Look, Walk, Draw!
A Family Drawing Event by Beyond Space
10.30am - 12.00pm
For centuries, people have imagined Arcadia as a beautiful, peaceful place where people can enjoy a simple connection with nature. Today, it can simply mean a place to breathe, explore and enjoy the natural world. This autumn, Stanley Arts invites families to discover what Arcadia could look like right here in our community, through art, nature, creativity and time spent together.
As part of the day-long festival, we will be leading Look, Walk, Draw! - a family drawing event inviting children and adults to explore the garden through lines and observations.
Join us for a playful outdoor drawing experience inspired by the gardens and courtyard at Stanley Arts. Families will be invited to walk, look closely and draw, experimenting with twisting, layering and mixing shapes to transform familiar things into surprising forms. It’s a chance to notice the little details of the natural world and enjoy being creative together outdoors.
Arcadia Festival is a day-long celebration of performances, creative activities and outdoor experiences for the whole family to enjoy - a day to imagine what it means to live in harmony with the natural world.
Book your Wild Morning Ticket or Adventure Afternoon Ticket, or a full day Arcadia Bloom Ticket
Time: 10:30 am till 5:30 pm
Tickets: £20 for the full day, £12 for the morning (10.30am – 2pm) or £14 for the afternoon (midday – 5.30pm)
You can see our full programme listings below:
Look, Walk, Draw! with Beyond Space
10.30am - 12pm, The Yard
A playful outdoor drawing experience inspired by the gardens at Stanley Arts.
Water Rituals by Katy Dye
12 - 12.20pm, The Yard
An interactive performance to decorate sources of water in the building in the hope the taps will never run dry.
Lunch by Maya’s Cookhouse
12 - 2pm, The Yard
Enjoy a vegan Indian lunch, dessert and snacks on sale.
Meadow by Rachel Lincoln
1 - 1.40pm, Stanley Hall
A magical musical family show teeming with plants, insects, birds and curious creatures. 3+
Climate Conversations by Stanley Youth Environmental Ambassadors
1 - 1.30pm, The Yard and Living Room
Facilitated conversations about the common connection we all share with nature.
Water Rituals by Katy Dye
1.45 - 2.05pm, The Gallery
An interactive performance to decorate sources of water in the building in the hope the taps will never run dry.
Poempocalypse Croydon by Wayne Samuel
2.15 - 3pm, The Society Room
A live choose-your-own-adventure poetry performance and 'survival roleplay' game.
Engaging Young People & Communities in Climate Action
3 - 3.30pm, The Society Room
A post-show conversation hosted by Force of Nature & The Resilience Project with our Arcadia artists and Youth Environmental Ambassadors
Listening Ink by Stanley Youth Environmental Ambassadors
3.45 - 4.15pm, The Gallery
A multi-sensory and interactive exploration of your responses to green space and climate action.
Vera by WomanEwer
4.15 - 5pm, Stanley Hall
A dance performance exploring the oppression of women and the degradation of the planet.
Making environmentally responsible theatre
5 - 5.30pm, Stanley Hall
A post-show conversation hosted by Pigfoot Theatre, with Stanley Arts Artistic Director and our Arcadia artists