Creative Encounters: Tin Embossing
Gather round this winter and create your own delicate hanging decorations inspired by the Southbank Centre’s iconic architecture, with artist Phoebe Kaniewska.
Dive into the simple and rewarding craft of tin embossing and make something to take home to add a delightful little sparkle.
Experiment with festive motifs, celestial moons and stars to celebrate the season, or help us wrap up our year of 75th anniversary celebrations by channelling the architecture, the interesting angles and the hidden details of our site into your creations.
All materials are provided, but you are warmly invited to bring your own opened and cleaned tomato paste tubes to upcycle and emboss.
About the artist
Phoebe Kaniewska is an artist and facilitator specialising in social sculpture and collaborative practice. She creates interactive tactile experiences rooted in storytelling, local history and community networks.
Creative Encounters is your creative space in the heart of the city, bringing together Londoners old and new for art, making and conversation.
Need to know
Our friendly sessions are designed for both those attending on their own or with others.
We recommend arriving early to secure a seat. If the event reaches capacity, you may need to queue as we operate a one in, one out system.
Creative Encounters is a fortnightly programme; dates are subject to change, so please check the website.
Times & tickets
Dates, times and prices
Dates & times
09 Dec 2026, 6pm
Run time
2 hours and 30 minutes (approx)
All timings are approximate and subject to change
Standard entry
Free – no ticket required
Concessions
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Refunds and exchanges
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Make a donation
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Access
Accessible events
Creative Encounters is a Relaxed event. This means that we have a relaxed approach to noise and movement in the space, and you are free to enter and exit throughout.
BSL interpretation provided by Vinessa Brant.
We have guides available for those who may benefit from preparing for the event.
View the ‘What to expect’ guide
Read about ventilation and socially distanced tables
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
To discuss any access issues or requirements, call us on 020 3879 9555 or email [email protected]
For your visit
This event is held at the The Clore Ballroom Southbank Centre
The Clore Ballroom is open six days a week.
Tuesday, 10am – 6pm*
Wednesday – Sunday, 10am – 11pm
Monday, closed.
*If we’re hosting a performance, the building will stay open until the event ends.
Plan your visit
The Clore Ballroom is located inside our Royal Festival Hall on Level 2.
Getting here
Our address is Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX.
The nearest tube stations to us are Waterloo and Embankment; Waterloo is also the nearest train station. And more than 20 different London bus routes pass within 500 metres of our venues. More information on getting here by rail, road or river is available on our Getting here page.
We’re cash-free
Please note that we’re unable to accept cash payments across our venues.
Access
We’re working hard to remove barriers, so that our facilities and events can be accessible to as many people as possible.
All help points, toilets, performance and exhibition spaces at the Southbank Centre are accessible to all, as are the cafes, bars and restaurants. We also have excellent public transport links with step-free access.
There is step-free access to The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, via a ramp.
All information about booking wheelchair spaces, step-free access, blue badge parking, access maps and guides and other help available whilst you’re here, including details about our Access Scheme, can be found on our Access page.
Food & drink
Next to The Clore Ballroom is our Ballroom Cafe where you can grab a coffee and a piece of freshly made cake. Also on Level 2 of our Royal Festival Hall you can grab a slice of life by the Thames with drinks and freshly made pizza at our Festival Bar & Kitchen which opens out onto our Riverside Terrace.
From coffee to cocktails, filling favourites to fine dining, plus some of London’s best street food – it’s all here at the Southbank Centre.