One day landscape workshop

The artist Sarah Cannell is running a rare one day landscape art workshop near Bungay on Tuesday 29th May and there are still places available – so don;t miss out – book now!!

You will learn how to use “Plextol” to transfer print black and white photographic images onto your own 3 foot by 2 foot piece of gesso-ed MDF and embed them in an original and startling full colour painting.

The workshop will cost £30 which includes ALL materials, including your own 3 foot by 2 foot MDF board.

You will also get the chance to show (and sell if you want) your painting in September – so you may make more than your money back!

For more information email jan@ollandstreet.co.uk
Web http://www.waveneyandblytharts.com

Circus school

GET YOUR STILTS ON AND JOIN THE COOLEST NEW CIRCUS SCHOOL IN TOWN!

SeaChange Arts are looking for young people to join our brand new circus school at the Drill Hall. If you have a passion for circus or if you have always wanted to try it out, then join our school and get taught by professional circus trainers. Develop skills in juggling and object manipulation, acrobatics, tightwire, hula hoop and much more, plus specialist sessions with international circus performers throughout the year.

Come along to our FREE introductory session on Tuesday 3rd April 2012 from 4.30pm – 6pm for 8 – 12 year olds, and 6.30pm – 8pm for 13 – 18 year olds.

The session will take place at The Drill Hall, York Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2LZ. Places are limited and on a first come first served basis so sign up today!

The regular school will run weekly starting on:
Tuesday 17th April, 4.30pm – 6pm for 8 – 12 year olds or 6.30pm – 8pm for 13 – 18 year olds

The school is FREE to attend but participants need to sign up for a term as the sessions are limited to 15 young people per group.

For more information or to book a place contact Laurie on 01493 745458 or 07585 809813, or email laurie@seachangearts.org.uk

Courses for 16-18 yr olds

On 29th March, from 2-5 pm, the Aspire Centre will be holding an Open Afternoon in “The Base-Ment” at  1-2 Market Row, Great Yarmouth, for 16-18 yrs old to see what is on offer on the Foundation Learning Programme.  For further information, phone 01603 306571 or email to learner.services@norfolk.gov.uk.

Sustainable Funding event, Southtown

‘The Trustee’s Role in Sustainable Funding’ on Tuesday 20 March at Kings Centre, Queen Annes Road, Southtown, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR31 0LE.

This half-day session is aimed at trustees who want to adopt a strategic approach to their organisation’s financial sustainability.

Using a mix of presentation and group exercises, NCVO advisors will make clear what trustees need to know about overseeing income generation from diverse sources, including gifts, grants, contracts and trading.

Participants will learn about the legal, operational and cultural issues they need to consider when accessing new income, as well as key considerations in overseeing changes in the way the organisation is funded. The session will also look at mitigation of financial risk associated with a new funding strategy.

For more information or to book go to: www.voluntarynorfolk.org.uk/events

Young Performers’ showcase at Epic Studios

Creative Arts East is hosting a Young Performers’ Showcase Event at Epic Studios on Wednesday 15th February from 2pm-6pm.

We are inviting young people who have a love for acting, music, magic, dance (the list is endless) to come along and showcase their skills to a panel of professionals from the sector.

As well as giving feedback and advice to each performer, our industry professionals will also be hosting master-classes; sharing their knowledge of the industry and giving you a chance to ask questions about their work and much more. We are excited to announce that Roger Lloyd Pack, (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy,

Only Fools & Horses, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire), Craig Hill (Tilting Sky Management), Sarah Lewis (Norfolk Dance) and Beverley Bishop (Creative Arts East) will be among the panel for this event and each hosting a 30 minute master-class.

The showcase sessions will take place at 2-3pm and 4:30-6pm with a selection of master-class sessions in the middle, plus refreshments.

Masterclasses will include:
Event Management with Beverley Bishop
The Iambic Pentameter with Roger Lloyd Pack
Music Management and Promotion with Craig Hill
Performers will be given a three minute lot to showcase a specific piece, so please make sure your performance is within this time frame.
If you are a performer or a promoter and would like more information, or to book a place at one of the Showcase or Master-class sessions, please email Elly Wilson at elly@somewhereto.org

www.creativeartseast.co.uk

Olympic Torch event, opportunities for performers

The Garage and NORCA are offering a unique performance opportunity for people to join in with The Pulse, an exciting new show to welcome the Olympic Torch to Norwich in July… and you could be part of it!

We are looking for 15 talented people of all ages with skills in physical disciplines including sport, dance, martial arts, circus, gymnastics, parkour or skating. We’re also looking for 15 of the best percussionists to perform alongside them.

Renowned Norfolk born dancer and choreographer Aaron Sillis will return to Norwich as Artistic Director of the project and will run master classes at four venues around the city on 14, 15, 16 & 17 February.

The classes are FREE but places are limited so act soon. Further information and an application form are attached or go to http://www.thegarage.org.uk/pulse-olympic-torch-relay-show-nid160.html

Following the master classes, there will be open auditions for both performers and percussionists at The Garage on Sunday 4th of March – anybody of any age or discipline can sign up to audition. There will then be a boot camp on Sunday 11th March to select the final performers.

If you’d like any more information or publicity material, please contact carrie.mansfield@thegarage.org.uk or tel: 07739 737738.

Best wishes,

The Garage

www.thegarage.org.uk

NORWICH HARP FESTIVAL

As many of you will be aware by now, the first annual Norwich Harp Festival will shortly be upon us. It is being held at Thorpe St. Andrew School, 3rd March. This is not just for students as anybody can come along and listen to the participants, look at some beautiful harps, or just attend the afternoon recital by our esteemed adjudicator, Danielle Perrett.

The morning will kick off at 10am on 3rd March, with 5 classes ranging from beginners through to some rather advanced students. These classes will be critiqued by Danielle and each participant will receive a certificate to commemorate their involvement. We will have a short break for lunch (unfortunately not provided) then in the afternoon Danielle will play a selection of pieces to include the UK premiere of a new Harp Sonata by Stewart Green.

We are very lucky to be able to include this, and Stewart has kindly offered to be present on the day to sign copies of his books, many of which the students will have used. We also have the generous support of Pilgrim Harps at the event, who will be available to perform servicing and repairs on students’ harps. Please let me know if you would like your harp looked at. They will also be bringing a selection of their harps for students to play so if you are looking to buy a harp or upgrade, this is the perfect opportunity! Information supplied by  Rebecca Witts.  For more details click here

Creating Safety: child protection and youth arts

Creating Safety: child protection and youth arts
28th March 2012, 9.45am – 4pm, The Garage, Norwich

This one day course is essential training for anyone working within youth arts, but especially those using more physical art forms, such as dance and drama. The training will cover current child protection legislation in line with the requirements of the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB), within the context of delivering a youth arts project and includes a “safe touch” section, exploring how child protection guidelines can be maintained within more physical art forms.

It will be of benefit to individuals and organisations looking to develop their own child protection policy and maintain standards of good practice, providing practical advice and guidelines to develop confidence and sensible structures around child protection issues within youth arts.

All participants will receive a certificate of attendance upon successful completion of the course and a wealth of practical resources. There is a special rate fee of £75 available on this course.

For more information, or to request a booking form, please visit the Artswork website: www.artswork.org.uk/open-courses or contact the Professional Development Manager, Rachel Hall: rachel@artswork.org.uk  or call 02380 332491.

Artswork Ltd is the national youth arts development agency

Calling all artists – Get your work online!

Outside In Surgery Day at Barrington Farm : Wednesday 1st February 2012

Are you an artist who finds it difficult to access the art world due to mental health issues, disability, health or social circumstance? Do you know an artist that would like some support?
Would you like an online presence?
Would you like to write about your work?
Do you want your friends and people in the artworld to see your art?

Following the success of our last Surgery Day in November, we are hoping to help even more artists get online so we are hosting another day here at Barrington Farm on Wednesday 1st February 2012 between 10:00am – 1pm and 2pm – 5pm.

The Outside In team will help you photograph and upload your artwork, write your artist statement and sign you up for your online gallery. Places are limited. You can bring up to 5 pieces of artwork and your artists statement if you have already one. Please bring a helper with you if required.

To book your free 45 minute 1-2-1 session or for further information, please email roar_art@hotmail.com or call Sarah on 01692 650633

Address: Barrington Farm, Walcott, Norfolk NR12 0PF

Surgery Days are an opportunity to support artists to get their work online who may not have the skills or facilities to do so otherwise. The Outside In website allows artists to have a gallery where their work is shown to the public. This allows artists to have an online presence, creating ownership and access for the artist. It also provides a sense of community for artists who may otherwise feel isolated and allowing artists to gain new skills.

To see our past press release click here: http://norfolk.iwitness24.co.uk/en/photos/news/2011-11-28/482/rural-artists-get-their-work-online.html

There will be more Surgery Days coming up in the East and all over the country. For more information visit http://www.outsidein.org.uk/news_and_events

 Surgery Days at Barrington Farm have been kindly supported by Arts Council England and The Barrington Farm Trust.

Free training opportunity

MONTHLY MULTIMEDIA MAGAZINE SEEKS VOLUNTEER REPORTERS

Waveney & Blyth Arts is looking for volunteer reporters for a new monthly multimedia magazine.

The organisation would like to hear from anyone over sixteen who would like to have a go..

Thanks to an Awards for All grant from the Big Lottery Fund, reporters will get free training from media professionals, and free use of state of the art equipment, to make their own TV/video, radio/audio, photographic, and written magazine features.

The web magazine will carry nine multimedia features each month.

One feature will be about a creative organisation, like a touring theatre company, that works throughout the Waveney and Blyth valleys.

The other eight will be about creative organisations based in or around the eight towns of Diss, Harleston, Bungay, Beccles, Lowestoft, Great Yarmouth, Halesworth and Southwold.

So if you would like to try your hand at video or radio production, photography, or journalism, this is your chance.

To find out more email jan@ollandstreet.co.uk  or ring Jan on 01986 895227.