At Swarthmore Education Centre we are busy preparing to deliver the second year of our Lottery-funded Creative Communities Project.
We have some exciting events and activities in store this month and over the coming year and look forward to seeing the amazing artwork that is created.
Celebration events
On Friday 13 September, we invite everyone to come to Middleton Park Baptist Church, on Middleton Park Avenue, to see the beautiful work the creative people of Middleton have produced in our workshops last year.
On Friday 27 September please come to our Arts Trail showcasing work made by the talented community of Hunslet. Work will be displayed at Hunslet Community Hub & Library and Involve Leeds.
Both events will be open from 12.30-3pm and you are welcome to drop in any time during the afternoon. There will be refreshments and you will also have the opportunity to try a new creative activity. Everyone is welcome, whether you have been involved in the workshops, or just want to see what it is all about.
Creative Community Artist Residency
In an exciting new development this year, we will be funding two individual artists to spend time in South Leeds, facilitating the creation of lasting pieces of artwork by residents of Hunslet and Belle Isle, focusing on the theme of Pride and Place using the ideas, stories and contributions of all interested members of the community.
We are delighted to announce that Rozi Fuller will be working in Hunslet from 16 September for a period of 12 weeks. Rozi will be based at Involve, but will also be out and about visiting groups and centres. More information will be shared as this project gets underway.
The residency in Belle Isle will start in January and will be facilitated by Elnaz Yazdani.
Creative Communities Art Workshops
Responding to feedback from the community we have changed the structure of our workshops for the Autumn. We will be delivering 3 blocks of 10 workshops, starting on 23 September. In each block, talented artists will demonstrate and introduce participants to their practice, allowing participants to experiment with different techniques, from clay to photography, mosaic to rag rugging, there is something for everyone.
The workshops are open to people aged 18 and over who live in LS10 and LS11. Everyone is welcome to apply to attend a block of workshops, regardless of artistic talents or experience. All materials and a free lunch are provided.
Beeston Village Community Centre, Beeston Park PIace, LS11 8DQ Creche provided
Mondays 10am-2pm
23 September – 2 December
Manorfield Hall, Newhall Rd, Middleton, LS10 3RR
Creche provided
Tuesdays 10am-2pm
24 September – 3 December
Hunslet Community Hub & Library, Waterloo Road, LS10 2NS No Creche.
Wednesdays 10am – 2pm
25 September – 4 December
At the time of writing there are still places available. Come along, make friends, get creative, have fun!
If you would like to take part in the workshops, or have ideas for the artist residency project, please email: creative.communities@swarthmore.org.uk or you can call me, Penny on 07438 666342.
The project is also continuously recruiting and supporting volunteers to support the sessions, and we welcome applications from anyone interested in offering their time and energy. Contact: honor.jeavons@swarthmore.org.uk
This post was written by Penny Lewis
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