Welcome to The Blandford Arts Hub :
We all have a bit of creativity with in. Visit us and discover yours.
ABOUT: This is an exciting new project for Blandford Forum, bringing arts to the community, and the community to the arts. There will be a diverse range of activities to suit all ages and abilities.
Set in the newly developed Nightingale Court garden (The cut through between M&S/Langton Rd Carpark ( Postcode for sat nav: DT11 7DZ) and East st/Blandfords high st. ).
Just next door in Nightingale Court you can find more crafty creations at Coralies’ Crafts & Gifts and Cotton Moon Haberdashery and fabric shop. But if you want art on skin then there is the tattoo parlour or if its creative haircuts, we have a hairdresser too.
It really is quite the creative corner, and well worth a visit
We have sadly lost as a neighbour the creative Cake and Sprinkles, but visit her FB page or website and take part in one of her cake decorating courses.
What’s on this month:
2023
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OUR BIG NEWS….
Thankyou to the Arts Council we have secured funding enabling us to continue with our free Drop Ins (Monday and Friday* morning (*note Friday is the new day that has changed from the advertised Thursday) and our Wombling Free Saturday 1.30-3.30), subsidise our kids art clubs to make it more affordable for families and put a fun packed Free
Family Funday with Circus skills on Sunday 23rd July.
We really are bringing arts to the community This is a free event for the community to enjoy, including our ‘Free’ Circus skills workshop from the fabulous Wessex Community Circus – 11am-2pm.
This is a free event for the community to enjoy, including our ‘Free’ Circus skills workshop from the fabulous Wessex Community Circus – 11am-2pm.
..and if that’s not your thing there will also be:- arts and craft # balloon modelling # Doodle Fantastic # face painting
# the really wild sand pit and our Fancy Dress Parade 1 pm – Best costume wins a FREE Place for all of the Blandford Arts Hub Kids Summer Activities & Art Club.
So why not come down to Nightingale Court’s walled garden and have some family fun.
How to find the Blandford Arts Hub :- (access via Langton Rd long stay Carpark, behind M&S
(NOT via east street), Follow the chain link fence and then the path that takes you under the willow tree.
Children’s After Schools and Holiday Art Clubs are open for booking.
Please go to our booking page to secure your space.
Each class has space for just 8 children so don’t delay and book today
We have other courses available all listed on our booking page.
The other new edition is our Artist Social, every second Friday of the month.
Its a get together for artists. Bring your work, exchange ideas, and the chance to be sociable.
The little Shop and Gallery News: We have been getting a great variety of artist in the worlds smallest art gallery
We still want to see more artist and have more of their unique work to sell. If you are an artist please get in touch
Thank you to all those that have supported the Blandford Arts Hub
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To sum up:-
- For the most up to date information, to converse and share ideas, and see what is happening at BAHub, click here and join our facebook group.
- Remember we always like to get feedback and ideas so we can tailor activities to suit you.
- Do email us on freeexpressioncreative@gmail.com for any questions about our activities, what we have on offer, how to book, and opening times (we currently have varied opening times)
Here are just some of the ideas and plans we are working towards.
at a glance:
And a bit more detail:
Drop in workshops
We will be running regular free drop in workshops, giving everyone the opportunity to get creative. Currently they are our Monday project day, Friday morning drop in and Saturday afternoon Wombling free session. You can bring your own project in, or do one of ours. We will also run our own Money for nothing sessions helping you breath new life into your old stuff and maybe even make some money along the way. There are many who have to work so we have created the lunch hour club. Sadly this has not started yet, due to lack of man power (unless a kind volunteer would like to help run it?). If you are interested, either as a participant or to help run it, do let us know. Currently we are suggesting a £3 donation towards materials, but only if you can afford it.
Blandford Wombles
Remember the Wombles? We love them as they are all about making good use of the things folks leave behind. We will be getting creative with all that stuff people think as rubbish but we see as gold and amazing art resources. This will take place Saturdays Afternoons
Afterschool’s and Holiday Art club
We will be offering a fun creative afterschool’s and holiday clubs. This will be suitable for over 7. We know the local schools all end at different times so we operate a flexi start time for our after schools art club, so we hope all can get to it. Our holiday art clubs younger children can join in but with adult supervision. Full details on our booking page. We are also looking at creating the little wombles toddler group, but help is required to assist running it.
Guest Artist
The studio will be available for guest artists to run their own workshops. If you would like to do this, please email us.
Available for Hire
When there are no workshops running the space is available to hire for your own use. It could be to run your own workshop or hold an event, birthday parties, just ask .
The day is divided into 3 sessions of approx, morning afternoon and evening. Cost will be £15 per session. Should you want us to provide a helper that would be an additional £10p/h
BAHub Membership
We are developing an annual membership scheme. This will give you discounts or free entry to our various workshops and events. There will also be a discount on art supplies.
We will keep you updated to when our membership scheme becomes active
Artist Social
A Get together for artists, every second Friday of the month. Bring your work, exchange ideas, and the chance to be sociable in a lovely garden setting. It starts 12th May from 6.30 and carries on over the summer. Please note its BYO refreshments
Take a look at some of our 2023 workshops below.
Any questions please do get in touch.
Things to Note :-..
Creative fun for kids
We offer both an after schools club, and activities for the holidays.
The after schools club you sign up for 1/2 of the school term, which is 6 weekly sessions. We will be covering a variety of activities, culminating in a finished project that they can share with their family.
The holiday fun are single sessions but you can book in advance multi sessions should you so wish. We will have suggested activities each week but we also like to go with what your child may want to do.
Our focus for the kids workshops is to have fun and follow their creative flow.
For more information please go to the booking page.
Free Drop In Sessions
Not wanting to exclude anyone we have free drop in sessions every Monday & Thursday morning 10-12, including our Wombling free, Wombles club. every Saturday 2-4. No booking required just pop down.
To add a bit more interest for the little ones, along with our box of colouring stuff, we have our really wild sandpit and our resident goldfish, Learoy Jenkins, Japan, Aka and Little Miss Invisible.
Did you know along with the Blandford Wombles (who are very shy and secretive, can you find their home? Have you seen them?), we often get the fairies visiting and they make a right mess in the sandpit with all their glitter -sorry. If you see glitter then the fairies have been!
So much to see, do and look for:-)
Fun & relaxation for all the family
Fun & relaxation for all the community
Creating inspiration and opportunities for all
Music
Music
literature
litrature
fine arts
Fine Arts
Arts & Crafts
Arts & Crafts
video
video.
audio
Audio