Events

ARTSPACE EVENTS

 

THRIVING COMMUNITIES EVENTS

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Thriving Communities is part of a local plan to bring communities together.

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Our FREE Creative Community events will include…

Free ‘have-a-go’ inclusive arts and crafts activities
Community parties/events
A warm, friendly place to meet new friends and catch up with old ones!
FREE refreshments
A chance to find out about the courses we run – with lots of fully funded places available

DATE TIME ACTIVITY
Thursday 10th April
11am-2pm
n Mending workshop & textile crafts
n Learn to mend to make your clothes last longer
n Build your sewing skills
n ‘Have a go’ arts activities and demonstrations
Wednesday 30th April
11am-2pm
n Visit our Postcard Exhibition
n ‘Have a go’ arts activities and demonstrations
n Pottery workshop and demonstrations
Wednesday 16th July
10am-1pm
n Come to our Summer Party! A chance to celebrate what you have achieved this year!
n ‘Have a go’ arts activities and demonstrations
Thursday 4th September
11am-2pm
n Mending workshop and textile crafts
n Learn to mend to make your clothes last longer
n Build your sewing skills
n ‘Have a go’ arts activities and demonstrations
   

Our building is fully accessible and these events and are open to all.
Carers are encouraged to join us to support creativity.
All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

No booking required.
Please let us know if you have any specific access needs or allergies
by calling 01594 825111or email info@artspacecinderford.org

At Artspace, The New Mercury, 3 Woodside Street, Cinderford, GL15 6LR

 

ARTSPACE POSTCARD SHOW
Join us for the Artspace Postcard Show, where we will be showing off the wonderful artwork that has been submitted for this fundraiser. We will holding an exhibition launch at Artspace Cinderford on 30th April from 5:30 – 7:30 pm.
There is still time for you to take part if you haven’t already. Join us in supporting Artspace Cinderford’s mission to make art and creativity accessible to everyone in our community! Participate in our Postcard Fundraiser and help us raise essential funds for Artspace’s building and programmes.
Pick up a postcard pack from Artspace, unleash your creativity, and send us your masterpieces by Monday 31st March to see your work featured in our Postcard Show starting on 30th April!
Here’s How It Works
1. Get Your Postcard Pack.
Swing by Artspace to grab your pack, email us at info@artspacecinderford.org or call 01594 825111 to request one. Suggested donation is £2 (If you want a pack sent in the post there will be a £1.50 charge)
2. Add Your Artwork.
Whether you draw, paint, or collage, make each postcard uniquely yours. The theme for the gallery is: What does Artspace mean to you?
3. Post it Back to Us
Drop your completed postcards in the Artspace Post Box
or send them to: Artspace Cinderford, The New Mercury,
3 Woodside Street, Cinderford, GL14 2NL
4. Join Us at the Gallery
This spring / summer, your artwork will be showcased in our community postcard gallery, with a launch on 30th April from 5:30 – 7:30pm, where every piece is up for sale. Every purchase contributes directly to funding Artspace’s creative initiatives!
Looking to support Artspace further? There are plenty of ways to get involved! You can donate, volunteer, organise a community fundraiser, make an in-kind gift, or even leave a gift in your will.
Membership and donation options are available on our website or reach out to a member of the Artspace team for more details.