Jerwood events on festive period

On December 19, prize shortlisted artist Judith Alder will be holding a drawing workshop from 1pm to 3pm.

Judith is a visual artist whose work forms an investgative process.

Admission is £10 including general gallery admission. To book call 01424 728377.

Then on December 22 is a children’s drawing workshop with performer, artist, writer and CBBC Thyme Rocket Poet Joseph Coelho.

For this festive special, Joseph will be leading children on a magical journey through the Jerwood Drawing Prize exhibition, exploring drawing interactively through poetry and art.

Tickets are £12 for one adult and one child. Additional adults and children are £6. Call 01424 728377 to book.

The Hastings Philharmonic Choir will be performing a concert of traditional favourites at the gallery on December 20, accompanied by the ‘Celebration’ String Quartet.

Performance starts at 7.30, and the ticket price of £15 includes gallery admission from 6pm to 9pm.