Indie Events in Oxford: January 2025

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We hope you’re having an amazing Christmas break, finding some time to relax and enjoy hanging out with friends and family. If you’re looking ahead to the new year and keen to start some new hobbies, exercise routines or just eager to get out of the house again, here’s your round up of awesome indie things to do in Oxfordshire in January 2025.

Have a very happy New Year Indie Oxford community!

Head into the new year with Independent Oxford’s events for this January. >>

Jessie's Art Shed Journaling

Bullet Journaling Club

Jessie’s Art Shed is hosting a Bullet Journaling on Sunday 12th January from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.

You will be inspired to start creating your own bullet/ gratitude journal and you can expect lots of ideas, along with any support you might need.

Get all the details on the Jessie’s Art Shed website 

The Maker Space Oxfordshire

Basket Workshop

The Maker Space is hosting a workshop to make Lou Orth’s brilliant Zip, Divide It Baskets. Tracy will be guiding you step-by-step through Lou’s pattern, sharing her knowledge on the fabric and interfacing preparation, cutting and sewing so that by the end of the day you will have made your very own Zip Divide It! Basket.

Friday 17th January.

Stone Set Ring workshop

Stone set ring workshop

Have you ever wanted a taste of silver jewellery making?

Amy Surman will teach you a few silversmithing and stone-setting techniques in this three-hour workshop at their fully equipped silver studio.

Saturday 25th January, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Book your place now

jericho comedy oxford

Jericho Comedy Club

Oxford-based comedy production company, Jericho Comedy is hosting their comedy club at Common Ground every Saturday.

There is both an early show, which starts at 6 pm, and a late show that kicks off at 8:20 pm.

The Story Museum, burns night

Adult Museum Late: Burns Night 2025

Join The Story Museum for a Burns Night with a difference!

Celebrate the legacy of Robert Burns, the Scottish Literary Hero, and immerse yourself in the atmospheric Whispering Wood with dramatic poetry readings.

Saturday 25th January, 7:00 pm

Get your tickets today and find out more

ArtOxford

Drawing, Painting, and Printmaking Classes

Don’t miss out on these incredible adult art classes at ArtOxford.

These are held every other Saturday. You have the chance to learn about drawing, painting, and printmaking techniques, be inspired, and develop your artistic skills.

Starting Saturday 11th January, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Find out full details on the ArtOxford website

ArtOxford

Emily Holye: The Chapel Exhibition

Make sure not to miss out on this exhibition at The North Wall Arts Centre!

Explore a diverse collection of paintings, drawings, and sculptures by Emily Hoyle. Emily draws inspiration from a wide range of sources influenced by archetypal stories across theology, art history, literature, and psychology. Entry is free!

Wednesday 8th January to Saturday 18th January

Find out more on The North Wall website here

sarah

Abstract/ Narrative Exhibition

Sarah Wiseman Gallery is starting its 2025 exhibition programme with the group show, Abstract/Narrative.

The exhibition will present 6 abstract artists and examine the narratives that underpin their creative practice. This show includes painting, printmaking, ceramic, and sculpture.

Thursday 16th January to Saturday 15th February

Get all the details here

YogaVenue

Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training

Interested in learning to teach Vinyasa Yoga?

The UK’s leading Vinyasa Yoga Teacher, Alessandro Gozzi is hosting a 200-hour training at YogaVenue. You have a chance to learn the skills, techniques, and knowledge to become a skilled Yoga teacher.

Monday 20th January, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Read more about the session on the YogaVenue website

Tap Social Movement Oxford Botley Taproom

Yoga Coffee Club

Tap Social is hosting a Yoga Coffee Club at the Botley Taproom.

Kick off your Saturday with your caffeine and yoga fix which will be a fortnightly (ish) session. Yoga instructor, Sarah Anna James will lead a guided 60-minute yoga class for all abilities, followed by hot beverages and fresh pastries from Proof Social Bakehouse.

Saturday 11th January, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Book your spot today

Every Body Studio Oxford

Nourish and Flow Mini Retreat

Are you ready to transform your relationship with food, nourish your body, and cultivate a mindset of balance and joy?

Every Body Studio is hosting this mini-retreat which includes two transformative nutrition sessions, energising yoga class, fresh juices & energy balls, and complimentary goodie bags.

Saturday 11th January, 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Indie Oxford product meet up Jan 24

Indie Oxford Meet Ups

January is a great time to start planning and goal setting for the year ahead and the Indie Oxford Meet Ups this month are tailored to help indies do just that. There are four sector specific meet ups across the month to help businesses find peer support, learn collectively from the year just past and embark on a new year with the tools and support to grow and thrive.

If you are a sole trader or small businesses in Oxfordshire and would like to find out about Indie Oxford membership, head to the membership page here, check our current members testimonials and email rosie at rosie@independentoxford.com.

Head to the Indie Oxford events page to see what else is happening in the indie network.

Planning on attending one of these events? A great way to support local indies is by sharing their posts online and leaving reviews on Google and Facebook. Also, be sure to use #indieoxford on Instagram.

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