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SUMMARY:Sweat The Small Stuff
DESCRIPTION:Imagined by the 1.5 Degrees project team\, Sweat the Small Stuff is a creative response to a warming world installed at railway stations between Liverpool and Manchester from Saturday 25 March until Sunday 14 May.   \nThe exhibition invites us to consider how climate change might affect our communities\, exploring how small changes can help us to collectively respond to this challenge.  \nArtworks include:  \n\nWhere do we go from here? – artwork using railway imagery to depict 27 different green organisations along the Liverpool and Manchester railway line\, created by Owen Rutland and Alyssia Thorburn\nEat the Seasons – protest campaign posters raising awareness of how we can act on climate change by eating seasonal fruit and vegetables\, by Kira Whyte and Puja Varia\nRoom with an Ocean View – a series of posters presenting seaside holiday advertisements of a future Liverpool affected by rising sea levels\, by Harry Urand\nSmall actions\, brighter future – an artwork exploring the idea that small changes in our daily lives can add up to a huge impact in our collective response to climate change\, by Ana Ortuño Floria\nWeather Warning – platform shelters which provide a weather forecast\, inviting us to explore climate extremes made more likely through climate change\, by lecturer Chris Jackson.\n\nhttps://sweatthesmallstuff.org/
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/sweat-the-small-stuff/
LOCATION:Metal Liverpool\, Platform 1\, Edge Hill Station\, Tunnel Road\, Liverpool\, L7 6ND\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Metal Edge Hill Station":MAILTO:edgehill at metalculture dot com
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SUMMARY:Launch: Proverbs for a Woman Drinking Alone
DESCRIPTION:This Friday\, we’re excited to be hosting the sold out launch of Talia Randall’s debut poetry pamphlet ‘Proverbs for a Woman Drinking Alone’. We will be joined by Talia and her poetic pals for a night of laughter\, wordplay and bubbly.     \n‘Proverbs for a Woman Drinking Alone’ is a pamphlet of poetry which tackles class\, grief\, and sexuality. Talia Randall confronts these themes alternately with closed fists and open hands\, lacing humour into even the darkest subjects.   \nDuring the night\, Talia Randall will be reading from her new book as well as hosting a variety of acts\, local poets Charley Genever and Keely Mills\, and internationally renowned Deaf artist Nadia Nadarajah\, who will perform sign language poetry.   \nThe event will be BSL interpreted\, with Live Captions. To find out more and to join the waiting list\, click
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/launch-proverbs-for-a-woman-drinking-alone/
LOCATION:Metal Peterborough\, Chauffeur's Cottage\, St Peter's Road\, Peterborough\, PE1 1YX
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Metal":MAILTO:Ruth@metalculture.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230322T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230322T200000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Arts Council Funding with Caroline Wallace
DESCRIPTION:Wondering whether to apply for a Project Grant or a Developing Your Creative Practice grant? Join us for a talk and Q&A with Arts Council England’s Relationship Manager for the Southeast\, Caroline Wallace\, on Wednesday 22 March from 6pm.    \nThe session will look at both Project Grants and Developing Your Creative Practice (DYCP) to help you consider what the best route is for you. Caroline will talk through the application form\, the criteria and explore what information you may need to provide as an applicant.   \nThis talk aims to demystify the application process\, as well as providing top tips. Caroline is there to help answer your queries\, so do come prepared with your burning questions!   \nThere will also be an opportunity for all attendees to sign up for a 1:1 surgery with us following the session\, to talk through your ideas further. \nBook your free place here.
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/understanding-arts-council-funding-with-caroline-wallace/
LOCATION:Metal Peterborough\, Chauffeur's Cottage\, St Peter's Road\, Peterborough\, PE1 1YX
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Metal":MAILTO:Ruth@metalculture.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230304T120000
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SUMMARY:Long Table Discussion: Cost of Living Crisis with Dora Colquhoun
DESCRIPTION:Join Liverpool based theatre maker and artist Dora Colquhoun for a participatory event discussing the cost of living crisis. The conversation will be organised in the long table format\, created by performance artist Lois Weaver\, which aims to make sure everyone who joins is able to be heard and can participate when they want to. \nWhat will happen? \nA simple format of a table 12 chairs and the subject of the cost of living will be up for discussion. The aim of the format is to enable discussion where no one is the ‘expert’ it is a non hierarchical space. Everyone in the room has the power to shift the direction of conversation\, to mediate moments of tension and to make space for voices less easily heard. \nIf the idea of participating in this event terrifies you do not worry\, you can be a ‘spectator’ and witness the discussion sitting outside the main table. There will be an opportunity to join in if you feel inclined. The event will be audio recorded. \nThe event is supported by ourselves and Project Phakama. \nSchedule \n12pm: Soup\, refreshments and spoken word. Please come along prior for free soup. \n1pm: Long table discussion about the cost-of-living crisis 90 minutes. \n2.30: Refreshments cake debrief and music \n4pm: End \nVenue \nUllet Road Unitarian Church \n57 Ullet Rd\, \nLiverpool \nL17 2AA \nAccessibility \nStep free access to the Unitarian Church is available\, please inform us in advance if you require a member of staff to meet you once you enter the grounds. There is also an accessible toilet. \nThe event will have a BSL interpretor. \nWe will also facilitate a quiet space. \nBook free tickets here.
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/long-table-discussion-cost-of-living-crisis-with-dora-colquhoun/
LOCATION:Ullet Road Church\, 57 Ullet Road\, Liverpool\, L17 2AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:Who inspires you and why?
DESCRIPTION:Come along and celebrate inspiring women this International Women’s Day through tufting art workshops with punch needling and Rag Rugging. \nWhen? \n\nSaturday 4 March at Town Hall on Bridge Street 12-3pm (Free\, Drop-in) \n\nTogether with artist Rose Croft\, we are running a tufting workshop with punch needle and Rag Rugging art at the International Women’s Day Celebration’s at Peterborough Town Hall (4 March)\, exploring the theme of influential women\, and the reasons why they inspire you!  \nPunch needle art is a form of embroidery suitable for all skill levels\, using a large needle like tool to punch loops of yarn through fabric. It is a fast process which allows you to make mistakes and experiment with different designs and textures. Rag Rugging is a craft where people use recycled fabrics and clothes to create rugs. By prodding and poking strips of fabric through linen.   \nArtist Rose Croft will be teaching you the basics of both these techniques whilst making your own punch needle design to work with and contribute to a collective piece of tufted art. Rose will guide you through the process\, of selecting the right materials\, practicing the technique\, working with colours\, creating a design\, and then making a piece of art that you can be proud of.  \nDuring the session we will be having a chat about who inspires you and why\, these discussions will help inform designs inspired by those women and conversations\, whilst also feeding into a larger collaborative piece of textile art!  \n \nAbout Rose Croft Rose is an artist and storyteller and based in Spalding and Peterborough. Rose works to engage people with art\, story and nature in ways that forge lifelong connections. Through her creative work Rose aims to capture and share the simple joy within us\, brought out by the world we live in by using colour and focusing on the process of making and doing. 
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/who-inspires-you-and-why/
LOCATION:Peterborough Town Hall\, Bridge Street\, Peterborough\, PE1 1HF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:The Drawing Social
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Drawing Social event taking place at Granby Winter Garden on Monday 27 February 5-6.30 pm! \nThe Drawing Social is a new bi-monthly\, informal and women-led drawing network. The events are open to any creatives\, of all skills and backgrounds\, interested in exploring storytelling through print\, zines and comics (18+). Over the course of the event\, we will invite you to share your own projects\, participate in discussions and enjoy vegan food and snacks. \nCome along and bring your own drawings to share! \nWe aim to bring together like-minded artists\, to share skills and interests and to develop the DIY print and comics scene in Liverpool. \nBook your free place here.
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/the-drawing-social-2/
LOCATION:Granby Winter Garden\, 37-39 Cairns Street\, Liverpool\, L8 2UW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Metal":MAILTO:Ruth@metalculture.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230215T050000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230215T183000
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SUMMARY:Artist Sharing: Charlie Barlow
DESCRIPTION:Come join local artist Charlie Barlow on Wednesday 15 February from 5pm\, for her sharing and discussion of new work\, ‘Now and Yesterday’.   \nCharlie has created textile works using materials of the mass media – everyday newspapers and digital phone notifications. She’s been exploring ways in which constant flows of information are presented\, experienced and absorbed by the mind. The works range from large double sheet spreads to a hand-held scale\, and each piece is weaved by hand into patterns as once clear imagery becomes distorted in complex layers.  \nThis is a work in progress sharing and\, Charlie is keen to gain feedback from those who attend as to develop the work further. \nBook here.
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/artist-sharing-charlie-barlow/
LOCATION:Metal Peterborough\, Chauffeur's Cottage\, St Peter's Road\, Peterborough\, PE1 1YX
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Metal":MAILTO:Ruth@metalculture.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230207T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230207T203000
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SUMMARY:Future Station: Rest (Is A Political Act)
DESCRIPTION:For our next Future Station event we are pleased to welcome artist Niki Colclough to host a workshop to explore the value of rest\, linking to our wider theme of Care in the Arts. \nRest (Is A Political Act) is a workshop in a series created by Niki Colclough. Join us to speculate on new strategies for re-framing and re-prioritising rest in a society orientated towards productivity.  \nIn an act of collective care we will explore alternative understandings of and approaches to work\, reframe laziness as a creative tool and contemplate societal/political structures of wellbeing.  \nNiki will share her research in progress alongside a bespoke tool designed to introduce the 7 types of rest\, together we will consider the types of rest we might need before dreaming up joint strategies for implementation.  \nThe event is designed for those working precariously in the creative industries who would like to work towards more joy and sustainability in their working practices. This is a relaxed and interactive session where contributions and thoughts on the topic are welcomed.  \nBook your free tickets here.
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/future-station-rest-is-a-political-act/
LOCATION:UK Wide (Online Event)\, Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Metal":MAILTO:Ruth@metalculture.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230204T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230205T160000
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SUMMARY:Screenwriting Weekend Course at Metal Art School with Tom Keenan
DESCRIPTION:Got an idea for a film? Maybe a TV show? Or perhaps you’re looking to develop a new creative skill to kick off 2023? Why not join TJ Keenan for a Screenwriting Weekend Course at Metal Art School. \nSaturday 4 Feb: 12pm-5pm (plus Networking Event from 5pm-6pm with industry professionals) \nSunday 5 Feb: 10am-4pm \nTJ Keenan is a producer and screenwriter of TV and Film\, whose work has attracted A-List stars and talent. His current project is with a top streamer and is set to be greenlit in 2023. With a long background in teaching screenwriting\, TJ has a relaxed\, focused and engaging approach to teaching screenwriting. \nThis weekend course seeks to: \n\nDevelop your idea into a comprehensive story document\, ready for script adaptation\nSharpen character development to make sure your characters are intriguing and multi dimensional.\nProvide dedicated writing time in a beautiful space\, plus the chance and support to meet like-minded creative individuals in beautiful setting.
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/screenwriting-weekend-course-at-metal-art-school-with-tom-keenan/
LOCATION:Metal Art School : Southend\, Metal Art School\, Southend on Sea\, Essex\, SS0 8NB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221213T103000
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SUMMARY:Mothers Who Make
DESCRIPTION:The Liverpool Hub is coordinated by Tmesis Theatres Producer\, Claire Bigley\, going into its 4th year their sessions are held at METAL\, Liverpool and welcome new makers & mothers to join us each month. \n\nThe sessions are adult-centred but children are welcome to attend. The hub develops in response to the needs and interests of the artists that attend it. With a peer-support talking structure from which we start and to which we often return but sessions can take the form of workshops\, skill shares\, scratch performances and guest speaker Q&A’s. \n2022/23 DATES: \n\n\nTuesday 13 Dec\nTuesday 10 Jan\nTuesday 14 Feb\nTuesday 14 March\nTuesday 11 April\nTuesday 9 May\nTuesday 13 June\nTuesday 11 July\nTuesday 8 August\nTuesday 12 Sept\nTuesday 10 Oct\nTuesday 14 Nov\nTuesday 12 Dec\n\n  \nVENUE: METAL (in Edge Hill Train Station – Platform 1&2) Tunnel Road\, Liverpool\, L7 6ND \n\n\nTIME: 10.30am-12noon \nCONTACT: claire@tmesistheatre.com
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/mothers-who-make-2/
LOCATION:Metal Liverpool\, Platform 1\, Edge Hill Station\, Tunnel Road\, Liverpool\, L7 6ND\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Claire Bigley":MAILTO:claire@tmesistheatre.com
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221211T160000
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SUMMARY:Future Network: Learn how to print with a Risograph Printer
DESCRIPTION:As a part of our Future Network program\, we are excited to host a Risograph Printing workshop with artist Amanda Rigby. This workshop will be an opportunity for artists and creatives to learn new techniques and make connections with other creatives across the city.  \nA Risograph printer looks like a standard photocopier\, however\, it works like a screenprinter. It uses vibrant colours and stencilling to create DIY style prints\, often used for posters and zines. Risograph printers are traditionally used for high-volume printing\, but over the years artists have also used them to create unique artworks! \nAmanda will deliver a 3-hour Risograph workshop\, where you will learn how to use the Risograph printer by developing your own print designs. This could be your own artwork\, a poster or the beginnings of a zine. With the support of Amanda\, participants will learn what the Risograph printer is\, how to use it and different printing techniques. Participants will develop their own artworks via mark making\, collage\, pattern making\, placement and design.  \nDuring the workshop attendees will work together and make their own pieces.  \nPeople at all skill levels are welcome. Some small lunch snacks and refreshments will be provided\, but please feel free to bring your own lunch.  \nIf you have any questions or queries\, then please feel free to get in touch at sarah@metalculture.com or on 01733 893077  \nBook your tickets here. \nAbout Amanda Rigby  \nAmanda Rigby is an artist\, designer and illustrator. She works predominantly in pen and spray paint\, exploring bodies\, creatures\, growth\, emergence and emotional states. Her work touches on the difference between our calm\, desensitised exterior and the world of our inner thoughts. Particularly physical sensations\, blood rushing in response to touch and fleeting thoughts beneath everyday moments.  \nOur Access  \nThe garden and ground floor are all on one level\, with automatic doors to enter the lobby. The doors are wide enough for an electric wheelchair. In the lobby there are a series of doorways.  \nThe doorway on the right leads to the mainspace where the workshop will take place\, which is wide enough for an electric wheelchair. The mainspace has an induction hearing loop that can work by linking up to a set of microphones.  \nAt the back of the mainspace is a doorway that leads to our workshop space\, this is where the risographprinter is\, which can also be accessed through the double doors outside at the far end of the building. A wheelchair ramp is available for use if entering through the outside double doors.  \nBack in the lobby\, the doorway directly ahead of you is to a gender neutral and wheelchair accessible bathroom. The bathroom has handrails and assistance chords. The door on the left leads to the reading room\, which is wide enough for a manual wheelchair.  \nAll our bathrooms are gender neutral. If you have any specific questions or queries access please get in touch. 
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/future-network-learn-how-to-print-with-a-risograph-printer/
LOCATION:Metal Peterborough\, Chauffeur's Cottage\, St Peter's Road\, Peterborough\, PE1 1YX
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221210T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221210T163000
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SUMMARY:Tribute to Jo Melville
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of sharing in memory of Jo Melville. Celebrate Jo’s creativity\, warmth and generosity together on Saturday 10 December from 1.30pm – 4.30pm at Chalkwell Hall in Chalkwell Park.  \nThe book of condolences will be available to sign from the hall on the day\, and prior to the event\, at Focal Point Gallery during opening hours until Friday 9 December. 
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/tribute-to-jo-melville/
LOCATION:Metal Southend\, Chalkwell Hall\, Chalkwell Avenue\, Southend on Sea\, Essex\, SS08NB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221209T203000
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SUMMARY:From Under the Table\, Listening Party with Karmen Idol
DESCRIPTION:Join our artist in residence\, singer songwriter Karman Idol for an exclusive opportunity to hear her new body of work she has been developing\, the album ‘From Under the table’.  Book free tickets here. \n  \nKarmen writes songs from many genres such as Soul\, Garage\, Club\, Bassline and KPOP. Karmen says that the album was inspired by the DIY music of the punk movement\, she continues; “My album reflects and is a product of my circumstances. The songs are biographical in a mixture of styles that have influenced me. Such as Caribbean\, pop\, alternative\, R’n’B and electronic. With the idea of creating music that is truly me rather than what is expected of me as a black woman.”  \n  \nThis is a work in progress sharing\, Karmen is keen to gain feedback ahead of her album release in 2023. The evening will consist of hearing a select few songs from the album\, with time for Q & A. This will be an informal relaxed event\, with refreshments\, come along\, enjoy and listen to the refreshing music of Karmen Idol.   \n  \nAbout Karmen:   \nKarmen Idol is a songwriter and singer based in Peterborough; she started as a BBC Talent New Urban Music Awards semi-finalist to eventually co-write music for the Universal Music Group as well as having a number 1 song in The Up-Front Club Charts. Karmen writes songs from many genres such as Soul\, Garage\, Club\, Bassline and KPO
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/from-under-the-table-listening-party-with-karmen-idol/
LOCATION:Metal Peterborough\, Chauffeur's Cottage\, St Peter's Road\, Peterborough\, PE1 1YX
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Metal":MAILTO:Ruth@metalculture.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221201T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221201T200000
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED Movement and poetry workshop with Akasha Dance Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Due to unforeseen circumstances this event is cancelled. If you have any questions or queries\, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us at Chauffeurscottage@metalculture.com or 01733 893 077 \n  \nAre you a movement artist\, keen to learn new ways of using text to create movement? A poet\, actor\, or playwright\, wanting to involve movement or physical theatre in your practice? Or would you just like to play\, learn and have some fun?!  \n  \nJoin artist in residence Chloe Akasha Carson\, dancer\, poet and director of Akasha Dance Theatre for an exploratory poetry and movement workshop as a part of her project\, Exoskeleton. \n  \nExoskeleton is a dance/physical theatre piece\, combining text\, movement and sensory soundscapes. During the workshop we will be using the tools and processes that the artists from Akasha Dance Theatre use in their own creative practice. The workshop focusses on how we can use text to inspire movement and how to create text in simple and creative ways to inform your performance.  \nAkasha Dance Theatre are passionate about sharing their practice of combining creative writing and movement with others with the aim to empower and inspire people to create their own art.   \nBook your free tickets for the event here. \n  \nAbout Exoskeleton:\nExoskeleton\, a dance/physical theatre piece\, inspired by neuroscience. Chloe was inspired to choreograph the piece after personally developing a condition called FND\, or Functional Neurological Disorder\, which causes fainting and seizures\, amongst other symptoms. FND is a common disorder seen in outpatient neurology clinics and is widely misunderstood and neglected by society and the wider medical community. In sharing the piece\, Akasha Dance Theatre will raise awareness of FND\, whilst sharing an artistic expression of real-life through dance.\n  \nAbout Chloe Akasha Carson:  \nChloe Akasha Carson is the Director of Akasha Dance Theatre. Chloe has ten years of experience working as a dancer\, choreographer and director. She trained from a young age in Vaganova (Russian) ballet and completed three years of training at a dance school in Cambridgeshire\, in RAD ballet\, contemporary dance and musical theatre\, as well as studying Butoh and Tanztheater. After graduation\, she trained for one year at a Russian drama school\, where she learnt principles of creating characters for stage and screen\, as well as taking on various production duties\, such as lighting/sound operation\, costume design/production and set building.  \nWhat you need to bring to the workshop:   \n\nA bottle of water \nA notepad and pen \nSome comfortable clothes for movement  \n\nThis workshop is open for all abilities\, no previous dance or poetry experience is necessary\, just an open mind to play and try something new!    \nThis workshop is for 16+\, if you have any questions or queries\, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us at Chauffeurscottage@metalculture.com or 01733 893 077.   \nPlease let us know if you have any access requirements beforehand.   \nWe look forward to seeing you there! 
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/movement-and-poetry-workshop-by-akasha-dance-theatre/
LOCATION:Metal Peterborough\, Chauffeur's Cottage\, St Peter's Road\, Peterborough\, PE1 1YX
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:Chalkwell Hall Winter Fayre
DESCRIPTION:Chalkwell Hall Winter Fayre is back!\nWe’re looking forward to filling the house with artists\, makers and stallholders in November for our much-loved festive weekend. \nAcross two days\, we’ll be sharing festive activity across the floors of Chalkwell Hall\, located in the beautiful grounds of Chalkwell Park. \nWe are welcoming makers from across Essex\, and are particularly keen to platform stalls which offer original designs\, handmade items\, bespoke gifts\, local produce and affordable artwork. \nCome along to browse our curated indoor market and start your season with a mulled wine and creative inspiration!
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/chalkwell-hall-winter-fayre/
LOCATION:Metal Southend\, Chalkwell Hall\, Chalkwell Avenue\, Southend on Sea\, Essex\, SS08NB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:IN OTHER WORDS 2: In conversation
DESCRIPTION:Metal in partnership with Fest en Fest presents\, In Other Words 2\, a conversation hosted by artist\, researcher and curator of In Other Words publications\, Kate Marsh. \nFollowing the first edition of In Other Words\, which shared urgent reflections from 49 marginalised artists in 2020\, exploring their hopes and fears for the future at a time of global crisis\, this second edition focuses on the ‘now’. \n“We wanted to acknowledge the position of artists in a period of great change and unknowing. In 2021\, following numerous lockdowns and continued questions about the future of the arts\, we wanted to create a second iteration of In Other Words\, asking ‘How are you now’\, this question was intended to make space for the experiences and perceptions of artists re-building their lives and their practice in unchartered territory.” Kate Marsh \nJoin us for a discussion about the latest collection and the themes of the book.  The book brings together artists from the UK and internationally working across performance\, literature\, poetry and visual arts. Contributors explore isolation\, longing\, gender identity\, racism\, family bonds\, mental health\, and ableism amongst many others. This is a call for change from a group who are rich in wisdom and shared experience. \nRead more about the book and purchase a copy from Metal here: metalculture.bigcartel.com/product/in-other-words-2 \n  \nAbout Kate Marsh  \nKate Marsh is a disabled dance artist with over 20 years of experience in performing\, teaching and making. Her recently completed PhD focuses on leadership in the context of dance and disability. She is currently a research fellow at C-DaRE (Coventry University Centre for Dance Research). \nKate is also co-producer of the Change Maker programme at the UK’s arts organisation “Metal Culture”. Change Maker is a programme funded by Arts Council England\, with the aim of increasing the diversity of senior leadership in art and culture by helping to develop a cohort of leaders who are Black\, minority ethnic and/or disabled by means of a targeted senior leadership training and development programme. \nwww.disabilityartsinternational.org/events/kate-marsh-artist-in-residence/
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/in-other-words-2-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Cambride Junction\, Clifton Way\, Cambridge\, CB1 7GX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T040957
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SUMMARY:Mothers Who Make
DESCRIPTION:Mothers Who Make is a growing national initiative aimed at supporting mothers who are artists – professional and/or passionate. Every kind of maker is welcomed\, and every kind of mother. \nThe Liverpool Hub is coordinated by Tmesis Theatres Producer\, Claire Bigley\, going into its 4th year their sessions are held at METAL\, Liverpool and welcome new makers & mothers to join us each month. \n\nThe sessions are adult-centred but children are welcome to attend. The hub develops in response to the needs and interests of the artists that attend it. With a peer-support talking structure from which we start and to which we often return but sessions can take the form of workshops\, skill shares\, scratch performances and guest speaker Q&A’s. \n2022/23 DATES: \n\n\nTuesday 8 Nov\nTuesday 13 Dec\nTuesday 10 Jan\nTuesday 14 Feb\nTuesday 14 March\nTuesday 11 April\nTuesday 9 May\nTuesday 13 June\nTuesday 11 July\nTuesday 8 August\nTuesday 12 Sept\nTuesday 10 Oct\nTuesday 14 Nov\nTuesday 12 Dec\n\n  \nVENUE: METAL (in Edge Hill Train Station – Platform 1&2) Tunnel Road\, Liverpool\, L7 6ND \n\n\nTIME: 10.30am-12noon \nCONTACT: claire@tmesistheatre.com
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/mothers-who-make-1/
LOCATION:Metal Liverpool\, Platform 1\, Edge Hill Station\, Tunnel Road\, Liverpool\, L7 6ND\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Claire Bigley":MAILTO:claire@tmesistheatre.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221030T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221030T170000
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SUMMARY:Sketchy Kids Art Club: Half Term Halloween
DESCRIPTION:Sketchy Kids Art Club\nHalloween Half Term\nSunday 30 October\n3 x sessions to choose from!\nLed by creative facilitator Farida Kamruddin \nClick here to book your ticket.\nOr email sketchysisterhood@gmail.com \nTimings\, ages & prices:\n10am – 12noon: 6-11 year olds (£12)\n1pm – 3pm: Adult & child from age 4+ (£15/20)\n3.30 – 5pm: 12-16 year olds (£12) \nSketchy Kids focuses on art projects that allow self expression\, empowering young people to explore their own unique style. Your child will become an empowered artist growing in confidence with each project\, learning to love art without judgement. Learning how to use different art materials\, techniques and processes to create fun art & craft projects each week. \n \nMetal Art School hosts a busy programme of workshops\, classes and creative socials\, led by independent creatives within our local community. By offering our studio space free of charge\, we support local creatives in reaching new audiences\, sharing creative practice and building their portfolio as freelance artists. To enquire into hosting a class\, please fill out this form here. Find out more about Metal Art School here.
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/sketchy-kids-art-club-half-term-halloween/
LOCATION:Metal Art School : Southend\, Metal Art School\, Southend on Sea\, Essex\, SS0 8NB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221026T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221026T160000
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CREATED:20221020T124135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221020T124135Z
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SUMMARY:No Fontiers: Free zine making\, revolutionary writing\, font & self publishing
DESCRIPTION:‘NO FONTIERS‘\nA free day long workshop of zine-making\, self-publishing and self-expression for 16 – 25 year olds.\nWeds 26 October\, 10am – 4pm (Half term) \nPerfect for anyone interested in creative writing\, art and collaboration! \nThe day is led by Lu Williams\, artist and founder of Grrrl Zine Fair\, with support from English PEN and Metal.\nDuring the session\, you’ll discover the history of zines\, explore different writing and creative techniques and work towards a new collaborative zine which features original writing\, artwork and creative ideas gathered from all those who attend. All those who attend will receive a printed copy of their zine\, as well as an online link to the digital copy. A great opportunity to make new work\, share creative ideas and add a new skill to your CV. \nEnglish PEN is one of the world’s oldest human rights organisations\, that works to protect the freedom to write and read around the world. As we work together on the content for this newzine\, we’ll be taking inspiration from the English PEN Charter. \nBook here
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/no-fontiers-free-zine-making-revolutionary-writing-font-self-publishing/
LOCATION:Metal Southend\, Chalkwell Hall\, Chalkwell Avenue\, Southend on Sea\, Essex\, SS08NB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221024T153000
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SUMMARY:Sketchy Kids Award Event
DESCRIPTION:Sketchy Kids Award Event\nwith Fern Worsley from Drawing In The Park\nMonday 24 October\n10am – 3.30pm\n£25 per child\, includes materials\, snacks\, drinks\, certificate\, and canvas to take home.\nLed by creative facilitator Farida Kamruddin \nClick here to book your ticket.\nOr email sketchysisterhood@gmail.com \nSketchy Kids focuses on art projects that allow self expression\, empowering young people to explore their own unique style. Your child will become an empowered artist growing in confidence with each project\, learning to love art without judgement. Learning how to use different art materials\, techniques and processes to create fun art & craft projects each week. \n \nMetal Art School hosts a busy programme of workshops\, classes and creative socials\, led by independent creatives within our local community. By offering our studio space free of charge\, we support local creatives in reaching new audiences\, sharing creative practice and building their portfolio as freelance artists. To enquire into hosting a class\, please fill out this form here. Find out more about Metal Art School here.
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/sketchy-kids-award-event/
LOCATION:Metal Art School : Southend\, Metal Art School\, Southend on Sea\, Essex\, SS0 8NB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220923
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Fashion Week
DESCRIPTION:15th – 22nd Sept   \nRunning from the 15th – 22nd September Metal will be hosting a week-long series of activities around sustainable fashion\, to learn more\, have discussions and build new skills to proactively move towards a more sustainable future.     \nIn partnership with Shado\, Pluto Press and The Reading Room\, these activities are part of a series of events happening across the UK as part of a wider program ‘An anti-capitalist fashion week’.   \nDrawing inspiration from Tansy E. Hoskins’ book ‘The Anti-Capitalist Book of Fashion’ and coinciding with London Fashion Week. The wider program seeks to uncover the roots of extractivism in the fashion industry and to celebrate the organisations shaping alternatives and building a different future.    \nEvents will include a pop-up Mend and Mend Cafe\, workshops in repurposing clothes and using natural dyes\, as well as profiling sustainable fashion and creative businesses throughout the week.      \nActivities: \nCreate your own Style – Be your own fashion designer  \nThursday 15th\, 10.30am – 12.30pm @Paston Farm Community Centre pe4 7XB  \nThursday 22nd 11am – 1pm @ Gladstone Connect (Allama Iqbal Centre) PE1 2EL  \nFriday 30th @ 9.30 – 11.30am @ PARCA (Peterborough Asylum and Refugee Centre) PE1 3QH  \nWe’ll be running pop up events at a number or Peterborough Community Centres. Drop by and join in on the  workshops where experienced textile artist Romana Zadissa will be present to help advise.   \nHave you grown tired of a pair of trousers you’ve had for ages? Maybe they were always meant to be a bag?  Bring a garment and your transformative ideas! Together we will learn the basics of how to mend and give your loved (or less loved) garments a makeover. Put your own unique signature to your clothes\, save money and reduce the environmental impact.   \nBook: Drop in   \nMore info click here. \n  \nMake and Mend Cafe @Metal Chauffeurs Cottage    \nFriday 16th Hosted by Linda Genever  \nSunday 18th Hosted by BeeCrafty  \n11am – 4pm   \nPop into our Make and Mend Cafe for textiles and fashion\, where an experienced textile artist will be present to help advise\, from fixing items to demonstrating how to use a sewing machine. Like the premise of the popular repair café\, people are welcome to bring along items of clothing and or textile that they would like to repurpose or mend.     \nEach afternoon people will be invited to come along with their items and be able to utilise the knowledge from a textile artist\, bookable 1:1 surgery\, or a chance to share your own skills with others.  A great opportunity to make\, chat and share your own skills.  \nBook: Drop in (1:1 surgeries / slots available – more info coming soon)   \nClick here for more information \n  \nRevive and customise your clothing workshop  \nSaturday 17th  \n11am – 3pm @Metal Chauffeurs Cottage  PE1 1YX  \nA workshop with artist Sa’adaih Khan and Victoria Kelly-Gobuiwang\, in reimagining your clothing\, revive and customise your clothes to give them a new lease of life!  \nJoin Victoria\, a textile print designer- who up cycles and reuses old clothes and fabric to make wonderful new items of clothing\, and Sa’adiah an intuitive and community artist\, who uses sustainable methods in her work by upcycling functional objects\, clothes and making fabric jewellery. Together they will share a range of techniques throughout the day\, including stencilling\, fabric painting and embroidery.    \nBring along an item of clothing that could do with some TLC and see what wonderful creation you come home with.  Participants are welcome to stay for the duration and work into a piece of clothing\, utilising the equipment and materials at Metal’s Make and Mend Café.   \nTo book click here \nFor more info click here\n  \n  \nSWISH Clothes Swap \nSunday 18th    \n@Metal Chauffeurs Cottage PE1 1YX  \nSWISH – 1 – 3pm  \nSWISH\, a big clothes swap\, where people can exchange their no longer wanted used clothing for others! A great sustainable way to update your wardrobe.   \nHow does it work? Bring a small number of items that you’re happy to exchange. The clothes you bring will be laid out along with everyone else’s\, everyone gets a chance to look around and try on items. Then the swapping starts! So\, the clothes swap is fair and not a scramble the SWISH is organised by the ringing of a bell. Every time the bell rings participants can take one item and so on.    \nBring a maximum of 5 good quality items. You may take as many items as you have brought with you.  \nFor full details click here. \n   \nLeft Book Club  – The Anti-Capitalist Book Of Fashion   \nTuesday 20th   \n6 – 8pm @Metal Chauffeurs Cottage PE1 1YX  \nMetal will be running a reading group discussing ‘The Anti-Capitalist Book of Fashion’. The reading group is part of The Left Book Club and is free to attend and open to all. We’ll be using the book as a launch pad to discuss the general themes explored around environmentalism\, identity politics and inequality. So don’t worry if you don’t get a chance to read the book before then! But if you’d like to you can buy a copy at – www.plutobooks.com.   \nBook\, free click here \n  \nNatural Dye Workshop   \nThursday 22nd  \n1 – 4pm @Metal Chauffeurs Cottage  PE1 1YX   \nJoin artist Amanda Rigby to learn some basic natural dyeing techniques. This workshop will inspire and encourage you to reimagine textiles and items of clothes by using natural dye\, with techniques that you can continue at home.   \nNatural dyes produce unique and subtle colours\, with the unpredictability of them making them exciting to use. During the workshop participants will trial out\, experiment and play with a different processes as well as creating your own unique\, one-of-a-kind item to take home with you.   \nSpaces are limited  – click here to book. \n  \n To see the wider program for ‘An anti-capitalist fashion week’ visit:   \n  \n 
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/sustainable-fashion-week/
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SUMMARY:Printmaking with David Lintine
DESCRIPTION:Metal Art School hosts a busy programme of workshops\, classes and creative socials\, led by independent creatives within our local community.By offering our studio space free of charge\, Metal support local creatives in reaching new audiences\, sharing creative practice and building their portfolio as freelance artists. \n\n\nTo enquire into hosting a class here\, please fill out this form.\nFind out more about Metal Art School here. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nPrintmaking with David Lintine\n\nFridays\n1pm – 3pm\n3 x weeks for £70 (price includes Lino block\, printing inks and paper)\nLed by fine art printmaker and tutor David Lintine\nDiscover and explore how to make original fine prints in Linocut\, Monotype and Woodcut\, using traditional ‘printing by hand’ methods. \nYou will be introduced to artists techniques and given help and guidance with printing your art work.\n\nThe class is open to beginners as well as those with previous experience of printmaking.\n\n\n\nIf you are interested in signing up to David’s class or have any questions\, please email us at:\nchalkwell@metalculture.com
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/printmaking-with-david-lintine/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220712T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220927T153000
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SUMMARY:NetPark Wellbeing: Journaling Group
DESCRIPTION:We now have our July – September 2022 courses lined up. If you would like to let us know which one you would like to attend\, we will get you booked in. You can attend in person or online. If a group is full\, we can put you on the waiting list for October 2022. \nWe have limited numbers of iPads we can also lend out to those who do not have the technology to access Zoom. We now can have spaces for up to 8 participants to come into the art room at Chalkwell Park and 4 spaces to join us via Zoom. Have a look at our Instagram for examples of work from some of the following groups www.instagram.com/netparkwellbeing/. We also do partnership work with Metal artists on residencies. \n \nAbove is a picture of #EssexWritersHouse residency artist Norman Erikson Pasaribu who taught the NetPark Wellbeing journal group how to do journal inspired poetry. \nGroups starting July 2022: \nTuesday (pm) Journaling Group: 1.30pm – 3.30pm \nBeginning on Tuesday 12 July\, this twelve-week journal group will show you how to use a journal to undertake art wellbeing activities. This includes drawing\, doodling\, writing\, photographing\, and collaging. You can join this course at Metal Art School or via Zoom. \nContact: Emma Mills: Mental Wellbeing Co-ordinator\, Tel: 07918360374\nemail: emma.mills@metalculture.com \nContact: Ian Wilson: Class Facilitator Tel: 07918360374\nemail: ian.wilson@metalculture.com \n \nJournal group experimenting with  art materials
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/netpark-wellbeing-journaling-group-5/
LOCATION:Metal Art School : Southend\, Metal Art School\, Southend on Sea\, Essex\, SS0 8NB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220704T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220927T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T113132Z
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SUMMARY:NetPark Wellbeing: Dementia Groups
DESCRIPTION:We now have our July – September 2022 courses lined up. If you would like to let us know which one you would like to attend\, we will get you booked in. You can attend in person or online. If a group is full\, we can put you on the waiting list for October 2022. \nWe have limited numbers of iPads we can also lend out to those who do not have the technology to access Zoom. We now can have spaces for up to 8 participants to come into the art room at Chalkwell Park and 4 spaces to join us via Zoom. Have a look at our Instagram for examples of work from some of the following groups www.instagram.com/netparkwellbeing/. We also do partnership work with Metal’s residency artists. \n \nAbove is a picture of #EssexWritersHouse residency artist Norman Erikson Pasaribu who taught the NetPark Wellbeing journal group how to do journal inspired poetry. \nGroups running from July 2022: \nMonday (am) Dementia Group 1: 10am – 12pm\nThis is an on-going group for people living with dementia\, participants can join in person at the art school or join us via Zoom to make art for two hours. Carers can leave their dementia relatives with us and have two hours free respite. We are happy to talk through with anybody how to use Zoom if they need help. \nTuesday (am) Dementia Group 2: 10am – 12pm\nThis is an on-going group for people living with dementia participants can join in person at the art school or join us via Zoom to make art for two hours. Carers can leave their dementia relatives with us and have two hours free respite. We are happy to talk through with anybody how to use Zoom if they need help. \n \nArtwork created by a participant living with dementia \nContact: Emma Mills\, Mental Wellbeing Co-ordinator – 07918360374 / emma.mills@metalculture.com \nContact: Ian Wilson\, Class Facilitator – 07918360374 / ian.wilson@metalculture.com
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/netpark-wellbeing-dementia-groups-6/
LOCATION:Metal Art School : Southend\, Metal Art School\, Southend on Sea\, Essex\, SS0 8NB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220506T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220902T123000
DTSTAMP:20260420T040957
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T113314Z
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SUMMARY:Drawing In The Park
DESCRIPTION:  \nMetal Art School hosts a busy programme of workshops\, classes and creative socials\, led by independent creatives within our local community.\n\nBy offering our studio space free of charge\, Metal support local creatives in reaching new audiences\, sharing creative practice and building their portfolio as freelance artists.\n\nTo enquire into hosting a class here\, please fill out this form.\nFind out more about Metal Art School here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDrawing in the Park\nFridays\n9.30am – 12.30pm\nMetal Art School\, Chalkwell Park\, SS0 8NB\n£95 for 8 x 3 hour sessions\nAsk about our special price for taster sessions\nLed by artist Fern Worsley\n\nExperiment with drawing and painting methods during with these relaxed\, guided sessions at Metal Art School.\nDiscover materials such as inks\, gold leaf\, gouache\, pastels\, stencilling and blow pens as we look at Chalkwell Park and our local foliage in a new way.\nTea and cake provided.\nJoin facilitator and artist Fern Worsley for this ongoing popular eight week course!\nAll levels of artists very welcome.\n\nContact Fern directly to book your place.\ninfo@fernworsley.net
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/drawing-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Metal Art School : Southend\, Metal Art School\, Southend on Sea\, Essex\, SS0 8NB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Metal":MAILTO:Ruth@metalculture.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220917
DTSTAMP:20260420T040957
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T124144Z
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SUMMARY:Story Bites with Jacqson Diego Story Emporium
DESCRIPTION:Metal Art School hosts a busy programme of workshops\, classes and creative socials\, led by independent creatives within our local community.\nBy offering our studio space free of charge\, Metal support local creatives in reaching new audiences\, sharing creative practice and building their portfolio as freelance artists. \nTo enquire into hosting a class here\, please fill out this form.\nFind out more about Metal Art School here. \nJacqson Diego Story Bites\n(for 8-12 year olds)\nFridays\n4.15pm – 5.15pm\n5.30pm – 7pm\n£7.50 per session : Includes materials and refreshments. \nLed by creative facilitators from Jacqson Diego Story Emporium
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/story-bites-with-jacqson-diego-story-emporium/
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SUMMARY:Sketchy Kids Art Club
DESCRIPTION:Metal Art School hosts a busy programme of workshops\, classes and creative socials\, led by independent creatives within our local community.By offering our studio space free of charge\, Metal support local creatives in reaching new audiences\, sharing creative practice and building their portfolio as freelance artists. \n\n\nTo enquire into hosting a class here\, please fill out this form.\nFind out more about Metal Art School here. \n\n\n\n\nSketchy Kids Art Club\nWednesdays\n4.15pm – 5.30pm (during term time)\nMetal Art School\, Chalkwell Park\, SS0 8NB\n£8 per session or £30 for 4 consecutive classes\nAsk about Sibling Discount!\nLed by creative facilitator Farida Kamruddin\n\nSketchy Kids is an after school art club for primary school children aged 6 – 11.  We focus on art projects that allow self expression\, empowering our Sketchy Kids to explore their own unique style.  Your child will become an empowered artist growing in confidence with each project\, learning to love art without judgement.  Learning how to use different art materials\, techniques and processes to create fun art & craft projects each week.\n\nClick here to book your ticket.\nOr email sketchysisterhood@gmail.com\n 
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/sketchy-kids-art-club/
LOCATION:Metal Art School : Southend\, Metal Art School\, Southend on Sea\, Essex\, SS0 8NB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:METAL MASTERCLASS #18: MINATURE BOTANICAL PORCELAIN SCULPTURE WITH KATHRYN PARSONS
DESCRIPTION:When: Saturday 18th April\n \nTime: 10am-4pm\n \nVenue: Chauffeurs Cottage\, 1 St Peters Road\, Peterborough\, PE1 1YX\n \nCost: £35 (includes materials and firing)\n \nOnly 8 spaces available\n \nTo book click here  \n  \nInspired by garden plants and lichens\, this workshop will show you how to create your own miniature porcelain sculptures. Under the careful guidance of Kathryn Parsons you will use simple hand tools and a variety of techniques to shape\, texture and work the soft porcelain clay. There will be plenty of time explore the material\, enjoy noticing the small details of nature and create your own small collection of miniature porcelain treasures.  \nThe workshop will start with a short introduction to Kathryn’s work\, her work in porcelain and how she takes inspiration from the natural environment.  \nParticipants are invited to bring in any plant material (small leaves\, flowers or seed heads etc) from gardens etc to inspire their work. There will be opportunity to collect samples from the Chauffeurs Cottage garden as well.  \nPlease wear clothing that you don’t mind getting slightly dirty or an apron. All tools are provided. The workshop fee includes the costs of materials and firing. Participants will be able to collect fired items from Chauffeurs Cottage 3 – 4 weeks after the workshop.  \nMetal is committed to being as accessible and inclusive as possible so please don’t hesitate to contact us with any queries in advance of your booking or visit.  \nAbout Kathryn Parsons  \nKathryn is a mixed media artist and visual story teller. She is currently artist in residence with the Langdyke Countryside Trust. She creates intricate\, intimate hand-made sculptures that weave together tales of people\, places and the natural world.  \nHand modelled porcelain is currently at the heart of Kathryn’s practice\, often combined with found natural and vintage objects.  \nIt is the small details of nature that inspire me. Whether I’m looking at a fragment of lichen-encrusted bark or through a lens at a piece of coral\, natural structures\, textures and forms delight me. As I explore these treasures\, and delve into the history of the places in which they are found\, I find myself wanting to share their stories. Through sculpture I select and combine the elements that most fascinate me. Sometimes new species emerge… new wonders of the natural world that have been waiting to be discovered.  \nKathryn has exhibited at The Victoria and Albert Museum\, The National Centre for Craft & Design (solo exhibition) and City Gallery Peterborough\, and as site specific interventions at Burghley House\, John Clare Cottage\, Northampton Museum and Derby Museum. The Herbarium at Derby Museum now includes four tiny porcelain ‘lichen’ specimens.  \nFind out more: www.kathrynparsons.co.uk
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/metal-masterclass-18-minature-botanical-porcelain-sculpture-with-kathryn-parsons/
LOCATION:Metal Peterborough\, Chauffeur's Cottage\, St Peter's Road\, Peterborough\, PE1 1YX
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SUMMARY:NetPark Wellbeing Project : Big Screen Southend
DESCRIPTION:Take a visit to The Forum to see original artworks shown on Big Screen Southend\, created by participants of the NetPark Wellbeing Project.
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/netpark-wellbeing-project-big-screen-southend/
LOCATION:Metal Southend\, Chalkwell Hall\, Chalkwell Avenue\, Southend on Sea\, Essex\, SS08NB\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Letters To The Earth
DESCRIPTION:Join artists\, writers\, creatives and activists for an evening of readings\, music and discussion at Chalkwell Hall on Friday 12th\, 7.30pm – 10pm\, part of Metal’s continued programme of Essex Writers House events: Letters to the Earth. \n​Letters To The Earth is a nationwide response to the climate emergency backed by Royal Court\, Shakespeare’s Globe & National Theatre Wales. \nFor the past few months writers and artists\, school children and members of the British public have been writing letters to the earth about the climate and ecological emergency. Over 1000 letters have been received and are due to be read out on April 12th at venues all over the world  from Zambia to Canada\, from Latvia to New Zealand. Metal Southend will be one of the British venues and is inviting members of the public to come and hear the letters and join in an evening of discussion and music. \nHosted by local writer and activist\, Syd Moore\, readers for the evening  include: \nCouncillor Laurie Burton \nWriter\, Jane Barron de Burgh \nPoet Pablo Giles \nActivist Graham Burnett \nWriter Sean Groth \nPlaywright Sadie Hasler \nActor Sarah Mayhew \nDJ Storm \nand school children from local schools. \n“Hundreds of thousands of school strikers and rebels around the world are demanding action. Local governments all over the world are declaring climate emergencies. It’s time for the arts and cultural sectors to do the same. commented Kay Michael\, theatre director and one of the organisers of the Letters To The Earth project. \nDoors open at 7.30pm and tickets are FREE but please CLICK HERE to book! \nApril 12th \, Chalkwell Hall\, Chalkwell Park.\n@CultureDeclares hashtag #LettersToTheEarth \n  \nThe letters will be made rights free and available for anyone to download and present anywhere in the world from 15th – 28th April\, coinciding with the International Extinction Rebellion and School Strike For Climate.
URL:https://metalculture.com/whats-on/letters-to-the-earth/
LOCATION:Metal Southend\, Chalkwell Hall\, Chalkwell Avenue\, Southend on Sea\, Essex\, SS08NB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured
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