https://www.creativehertfordshire.com/listings/events/?archive=1&disc%5B0%5D=111&view=rss Tue, 06 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/trestletheatre/https-www-trestle-org-uk-whats-on-2021-2-17-trestle-school-of/ Leading on from our Clowning Around day in February Half Term join us this Easter for a day of Comedy Improv workshops to ‘Find Your Funny’. Throughout the day there will be 3 workshops to zoom into for different ages ex... Wed, 17 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/trestletheatre/https-www-trestle-org-uk-whats-on-2020-8-17-trestle-school-of/ This February Half Term we think that everyone could use a laugh so Trestle School of Drama will be running a special day of Clowning Around. Throughout the day there will be 3 workshops to zoom into for different ag... Tue, 26 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/uharts/reflections-artist-working-in-a-covid-context/ Artists’ event to share ideas on working in a changing world – post 2020 and COVID. See what other artists have been up to during lockdown and tier restrictions. Join in an informal conversation on strategies to make t... Thu, 29 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/uharts/behindthewords-inua-ellams/ Join a FREE online lunchtime talk and Q&A with award-winning poet, performer, and playwright Inua Ellams. Learn about Inua's work which includes recurring themes of displacement and destiny, his use of traditional Afr... Fri, 21 May 2021 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/uharts/shagufta-k-iqbal/ As part of our series of spoken word events, we're sharing the work of poet Shagufta K Iqbal, in celebration of World Cultural Diversity Day, on the 21st May. Listen to a powerful performance by Shagufta who uses vivi... Mon, 07 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/uharts/grounding-us-to-earth-through-the-digital/ Artist Maria Meyer will share her creative journey of ideas in response to the theme 'Grounding us to Earth through the Digital' in this Summer digital residency running from 7 June - 18 September. She will address ques... Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/uharts/grounding-us-to-earth-through-the-digital-talk/ Join UH Arts' Digital Artist-in-Residence Maria Meyer in a talk and screening of her work-in-progress developed in response to the theme: Grounding us to Earth through the Digital. The talk presents Maria's research o... Tue, 09 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/uharts/becoming-and-operating-as-a-professional-artist/ Artist Adébayo Bolaji will share his career journey and tips on how to professionalise your visual arts practice focusing on: - How to set yourself up as a professional artist. - Communicating your work affectively t... Tue, 16 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/artistsmeet/sue-nicholls-online-exhibition-for-artistsmeet/ Artistsmeet's doors may remain closed for the timebeing, but you can still enjoying seeing artwork from home, at any time of day! Originally intended for the Artistsmeet gallery back in April, we are delighted to now be... Fri, 22 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/latest-addition-of-year-of-culture-newsletter/ The December edition of the HYOC2020 newsletter, sadly the last one, is now out. The link is here: Hertfordshire Year of Culture newsletter incoming! Mon, 15 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/a-midsummer-night-s-read/ Join Hitchin Library in celebrate Midsummer and the wonder of the written word spoken aloud with a selection of readings from books, poems and a certain Shakespeare play. Wednesday 24th June, 7-9pm The readings wi... Wed, 03 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/selling-on-amazon-webinar/ This new webinar is all about how to maximise your business when Selling on Amazon, with Chris MacNeil, Managing Director, SellerHelp.net. There is an illusion that to sell on Amazon, one can be ready after a few clic... Fri, 12 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/online-storytelling-festival/ Wizard Presents will be screening their productions of ‘I Believe in Unicorns’ and ‘Kika’s Birthday’ as part of the online‘Yorkshire Festival of Stories’. Both shows are free to watch online and each will be followed by... Sun, 20 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/herts-visual-arts/herts-open-studios-day-20-destinations/ Destinations (20th September) — today’s theme has been interpreted in different ways: as the end point of a journey – physical, mental, or emotional; or as the purpose(s) for which things are intended. Mon, 21 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/herts-visual-arts/open-studios-day-21-tools-of-the-trade/ Tools of the trade (21st September) — are a constant fascination. Today we are letting you see how artists use the whole gamut: brushes, paint, clay, wire, stone, scissors, plants, knives, pigments, wire, pencils, kilns... Tue, 22 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/herts-visual-arts/open-studios-day-22-let-s-go-on-an-adventure/ Let's go on an adventure (22nd September) — join our artists and take a trip, make discoveries, be intrepid. Open the book and start today. Wed, 23 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/herts-visual-arts/https-www-hvaf-org-uk-open-studios-theme-lockdown-life/ Lockdown life (23rd September) — a challenge, an opportunity, a chance for reflection, or a flurry of creative activity – here we show you what it has meant for our artists. Thu, 24 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/herts-visual-arts/open-studios-day-24-less-is-more/ Less is more (24th September) — this could be along ‘small is beautiful’ lines; it could be about what artists take away/erase from what they are making; it could be a numbers game in limited editions; or reduction techn... Fri, 25 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/herts-visual-arts/https-www-hvaf-org-uk-open-studios-theme-toying-texture/ Toying with texture (25th September) — if it’s tactile, it’s got texture; if it’s textured it wants to be touched. If you know what this means, this is the theme for you. But what about the use of texture in art that is ... Sat, 26 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/herts-visual-arts/https-www-hvaf-org-uk-open-studios-theme-curiosities/ Curiosities (26th September) — today our artists are letting their imaginations run free, thinking about unusual/strange beings, places, objects, situations – natural and man-made; and some of them are showing off their ... Sun, 27 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/herts-visual-arts/https-www-hvaf-org-uk-open-studios-theme-natural-world/ The natural world (27th September) — is all around us. Artists’ responses could be realistic depictions of life/nature or abstract expressions of our world and their feelings about it. And perhaps in some cases natural... Mon, 28 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/herts-visual-arts/open-studios-day-28-it-s-completely-abstract/ It's completely abstract (28th September) — here is work that goes beyond a literal and representational depiction of a subject or idea. Maybe it’s what artists produce when they detach themselves from concrete realitie... Tue, 29 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/herts-visual-arts/open-studios-day-29-it-s-in-the-eye-of-the-beholder/ It's in the eye of the beholder (29th September) — or in other words ‘subjective perspective’! The field’s wide open on this one. Need we say more – it’s over to you! Wed, 30 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/herts-visual-arts/open-studios-day-30-past-present-and-future/ Past, present and future (30th September) – are not just grammatical tenses! How do our artists respond creatively to the concept of the known past, the uncertain present (see also Lockdown life on the 23rd), and the unk... Sat, 14 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/herts-visual-arts/our-events-christmas-showcase/ 14th November to 31st December 2020: Watch this space as our event unfolds and we add our Showcase Art Trail. From 14th November, follow the hashtag #HertsChristmasArts To enjoy this event, explore our virtual galleri... Mon, 18 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/herts-visual-arts/members-conference-2021/ 18th January 2021: Save the date. We are now planning our new-format Virtual Members' Conference, with registration opening after Christmas. Join in with sessions on 4 exciting streams: sustainability, wellbeing, digital... Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/herts-visual-arts/https-www-hvaf-org-uk-our-events-winter-exhibition/ Enjoy this selection of work from some 44 of our artists and artisan makers. It's the perfect opportunity to find a unique present for a loved one, or possibly to treat yourself at Christmas time! This Christmas let's su... Mon, 14 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/herts-visual-arts/annual-members-meeting-and-agm/ Become a member of Herts Visual Arts and come along to our annual Members Meeting, held in tandem with our AGM. After the short AGM, we will be launching our Big Art Fair and this year's Herts Open Studios, plus a tal... Fri, 18 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/royston-arts-festival-2020/ This year's arts festival will be an 'online' affair owing to the Covid-19 situation. We will still have a number of the familiar events onine but will also be taking the opportunity to introduce a number of new ideas wh... Sat, 26 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-royston/battle-of-the-bands/ Howdy folks! If you know of any young guns or gals who might want to ‘Kick up a Row’ and ‘Make a Mash’ get them to take a look at this! Check out the poster to get the big picture … then Royston MusicFest for more detai... Mon, 31 May 2021 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/wizard-presents/the-secret-garden-experience/ Immerse yourself in this unique magical adventure to share at home. This interactive blend of audio, physical and digital experiences offers something for family and friends, from 6-106 years old, to hear, see, do and sh... Fri, 27 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/st-albans-folk-music/folk-at-the-maltings-online-with-james-findlay-and-maddie-morris/ Folk at the Maltings returns to life in the form of online concerts. The first, on Friday November 27 at 8.00pm, features two award winning singers who were due to sing at the Maltings in May, James Findlay and Maddie Mo... Mon, 01 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/debbieattwell/improvised-head-in-your-room/ The Electric Head (Al Ronald & Cy Henty) are bringing their riotous dose of hilarious and entirely improvised comedy ONLINE! Hosted by Debbie Attwell, and with two very special guests, each show is ENTIRELY improvis... Thu, 18 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/amy-wilson/weekly-weaving-classes-online/ Weaving is a fascinating and absorbing traditional craft …explore your creativity with this series of textile workshops… This new online version of my woven textile course will offer weekly virtual workshops to help y... Tue, 09 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/amy-wilson/lalg-textile-interest-group-virtual-meet-up-coffee-and-craft/ Virtual coffee and craft hour on zoom... Weekly meetings will take place on a Tuesday evening from 6.30-7.30pm Free to attend Just come along with a coffee (or other drink of your choice!) and a current craft proj... Sat, 09 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/hardeep-sahota-bhangra-lexicon-exhibition-online/ The Yorkshire Sculpture Park are delighted to present Hardeep Sahota's new exhibition "Bhangra Lexicon" - available to view online now while YSP’s indoor galleries remain closed at this time. Huddersfield-based dancer... Wed, 05 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/create-a-3d-digital-sculpture-online-workshop/ Making It: 3D Digital Sculpture with artist Sumit Sarkar Wednesday 5th August 7pm to 9pm, with a break Online: Workshop Platform Zoom In this interactive, online workshop, Sumit Sarkar will demonstrate his w... Mon, 03 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/summer-film-school-with-a-twist-heifer-productions/ Are you aged 12 – 15 and looking for a creative outlet this summer? Join Heifer Productions to make a film using your own device at home! Weekly online sessions to make a movie with a twist – the audience choose the ... Thu, 13 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/visit-england-webinar-google-digital-drive/ This is a free webinar for anyone who wants to get their business more visible online. Discover what search is and create a listing for your business on Google Maps. You'll learn how to use the Google My Business platfor... Tue, 14 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/library-adventures-live/ Each week Kirklees Libraries are streaming a fabulous event for children to join in at home or at school. There’ll be authors reading from their work and answering your questions, illustrators running draw-alongs and ske... Thu, 01 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/black-history-month-october-2020/ October is Black History Month (BHM) in the UK and it has been celebrated nationwide every year for nearly 40 years. Each year Kirklees celebrates Black History Month and this year due to the coronavirus situation many o... Mon, 28 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/pride-kirklees-council-stonewall-housing-workshop/ This year marks the 40th Anniversary that London pride came to Huddersfield to show support for the local community and the issues it was facing at the time. In order to mark the anniversary this year we have the plea... Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/creative-kirklees/constructive-conversations-workshop-with-hatch/ HATCH Projects (WOVEN Curators) are running a workshop to provides practical tools to enable you to articulate concerns clearly and therefore resolve issues quickly before they escalate. Good communication enables us ... Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/wyprintworkshop/talking-art-with-diane-bresson/ Diane Bresson Our highly-praised Talking Art series continues with inspiration from Diane Bresson. Diane Bresson is a French printmaker and designer based in London. She graduated from Central Saint Martins in ... Thu, 28 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/wyprintworkshop/talking-art-with/ Talking Art Sessions Discover what inspires print-makers around the world in the third of our series of talks exclusively for West Yorkshire Print Workshop. Enjoy an audience with Hazel Roberts, a previous win... Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/wyprintworkshop/talking-art-with-danielle-creenaune/ Talking Art Sessions Travel across the world in the fourth of a series of talks exclusively for West Yorkshire Print Workshop. Immerse yourself in an audience with Danielle Creenaune, an Australian-born artist who ha... Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/wyprintworkshop/talking-art-with-tanya-morand/ Talking Art Sessions The travels continue in our fifth Talking Art Session at West Yorkshire Print Workshop. Mixing cities and neighbourhoods, Tanya Morand’s compositions show irregular and imaginative, rather... Thu, 11 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/wyprintworkshop/talking-art-with-sumi-perera/ Talking Art Sessions Our Talking Art series returns to the UK with a discussion with Sumi Perera. Sumi Perera is an interdisciplinary artist, academic and curator who cross-links various skills and materials to cre... Thu, 22 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/wyprintworkshop/talking-art-with-nobuo-okawa/ Our much-loved and well-supported Talking Art series continues with a video demonstration from Nobuo Okawa. Nobuo Okawa was born in Tokyo, Japan and trained at St Martin’s School of Art, London in the late 1970s, wher... Thu, 06 May 2021 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativekirklees.com/wyprintworkshop/talking-art-with-katherine-jones/ Continue your journey of exploring fresh print inspiration in our ongoing Talking Art series, with Katherine Jones. Katherine Jones is a British printmaker and painter living and working in Brixton, London. Her work r...