Attention #KnittazWithAttitude! We need you to help us with som lockdown knitting and crocheting. We’re after squares and strips for a wonderfully weird and woolly project that we’ve got on the go with Blackpool Food Bank.
It’s all a bit ‘secret treehouse’ at the moment so we can’t tell you too many details here, but if you fancy helping, drop us a message either by email or via Facebook message.
As you might already know, we hosted a live-streamed life drawing session for The Big Draw with performance artist Harry Clayton-Wright. On the night, we welcomed 20 artists to the session and to cut a long story story short, we had an absolute blast! It was funny, camp, laid-back… Just a lovely experience.
We hope to put on more sessions and are just getting our heads around the logistics of hosting this regularly. We believe in paying artists fairly for their work, so we need to do some sums to make sure that we can continue to do this.
What to expect
Join us for a life drawing featuring a variety of poses from Blackpool-based performanced artist Harry Clayton-Wright live streamed from Bootleg Social in Blackpool. We’ll start the session with some quick ‘warm-up’ poses, then try some longer poses where you can really get stuck in.
Expect to see improvised props and costume accessories that highlight this year’s festival theme #ClimateOfChange. There will be a playlist of songs to accompany the drawing session as well as some commentary from the artist.
This is an untutored session, so you’ll be left to get on with your drawing although advice will be available through the Zoom chat function.
This event is for anyone who loves to draw, as well as those who think they can’t!
Please note that this session does not feature full nudity.
What do I need?
Some paper and a pen or pencil is all you really need to take part. You can also work with pastels, charcoal or any other materials you want to try. We recommend you watch on a desktop and go full-screen if you can, to get the best possible view of the model.
Cost
Access to live stream: £3
Access to live stream + drawing kit: %5
Must be booked before Thurday 22 October to allow time for postage.
Pack includes a free sketchbook, pencil, eraser, pencil sharpener, Big Draw Stickers and a Big Draw artist certificate.
Housekeeping
Poses: Harry will make small movements to speak to you and to maintain circulation.
The organiser will also ask you if they you are happy with the pose and that is the time to make observations.
If you would like to speak to the model, please go through the organiser, using the chat function.
There will be some short breaks for the model and a 10 minute comfort break for everyone at 8pm.
Share your work
We would love, love, love to see your work so please share it on social media using the hashtag #BigGreenDrawBPL and tagging @_AuntySocial_
Photos of Harry by Rosie Powell & Eivind Hansen.
This week we will be
⭐️printing on fabric using rollers and sponge dabbers⭐️. You’ll get a nice big canvas tote bag and a pencil case in your pack, so your tiny folk can keep all of their art kit nice and tidy.
Notes
You can download the step-by-step instructions here.
Here’s the video tutorial…
Happy Crafting!!!
This week’s activity…
⭐️Coil pots using air-dry clay⭐️
Important points:
You can download the step-by-step instructions here.
Here’s the video tutorial…
Happy Crafting!!!
This week, we’re having a go at weaving!
You can download the step-by-step instructions here.
Here’s the video tutorial…
Happy Crafting!!!
This week our friends at South Beach Beacons have designed a paper windmill-making activity for us 
Here’s a pic of what you’ll get in your pack:
You’ll also get some printed step-by-step instructions, you can download them here too.
Here’s the video tutorial…
Last but not least, here are some of the South Beach Beacons having a go at making their windmills.
Part 1
Part 2
Happy Crafting!!!
We’ve created a series of craft kits to deliver to families, so that they can have their own art sessions in the comfort and safety of their own homes.
Each kit will contain:
We’re looking for 25 children to receive 1 pack a week over a 4 week period. There will be a mix of crafty activities, all of which are suitable for very young children. You’ll be invited to join a Facebook group so that you can chat to other parents, share your tiny person’s artwork and give us some feedback on the activities.
The packs (and delivery) are free, but places are limited so make sure that you sign up.
Sorry you’ve missed this one 🙁
At the moment, packs will be distributed to families that live in these Blackpool wards:
The programme for 2020 will be varied, taking in a range of genres from classic musical, comedy, horror, silent classics and contemporary comedy, along with a range of event cinema, workshops, talks, live music and performance.
The main screenings take place in the magnificent Opera House, opened by Jessie Matthews and Sonny Hale in 1939 as one of the most luxurious and sophisticated combination theatres and super cinemas of the pre-war period. There will also be screenings in the Grand Foyer as well as talks and exhibitions in the other Opera House rooms.
Friday and Saturday focus on Black and White films, while Sunday’s and (for 2020) Monday’s programme is based on the theme music and dance on film.
The festival is a partnership project between the Winter Gardens Trust and Aunty Social CIC. 2020 will be its 6th year.
Dates for 2020:
Please note that this is a Bank Holiday weekend.
Film Festival website: www.wintergardensfilm.co.uk
Facebook Page: WinterGardensFilm
Twitter: @WGFilmFest
Instagram: @wgfilmfest
This is an opportunity for you to share your work with local film lovers and get some constructive feedback.
If you want to screen your film, please comment below. Screening slots are 15 mins.
Please bring your film on a DVD or USB.
We’ll start the evening with the screenings and some discussion, then go on to some informal networking.
FREE event
Drinks will be available from the bar/cafe.
If you’re not based in Blackpool, you’re still welcome to come along 🙂