‘One’ took place at Local Creation on Thursday 28th
March 2013. The event celebrated Local Creation’s first birthday with an
enjoyable array of activities ranging from drop-in clay workshops and a
graffiti demonstration to live music and open studios. Oh and not forgetting
John’s barbecue in defiance of the bitter and unseasonal weather!
Local Creation is an Arts facility situated on Central Way right
at the heart of Altrincham (behind the Bricklayers Arms). Director, John
Wonnacott set up the space in 2012 with the intention of developing a creative hub
in the area. John firmly believes that creativity and culture have a role to
play in the regeneration of the high street.
Jo Cushing works alongside John as Director of Local Creation
Altrincham, the charitable part of the company. Both John and Jo work hard to
maintain, promote and develop the gallery and studio spaces whilst building up
an ever expanding range of workshops for the local community. 
The past year has seen the building transformed from a run
down unit to a busy arts space hosting a range of eclectic events such as
Burlesque Life Drawing and Glazed Expressions, an exhibition of
ceramic sculptures by local pupils as part of the Crafts Council’s Firing Up
programme. Since taking on a studio there in December, I have really enjoyed
the opportunity to get stuck into my own creative practice and meet like-minded
people.
If you’re out and about in Altrincham, pop
in and see what Local Creation can offer you!
No comments:
Post a Comment