Knittaz With Attitude: 4 July 2022
Join us for some casual social stitchery. April will be an *open session* so please feel free to bring your own crafty projects or just have a play with some of our kit.
Knittaz With Attitude: 4 April 2022
Join us for some casual social stitchery. April will be an *open session* so please feel free to bring your own crafty projects or just have a play with some of our kit. We’ll have good tunes, yummy vegan food and plenty of brews. Please book in advance where possible so we can make enough [&h
The Discomfort Blanket – update
Geared up from the amazing response to We’re Sew Done, Knittaz With Attitude talked about how the Conservative Party conference is heading to Blackpool in March 2022 and we decided that we should take this opportunity to send a message that highlights how the decisions of the current government ha
March KWA: Monthly Makes & Sew Done update
Join us to catch up on We’re Sew Done. We’re going to have a look at the We’re Sew Done book, make some badges and get all the pre-orders and crowdfunder rewards ready to send out. We’ll also be sewing the Discomfort Blanket ready for installation and display when the Conservativ
The Discomfort Blanket
Yesterday our Knittaz With Attitude met to discuss and plan projects for later in the year. Geared up from the amazing response to We’re Sew Done, we talked about how the Conservative Party conference is heading to Blackpool in March 2022 and decided that we should take this opportunity to sen
We’re Sew Done Book: Donate & Pre-Order
We’re creating a We’re Sew Done book to document this project and raise funds for local women’s projects. What is it? Knittaz with Attitude wants to create a book that documents the project, showcases the artworks and most importantly highlights the experiences of women on the Fy
KWA February session
Join us for a relaxed session at the Upside Down. We’re going to plan some projects for later in the year, so have a think about what you’d like to do. Bear in mind that the Conservative Party conference is heading to Blackpool in March, so any ideas of messages that we can send to [&hel
Photo Gallery: The Halloween Crafternoon Tea Party
On Saturday 30 October we hosted artist Morgan Dowdall for some magical inclusive ceramics workshops at Blackpool Central Library. The relaxed Halloween gathering was hosted by Harry Clayton-Wright and attendees created striking ceramic collages inspired by the theme of magic. This event was part of
Dirty Great Textile Exhibition: Entry details
6 – 13 December 2018 ICW, 22 Church St, Blackpool, FY1 1EW What? This winter Knittaz With Attitude will host an exhibition of contemporary textiles. We’re looking for bold contemporary pieces to challenge and excite our Blackpool audience. Think bold, modern and experimental! Artists can s
Get involved with Retroscope – volunteer character actors needed
Retroscope – Family Archive Film Day, Saturday 29 July 2017, Blackpool Winter Gardens We’re pleased to announce that we will be hosting a family archive films day as part of the British Film Institute Britain on Film season. We are looking for volunteers to take part in our live cine
Get involved with Black Star – volunteer character actors needed
BFI Black Star event – Stormy Weather, Friday 9 December 2016, Blackpool Winter Gardens We’re pleased to announce that we will be hosting an immersive screening of the 1943 musical Stormy Weather as part of the British Film Institute Black Star season. We are looking for volunteers t
Get Knotted! Beginners Macramé for Voluntary Arts Week
Macramé (making textiles using knotting techniques) has made a huge comeback, so we’re hosting a drop-in beginners sessions in Charabanc this Voluntary Arts Week.Anyone can come and have a go at making plant hangers. The workshop is FREE and includes all materials and plants. You ca
Winter Gardens Film Festival 2016: Volunteers
FILM FESTIVAL VOLUNTEER CALLOUT! Fancy getting involved in January 2016? We’re looking for volunteers to fill a number of roles. From technical jobs to focus groups, admin to PR and marketing, why not get involved? Volunteers will receive free admission to screenings as well as free ‘family &
Yarnbomb Trail: Goodness, gracious great balls of wool!
We’ve had a great response to our yarnbombing workshops and we’re nearly ready to go with the trail. Special mentions go out to the staff and students of Blackpool Sixth Form College who help a super knit-in on 19 July. As well as out hardcore knittaz from our group and pom-pom makers
Dance development apprenticeship opportunity
Following on from the success of the Blaze Ignite placement from June – November 2012, the Fylde Coast Dance Development Programme are pleased to announce a second Young Apprentice Placement. Fylde Coast Dance Development is looking for a young person aged 16-19 years to gain paid work experienc