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 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 -
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
Workshops
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. 
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.
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Bus Times to Rosehill:
10.30am Job
Centre, Workington
10.45am Tesco,
Whitehaven
11.00am arrive
at Rosehill.
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Bus Times from Rosehill:
4.00pm Leave Rosehill
4.15pm Tesco,
Whitehaven
4.30pm Job Centre,
Workington.
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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 
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
Allerdale Borough Council
