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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.

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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 l


Grafitti Workshop

Graffiti Workshop

6th April 2010, Boars Head Pub, Kidderminster 10am-3pm

Artist Peter Barber from Urban Canvas retuns to Kidderminster after the huge success of his work on Worcester Street in 2009. 

See Grafitti Workshop poster for more details pdf logo (349K)

Look on the arts projects page for photos of the finished work.

 

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.

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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.

Childern and teacher with ballon

Sessions run every first Wednesday in the month from 10.30am until 11.30am in the Corn Exchange, Kidderminster Town Hall.

New sessions at Lickhill Community Centre, Stourport on the third Friday in the month from 10.30am until 11.30am.

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.


couple dancing

Mondays
Dates: 19th April 2010 to 19th July 2010 excluding Bank Holidays 3rd and 31st May. Time: 10.00am - 11.00am
Venue: Rock Village Hall    pdf logo  (1,753K)
Cost: £2 per session    followed by Creative Chance to Dance - make new dances in a structured class.
Time: 11.15am - 12.15pm
Cost: £2 per session 
 couple dancing Thursdays
Date: 22nd April 2010 to 15th July 2010 (no class on 3rd June)
Time: 10.00am - 11.00am with an hour to socialise afterwards
Venue: Areley Kings Village Hall  pdf logo  (1,833K)
Cost: £2 per session

 

The Severn Valley Samba Band

samba drum picture Venue: Meet at Areley Kings Village Hall
Dates: Saturdays or Sundays around 10 am to 12 noon, these times are subject so slight change. New dates for 2010. Call for more information.
Cost: Charges are £3 per session with your first try out session free.  All proceeds are reinvested into the arts programme in the hall.
samba drum picture 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! 
 areley kings village hall logo 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.
areley kings village hall logo 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 are available to appear at local events. If you are interested in booking them please call Loz Samuels on 01562 732928 or Bev Haywood on 01905 6211417.
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