COME TOGETHER, TO CREATE & CELEBRATE!
We are delighted to have been appointed to deliver a project under the Bristol City Council High Streets Initiative.
The project focuses on the St Pauls area and we are organising a programme of FREE-TO-ATTEND sessions to inspire wellbeing, creativity and community spirit.
From workshops to celebratory sessions, bringing residents together, supporting local businesses and showcasing cultural richness.
The first event takes place on Saturday 11 January, 12-4pm, in the Main Hall at St Paul’s Learning Centre. It will include a craft making workshop, local business displays, a well-being corner, Bristol Rainforest team creating a tree from locally sourced reclaimed wood, music and light refreshments.
Various workshops will follow throughout January and February, including, dancing, pottery, craft making, parkour, photography, singing, drumming, an open mic, event, screening of short films.
A final showcase event will take place on Saturday 1st March, at Malcom X Community Centre.
All events and activities are free to attend for everyone – children, young people, families and elders – to watch or join in.
We welcome everyone and want to ensure these events are accessible to all. We welcome enquiries and suggestions for improvements and ask that you Please contact us in advance if you have any access requirements in order to attend.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Media (photos, video and audio) will be collected at these events. Please stand aside and/or make yourself known to the photographer / videographer if you (or your family) should not be included. Media collected will only be used in communications by DAN to promote our activities and by Bristol City Council as a record of the event. Media will not be sold or used for commercial gain.
IT TAKES A VILLAGE
This is a collaborative project with contributions from creativeShift CIC, The Community Pottery CIC, Misfits Theatre, Each One Teach One, The Real Photography Company and several individual artists and facilitators – building relationships and memories to make us all proud to be from the area.
The project is part of the City Centre and High Streets Culture and Events Programme funded by Bristol City Council and the West of England Combined Authority.
JOIN IN FOR FUN & VITALITY
All sessions are free to register and attend. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES OF MORE SESSIONS AND REGISTRATION DETAILS:
Sing with Priscilla
Free your voice and unlock your creative potential in this soulful session with Priscilla Andersohn and Holly Jacks.
Thu 16 Jan
11:00 – 13:00
St Pauls Learning Centre, BS2 8XJ
FREE for all to attend!
Print Making
Come and explore different printmaking techniques, on paper or fabric – relief, stencils, block printing and more – a fun and mindful session to enjoy.
Sat 25 Jan
14:00 – 16:00
St Pauls Learning Centre, BS2 8XJ
FREE for all to attend!
Open Mic – Step Up & Shine
Come along and share your skills – sing, recite, play, perform – step up & shine, hang out to enjoy and cheer all the talent!
Sat 1 Feb
14:00 – 16:30
Malcolm X Community Centre, BS2 8YH
FREE for all to attend!
Creative Tile Making
Come and learn how to design unique tiles using traditional techniques and narrative themes. Fantastic opportunity to explore your creativity and leave your mark by making something special. For beginners and enthusiasts alike.
Tue 4 Feb
16:30 – 18:30
St Pauls Learning Centre, BS2 8XJ
FREE for all to attend!
Creative Ceramics with creativeShift CIC
Come and play with clay! No skills needed for this pottery workshop. You’ll get to create and decorate guided by an experienced ceramicist.
Sat 8 Feb
14:00 – 16:00
St Pauls Learning Centre, BS2 8XJ
FREE for all to attend!
Nyabinghi Drumming
FREE Workshop for Adults, Young People, Children, and Elders
Wed 12 Feb
18:00 – 20:00
Malcolm X Community Centre, BS2 8YH
FREE for all to attend!
Colombian Dance
FREE Workshop for Adults, Young People, Children, and Elders
Thu 13 Feb
18:00 – 20:00
Malcolm X Community Centre, BS2 8YH
FREE for all to attend!
Transforming Lyrics
FREE Workshop for Adults and Children.
The session will run from 13:00 to 15:00 – in the Main Hall of St Paul’s Learning Centre, 94 Grosvenor Rd, St Paul’s, Bristol BS2 8XJ.
Parkour In The Park
FREE Workshop for Adults and Children.
This event is subject to licensing and site permissions approval.
Thurs 20 Feb
14:00 – 16:00
Taking place in the Main Hall of St Paul’s Learning Centre, 94 Grosvenor Road BS2 8XZ.
Spring is Coming!
FREE Photography Workshop for beginners & enthusiasts
Spring themed session using plants to create prints to take home.
Sun 23 Feb
11:00 – 13:30
Darkrooms at St Pauls Learning Centre, BS2 8XJ
FREE for all to attend! Age 12 yrs+
Gongs & Drums Sound Bath
Workshop for Malcolm X Elders Members’ Club. Local residents can register and attend this session if they are 55 years and above.
Mon 24 Feb
13:15 – 14:15
Malcolm X Community Centre, BS2 8YH
Showcase Event
A celebration of all that has taken place in the preceding weeks.
Come to this final event and let’s CELEBRATE YOU and let out a big CHEER FOR THE COMMUNITY!
Sat 1 Mar
12:00 – 16:00
Malcolm X Community Centre, BS2 8YH
FREE for all to attend!
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