
Communal: BAD ART NIGHT
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Communal: BAD ART NIGHT is scheduled for 19 November 2026 at Aspex Portsmouth. This event encourages participants to reconnect with their creativity and enjoy the process of making art without expectations.
Communal: BAD ART NIGHT invites you to reconnect with your creativity, let go of expectations and embrace the joy of making.
Join artist and creative Holly McLachlan for BAD ART NIGHT, a playful workshop where the aim is to make the worst art imaginable!
Forget about getting it right, creating something beautiful or worrying about what others might think. Instead, challenge yourself and others to make the most wonderfully terrible art possible. Through playful experimentation, laughter and shared creativity, you’ll have the chance to let go of perfectionism, try something new and rediscover the fun of creating simply for the sake of it.
Whether you consider yourself an artist or haven’t picked up a pencil in years, everyone is welcome to get involved. No pressure, no expectations, just bad art, good company and a chance to connect with others through creativity.
Booking
This workshop is free to attend and is for adults aged 18 and over.
Places are limited to 16 participants and advance booking is essential.
No previous art experience is needed.
COMMUNAL
This event is part of COMMUNAL, Aspex’s seasonal programme supporting Portsmouth’s communities through creativity, collaboration and shared experiences. By providing space, resources and opportunities to connect, COMMUNAL aims to strengthen the city’s creative ecology, build meaningful relationships across diverse communities, and support participation, learning and artistic growth.
See the full programme of COMMUNAL events and workshops taking place this Autumn/Winter here (https://eventbrite.com/cc/communal-form-4880389/)
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Frequently asked questions
Communal: BAD ART NIGHT takes place on Thursday, 19 November 2026 at 18:00.
Communal: BAD ART NIGHT is held at Aspex Portsmouth in Portsmouth (The Vulcan Building, Portsmouth, PO1 3BF).
Entry to Communal: BAD ART NIGHT is free.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Aspex Portsmouth can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Communal: BAD ART NIGHT can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Editorial summaryAbout this event
Communal: BAD ART NIGHT is scheduled for 19 November 2026 at Aspex Portsmouth. This event encourages participants to reconnect with their creativity and enjoy the process of making art without expectations.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Communal: BAD ART NIGHT invites you to reconnect with your creativity, let go of expectations and embrace the joy of making.
Join artist and creative Holly McLachlan for BAD ART NIGHT, a playful workshop where the aim is to make the worst art imaginable!
Forget about getting it right, creating something beautiful or worrying about what others might think. Instead, challenge yourself and others to make the most wonderfully terrible art possible. Through playful experimentation, laughter and shared creativity, you’ll have the chance to let go of perfectionism, try something new and rediscover the fun of creating simply for the sake of it.
Whether you consider yourself an artist or haven’t picked up a pencil in years, everyone is welcome to get involved. No pressure, no expectations, just bad art, good company and a chance to connect with others through creativity.
Booking
This workshop is free to attend and is for adults aged 18 and over.
Places are limited to 16 participants and advance booking is essential.
No previous art experience is needed.
COMMUNAL
This event is part of COMMUNAL, Aspex’s seasonal programme supporting Portsmouth’s communities through creativity, collaboration and shared experiences. By providing space, resources and opportunities to connect, COMMUNAL aims to strengthen the city’s creative ecology, build meaningful relationships across diverse communities, and support participation, learning and artistic growth.
See the full programme of COMMUNAL events and workshops taking place this Autumn/Winter here (https://eventbrite.com/cc/communal-form-4880389/)
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Hotels within walking distance of Aspex Portsmouth. Searching near The Vulcan Building, Portsmouth, PO1 3BF; check-in Thursday, 19 November 2026.
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WhereAspex Portsmouth
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Communal: BAD ART NIGHT?
Communal: BAD ART NIGHT takes place on Thursday, 19 November 2026 at 18:00.
Where is Communal: BAD ART NIGHT taking place?
Communal: BAD ART NIGHT is held at Aspex Portsmouth in Portsmouth (The Vulcan Building, Portsmouth, PO1 3BF).
How much are tickets for Communal: BAD ART NIGHT?
Entry to Communal: BAD ART NIGHT is free.
Is there anywhere to stay near Communal: BAD ART NIGHT?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Aspex Portsmouth can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Communal: BAD ART NIGHT?
Tickets for Communal: BAD ART NIGHT can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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