Arts Cafe

Date:

17 February - 14 July 2026

Time:

7:00pm - 9:00pm

English Bridge Workshop, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY2 6AD

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About this event

Arts Cafe is a new monthly evening event bringing artists, makers and the wider public together in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

Upcoming dates

  • Tuesday 17 February 2026
  • Tuesday 17 March 2026
  • Tuesday 21 April 2026
  • Tuesday 19 May 2026
  • Tuesday 9 June 2026
  • Tuesday 14 July 2026

Some people may remember Arts Cafe as a much loved programme that ran in Shrewsbury years ago. We’ve long wanted to bring it back, and we’re excited to be relaunching it at English Bridge Studios as an artist led, community focused series.

Held on Tuesday evenings, Arts Cafe offers a chance to hear directly from artists about what they do, how they work, and what inspires them. Each session will feature an artist or maker sharing their practice through talks, demonstrations, informal discussions or hands on tasters. The format is intentionally flexible, encouraging conversation, curiosity and exchange rather than formal presentations.

Arts Cafe is open to everyone. Whether you’re an artist yourself, studying, thinking about getting back into making, or simply interested in creativity and culture, you’re very welcome. No prior knowledge needed, just curiosity and an interest in the arts.

We see this monthly event as a space for connection.

A place to meet others, share ideas, and feel part of a growing creative community in Shrewsbury and beyond.

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