🗓️March 1st

✨Free community arts day

📍Nevendon Centre, Wickford

🎨Free arts and crafts for all ages

🎤Live music performances

Join us for a celebration of creativity in the community, to close out the Live Across Wickford project. Featuring free arts and crafts including sewing, neon light painting, memory boxes, drama storytelling and djembe drumming. All set to a soundtrack of live music performances throughout the day. Book your free ticket now - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1096100940419?aff=oddtdtcreator

Live Across Wickford has been commissioned by @creativebasildon and is supported by funding from @aceagrams Creative People and Places programme.

Book free tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1096098382769?aff=oddtdtcreator

Live Across Wickford is a project commissioned by Creative Basildon. The project includes a series of creative workshops that celebrate community and co-production, using music as a tool to bring people together and encourage them to get involved in the arts, culminating in a celebration event, featuring live music, art created by the community and interactive workshops.

Join local Illustrator & Educator Katie Carter-Leay (Katie in Colour) for a 'Collaged Greetings Card' workshop. In this drop-in workshop you will have access to a range of reclaimed collage materials to make your own personalised greetings card to send to a loved one. Collage is a relaxing, mindful activity that's very beginner-friendly; all materials will be provided and all skill levels are welcome! During the workshop you will be treated to the wonderful voice of Eva Romanakova, singing classical music.

About Katie Carter-Leay
Katie is a Basildon-based Illustrator and Educator who uses a range of mixed media techniques to create work that is vibrant and full of character. Katie is known for her love of bright colours, pattern-clashing and silliness, and loves nothing more than spending time at her desk with some scissors and a glue stick. When she isn't cutting and sticking, Katie likes rollerskating and hanging out with her cat (although not typically at the same time).

About Eva Romanakova
Eva Romanakova is a classically trained soprano (crossover) with a passion for both classical music and a wide range of other genres. While she specialises in classical repertoire, she also loves bringing the energy of musical theatre, pop, and jazz to the stage.

Book Free Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1096095494129?aff=oddtdtcreator

Live Across Wickford is a project commissioned by Creative Basildon. The project includes a series of creative workshops that celebrate community and co-production, using music as a tool to bring people together and encourage them to get involved in the arts, culminating in a celebration event, featuring live music, art created by the community and interactive workshops.

Join us at the cosy Posh Boys Bar for an evening of acoustic live music from Genevive Johnson and give painting a go with a drop-in sip & paint workshop from Aswin Thomas John and take away your own mini canvas.

About Aswin Thomas John
Aswin Thomas John is an interdisciplinary artist exploring the human condition through themes of identity, mental health, trauma, and social justice. Utilizing photography, serigraph, RISO printing installation digital media etc, his work integrates documentary and conceptual elements to create immersive spaces that capture resilience and belonging. Currently pursuing an MFA at the Royal College of Art, he shares his journey on instagram at @aswin_thomas_john.

About Genevieve Johnson
Genevieve Johnson is a singer/songwriter and guitarist

Book your free tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1096097219289?aff=oddtdtcreator

Live Across Wickford is a project commissioned by Creative Basildon. The project includes a series of creative workshops that celebrate community and co-production, using music as a tool to bring people together and encourage them to get involved in the arts, culminating in a celebration event, featuring live music, art created by the community and interactive workshops.

Join us at Battlesbridge Antiques Centre to make your own journals with TriggerBliss and immerse into authentic expression using journalling techniques that promote positive pathways of thought. With live music from Scott Sullivan.

About TriggerBliss

TriggerBliss fuses spoken word with other art forms to inspire healing, conscious thought, and authentic expression. She is the founder and director of Trigger Your Bliss CIC, building resilience to life’s resistance through creativity and coaching. TriggerBliss facilitates accessible and inclusive intergenerational creative well-being activities that support the mental and emotional well-being of the wider community. Follow TriggerBliss on socials @triggeryourbliss.

About Scott Sullivan
Singer/Guitarist playing a mix of rock and pop covers from old to new.

Inductions 11:00am - 2:00pm

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/652023629227

Print Club 2:30pm - 5:30pm

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/652060680047

Screen printing returns to TOW with the launch of Print Club hosted by Sugar Storm Studio. This is an opportunity to continue or develop your screen printing practice using our print facilities or start a new hobby with the guidance and advice of a professional screen printer.

Print Club is a monthly printing session in the print room at The Old Waterworks, open to all regardless of experience level. Once you have completed an induction into our space and the screen printing process you can book onto any of our print club sessions.

Inductions 11:00am - 2:00pm

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/652023629227

Print Club 2:30pm - 5:30pm

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/652060680047

Screen printing returns to TOW with the launch of Print Club hosted by Sugar Storm Studio. This is an opportunity to continue or develop your screen printing practice using our print facilities or start a new hobby with the guidance and advice of a professional screen printer.

Print Club is a monthly printing session in the print room at The Old Waterworks, open to all regardless of experience level. Once you have completed an induction into our space and the screen printing process you can book onto any of our print club sessions.

Inductions 11:00am - 2:00pm

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/652023629227

Print Club 2:30pm - 5:30pm

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/652060680047

Screen printing returns to TOW with the launch of Print Club hosted by Sugar Storm Studio. This is an opportunity to continue or develop your screen printing practice using our print facilities or start a new hobby with the guidance and advice of a professional screen printer.

Print Club is a monthly printing session in the print room at The Old Waterworks, open to all regardless of experience level. Once you have completed an induction into our space and the screen printing process you can book onto any of our print club sessions.

Inductions 11:00am - 2:00pm

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/652023629227

Print Club 2:30pm - 5:30pm

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/652060680047

Screen printing returns to TOW with the launch of Print Club hosted by Sugar Storm Studio. This is an opportunity to continue or develop your screen printing practice using our print facilities or start a new hobby with the guidance and advice of a professional screen printer.

Print Club is a monthly printing session in the print room at The Old Waterworks, open to all regardless of experience level. Once you have completed an induction into our space and the screen printing process you can book onto any of our print club sessions.

Inductions 11:00am - 2:00pm

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/652023629227

Print Club 2:30pm - 5:30pm

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/652060680047

Screen printing returns to TOW with the launch of Print Club hosted by Sugar Storm Studio. This is an opportunity to continue or develop your screen printing practice using our print facilities or start a new hobby with the guidance and advice of a professional screen printer.

Print Club is a monthly printing session in the print room at The Old Waterworks, open to all regardless of experience level. Once you have completed an induction into our space and the screen printing process you can book onto any of our print club sessions.

Inductions 11:00am - 2:00pm

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/652023629227

Print Club 2:30pm - 5:30pm

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/652060680047

Screen printing returns to TOW with the launch of Print Club hosted by Sugar Storm Studio. This is an opportunity to continue or develop your screen printing practice using our print facilities or start a new hobby with the guidance and advice of a professional screen printer.

Print Club is a monthly printing session in the print room at The Old Waterworks, open to all regardless of experience level. Once you have completed an induction into our space and the screen printing process you can book onto any of our print club sessions.

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/660548717997

A Sugar Storm Tarot workshop for total tarot beginners.

Whether you've never even held a tarot deck before and are just curious to learn what it's all about, or you've got a deck but don't know where to start with learning to use them, or you've been dabbling for a little while and want to hear another perspective on the craft.

We'll be covering:

- A brief history of tarot and what it actually is

- How to choose a deck, and what to do with it when you get it

- Tips and techniques for learning tarot

- How to start reading for yourself and incorporating tarot into your routines

You'll receive a collection of Tarot Cheat Sheets and worksheets to take home and continue your tarot journey.

It's going to be a very relaxed vibe, there'll be time and space for any questions and discussions. There'll be tarot decks for you to look at, and you can bring your own if you have one. You don't need to own a tarot deck or have any prior knowledge or experience for this workshop.

Inductions 11:00am - 2:00pm

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/652023629227

Print Club 2:30pm - 5:30pm

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/652060680047

Screen printing returns to TOW with the launch of Print Club hosted by Sugar Storm Studio. This is an opportunity to continue or develop your screen printing practice using our print facilities or start a new hobby with the guidance and advice of a professional screen printer.

Print Club is a monthly printing session in the print room at The Old Waterworks, open to all regardless of experience level. Once you have completed an induction into our space and the screen printing process you can book onto any of our print club sessions.

Come and join Charlotte to try screen printing using her pre-made screens and designs to create recycled fabric patches and print onto a t-shirt. We will practice the printing process, make some patches and then add a final print to your t-shirt. Bring your own t-shirts to print.’

This class is suitable for children 11+ years

Book here: www.create98.co.uk/event/learn-screen-printing/

Participants will leave with their own unique piece of customised clothing, and a selection of patches to continue customising at home. Tote bags will be provided, but please bring one or two items of old clothing that you're happy to be customised.

The recommended age for this workshop is 11+, we will be using scissors and hand- sewing techniques. All safety precautions will be covered.

Please wear clothing you don't mind getting messy.

£10
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/screen-printing-and-patch-making-with-sugar-storm-studio-tickets-584937693387

Create your own custom journal using a perfect binding method. You will be able to design and bind your own journals, choose journaling prompts and discuss the benefits of a journaling practice for wellbeing, mental health and creativity.

Tickets: £15 + fees

All materials included, no experience necessary.

Book tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/593056988417

In this workshop we'll use tarot to take stock of the winter and set intentions for the season ahead.

If you’re a tarot beginner, this is a great chance to step away from the comfort of the guide book, to explore possible meanings of the cards and learn new techniques to take your readings to the next level. If you’ve got a bit of tarot experience already, this is a chance to practice in a new way, to hear new perspectives on the cards and share your ideas and perspectives with others.

This is a fully interactive workshop, you will get a chance to share your reading and as a group we will dissect, explore and understand the cards so you leave confident with what you want to bring into spring, what you want to give your attention and what needs to be left behind.

More info and booking here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-forward-spring-equinox-tarot-workshop-tickets-580691482857

£8 (+fees)

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/475232090977

If you’re a beginner, this is a great chance to step away from the comfort of the guide book, to explore possible meanings of the cards and learn new techniques to take your readings to the next level. If you’ve got a bit of tarot experience already, this is a chance to practice in a new way, to hear new perspectives on the cards and share your ideas and perspectives with others.

This is a fully interactive workshop, you will get a chance to share your reading and as a group we will dissect, explore and understand the cards so you leave confident with what you want to bring into 2023, what you want to give your attention and what needs to be left behind.

I will share my favourite new year tarot spread and my personal practice for performing tarot readings, so whether this is your first or 50th reading, you’ll feel comfortable to get stuck in and spend this quality time exploring all the possibilities the new year has to offer.

You will need:

• A tarot deck of your choice

• Something to take notes with

The workshop will take place on Google Meet. Join from a browser or download the mobile app. On the mobile app you will need to sign in or create a google account.

As with all online Sugar Storm workshops, 10% of the tickets available are donations based, so if you can't afford to attend the workshop, you can pay what you can. (Just select 'Pay what you can' at checkout.

Reviews from previous workshops:

''I thoroughly enjoyed this class, as a novice I was apprehensive but everyone was so positive and generous with their knowledge and thoughts. It has spurred me on and I’ve been doing my 3 card readings for myself!''

''This workshop was just so perfect! As a tarot reader myself, I rarely get the chance to sit down for 2 hours to read my own cards so this was such a treat! I loved how Charlotte held the space and made everyone feel comfortable''

'' It was such an uplifting and affirming experience. Reading tarot with like minded people felt like such a connecting and healing way to see in the spring. The workshop was supportive and positive, and there were some really beautiful moments of sharing. I learnt so much in this workshop from Charlotte and from the other attendees— everyone had their own unique perspective & reading of the cards, which was so interesting. I really feel like I'm part of the tarot community after this workshop & it has inspired me to deepen my own tarot practice using the skills and insight I gained during the workshop.''

A Sugar Storm Tarot workshop for total tarot beginners.

£5 (+fees)

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-tarot-a-workshop-for-total-tarot-beginners-tickets-475223324757

Whether you've never even held a tarot deck before and are just curious to learn what it's all about, or you've got a deck but don't know where to start with learning to use them, or you've been dabbling for a little while and want to hear another perspective on the craft.

We'll be covering:

- A brief history of tarot and what it actually is

- How to choose a deck, and what to do with it when you get it

- Tips and techniques for learning tarot

- How to start reading for yourself and incorporating tarot into your routines

You'll receive a collection of Tarot Cheat Sheets and worksheets to download after the session and continue your tarot journey.

It's going to be a very relaxed vibe, there'll be time and space for any questions, and you won't be expected to have your camera on if you don't want to - although you're more than welcome to!

Can’t make the session time? The full workshop and cheat sheets will be emailed to all ticket holders after the session to catch up in your own time.

Reviews from previous workshops:

''I loved Charlotte's enthusiasm and passion. Was great to learn a little of the history and the content of the workshop was spot on for me as a beginner. I'm excited to buy my first deck and get to know what my subconscious recognises in the tarot card story.''

''I like how you shared your own experience of your tarot journey and how you've applied it to your daily routine and self care, I hadn't considered using tarot this way!''

''I loved Charlotte's enthusiasm and passion for tarot and would recommend this workshop to anyone that's curious about using tarot for self development.''

As with all Sugar Storm online workshops, 10% of the available tickets or donations based, so if you can't afford the ticket price, just pay what you can! (select 'pay what you can' at checkout)