Arts Events and Workshops

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Arts Development host a range of arts activities and events throughout the year.  We work with community groups to deliver art projects or workshops. Our aim is to engage with all elements of the community through our arts activities.

Events might focus on school holiday activities and cultural dates, such as the Chinese New Year, or may relate to a particular need which has been flagged up as a good idea. If you have an idea for a project or would like to work with us please call our Arts and Play Development Officer on 01562 732928

Dance Attack - February half term 2012

A Four Day course where you'll be sure to learn some cool new dance moves in a fun environment. Whether your a beginner or broadening your dance skills this is the place to be this half term. The course will run Monday 13th February to Thursday 16th February 2012 at Holy Innocents Church, Foley Park. It is open to anyone between the ages of 12 and 18 and will run 13:00 - 15:00 each day. The cost is £3 per day or £10 for the 4 days Book online

Show for February 2012 - The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark

Based on the classic children’s book by Jill Tomlinson, this funny, gentle and reassuring tale is written especially for small people aged 3 - 7 (and grown-up’s who sleep with the big light on!) With an irresistible blend of live music, puppetry and storytelling, this beautiful new show introduces an old friend to a new generation of theatre-goers. Saturday 25th February 2012 at Kidderminster Town Hall at 11.30am Book online

Senior Art Makers Art Classes

A programme of art exercises centred on painting and drawing is running at Church House, Rectory Lane in Areley Kings next to St. Bartholomew's Church.

The sessions take place on Wednesdays between 4.00pm and 6.00pm. Please note classes are becoming full so we recommend paying on a termly basis to guarantee your place. £4.00 per week £3.00 per week for concessions. For more details call: 01562 732978

Early 'Ears - Music for the Under 5s

Early 'Ears Music with Craig Trafford are sessions of fun, body-brain activities for children under 5 and their grown ups. Using music and easy instruments they are designed to build balanced bodies and bright brains.

We run one session a month. NEW - Loyalty cards - Come to 4 Early Ears Sessions and get one FREE!!! Every first Wednesday in the month from 10.30am until 11.30am in the Corn Exchange, Kidderminster Town Hall. Only £3.00 per child. For more details call: 01562 732978

Tots in Motion - Dance for the Under 5's

Tots in Motion is a magical dance experience for under 5's to explore various ways of moving their body. Each session will be filled with fun ways to learn dance through popular themes, using a variety of props and visual aids.

We run one session a month Dates - Tuesday 18th October 2011             Tuesday 15th November 2011             Tuesday 20th December 2011             Tuesday 17th January 2012             Tuesday 21st February 2012             Tuesday 20th March 2012 Time -   10.00am until 11.00am Venue - Baxter United Reformed Church, Bull Ring, Kidderminster (next to Blunts shoes) Only £3.00 per child. For more details call: 01562 732978

Lets get Rock Moving with a 'Chance to Dance'

If you would like the opportunity to increase flexibility, build strength and learn dance sequences to music from past and present, incorporating moves inspired by rock ‘n’ roll and salsa dance, look no further!

Dance classes run by DanceFEST for men and women over 55 take place at Rock Village Hall and at Areley Kings Village Hall.

	Mondays Dates: Monday 6th February until  Monday 12th March (excluding 13th February) Time: 10.00am - 11.00am Venue: Rock Village Hall      (1,753K) Cost: £3.00 per session    followed by Creative Chance to Dance - make new dances in a structured class. Time: 11.15am - 12.15pm Cost: £3.00 per session or £5.00 for both sessions!
	Thursdays Date: Thursday 9th February until 15th March 2012 (excluding 16th February) Time: 10.00am - 11.00am with an hour to socialise afterwards Venue: Areley Kings Village Hall    (1,833K) Cost: £3.00 per session

Face Britain

The Prince’s Foundation for children and the Arts Charity has launched project Face Britain to encourage youngsters ages 4 to 16 to create a self-portrait in any style and upload it to the Face Britain online gallery. It will then be part of a special portrait of the Queen will be projected on to Buckingham Palace.

For more information go to: http://www.facebritain.org.uk/

The Severn Valley Samba Band

Venue: Meet at Areley Kings Village Hall Dates: Sunday mornings around 10 am to 12 noon, these times are subject to slight change. Cost: Your first session will be FREE. Thereafter it will be £3 per adult and £2 per child. All proceeds are reinvested into the arts programme in the hall. All equipment supplied. Find out more: visit: www.severnvalleysamba.org.uk and www.facebook.com/severnvalleysamba email:severnvalleysamba@hotmail.co.uk tel: 01562 732928

	Parking: Areley Kings Village Hall has plenty of parking and you can find information about the hall on their website www.areleykingsvillagehall.org.uk  The workshops are open to anyone over 8 years old and of any ability, no musical knowledge is required - just plenty of enthusiasm!
	The Severn Valley Samba Band are part of a partnership between 'Arts in the Hall' and Wyre Forest District Council.  Come along to these friendly workshops and use a wide range of instruments, learn how to make an unforgettable sound, make new friends and have great fun all at the same time.
	The band are now starting to buy their own instruments and have professional tutors visit weekly to help you develop your skills. Severn Valley Samba Band are available to appear at local events. If you are interested in booking them please call Loz Samuels on 01562 732928.