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January 2021
The Wild Winter Challenge – January 2021
The Wild Winter Challenge - January (episode 2) Some of you will have received one of our Wild Winter Challenge activity packs from one of our project partners. But, don’t worry if you haven’t got a pack, as you may already have some of the things you need around the house or be able to source them easily, as they are low cost and non-specialist items. Once you have your materials, download your Wild Winter Challenge map HERE – which you can also find…
Find out more »Stay active during lockdown – ideas & inspiration
Stay active during lockdown You might not be able to socialise as much as you'd like, but don't let that stop you trying these feelgood activities. (Updated 11th January 2021) Please be aware that government restrictions are currently in place asking people to stay local - it might be helpful to check the guidelines on travel and exercising. If you'd like something to do with under 5s try our Wild Winter Challenge! Try making a picture of your walk using a…
Find out more »Explore the Time To… virtual gallery
Introducing Time To... Over the last couple of years, something quite remarkable has been happening across Corby. Older people became artists, in community centres, the library and numerous residential care homes. There was dancing, crafting, singing and writing. New friendships were made and old friends learnt something new about each other. There was lots of chat, laughter and most importantly, a bucket load of creativity. Time To… was created by residents of Corby aged over 65 with Linzi Bright, Tina…
Find out more »Explore the Connecting Corby virtual gallery
Introducing Connecting Corby In October 2019 three new community art groups popped up in Corby, each group welcomed people of all ages and backgrounds to meet together and create. From the very beginning sessions were an opportunity to meet neighbours and reconnect with the local community. Every week those taking part had the opportunity to try new techniques; printing, felting, batik amongst dozens more, all guided by a local artist. Connecting Corby was created by groups in Stephenson Way Community…
Find out more »Keep your brain active with creating, making and learning – ideas & inspiration
Keep your brain active with creating, making and learning If you're not able to attend your usual groups or the children are home from school, try these activities to get your brain in gear. If you're homeschooling you may be able to get free data from mobile providers. (Updated 18th January 2021) Check out the Fantastic For Families website, they have lots of shows and activities you can take part in from home, many of which are FREE - including…
Find out more »Join a local group or connect with local artists – ideas & inspiration
Join a local group or connect with local artists Enjoy the work of local artists remotely, or take part in some online taster sessions - you might like it enough to go in real life when venues are re-opened! (Updated 20th January 2020) GLJ Theatre have issued an invitation to Wellingborough people to design a brick for their Yellow Brick Road as part of a new community production A Trip To Oz, a project supported by our Cultivate programme. Writing East Midlands have released new dates…
Find out more »Cultivate: Artists working with Schools
Cultivate: Artists working with Schools Join Royal & Derngate's Creative Learning Director, Trudy A Bell, as she explores how artists can build meaningful partnerships with schools and create quality work aimed at young people that benefits teaching, learning and artistic practice. Trudy is Creative Learning Director at Royal & Derngate, Northampton and a professional Theatre Director, Arts Practitioner and former teacher with over 25 years experience of working across both education and theatre sectors. She is also Open Drama UK…
Find out more »February 2021
The Wild Winter Challenge – February 2021
The Wild Winter Challenge - February (episode 3) This activity will be released in early February 2021 Please sign up to our newsletter below to get updates on when the new #TheWildWinterChallenge activities are released. Keep in Touch For future updates on news, events and opportunities please sign up to the newsletter below or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Find out more »Cultivate: Marketing – raising your profile
Cultivate: Marketing - raising your profile Join Made With Many's Marketing Manager, Marian Anderson, to explore how you can raise the profile of your creative community projects. The session will look at how to reach audiences in Corby and Wellingborough through online and offline engagement, partners and the media. Follow up one-to-ones will be available for those with an eligible project who attend this session. Date: Thursday 4th February 2021 Time: 1pm-2pm Location: Online via Zoom (book to receive the Zoom link) These…
Find out more »Cultivate: Arts Council Funding Advice for Artists and Groups
Cultivate: Arts Council Funding Advice for Artists and Groups Join Hugh James from Arts Council England who will provide an overview of Arts Council support for individual artists and practitioners, community and cultural organisations, museums and libraries. It will provide information on funding programmes including National Lottery Project Grants and Developing Your Creative Practice, and how to apply. It will also cover how the Arts Council is responding to the needs of smaller independent organisations and individual practitioners during COVID-19. Date: Thursday 11th February…
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