Blackpool African Caribbean Community Archive Art Workshops

Are you black, mixed, or from a blended family?

Interested in local Black history and culture?

Get creative and join us for free fun workshops as we explore our heritage together.

Join Brendan for engaging and creative workshops that explore our Black identity and the Black heritage of Blackpool. It’s a chance to come together, share stories and meet other people from Blackpool’s Black community.

All ages are welcome to join in these free arts and crafts activities. Drinks and snacks will also be provided.

Please see the schedule below for more information on each event.

• 13/07 – Exploring our identity: using creativity for self-expression and affirming our identity.
• 20/07 – Our diverse cultures: Taking a closer look at the rich mix of cultures in Blackpool.
• 10/08 – Exploring your family history: Investigating and sharing our family histories.
• 24/08 – Our local Black community: Getting to know local people and places through art.
• 07/09 – Celebrating African creativity: Learn about African artists/art techniques and have a go!
• 05/10 – Celebrating Caribbean culture: Getting creative Caribbean style!
• 19/10 – Togetherness and the Black Diaspora: Creating art that connects us through our shared history.

Time

All sessions will run from 11am-4pm on a ‘drop-in’ basis, that means you can join us at any time from 11am and stay for as long as you like.

What we’re doing

We’ll use a mix of art techniques including drawing, painting, collage and model-making to explore our themes. All accompanied by great tunes and conversation.

Do I need to bring anything?

We’ll provide all art materials and refreshments. Feel free to bring along any objects, photos or stories that you would like to share with the group.

Access

Important physical access info:

Please note that this session is upstairs. We are in the process of installing a lift, however due to unforeseen delays this is now due to be completed later in the year. The event space is up a single flight of 14 steps then you go around the corner and there are two small steps. Once you’re upstairs there’s a loo. You shouldn’t need to come downstairs for anything until the end of the activity.

If you can’t do the stairs and need to be on the ground floor, please let us know 10 days before the session and we will move the activity.

You can

• Email us using the ‘contact organiser link; or
• Send us an SMS text/WhatsApp message on 07957 602790.

If you have additional access needs (e.g. large print, BSL interpreter, level access) please let us know by emailing (using the contact organiser button/link) or sending us an SMS text/WhatsApp message on 07957 602790.

GETTING HERE

• Tram & Train to Blackpool North Station
• Bus:
  • No 6 or 18 bus to Topping St. 
  • No 3, 3a, 5c, 6, 18 to Church St (Stanley Buildings)
  • No 5, 5a, 5b, 6, 7a, 14 to Talbot Rd
• Driving: The closest pay and display car parks are on East Topping St and Talbot Road multi storey. There is also parking at the nearby Sainsbury’s supermarket, please make sure that you check the terms before you use the car park.