Farewell to The Junior Artists Club

2 March 2015

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Children of ‘The Junior Artists Club’,

Due to circumstances beyond our control we will have to cancel The Junior Artists Club. The Environment Centre is undertaking a refurbishment and in future will be used more for corporate events. Knowsley MBC, who kindly allows us use of the space, has said we can continue using the space after the refurbishment. However there will be much reduced storage space, no office space, and concerns over activities that could be messy.

We have decided then that we have no option but to cease sessions for the time being. If we find space elsewhere, then we may be able to set up again.

I have thoroughly enjoyed volunteering with the children and running the various events and projects over the years. Watching the children develop interests in the arts, environment, and open spaces of the park, has been a joy and in return I have learnt much from the children.

We have received many well earned awards over the years, both as a group, including the very prestigious Liverpool Echo Keep on Learning Award in 2013; and individual awards, the most recent being only last week when a young artist won 3^rd prize in the Knowsley Open Arts Awards. Well done Mollie! All the children can be rightly proud of their achievements.

Our last session will be on Wednesday 25^th March.

Before then we have a wonderful exhibition of our Active Older People’s Group, and would like to invite children and parents to accompany us to the event. We will organise a minibus to get us all there. It will be on 18^th March at The Bridewell Art Gallery, opposite The Royal Hospital.

The minibus will pick up at 4pm and deliver the group back about 6-6.30pm. I hope you can all make it.

If you wish to record any comments about the club and the children’s work, then you can add them to our blog post at http://halewoodarts.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/junior%20artists%20club.

Best wishes for the future from,

Carole Trenaman and all the Team - both past and present.

European Week for Waste Awareness

The children of the Junior Artists Club spent time coming up with ideas on how to reuse Pot Noodle containers and Milk bottles, before sending them to be recycled. The children came up with ideas for Reusing Pot Noodle pots including using them as skittles, flowerpots, cup&ball games, and telephones!

The Reuse of the plastic milk bottles included, Scoops, toys (halloween bats), glue pots,& water holder for their paint brushes. They also created a stunning artwork that promoted Reuse and Reduce by creating an Iris pattern of recycled birthday wrapping paper (courtesy of Holly).

They then hosted an afternoon of information, quizzes, and making things using recycled materials. Visitors spent an enjoyable afternoon finding out about Reusing and Reducing waste and joining in the games.

Lantern Making

TWO FANTASTIC HALLOWEEN LANTERN MAKING OPPORTUNITIES!               

If you want to learn how to make spooky, spectacular, brilliant lanterns

Join us at

The Environment Centre,(Rangers Hut) Halewood Triangle Park, Okell Drive, Halewood, L26 7XB

Sessions:

Wednesday 10^th October 1pm 

Sunday 14^th October 2pm

Please no unaccompanied children

Do you want to take part in these events?

Sefton Park Lantern Parade

or

‘Spooktacular’ – Halewood Park to Arncliffe Centre

Both events involve making your own willow and tissue lanterns

And then carrying them in a Parade

Contact Carole, Halewood Arts Association for more details 07931 520959

Recycling to create Flowers

For the last 2 weeks the children have been using discarded materials to create their own flowers and mini gardens in a box.
They have used a variety of techniques and materials, exploring the textures, shapes, and flexibility of the materials. Also making a right mess with paint and glue!

They have been supported by Carole, Sheila, and Emma.

Next week we are going to try and create our own limericks.

Halewood Country Show

Check out our stall at the Halewood Country Show.

Say hello!

Halewood Country Show

Come and check out Halewood Arts Associations' stall at the 
Halewood Country Show in Halewood Park Triangle.
We will be there from 1-4pm      on Sunday 2nd September.

There will also be, Birds of Prey, Dog Display Show, Reptiles, basket making, Wood carving, and much more

Geometry and Spirals

For the final session before the Summer break Emma and I assisted the Junior Artists Club to create intricate 8 sided figures that can be manipulated. We also made Windmills from an old Veolia calendar, a broken bracelet, some bottle tops, and pieces of eraser. A real bit of recycling.

Summer School

AROUND THE WORLD IN 5 DAYS!

 Exciting Opportunities for 7-12 year olds

23rd July to 27th July 2012

Each day is different and a lively exploration of five parts of the world and their culture, with a great range of activities to keep the children absorbed and entertained. Using a mixture of crafts, arts, storytelling and drama games, the young people will be encouraged to create their own artwork in different styles. It could be Native American masks and totems; or Aboriginal Paintings; or Chinese kites. Even design your own transport to get you to these far-away places!

We will be working outdoors and indoors, doing lots of messy things, and working together to create some great work. So come prepared - don't wear your best clothes or you could bring an old shirt to wear.

Healthy snacks will be available morning and afternoon but please bring your own packed lunch.

 

Experienced creative artists and educators with CRB checks and First aid certificates will lead the workshops.

CAROLE TRENAMAN For the past 8 years has been workshop leader and project co-ordinator for The Junior Artists Club. She has also worked in a variety of local schools delivering creative projects focussing on The Environment, Science, and Maths topics. Carole has a degree in Drama and Theatre studies.

http://halewoodarts.blogspot.com

www.boomtime2003.com

KAREN EDWARDS is a freelance visual artist based in Liverpool. As well as her own work she has enjoyed sharing her shared creative skills with participants of all ages through schools, colleges and community groups since 2003.

www.karenedwardscreations.com

COSTS

Each day costs £25

A 20% discount is available for attending the whole week =£100

TIME

Each day starts at 9.00am and finishes at 5.00pm.

You can drop off your children from 8.30am onwards and collect by 5.30pm.

PLACE

New Hutte Neighbourhood Centre, Lichfield Road, Halewood,  L26 1TT

Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.

Contact halewoodarts@gmail.com or phone 07931 520959 for further information or to book a place.