Thanks to funding from Health Thrive, the health lottery we have managed in partnership with Entrust Care Partnership to carry on with the Rugby Grown Ups and Wigglers classes. The class is again inclusive and welcomes children with additional needs. It runs on a Friday morning 10-11am at Rugby Baptist Church term time only. Its only £3 (£1 concessions) so is a bargain! Contact Jenny Davis to book 07946 585978 jenny@artsuplift.co.uk
‘Moving in:Moving on’ is a new contemporary art installation coming shortly to Evesham Library from 19 June to 8 July and its FREE! As part of the Evesham Festival of Words, True Tales is a storytelling and art project produced by Arts Uplift CIC to share the stories of Evesham residents.
Storytelling workshops have taken place at The De Montfort School, Blackminster Middle School, Garage Arts, a knit and natter group at Ferry View and with some people from Eastern Europe. Rhubarb Rhubarb Creatives have been recording the stories created from the workshops based on the themes of new beginnings and journeys.
Artist Caroline Tredwell has been interpreting the stories and will create an inspirational contemporary installation based on the true stories from the people of Evesham young and old. The audio of the stories told will also feature.
Jenny Davis, Director of Arts Uplift CIC says “It’s been fascinating and inspiring listening to all of the stories that have come from the workshops we held recently and from such a diverse range of people. Caroline Tredwell has done an amazing job of interpreting them in to an interesting yet hopefully challenging exhibition. I am looking forward to seeing and hearing the public’s response.”
There is a preview of the work and a chance to chat to the artist Caroline Tredwell and Arts Uplift CIC on Wednesday 21 June from 4.30-5.30pm
True Tales has been supported by Arts Uplift, The Elmley Foundation, Wychavon District Council, Worcestershire County Council, Vale of Evesham Network of Artists and Evesham Festival of Words
The lovely Nick and Karen Ledbury ran a great drumming workshop at Housman Court care home in January to a full house. Loads of older people got involved and was enjoyed by all.
Lantern making workshops are well under way with young people from Leamington, Shipston and Wellesbourne for Compton Verney’s lantern parade on 12 November. Artist Fran Godwin has been busy helping young people to make the animal lanterns and Lisa Broughton is also making a bespoke tawny owl as a centre piece. I can’t wait to see it! Arts Uplift has provided the artists.
Suitcase Stories is well under way in its preparation for the first round of workshops starting on 31st October. The print is ready and people are booking on, so don’t be late as places are limited! Its only £2 per person per week which includes refreshments. To book a place contact Jenny Davis 07946 585978 jenny@artsuplift.co.uk. The workshops are being held at;
Malvern Cube, Malvern Mon 31st Oct 11am to 1pm
Avoncroft Museum, Mon 31st Oct 2.30-4.30pm
The Commandery, Worcester Fri 5th November 1-3pm
I’m glad to say that Arts Uplift is now a Community Interest Company, so we are eligible to apply for funding now yay!
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