Bridewell and METAL

Fantastic if very tiring trip out to two fantastic independent arts organisations on Merseyside.
The Bridewell on Prescot Street, where 25 artists have their workshop spaces and exhibition space
And
METAL, cosying up to Edge Hill train station.

Thanks to People's Health Trust for making the trips possible.

 We travelled from the depths of the cells, to the rooftops of the Bridewell. The group had a great time quizzing the artists, exploring the artists spaces, letting everyone know what they liked or disliked about the different art techniques, and generally chatting about everything they found. Well done to George, our tour guide, for coping with all the questions. The history of the The Bridewell was fascinating, including its link to 'Boys from The Blackstuff'.

 The group kept Sam and Carole busy with their questions and probing comments about the various types of arts and crafts.

 Thanks to The Bridewell and METAL for making us all so welcome and providing copious amounts of tea, coffee, and biccies.

Magnolia Blossoms with Sam

Today we concentrated on painting Magnolia Blossom.

with the occasional cat, crocodile, and shark thrown in for good measure. We were helped by our Design Volunteer Georgina, Sam from Abaji Arts, and Carole from Boomtime Enterprises.
 Thanks to The Peoples Health Trust for providing funding through Health Fit.

Afternoon with Becky Bryson

The Junior Artists enjoyed a busy and creative afternoon with our fabulous colleague Becky Bryson.

Thye made grass headed dolls and a variety of banners and flags.

Well done.

Summer Arrangements for Junior Artists Club

July 2014

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Junior Artists Club.

First of all, thanks to the Junior Artists who made every week exciting and different. And thanks to all the parents and volunteers who helped with the Junior Artists Club over the year. Special thanks to Emma for her continued help volunteering and writing the blog.  It’s great! Check out what’s been happening here - http://halewoodarts.blogspot.co.uk/

We are also on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Halewood-Arts-Association/379656585499212?fref=ts

And Twitter: @halewoodarts

So please make contact, it’s nice to have some feedback.

Wednesday 30^th July will be our last session before the summer break. We would like to continue through the summer, but numbers become so low, it’s not practical.

However check out our blogspot for news of any one off events. One idea is to have a film evening, send us your ideas of possible films.

Also, you can join our email list by sending a message to halewoodarts@gmail.com with the heading ‘Junior Artists’

On Saturday 30^th August we are supporting Halewood Community Spirits’ Summer Spectacular’. It’s being held at Hollies Hall, and starts at 11.00 am.

We are asking children and parents to staff a stall that will host some simple arts activities. Please let us know if you can help for part of the day. One hour would be great, and the children can show you the ropes!

The Junior Artists Club returns on Wednesday September 10^th. Hope to see you all there. In the meantime I will be doing some spring cleaning of the store cupboard, and thinking up more ideas for the autumn.

Finally, thanks to Thusy who beavers away in the background doing the office stuff.

Best wishes from Carole and all the artists and volunteers

Carole x

Day out at Wildflower Centre

We had a brilliant day out at National Wildflower Centre with the lovely AOP group from Fairview Park Community Centre.

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Junior Artists 9.7.14 - Finishing Paper Mache

 The Junior Artist continued with their paper mache models, decorating and painting them.

02.07.14 Part 3 Paper Mache & Fun in Halewood Park

The Junior Artists continued this week with their paper mache models having fun with the paint, mixing various colours for their models.

Mixing paint for the pen pot

Mixing grey paint for model elephant

The Junior Artists all working well as a team on the pig

All the artists eager to assist each other with the paper mache models.
















A team effort on the elephant

A dream catcher being painted

The pig and elephant painted ready to go outside to dry in the sun 

The models outside drying to be continued next week.....

Whilst the models dried, the Junior Artists had some fun in Halewood Park.