https://www.creativehertfordshire.com/listings/news/?archive=1&disc%5B0%5D=12&view=rss Fri, 08 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/hertfordshire-music-service/a-place-for-culture-17-june-hatfield-house/ The fourth annual Royal Opera House Bridge annual conference will take place on Friday 17 June at Hatfield House in Hertfordshire. The focus for 2016 is securing the place of cultural learning in schools and communities... Thu, 04 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/hertfordshire-music-service/local-maestro-bows-out-with-final-concert/ Thomas Loten – a major figure in Hertfordshire’s music community over the past half century – will lead his orchestra for a final concert to remember this October. This will be the final concert for the Dacorum Symph... Mon, 22 Jul 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/saash-arts/olympic-2012-recycled-local-st-albans-schools-celebrate/ 8 July 2012: Fleetville, St Albans Olympic banners and bunting welcome the Torch Relay - St Albans residents celebrate! 14 June 2013: Fleetville Junior School, St Albans Olympic banners and bunting become bird nes... Mon, 22 Jul 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/saash-arts/alban-street-party-green-procession-mandela-meets-ghandi/ Working with the St Albans Arts Development Team, the St Albans Cathedral Education Officer and St Albans District Council, we re-interpreted the story of Alban and his legacy as: 'an ordinary bloke who did an extraordi... Tue, 01 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/trestletheatre/trestle-big-give-christmas-challengenews/ Trestle is delighted to announce their participation in the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2013! Trestle Theatre Company, Hertfordshire’s renowned arts and education charity, is thrilled to have been chosen to take part... Mon, 03 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/trestletheatre/trestle-school-of-drama-opens-its-doors-this-september/ We are delighted to announce that following on from the launch of our Trestle SUMMER Schools, Trestle School of Drama will kick off this Autumn with weekly classes for all young people aged 4 – 21. Spearheaded by Tres... Wed, 02 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/peppermint-muse/octobernews1/ Peppermint Muse Theatre company premieres a new play on Wednesday 30th and Thursday 31st October at the Maltings Arts Theatre, St Albans. Altamont was inspired by the chaotic events at a free music festival in America. B... Wed, 18 Sep 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/university-hertfordshire-hosts-creative-hertfordshire-launch/ The launch event of an exciting new online creative hub for the county www.creativehertfordshire.com, took place on Thursday 12 September at the University of Hertfordshire. Creative Hertfordshire is a free to use websit... Mon, 07 Apr 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/find-hertfordshire-s-art-in-public-places/ Hertfordshire has about 300 pieces of public art sited in all parts of the county and they are one of the county's best-kept secrets. Most of the pieces are in publicly accessible spaces. However some have been includ... Wed, 06 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/evaluating-arts-and-wellbeing-presentations-available/ The information from this event in Hatfield on 23rd June are now available on Creative Hertfordshire at the link below. We hope you find them useful. Evaluating Arts and Wellbeing: a Hertfordshire approach - 23rd Ju... Tue, 27 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/free-conference-on-working-with-volunteers-welwyn-2nd-nov/ #TeamHerts Volunteering and Herts Community Foundation are delighted to invite you to our FREE Quality Standards Conference on 2nd November 2016 from 9.30am-12.30pm at Focolare Centre for Unity, 69 Parkway, Welwyn Garden... Wed, 05 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/are-you-16-25-want-to-learn-new-skills/ Programme date: Monday 24th April to Friday 28th April Location: Trestle Theatre Company Ltd. St Albans  Take part in inspiring and exciting drama and mask workshops that will help improve your teamwork, communicat... Thu, 20 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/afternoon-tea-with-rowan-coleman/ Join author Rowan Coleman for an afternoon tea at Hatfield Library, Thursday 18th May at 2.30pm. Rowan is a Hertfordshire based, Sunday Times Bestselling author. She will be talking about her latest novel 'The Summer... Fri, 21 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/promoting-your-organisation-training-course/ #TeamHerts Volunteering and HCF Training and Development would like to invite you to our newly announced second date for the Promoting Your Organisation Training Course taking place on Tuesday 9th May, 9.30am-3.00pm at ... Fri, 28 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/the-variety-show/ Saturday 6th May 7pm TICKETS: £10/£5 UNDER 12’S PRO ACTION HERTFORDSHIRE PRESENTS AN EVENING OF SONG, MUSIC, DANCE AND MAGIC SHOWCASING THE TALENTS OF YOUNG PERFORMERS FROM ACROSS HERTFORDSHIRE. Performers inc... Wed, 03 May 2017 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/electric-umbrella-presents-the-big-show/ Everyone is invited to Electric Umbrella presents…The Big Show! Thursday 18th May, 7pm at Watford Palace Theatre. Tickets £10. Enjoy an evening of performances by incredible people taking to the stage to prove tha... Thu, 08 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/uh-arts-marketing-symposium-writing-better-profiles/ What does your Profile say about you... On Tue 20 February 2018, 6pm-8pm, the free UH Arts Marketing Symposium workshop will help Arts and Creatives to write a personal profile that helps them to stand out. The focus ... Thu, 22 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/inquiry-into-the-civic-role-of-arts-organisations/ Rethinking Relationships: Inquiry into the Civic Role of Arts Organisations: Phase One Rethinking Relationships maps how arts organisations in England are currently playing a civic role. It examines exciting and innov... Wed, 10 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/watford-young-filmmakers-festival-2019-submissions-now-open/ Are you a budding director, screen actor, or have a film you want to present on Watford’s only town centre cinema screen? We are looking for young filmmakers to submit new films or existing content no older than one ... Mon, 22 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/fundraising-update/ Small Grants Small Grants uses Lottery funding to make awards of between £300 and £10,000 to not-for-profit organisations to help more people play sport. Application deadline: Ongoing https://www.sportengland.org/fun... Mon, 22 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/watford-palace-theatre-s-110th-birthday/ To celebrate the theatre's 110th birthday, WPT have created a series of podcasts covering the past eleven decades. The third instalment is read by actor, Assad Zaman, who you might remember from 2016's Arms and the M... Mon, 25 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/creative-hertfordshire/do-you-work-with-adults-who-are-lonely-or-isolated/ If you do, would you share some details to be part of a countywide strategy to tackle loneliness? Hertfordshire County Council is joining up examples of existing work or activities around the county that target people... Wed, 10 May 2017 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/tse-productions/network-with-your-creative-neighbour-on-1st-june/ The 1st June sees the launch of The Creative Expo, a one day exhibition for the creative industries held at the University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield. The expo is free to attend and will provide a platform where creative... Mon, 24 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/cream-room/the-cream-room/ Take advantage of a rare opportunity to attend a series of masterclasses in making music with Wes Maebe, one of the UK’ most sought after music engineers; known for his work with artists like Ellie Goulding, New Model Ar... Mon, 24 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/cream-room/recorded-rehearsal/ The Rehearsal Recording facility is a supervised, close mic recording session during a rehearsal. Recording your rehearsal is a great way to capture your performance; either as a work in progress or to check back on... Tue, 02 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/cream-room/popstar/ We are relaunching The Cream Room Pop Star Experience - a fantastic session at the studio singing to your favourite backing tracks. And we are offering a very special rate to you or anyone that you know who would enjoy ... Fri, 22 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/liz-sergeant/in-out-of-order/ An ambitious art installation within the space of a local church, on the theme of the environment and our place within it. A riot of ribbons hanging in the space tell the story of the beauty of creation, through destruct... Sat, 22 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/liz-sergeant/flowing-free/ An installation created for the second Cultivate Arts Festival (23rd-30th June 2019) celebrating the creative arts in all their forms. The festival's theme this year was generosity. Several locations across the town host... Tue, 14 Oct 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/elaine-johnson/halloween-art-workshop-with-hertfordshire-librariesnews/ This Halloween I am back with Hertfordshire Libraries running a frightfully good pop-up book making session for children, back due to popular demand! It will be taking place on Friday 31st October at Marshalswick Libr... Fri, 26 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/kimberley-bevan/https-www-kimberleybevanartclasses-co-uk-index-html/ Weekly Webinar Art Classes, learn lots of fun and exciting art skills this summer - Acrylics, Oil paints, Pencil drawing, Pastels and much more, themes from landscapes, animals to portraits and still life, students just ... Fri, 26 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/kimberley-bevan/https-www-kimberleybevanartclasses-co-uk-webinar-demo-video-ht/ Simple and fun Web projects covering a host artists skills and mediums: from watercolour Landscapes to graphite portraits to you can buy online, all details are then emailed out. You print them off and complete proje... Fri, 16 Mar 2018 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/suzy-drake/creative-drawing-at-art-van-go/ Enjoy a day of Creative Drawing with Suzy Drake on Thursday 3rd May 2018 at Art Van Go Knebworth, 10am until 4pm. Drawing is the first step to creating a totally unique image. The ability to record or interpret what you ... Mon, 11 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/herts-visual-arts/herts-open-studios-2017-facebook-event/ Discover the world of artists and makers this September, county-wide, from the comfort of your computer, smart phone or tablet. Find out what's goin on during Herts Open Studios by following our Facebook Page, our f... Mon, 25 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/herts-visual-arts/hvaf-artists-at-living-crafts-in-may/ From 5th to 8th May, Herts Visual Arts Forum (HVAF) will be within a centrally located marquee and our Members will be showcasing their talent. Each day six different artists/makers will show and share work in a variety... Tue, 16 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/herts-visual-arts/herts-open-studios-2019-call-for-artists/ PRESS RELEASE: Herts Open Studios 2019 Our annual Call for Artists and Venues is now open, with registration from 2nd April - 30th April 2019. From 7th-29th September 2019, Herts Open Studios again brings artists, ... Mon, 09 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/herts-visual-arts/herts-open-studios-2019-what-will-you-discover/ From 7th-29th September 2019, Herts Open Studios again brings artists, artisans and art-lovers together. 3 weeks of inspiration, discovery and rich opportunity, bring art into the heart of our communities across Hertfor... Mon, 13 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/herts-visual-arts/herts-open-studios-2020-virtual-windows-to-the-world-of-art/ PRESS RELEASE Herts Open Studios 2020 – Your Virtual Windows to the World of Art As part of our 30th celebrations, #HertsOpenStudios is going virtual this year. Not only that, but we have new dates, from 1st-30th Sep... Sat, 05 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/herts-visual-arts/allan-house/ From 10th September to 2nd October, Herts Visual Arts is turning the county yellow! Our flagship event is now open for artists registrations to take part in Herts Open Studios. Members can open their studios, share p... Thu, 29 Aug 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/knebworth-house/pumpkin-trail-treats-tickets-sale/ Spooky fun for children in the Gardens at Knebworth House, 29/30/31st October 12-4pm. Tickets are now on sale for this popular sell-out event. Fun activity trail with goody bag prizes, fancy dress competition and 'Decora... Thu, 29 Aug 2013 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/knebworth-house/educational-visits-prices-held-2014/ Let your pupils experience literacy away from the classroom. If you are looking for a creative writing experience as part of your school's artsmark extra-curricular provision, please contact us. Don't forget, there is... Wed, 09 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/courtyard-arts-centre/art-at-the-manor/ Courtyard Arts has joined forces with Hanbury Manor Hotel & Country Club to create a new showcase for contemporary art. Artworks are now on display throughout the prestigious Hanbury Manor venue near Ware. Guest and v... Tue, 11 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/courtyard-arts-centre/15thcyopen/ This year's Courtyard Open (7th – 25th April) sees the exhibition expanding across two venues – Courtyard Arts and Hertford Theatre - for it's 15th anniversary. Works are selected for inclusion, prizes and commendation... Thu, 18 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/hillary-taylor/creative-hertfordshire-flame-award-nomination/ What an honour to be nominated for one of the first Creative Hertfordshire Flame Awards for contribution to the arts! Thank--you. The winner will be announced at the award event on October 4th - I'm just delighted to be ... Sat, 01 Nov 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/hillary-taylor/fabulous-art-for-christmas-at-trestle-arts-base/ This November and December, four Hertfordshire-based artists are again joining forces to produce The Fabulous Art for Christmas Show at Trestle Arts Base in St Albans. Suman Gujral, Caroline Lumb and Hillary Taylor have... Mon, 10 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/hillary-taylor/first-artist-at-new-hertford-town-and-tourist-information-centre/ HERTFORD EXHIBITION CELEBRATES NEW TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICE To mark Hertford Town & Tourist Information Centre’s move to new premises on The Wash opposite Hertford Theatre, local artist Hillary Taylor has been invited... Mon, 10 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/hillary-taylor/community-champion-finalist-st-albans-chamber-awards-2016/ I'm delighted and honoured to be selected as a finalist for this years awards: Category Community Champion. I do arts and other community outreach and communication support in addition to my art. Sun, 05 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/hillary-taylor/pechakucha-at-creative-hertfordshire-networking-event/ I'm delighted to be one of the PechaKucha speakers at the Creative Hertfordshire Networking event on 9th February at Harpenden Public Halls. With a title STEAM Powered Business I'll talk about how my Engineering backgro... Sun, 05 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/hillary-taylor/prints-cards-and-more-at-hertford-information-centre/ My solo exhibition, A Sense of Place, A Slice of History has now closed but I'm delighted to confirm that my Hertford and Bengeo greetings cards and Limited Edition Prints are still available at Hertford Town and Tourist... Sun, 05 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativehertfordshire.com/hillary-taylor/new-outlet-at-gallery-32-in-st-albans/ My work is now available at Gallery32 in St Albans, Hatfield Road This is what Gallery32 says: Hillary Taylor's city composite pictures are a wonderful way to recall a favourite city. Her giclee prints came in black a... Tue, 18 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0100 https://creativehertfordshire.com/hillary-taylor/now-chair-herts-visual-arts/ Sadness in goodbyes, trepidation and a touch of excitement were just a few of the things going through my head before, during and after our AGM on 3rd July 2017. However, I am honoured at the trust you have put in me, el...