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) Writing East Midlands have released new dates for their 2021 online sessions … Continue reading Join a local group or connect with local artists – ideas & inspiration
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 … Continue reading Keep your brain active with creating, making and learning – ideas & inspiration
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 … Continue reading Explore the Time To… virtual gallery
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 … Continue reading Stay active during lockdown – ideas & inspiration
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 … Continue reading Explore The World – ideas & inspiration
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 … Continue reading Watch A Show – ideas & inspiration
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 … Continue reading Enjoy a story – ideas & inspiration
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 … Continue reading Engage with Black History, Culture and Stories – ideas & inspiration
Free Puppetry course in Corby
Join us for a Free Puppetry course in Corby! As part of the ongoing Connecting Corby project, Made With Many are encouraging people of all ages to sign up for a fantastic new creative opportunity that you can take part in from home. We have places for 100 households in the borough of Corby to … Continue reading Free Puppetry course in Corby
Virtual Exhibition of Corby artwork opens
Friday 6th November 2020 Virtual Exhibition of Corby artwork opens For one year from Friday 6th November you will be able to explore two virtual galleries full of extraordinary artwork created by Corby people as part of the Made With Many programme. When the COVID-19 pandemic was announced in March 2020, we made the difficult … Continue reading Virtual Exhibition of Corby artwork opens