About this Event
11am-12.30pm Chesterfield Fantasy Christmas - BOOK On - Kids focus
Using printed images or hand drawn images of Chesterfield participants use a range of mediums to make them Christmassy. Guide age 5+ accompanied by an adult.
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There are many ways you can get involved with the artists residency programme in Chesterfield from September to December 2024.
Dream and imagine a future for your town through creative arts, crafts, photography, printmaking and much more. Discover and tell hidden stories about Chesterfield and all its rich heritage. Help to co-create and feed into ideas for creative art work that will animate the town.
Artist Lucie Maycock will take over an empty shop from September - December 2024 and is offering a range of creative workshops - some designed for children, young people & families and some for adults. All sessions are FREE. Some are bookable and some drop in.
All are listed below. When Booking is required please book a place via the relevant Eventbrite listing.
Note - aged under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Thursday 12th September
11am-12.30pm Acetate Art - DROP IN - Adult focus
Using pictures of Chesterfield such as unusual doorways and buildings including those not often celebrated we will make bright, fun art work using acetate and POSCA pens.
2pm-3.30pm Printmaking - DROP IN - Adult focus
We will create easy polystyrene and/or Lino prints of places and unusual things related to Chesterfield.
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Saturday 14th September
11am-12.30pm Fantasy Clouds - DROP IN - Kids focus
Make creative hanging artwork and clouds to be displayed in the shop.
2pm - 3.30pm Photography Walking Tours - - Kids focus
We will learn about photography techniques whilst taking a tour of the lovely town centre of Chesterfield. Explore composition, light, focus and the rule of thirds within this workshop. Guide age 7+ accompanied by an adult and a smart phone required to take the photographs.
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Thursday 19th September
11am-12.30pm Photography Walking Tours -- Adult focus
We will learn about photography techniques whilst taking a tour of the lovely town centre of Chesterfield. Explore composition, light, focus and the rule of thirds within this workshop. Smart phone required.
2pm - 3.30pm Digital Art - - Adult focus
Using a variety of images that are manipulated using digital techniques to create unique digital art work. Links with the morning photography walking tours and we encourage participants to also book onto this session.
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Thursday 26th September
11am-12.30pm Doodle Maps - DROP IN - Adult Focus
Create your very own doodle map of Chesterfield.
2pm - 3.30pm Hanging Map Art - DROP IN - Adult Focus
Create unique hanging map art of your town.
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Thursday 10th October
11am-12.30pm Photography Walking Tours - - Adult focus
We will learn about photography techniques whilst taking a tour of the lovely town centre of Chesterfield. Explore composition, light, focus and the rule of thirds within this workshop. Smart phone required.
2pm - 3.30pm Creative Collaging - DROP IN - Adult focus
Using a variety of collaging techniques to make inspiring collage art, a mixture of historical and fun modern images to make creative collages.
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Saturday 12th October
11am-12.30pm Hanging Map Art - DROP IN - Kids focus
Create unique hanging map art of your town.
2pm - 3.30pm Photography Walking Tours - - Kids focus
We will learn about photography techniques whilst taking a tour of the lovely town centre of Chesterfield. Explore composition, light, focus and the rule of thirds within this workshop. Guide age 7+ accompanied by an adult and a smart phone required to take the photographs.
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Thursday 17th October
11am-12.30pm Acetate Art - DROP IN - Adult focus
Using pictures of Chesterfield such as unusual doorways and buildings including those not often celebrated, we will make bright, fun art work using acetate and POSCA pens.
2pm - 3.30pm Story Seeds - Story Telling & Unearthing - - Adult focus
Come along to these sessions and tell your hidden stories of Chesterfield to inspire a creative artists residency and art work for the town.
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Thursday 24th October
11am-12.30pm Printmaking - DROP IN - Adult focus
We will create easy polystyrene and/or Lino prints of places and unusual things related to Chesterfield.
2pm - 3.30pm Blooming Flower Art - DROP IN - Adult focus
Create beautiful flower art using a variety of media and techniques, making large flowers for the shop display.
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Tuesday 29th October
11am-12.30pm Printmaking - - Kids focus
We will create easy polystyrene prints of places and unusual things related to Chesterfield. Guide age 7+ accompanied by an adult.
2pm - 3.30pm Creative Collaging - DROP IN - Kids focus
Using a variety of collaging techniques to make inspiring collage art, a mixture of historical and fun modern images to make creative collages. Guide age 5+ accompanied by an adult.
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Thursday 31st October
11am-12.30pm Acetate Art - - Kids focus
Using pictures of Chesterfield such as unusual doorways and buildings including those not often celebrated we will make bright, fun art work using acetate and POSCA pens. Guide age 5+ accompanied by an adult.
2pm - 3.30pm Paint the Town - DROP IN - Kids focus
Using old maps and drawings of the town lets see how colourful we can make it! Guide age 5+ accompanied by an adult.
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Thursday 6th November
11am-12.30pm Chesterfield Garland - DROP IN - Adult focus
Create a beautiful Chesterfield Inspired Garland using images, drawings, beads and colourful pom pom's to make vibrant garlands.
2pm - 3.30pm TBC - Adult focus
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Thursday 14th November
11am-12.30pm Doodle Maps - - Adult focus
Create your very own doodle map of Chesterfield.
2pm - 3.30pm TBC - Adult focus
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Thursday 21st November
11am-12.30pm Story Seeds - Story Telling & Unearthing - - Adult focus
Come along to these sessions and tell your hidden stories of Chesterfield to inspire a creative artists residency and art work for the town.
2pm - 3.30pm TBC - Adult Focus
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Thursday 28th November
11am-12.30pm Chesterfield Fantasy Christmas - DROP IN - Adult focus
Using printed images or hand drawn images of Chesterfield participants use a range of mediums to make them Christmassy.
2pm - 3.30pm TBC - Adult focus
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Sunday 1st December
11am-12.30pm Chesterfield Fantasy Christmas - - Kids focus
Using printed images or hand drawn images of Chesterfield participants use a range of mediums to make them Christmassy. Guide age 5+ accompanied by an adult.
2pm - 3.30pm TBC - Kids focus
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Drop In Sessions - Open to all to drop in and take part. Filled on a first come first served basis.
Book On Sessions - Prior booking needed for these sessions.
TBC Sessions - these will be updated in due course
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Sessions will take place at 77 Low Pavement, Chesterfield, S40 1PB (former Martin & Co shop).
Please note the nearest toilet facilities (inc accessible toilets) can be found in the Pavements Shopping Centre or the Market Hall. Please note that there is a small step into the shop unit.
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This is part of the Animate Chesterfield Public Art Programme, funded by Chesterfield Borough Council and produced by arts organisation Beam.
By booking, you give consent for Beam, Chesterfield Borough Council, and the Artist Lucie Maycock to contact you regarding this event and to your details being stored within our records. Your personal data will be processed in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 and other applicable legislation.
We will use your personal data to process this booking. You will receive communications from us that are necessary for the Council to manage this and provide support.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
77 Low Pavement, Chesterfield, S40 1PB, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
