Saturday 6th February 2010, saw us taking two young people, from "Fuse 1318" Theatre Workshop, to Lancaster in order to start the ball rolling on the "New Cultural Journeys" project.
Here we met up with other "young producers" from around Lancashire and began the decision making process about what art forms and artists that we would like to work with. There was a lot of choice, ranging from high tech, digital art to the totally weird and whacky - resulting in a lot of information for the young people to take in. They did, however, take the whole process very seriously and some lively discussions ensued.
We are really looking forward to working with our chosen artists and can't wait for summer.
Monday, 8 February 2010
Friday, 29 January 2010
A New Cultural Journey
Happy New Year - even though it is almost February.
Finding the time to blog, has been nigh on impossible this month - between tax returns and new ventures our time has been somewhat occupied.
Our involvement with and enthusiasm for, Enterprising Pendle continues. It is great to work with so many other people, from all walks of life and with a broad spectrum of skills who hold the interests of Pendle people and businesses to heart.
We have also had the honour of having our older Youth Theatre "Fuse 1318" chosen to be part of the North West wide "New Cultural Journeys" project. New Cultural Journeys is part of the Cultural Olympiad leading up to London 2012 and the young people will be involved in creating new artworks as a part of this.
We have also been busy organising a song / music writing workshop for young people and their families. The really exciting thing about this is, that they do not have to have any previous experience at all but, through teamwork, will have created a song or piece of music by the end of the session AND they will receive a CD of their work to keep.
Tax returns have kept us incredibly busy too. We couldn't believe it when we had to pay £35 to download the software just to file one form, as the Inland Revenue online service don't have that form. Sounds like a huge money making game to us. Still, one thing is for sure - we'll be doing paper returns next year!!!
Finding the time to blog, has been nigh on impossible this month - between tax returns and new ventures our time has been somewhat occupied.
Our involvement with and enthusiasm for, Enterprising Pendle continues. It is great to work with so many other people, from all walks of life and with a broad spectrum of skills who hold the interests of Pendle people and businesses to heart.
We have also had the honour of having our older Youth Theatre "Fuse 1318" chosen to be part of the North West wide "New Cultural Journeys" project. New Cultural Journeys is part of the Cultural Olympiad leading up to London 2012 and the young people will be involved in creating new artworks as a part of this.
We have also been busy organising a song / music writing workshop for young people and their families. The really exciting thing about this is, that they do not have to have any previous experience at all but, through teamwork, will have created a song or piece of music by the end of the session AND they will receive a CD of their work to keep.
Tax returns have kept us incredibly busy too. We couldn't believe it when we had to pay £35 to download the software just to file one form, as the Inland Revenue online service don't have that form. Sounds like a huge money making game to us. Still, one thing is for sure - we'll be doing paper returns next year!!!
Wednesday, 23 December 2009
Well the festive season is now well and truly upon us, as is the snow!
It is now Wednesday and the last time the car moved was Saturday morning - being located on a hill, with gritting not being a priority in this area, is not much fun.
The "Christmas Cracker" big art workshop went fantastically well. There were lots of children skipping around Nelson town centre (that had been gritted) - wearing their special Christmas crowns and waving their Harry Potter or fairy wands at passing shoppers. It is amazing, the magic that can be created from card, glitter, glue and peasticks.
It was a really fun, if tiring day for us, not least of all because we had to "sled" the art materials down our street just to get them to town at all.
Oh well, the joys of winter in the Pennines.
We wish everybody a Happy Christmas and a Fantastic New Year. Have Fun!!!
It is now Wednesday and the last time the car moved was Saturday morning - being located on a hill, with gritting not being a priority in this area, is not much fun.
The "Christmas Cracker" big art workshop went fantastically well. There were lots of children skipping around Nelson town centre (that had been gritted) - wearing their special Christmas crowns and waving their Harry Potter or fairy wands at passing shoppers. It is amazing, the magic that can be created from card, glitter, glue and peasticks.
It was a really fun, if tiring day for us, not least of all because we had to "sled" the art materials down our street just to get them to town at all.
Oh well, the joys of winter in the Pennines.
We wish everybody a Happy Christmas and a Fantastic New Year. Have Fun!!!
Friday, 18 December 2009
Almost Christmas
Almost Christmas and where has the time gone? We still haven't finished our Christmas shopping and with the first heavy snowfall of the winter (and more expected), travel can be somewhat disrupted in this hilly part of the country.
Our last big community event before the Christmas holidays takes place tomorrow - "Christmas Cracker" Family Art Workshop at Pendle Rise Shopping Centre in Nelson. A six hour extravaganza of glue and glitter with children and families - so no chance to sneak off and do a bit of extra shopping there then.
"Christmas Cracker" is a collaboration between Function Factory, Fusion Community Arts and some local professional "visual" artists - all hands on deck for what promises to be a hectic but fun day.
Then it is off to Manchester in the evening for a "Thespian Chrimbo" Night Out (weather permitting us to travel to Manchester in the first place). A great idea, put together by a well known Mancunian actress, cheesed off that us "Thesps" don't get office parties - all I can say is "Watch out Manchester!" with between 60 and 90 of us hitting town.
Our last big community event before the Christmas holidays takes place tomorrow - "Christmas Cracker" Family Art Workshop at Pendle Rise Shopping Centre in Nelson. A six hour extravaganza of glue and glitter with children and families - so no chance to sneak off and do a bit of extra shopping there then.
"Christmas Cracker" is a collaboration between Function Factory, Fusion Community Arts and some local professional "visual" artists - all hands on deck for what promises to be a hectic but fun day.
Then it is off to Manchester in the evening for a "Thespian Chrimbo" Night Out (weather permitting us to travel to Manchester in the first place). A great idea, put together by a well known Mancunian actress, cheesed off that us "Thesps" don't get office parties - all I can say is "Watch out Manchester!" with between 60 and 90 of us hitting town.
Tuesday, 1 December 2009
Holidays are Comin' !!!!!
The 1st of December already - where has this year gone?
We're gearing up for a busy run up to Christmas with lots of special activities planned for our creative learning programme - not least of all the big art workshop in Nelson town centre on 19th - it is going to be hectic, fun . . . . but hectic.
Last week we ran the first of our Family Samba Drumming sessions - the turnout was great and we got some really good grooves going. It is really nice to see the parents and their children having fun together and achieving things together. The next session is tonight and we are expecting even more people to attend. I think that we've really hit on something here - can't wait for our next gig!!!
We're gearing up for a busy run up to Christmas with lots of special activities planned for our creative learning programme - not least of all the big art workshop in Nelson town centre on 19th - it is going to be hectic, fun . . . . but hectic.
Last week we ran the first of our Family Samba Drumming sessions - the turnout was great and we got some really good grooves going. It is really nice to see the parents and their children having fun together and achieving things together. The next session is tonight and we are expecting even more people to attend. I think that we've really hit on something here - can't wait for our next gig!!!
Friday, 20 November 2009
A lively November
November got off to a cracking start with a visit from the wonderful Jeremy Stockwell and things on the workshop front are moving along at a cracking pace.
From Tuesday November 24th we will be running Family Samba Workshops 6.15pm - 7.45pm at Williams Hall, Barkerhouse Road, Nelson - so mums, dads, grandparents - if you have ever fancied having a go at drumming - now is your chance. The workshops are fun, friendly and best of all FREE. Why not give it a go????
Unfortunately though, Samba is not suitable for children under the age of 8 years because of health and safety concerns due to the size of the drums.
On 19th December we will be running a huge, Christmas, Art Workshop in the centre of the Pendle Rise Shopping Centre in Nelson - yet again this is all free of charge and promises to be a major town centre event.
Tomorrow night - Yvonne is a guest speaker at the "Pendle Women's Voice" launch in Blackburn (they couldn't find a venue big enough in Pendle). Eek!!!! It is always nerve wracking doing these things, however many times you have done them but . . . . fingers crossed . . . . !
From Tuesday November 24th we will be running Family Samba Workshops 6.15pm - 7.45pm at Williams Hall, Barkerhouse Road, Nelson - so mums, dads, grandparents - if you have ever fancied having a go at drumming - now is your chance. The workshops are fun, friendly and best of all FREE. Why not give it a go????
Unfortunately though, Samba is not suitable for children under the age of 8 years because of health and safety concerns due to the size of the drums.
On 19th December we will be running a huge, Christmas, Art Workshop in the centre of the Pendle Rise Shopping Centre in Nelson - yet again this is all free of charge and promises to be a major town centre event.
Tomorrow night - Yvonne is a guest speaker at the "Pendle Women's Voice" launch in Blackburn (they couldn't find a venue big enough in Pendle). Eek!!!! It is always nerve wracking doing these things, however many times you have done them but . . . . fingers crossed . . . . !
Monday, 9 November 2009
An extremely busy but rewarding few weeks - punctuated by a trip to Birmingham to see Green Day. Best gig EVER!!!
Halloween proved fun running two art workshops with families in Barnoldswick and Nelson - lots of bat mobiles, witches hats and of course the obligatory pumpkin carving.
Hot on the heels of this we had a visit from the wonderful Jeremy Stockwell - (BBC Performance expert. Philosophical entertainer. Maker of curious theatre. Speaker of strange truths). Who made not only a lovely house guest but kindly led a great workshop for Fuse 1318 Youth Theatre, an experience which we think will stay with the young people forever.
It really was a coup for the company to have Jeremy working with us in l'il ole Nelson.
Halloween proved fun running two art workshops with families in Barnoldswick and Nelson - lots of bat mobiles, witches hats and of course the obligatory pumpkin carving.
Hot on the heels of this we had a visit from the wonderful Jeremy Stockwell - (BBC Performance expert. Philosophical entertainer. Maker of curious theatre. Speaker of strange truths). Who made not only a lovely house guest but kindly led a great workshop for Fuse 1318 Youth Theatre, an experience which we think will stay with the young people forever.
It really was a coup for the company to have Jeremy working with us in l'il ole Nelson.
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