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Mindful Art: Sip and Splatter Workshop by The Happy Place CIC

I have always fancied attending a workshop that is focused on nurturing creativity as well as mindfulness and with a focus on being present in the moment. In the craziness of everyday life, a moment of self-reflection seems like a luxury. So, when I stumbled across the advertisement on Facebook for the Sip and Splatter workshop I just could not refuse the opportunity to attend. … Continue reading Mindful Art: Sip and Splatter Workshop by The Happy Place CIC

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Falling in Love Again: Upcycle, Reuse and Replenish Fashion Show at The Turnpike Gallery

On Thursday 14th March I had the honour of attending the Upcycle, Reuse and Replenish Fashion Show at The Turnpike Gallery. Artists Julie McKiernan and Corrie Shelley who are part of the Creating Place II exhibition, undertook a project with adult care providers within the borough and collaborated with local business Love Me Again to highlight the importance of slow fashion in a culture defined … Continue reading Falling in Love Again: Upcycle, Reuse and Replenish Fashion Show at The Turnpike Gallery

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Bringing Contemporary Art to Our Doorstep: Seeing Things Exhibition, The Edge, Wigan

On Friday I got the chance to go see the Seeing Things Exhibition based at the Edge in Wigan. The exhibition curated by Matthew Wood aims to attract new audiences in a space open and accessible to all. Featuring the work of nine North West-based artists Anna FC Smith, Ula Fung, Dustin Lyon, Klaire Doyle, Matthew Wood, Ellie Towers, Simon Plum and George Hale. Curated … Continue reading Bringing Contemporary Art to Our Doorstep: Seeing Things Exhibition, The Edge, Wigan

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Highlighting Local Stories: Experiences of Creating Place II Exhibition at the Turnpike Gallery

Volunteering at The Turnpike Gallery exposes me to a range of exhibitions throughout the year the gallery showcases. However, this exhibition impacted me differently as it allowed me to feel pride in my local area and discover untold stories. Following on from a community project last summer Creating Place II displays four new exhibits from Julie McKiernan, Corrie Shelley, Nicola Lafonseca, Helen Mather Anna FC … Continue reading Highlighting Local Stories: Experiences of Creating Place II Exhibition at the Turnpike Gallery

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