Art in the Community: Upcoming events from Creative Communities

The Swarthmore Creative Communities project is thrilled to share the exciting progress of their first artist residency in Hunslet.

Artist Rozi Fuller has been working diligently, and the results are inspiring. Keep an eye on our Facebook page search for Creative Communities) for sneak peeks of the amazing work. A celebratory installation event will be held in February, so stay tuned for dates and further information.

Please welcome Elnaz Yazdani to Belle Isle in January. Elnaz is a talented embroidery artist who will be based at Bitmo’s Gate on Monday mornings and will be out and about in the community on Fridays.

If you’re interested in getting involved, please get in contact with us. You can find examples of Elnaz’s stunning work on her website. www.elnazyazdani.com.

Upcoming Workshops:

Don’t miss out on the final set of 10-week workshops before the project concludes in June. These workshops offer a fantastic opportunity to engage with the arts.

Leeds Involve, Whitfield Avenue, Hunslet, LS10 2QETuesdays 10am- 2pm14 January – 25 March

South Leeds United Reform Church / Trinity Network, Nesfield Road, LS10 3LGWednesdays 10am-2pm15 January – 26 March

Hamara Healthy Living Centre, Tempest Road, LS11 6RDThursdays 10am-2pm16 January – 27 March

To register your interest, email creative.communities@swarthmore.org.uk or call me, Penny, on 07438 666342. You can find a registration form at bit.ly/SwarthmoreCreativeCommunities

 

This post was written by Penny Lewis

Image: Work by Rozi Fuller

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