

Location Springfield Allotments Andover Road Bristol, BS4 2RY What to expect: – Learn design & making skills – Work on a project for your local community – Spend time in nature… read more

25/05/2023

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Minny Stynker and Imaginary Friends: Exhibition and Party

Location  Knowle West Media Centre, Leinster Ave, Bristol BS4 1NL Soap Soup Theatre invites you to: Minny Stynker and Imaginary friends Exhibition and Party! Exhibition, Augmented Reality, games, nibbles and… read more

25/05/2023

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Factory Workshop – Ideas and Tour

Location KWMC The Factory Unit 24/25, Filwood Green Business Park, Hengrove Way, Bristol BS4 1ET What to expect:  – Learn design & making skills – Work on a project for… read more

19/05/2023

2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Community Tech: Community of Practice Launch

Location Knowle West Media Centre Leinster Avenue Bristol BS4 1NL We are delighted to invite you to the launch of the Community Tech: Community of Practice. It is an informal space… read more

18/05/2023

9:30 am - 11:30 am

Tea & Coffee Morning

Location Knowle West Media Centre Leinster Avenue Bristol BS4 1NL

15/05/2023

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Nature’s Future: Re-Imagining Bristol

Location Knowle West Media Centre Leinster Avenue Bristol BS4 1NL “Nature’s Future: Re-Imagining Bristol”, an immersive exhibition that invites you to explore the potential positive and negative futures of Bristol as… read more

12/05/2023

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Nature’s Future: Re-Imagining Bristol

Location Knowle West Media Centre Leinster Avenue Bristol BS4 1NL “Nature’s Future: Re-Imagining Bristol”, an immersive exhibition that invites you to explore the potential positive and negative futures of Bristol as… read more

12/05/2023

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Welcome Space: A Crafty Cuppa

Location Knowle West Media Centre Leinster Avenue Bristol BS4 1NL  

11/05/2023

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Nature’s Future: Re-Imagining Bristol

Location Knowle West Media Centre Leinster Avenue Bristol BS4 1NL “Nature’s Future: Re-Imagining Bristol”, an immersive exhibition that invites you to explore the potential positive and negative futures of Bristol as… read more

22/04/2023

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Community Action Day at Springfield Community Allotment

An inspiring day of gardening, food, making and creative ideas. Did you know Knowle West has a Community Allotment? Residents and the Knowle West Alliance are working to make this… read more

20/04/2023

1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Film screening of musical ‘Romantics Anonymous’ by Wise Children

As part of our Welcoming Spaces programme, Wise Children’s award-winning musical about a struggling chocolate factory, ‘Romantics Anonymous’, will be on the big screen at KWMC. ‘Funny, tender and painfully awkward, Romantics Anonymous… read more

Exhibitions & Events , Film & Photography

06/04/2023

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Lunchtime Piano Concert screening

Join us at Knowle West Media Centre for an hour of calm classical music streamed live to you from St George’s Bristol music venue in the city centre. Listen to… read more

06/04/2023

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

The LIGHTS! LIGHTS! LIGHTS! Noel West Show & Tell (& Pizza Party)

Join local artists Claud & Meg for showcasing and sharing to find out more about the Lights! Lights! Lights! project, which pays tribute to the high effort lavish spectacular Christmas… read more

Members Weds

29/03/2023

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Members Wednesdays at The Factory

Members Wednesdays On a Wednesday we dedicate the whole of The Factory to our community of members. Bring a project to work on, learn about new opportunities and meet other… read more

Making & Manufacturing

29/03/2023

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Craf-tea drop-in with Meg & Claud

Drop-in for free brews, biscuits and crafty activities with local artists Meg and Claud. Part of KWMC Welcome Spaces, supported by the Knowle West Alliance. No need to book just… read more

Members Weds

22/03/2023

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Members Wednesdays at The Factory

Members Wednesdays On a Wednesday we dedicate the whole of The Factory to our community of members. Bring a project to work on, learn about new opportunities and meet other… read more

Making & Manufacturing

Members Weds

15/03/2023

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Members Wednesdays at The Factory

Members Wednesdays On a Wednesday we dedicate the whole of The Factory to our community of members. Bring a project to work on, learn about new opportunities and meet other… read more

Making & Manufacturing

Members Weds

08/03/2023

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Members Wednesdays at The Factory

Members Wednesdays On a Wednesday we dedicate the whole of The Factory to our community of members. Bring a project to work on, learn about new opportunities and meet other… read more

Making & Manufacturing

Members Weds

01/03/2023

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Members Wednesdays at The Factory

Members Wednesdays On a Wednesday we dedicate the whole of The Factory to our community of members. Bring a project to work on, learn about new opportunities and meet other… read more

Making & Manufacturing

Members Weds

22/02/2023

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Members Wednesdays at The Factory

Members Wednesdays On a Wednesday we dedicate the whole of The Factory to our community of members. Bring a project to work on, learn about new opportunities and meet other… read more

Making & Manufacturing

Members Weds

15/02/2023

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Members Wednesdays at The Factory

Members Wednesdays On a Wednesday we dedicate the whole of The Factory to our community of members. Bring a project to work on, learn about new opportunities and meet other… read more

Making & Manufacturing

10/02/2023

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Stay Lit Over Winter Drop-in

Drop on in and join local artists Meg and Claud, in a relaxed workshop at Knowle West Media Centre. As part of the warm welcoming spaces, they will be looking… read more

Members Weds

08/02/2023

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Members Wednesdays at The Factory

Members Wednesdays On a Wednesday we dedicate the whole of The Factory to our community of members. Bring a project to work on, learn about new opportunities and meet other… read more

Making & Manufacturing

Members Weds

01/02/2023

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Members Wednesday at The Factory

Members Wednesdays On a Wednesday we dedicate the whole of The Factory to our community of members. Bring a project to work on, learn about new opportunities and meet other… read more

Making & Manufacturing

24/01/2023

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Artificial INKtelligence

Do you remember the Knowle West Mobile Tattoo Parlour? We invited local residents to upload photos and stories of their tattoos to make a website of Knowle West tattoos. Is your… read more

Exhibitions & Events

Members Weds

18/01/2023

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Members Wednesdays at The Factory

Members Wednesdays On a Wednesday we dedicate the whole of The Factory to our community of members. Bring a project to work on, learn about new opportunities and meet other… read more

Making & Manufacturing

Contact Us

Knowle West Media Centre
Leinster Avenue
Knowle West
Bristol
BS4 1NL
+44 (0) 117 903 0444
enquiries@kwmc.org.uk

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