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Pathways to Art

Pathways to Art is a project aimed at people on a working age benefit who are interested in taking part in creative workshops. Pathways to Art has worked with over 100 adults in West Cumbria on projects such as photography, theatre and creative writing, low-relief wood carving, crafts such as felt-making and pyrography.Pathways to Art gallery - harbour photograph

Pathways to Art workshops run on a regular basis in response to community demand. Typically the workshops are held in community spaces and are attended by groups of six to twenty individuals. The workshops are run in blocks of ten sessions and are free of charge.

If you are interested in the project contact your local Job Centre or the arts development services of Allerdale and Copeland Borough Council to book a place. It is not essential that participants attend every session within the block of ten. You can come by yourself or bring a friend or relative.

Read an interview with Mandy, a playmaking participant, which will feature in the Summer edition of Allerdale Outlook magazine.

Current workshops:

Wood Carving -wood carving workshop flyer

with Del Whitticase

An introduction to low relief wood carving, learning to work form design while creating, drawing and carving your own design in a social and supportive environment. No previous experience necessary, just an open mind and a willingness to have a go!

Venue: The Beacon, Whitehaven.     
Time: 11am - 1 pm
Dates: Every Wednesday 9 July to 10 September

If you are interested in attending please come along, contact Anne Timpson, Arts Development Officer, Copeland Borough Council on: 01946 593041 or anne.timpson@copeland.gov.uk

Mossbay Community Carnival - Musical Monster WorkshopsMusic machine

with Ben Gates 

Help us create a musical monster. Bring anything that makes a good noise. Old pots and pans, bikes and prams, metal or plastic bins. Just make sure they are unwanted and clean! No sharp or dangerous objects please. 

Venue: South Workington Neighbourhood Management Office, Moorbanks Road, Frostroms, Workington.     
Time: 11am - 4pm
Dates: Thursday 7 August, Friday 8 August, Saturday 9 August - Carnival Day!

If you are interested in attending please come along, for more information contact Emma Nichols, Assistant Arts Development Officer, Allerdale Borough Council on: 01900 702609 or emma.nichols@allerdale.gov.uk

Mossbay Community Carnival

Come along and see the floats produced by the Frostrom's community with support from artist Anne Holmes and join in the Musical Monster parade with Musician Ben Gates- see also Musical Monster workshop information above.

Venue: Zebra's Field,  Frostroms, Workington.     
Time: 1.30pm
Dates: Saturday 9 August

If you are interested in attending please come along, contact Emma Nichols, Assistant Arts Development Officer, Allerdale Borough Council on: 01900 702609 or emma.nichols@allerdale.gov.uk

Playmaking - Page to stage

with Ali McCaw and Dave Napthine from Changeling Productions

Playmaking in an opportunity to create stories and worlds from which to tell stories in a fun and supportive environment. Changeling Productions will lead workshops in writing, making and recording stories. Come along and let your imagination run wild

Venue: The Barn, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven.     Playmaking writing workshop photo
Time: 11 am - 4pm
Dates: 3, 10, 17, 24 September and 1 October 2008

Transport is being provided from Workington and Whitehaven. A packed lunch will be required.

Bus Times to Rosehill:

10.30am       Job Centre, Workington

10.45am       Tesco, Whitehaven

11.00am       arrive at Rosehill.

Bus Times from Rosehill:

4.00pm        Leave Rosehill

4.15pm        Tesco, Whitehaven

4.30pm        Job Centre, Workington.

For further information and to book a place contact: Anne Timpson, Arts development Officer, Copeland Borough Council on  01946 593041 or anne.timpson@copeland.gov.uk

Photography Pathways to Art - seas photograph

with Rob Fraser

Rob will take participants through the process of photography, from taking pictures to developing images.  Participants will be able to produce a photographic diary. To view images taken in the photography sessions visit the gallery

Photography will return in the Autumn

For further information contact: Anne Timpson, Arts development Officer, Copeland Borough Council on  01946 593041 or anne.timpson@copeland.gov.uk

Job Centre Contacts:

Whitehaven Job Centre:
The Copeland Centre
Catherine Street
Whitehaven
Cumbria
CA28 7SJ
Telephone: 01946 854000

Workington Job Centre:
Simon House
197-199 Vulcans Lane
Workington,
CA14 2BW,
Telephone: 01900 608800

Pathways to Art is a partnership project between Allerdale and Copeland Borough Councils and Jobcentre Plus.

 

The Project has been funded by:

Arts Council England, North West
South Whitehaven Neighbourhood Management Board
South Workington Neighbourhood Management Board
Allerdale Borough Council
Copeland Borough Council
West Lakes Renaissance


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Contact Information

For more information please contact Arts and Heritage.

Telephone Number 01900 702510
Fax Number 01900 702716

last updated Monday, August 04, 2008