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Engine Shed Project - a Local Motion at work in Wivenhoe LOCAL
people are set to benefit from a host of activities as a result of the
redevelopment of the Engine Shed in Wivenhoe.
Arts Action East, a group of local artists who work in the
community, are working with the Engine Shed Committee and Colchester
Borough Council to organise the Local Motion Project which runs
over two weekends this Autumn. Open
Day - Saturday September 13th – enjoy a feast of activities at the Royal British Legion Hall and the
St. John Ambulance Hall, Wivenhoe. People
will be able to try: ·
singing in
the Singability workshop ·
Wiggle
& Groove
– movement sessions from age 2 to adult ·
Create some
word routines in the Poetry Factory and send them along to the …. ·
…Drumathon
sessions where they will be turned into drum patterns! ·
Music
sessions for anyone of any ability who wants to have a go! The
Open Day is Free, refreshments are available all day and there is no need
to book in advance. Participants are invited to bring along musical
instruments, if they have them. Children
under 14 should be accompanied by an adult. Sounding
Out Weekend – October 18th & 19th
– a creative magnet for local people at the Royal British Legion Hall
and the St. John Ambulance Hall. Musicians
and artists from all over Colchester are invited to gravitate to Wivenhoe
to take part in sessions with musicians from Colchester’s orchestra in
residence, the Academy of St Martin in the Fields.
We will create a new piece of work, which will form the Autumn
section of the Four Seasons concert. This will be performed on stage at
the Playing Out Concert with the Academy at Charter Hall on
November 29th. Places
are limited and must be booked in advance. Places cost £3.00 or £2.00
with concessions. A 10%
group/family booking discount is also offered, details available on
request. Contact number Jacqueline Thomas 01206 826930. Jacqueline
Thomas, The Engine Shed’s Arts Development officer said: “The Engine
Shed is the inspiration behind the Local Motion Project.
Building on the industrial heritage of the area, the Local
Motion Project aims to capture the dynamic and creative spirit of
Wivenhoe today turning abandoned, disassembled things into new assemblies
of people who create new things together.” Artistic
Director, Julia Usher, added: “A network of Colchester artists and
musicians are working together with people who have never been artists
before to create new and vibrant work that expresses what we feel about
our lives in North Essex.” ENDS
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| The two Wivenhoe Arts weekends are supported by Colchester Borough Council and the Arts Council. |
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For more information,
contact: Jacqueline Thomas 01206
826930 Mobile 07743 541166 or E-mail:
- For more information about the Engine Shed Project, click here
- For more information about the Local Motion Festival, click here