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September 2020
Cultivate Conversation: Funding Models for Creative Projects
Cultivate Conversation: Funding Models for Creative Projects This is the fourth in a series of online conversations around key issues identified by local artists. Each will be 1 hour long and facilitated by a member of the Made With Many team. We’re not promising any answers, but are expecting a lively discussion about the issues we will all be facing in the coming months. This Zoom conversation is aimed at artists and creative practitioners who are either based in, or are…
Find out more »October 2020
Tiny Fun Palaces at Home in Corby & Wellingborough
Explore creativity, art and science with a tiny Fun Palace at home Made With Many will be distributing 400 art packs in Corby and Wellingborough this Friday and Saturday, with everything you need to start a Tiny Fun Palace in your home on Saturday 3rd October! This year we have been working with Corby and Wellingborough Libraries to create packs bursting with arts supplies and ideas for how to use them. We’ll be providing everything you need to make an automata with Anais…
Find out more »November 2020
Corby Pole Fair 2022 online focus group
Corby Pole Fair 2022 online focus group Important Update: Corby Pole Fair 2022 Consultation Given the new government guidelines announced on Saturday 31st October, the planned consultation sessions for Corby Pole Fair 2022 are no longer able to take place as in-person events. We'll try to rearrange these once it is safe and legal to do so. In the meantime, we would still love to hear your memories, opinions and ideas as we continue to plan for the fair. This…
Find out more »December 2020
The Wild Winter Challenge – December 2020
The Wild Winter Challenge - December (episode 1) 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…
Find out more »Cultivate: Filmmaking and presenting techniques
Cultivate: Filmmaking and presenting techniques As part of our Cultivate Programme, Paul Stringer will be leading a session on filmmaking, getting the most out of your mobile phone and top tips for presenting on camera. You will learn filmmaking techniques to make your videos pop and your pitches presentable. There will be time for Q&A should you wish to have any questions answered too. Date: Thursday 17th December 2020 Time: 1pm - 2pm Location: Online via Zoom (book to receive the…
Find out more »Watch A Show – ideas & inspiration
Watch A Show There are fantastic archives and live streams online just waiting to be discovered, and some innovative new work being made in response to COVID safety measures...so why not check them out? (Updated 17th December 2020) We all love watching a film at Christmas - check out the best movies on UK TV this Christmas. The Core at Corby Cube celebrated their 10th birthday during the second lockdown and are looking forward to re-opening in February 2021 with COVID…
Find out more »Enjoy a story – ideas & inspiration
Enjoy a Story If you're tired of the news, enjoy the ultimate escapism of reading or listening to a story. Let it take you elsewhere and watch the story unfold in your imagination. (Updated 16th December 2020) *COMING SOON in 2021* Tales of life & events in Wellingborough, gathered from across generations, for the whole community to enjoy. A project by writer Karen Rust supported by our Cultivate programme. Jolabokaflod is a hugely popular tradition in Iceland of giving books…
Find out more »Explore The World – ideas & inspiration
Explore the world Explore arts, culture and heritage from all around the world, from it's beginnings in prehistoric and ancient civilisations right up to the present day with museum and gallery tours and online collections. (Updated 17th December 2020) Some suggestions closer to home, which you might get a chance to visit in real life in 2021 are Wellingborough Museum, Corby Heritage Centre, Northampton Museum & Art Gallery, Leicester Museum & Art Gallery, Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery. Visit our virtual galleries for…
Find out more »Engage with Black History, Culture and Stories – ideas & inspiration
Engage with Black History, Culture and Stories Engage with some of the fantastic resources available to learn from and explore the history, stories and culture of Black people. Here's some recommendations, which include both serious subject matter as well as joyful celebrations of Black culture. (Updated 9th December 2020) Kwanzaa is celebrated worldwide from 26th December to 1st January each year by persons of African heritage. It is a celebration started in the United States in 1966 by Dr Maulana Karenga,…
Find out more »Seasonal and festive activities
Seasonal and festive activities This year, our traditional celebrations are more important than ever as we all missed out on so much togetherness with our families and communities during 2020. Updated 17th December 2020 This is a living page - do you have any creative or cultural festive events planned in Corby or Wellingborough? Send us a link to them for inclusion. Make your own Christmas Crackers with Sarah Walpole. If you have children under 5 then have a go…
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