Get out and get creative by joining ArtSpeak

Using a bespoke arts programme ArtSpeak are aiming to address some of the issues that can affect an ageing population of a city. We want to help improve the social well-being of older people and make our over 60's more visible and active in society.

Their belief is that cultural engagement at any age underpins emotional stability and benefits health and wellbeing.

Things you can expect from ArtSpeak:

• An extensive Arts programme - to create, participate and spectate.
  
• Friendship - a place to socialise and meet new people.
  
• Value for money - most activities will be free, or charged at a subsidised rate.
  
• Membership - a free membership entitling you to a loyalty card where you can earn rewards and discounts, plus a regular newsletter to keep you updated and connected.

The ArtSpeak programme will cover the following strands of activity:

ArtSpeak Create – hands on workshops ie. Pottery, painting, woodwork, paper craft, origami, mosaic making

ArtSpeak Participate – Dance classes, theatre pieces, photography classes

ArtSpeak Collaborate – intergenerational and co-producing arts projects working alongside a variety of artists and recruiting older artists to work with us

ArtSpeak Live – music, theatre, choirs, poetry slams, stand up comedy and dance performances

ArtSpeak Meets –gallery walkthroughs, workshops in cultural venues, and group visits to other cultural venues, cities and places

ArtSpeak Creative Café –a consultation process to find out about the local area and develop an ArtSpeak hub

Full details of upcoming creative workshops on their website

https://www.artspeak.org.uk/creative-workshops