The Art for All project has been running in Tavistock and Okehampton, with funding secured to make art and wellbeing classes accessible to all incomes. Currently there is funding for Bere Alston intially for two 4-session courses from the Devon Community Foundation. The courses are aimed at people of all ages at risk of social isolation. £8 for 4-week course on Mondays from 9am-12 in Bere Alston Parish Hall. Booking essential.
Ink drawing & painting: 7,14,21,28 January
Wire Art: 4,11,25 Feb, 4 March
Organiser Andy Cairns said: “Over the last year of our Art for All project, we have demonstrated in practice the benefits of taking up a creative hobby - we have seen people who hadn’t done any art since childhood growing in confidence as they discover abilities they never knew they had. We are delighted to be able to pilot these courses in Princetown in January and February thanks to the funding from Devon Community Foundation."
Participant representative Allie Cole added “The social aspect of the classes is very important too- many participants say how they look forward all week to coming along. The atmosphere is so friendly and nurturing."
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