Arts for All October Newsletter!
It's been another busy month at Arts for All, with lots of creativity, days out and new experiences!
A Fond Farewell to Devon
We started October by making the most of our final few days on our amazing trip to Devon! We enjoyed mini golf, a trip to the zoo and a Strictly Come Dancing party. It was a brilliant end to such a lovely trip, and everyone had a fantastic time. There’s already plenty of talk about next year!
Crocheting at Kaleidoscope Club
The talent and dedication at our Kaleidoscope Club continue to shine through in the incredible crochet creations being made. Everyone has shown such consistency and commitment to developing their skills, and it’s wonderful to see all their hard work paying off in the pieces they create.
Getting Creative with Paint
We’ve had a great time getting creative with paints this month! The kids have enjoyed painting all sorts of different things, experimenting with colours and letting their imaginations run wild. Things got a little messy along the way, but that’s all part of the fun!
Canvas Painting with Our Volunteers
We were lucky to have some fantastic volunteers join us for a canvas painting session, helping everyone bring their ideas to life. Debbie and Philip took inspiration from The Beatles, while Naz chose to paint a donkey, and Alice enjoyed some colouring in. Everyone created something different, and the finished pieces now have pride of place on the studio wall!
Autumn crafts
With the seasons changing, we’ve been enjoying plenty of autumn-themed crafts. To celebrate the Harvest Festival, we had fun making decoupage pumpkins, adding our own colours and designs to create some lovely seasonal decorations.
Trip to Covent Garden
We enjoyed a lovely trip to Covent Garden, exploring the shops and stalls along the way. Debbie was busy handing out bracelets and making people smile, and members of the public even stopped to tell us how much joy everyone brought to their day!
During the trip, we also visited one of our favourite restaurants for a more intimate celebration of Robert’s life and achievements. It was a lovely opportunity to share memories, reminisce about favourite moments and celebrate the many special times everyone had spent with Robert.
Autumn Creations in Felt
The kids have been busy making some fantastic felt ornaments, including cats, penguins, pumpkins and plenty more! Everyone has enjoyed getting creative with the different shapes and colours, and the finished pieces are looking brilliant. With the festive season fast approaching, we’re sure there will be plenty more felt creations to come!
‘The Wheel Turns’ at Painters’ Hall
We were very lucky to be invited to the opening night of The Wheel Turns exhibition at Painters’ Hall. Everyone had a wonderful time exploring the artwork, chatting with so many lovely people and, of course, enjoying a glass of wine! It was a pleasure to meet so many interesting people throughout the evening, including the wonderful Dame Zandra Rhodes.
Exploring Art at Frameless
Our visit to Frameless was a fantastic experience, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed seeing art brought to life through immersive digital displays. The guys loved exploring the different rooms and seeing the artwork in such a unique way. There was plenty of inspiration to take back to the studio for future art projects, and we would highly recommend a visit!
Saying goodbye to Robert
October was also a time for us to come together to say goodbye to Robert. His funeral and the gathering afterwards at his favourite pub were both beautiful and deeply moving occasions. It was lovely to see so many people, all with their own special memories and stories, coming together to celebrate his life. Although it was a very sad day, there was so much love, laughter and appreciation for everything Robert meant to those around him. He will be greatly missed, and we feel very lucky to have shared so many wonderful memories with him.
Hackney Half 2027
We are so pleased to announce that we now have the official sign-up link for the Hackney Half 2027! The general run sign-ups have already sold out, but we still have plenty of spaces available through the charity. If you are interested in taking part, or know someone who might be, please get in touch! We will cover the £155 entry fee for your place; we simply ask for a minimum of £400 in fundraising. If you would like any more information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at artsforall.tabatha@gmail.com.
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