Volunteers from Clifton York invited to take part in a six-week creative art project led by two professional artists.
This autumn, Explore, the independent organisation which runs libraries and archives in York, is inviting Clifton residents to experience Creative Cafés. This free six-week programme is designed to help adults explore their creativity, connect with others, and improve their well-being in a relaxed, friendly environment.
Led by professional artists Izzy Williamson and Gracie Richmond, participants will take part in weekly sessions where they’ll experiment with different art forms, using inspiration from Explore York’s archive collections and Clifton’s local history. Each session offers a space to be creative while providing opportunities to meet new people and share ideas over a cup of tea and cake.
The Creative Café is open to everyone, and no previous artistic experience is needed. The sessions are inclusive and supportive and will encourage adults to try something new, learn new skills, and express themselves in a relaxed setting. The project is part of Explore York’s mission to foster cultural engagement and creativity across the city.
Creative Cafés are part of the third year of Explore’s National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) programme. Following the success of Creative Cafés projects at Tang Hall and Acomb Explore Libraries which culminated in a showcase of participants’ artwork, this next phase brings the creative experience to Clifton Explore Library, continuing the journey in a new community setting.
Call out for participants:
Do you live in Clifton? Would you like to join a free art project and meet new people while exploring your creativity?
Join our Creative Café project for adults, where creativity and tea are in full flow! Over six relaxed weekly sessions, led by professional artists Izzy Williamson and Gracie Richmond, you’ll explore your creativity, meet new people, and feel great while doing it. Creative Cafés is free, and no experience is needed – just an interest in trying something new and being creative.
Come along, make some art, and have a cuppa with us!
These weekly workshops will take place on Wednesday mornings 10.30am – 12.30pm on the following dates:
- 22 October
- 29 October
- 5 November
- 12 November
- 19 November
- 26 November
The venue for the sessions will be Clifton Explore, Rawcliffe Drive, York, YO30 6NS
To secure your place please email arts@exploreyork.org.uk or register your interest by calling in at Clifton Explore Library or phoning 01904 552 662
For more information visit: https://exploreyork.org.uk/creative-cafes
Creative Cafes is part of Explore York’s exciting new programme of creative activities funded as part of Arts Council England’s National Portfolio.
Where:
Clifton Explore, Rawcliffe Drive, York, YO30 6NS
To book your place
Email: arts@exploreyork.org.uk or contact Clifton Explore Library. Tel 01904 552662
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Feature image: Creativity in progress – image from Creative Cafes: Acomb