What’s On GuideAutumn 2017

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AUTUMN WORKSHOP PROGRAMME

Meet new people, learn a new skill or rediscover an old pastime through our workshop programme.

Don’t see a workshop you like below? Get in touch and let us know. We’re always looking to add new workshops to our programme.

OUR PARTNERS

The Cultural Spring has four core partners – the University of Sunderland, The Customs House, the Sunderland Music, Arts and Culture (MAC) Trust and Sangini.

INTRODUCTION

The Cultural Spring is delighted to launch its new autumn programme and we look forward to meeting you at one of our activities over the coming months.

www.customshouse.co.uk

The Customs House is a charity that helps people to get involved in doing and appreciating the arts. You can watch, make and take part in loads of cultural stuff.

www.mactrust.org.uk

The Sunderland Music, Arts and Culture (MAC) Trust aims to be a catalyst, developer and promoter of cultural activities within the city. It will bring together people with ability, talent

and ambition who share a vision for Sunderland’s future as a vibrant, creative and exciting place where the arts, music and culture flourish.

www.sunderland.ac.uk

The University of Sunderland is proud of its long-established commitment to widening participation, its worldleading research, public and private sector collaborations and its track-record for providing quality student experiences that result in graduates who are the

tomorrow-makers of our societies and economies.

SANGINI

www.sanginiafriend.wordpress.com

Sangini is a black and minority ethnic (BME) led, multicultural women’s organisation based in Tyne and Wear. They seek to improve the quality of women’s lives by increasing their physical, mental and spiritual health through educational, creative and participatory activities that also celebrate cultural diversity.

MUSIC AND PERFORMANCE

THEATRE AND PERFORMANCE SKILLS

Join Theatre Space North East for these exciting sessions exploring theatre in a practical and engaging way. Working with text and improvisation we will look at how you create characters, how your voice works and, as we approach the Christmas season, explore the traditions of panto. You don’t have to have any previous experience, just a desire to give it a go!Sunday 15th October – Sunday 3rd December

2pm – 4pm

Grindon Church Community Project, Grindon URC Church, Galway Square, Grindon, SR4 8JZ

£2 per session

BOOK YOUR PLACE

To book your place on any of our workshops call 0191 427 8197 or email booking@theculturalspring.org.uk.Places on workshops are limited, so book early to guarantee your place. All ages are welcome on our workshops, but under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult.

WORKSHOP PRICES

All prices shown are suggested as a voluntary donation. This donation goes towards paying the artists, venues and providing all the materials you’ll need in the workshops. Not able to make the voluntary donation? No problem, you’re still welcome to join us.

DRUMMING WORKSHOP

Come and learn drumming with Mark Barfoot. Using West African djembes and bass drums Mark will teach traditional rhythm pieces and also boomwhackers to create instant and playful musical arrangements. The goal of the workshops is to grow team spirit and co-operation and for participants to develop or discover their musical skills, feel more confident and have a great time. Suitable for ages 16 and under.Tuesday 10th October - Tuesday 19th December

No session on 24th October4pm - 5.30pm Pallion Action Group, 5 East Moor Road, Pallion, Sunderland, SR4 6QW

Free

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SINGING FOR THE SOUL

A social, relaxed and easy-going group led by local musician Jennie Brewis. You will sing a bit of pop, rock, gospel and folk and learn how to get the best out of your voice.Tuesday 19th September – Tuesday 28th November

No session on Tuesday 7th November

10am – 11.30am

Back On The Map, 67 Toward Road, Sunderland, SR2 8JG

£2 per session

FALLING ON YOUR FEETAn opportunity for men and women aged 65+, living independently, to work with a talented choreographer to co-produce and co-curate their own dance works. Not enough older people have the chance to improve their balance, strength and flexibility on the dance floor.Working with talented choreographer and dance artist Nadia Iftkhar (Company of Others), your confidence will improve and your fear of falling may reduce – and you’ll meet new, like- minded people. No previous experience needed – this is a chance to have fun, get fit and make friends.Find out more during two tasters sessions on Tuesday 12th September and Friday 15th September.

The ten-week programme then runs twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Fridays, until the end of November;19/22 Sept, 26/29 Sept, 6 Oct, 10/13 Oct, 17/20 Oct, 31 Oct/3 Nov, 7 Nov, 21/24 Nov.

BOLLYWOOD FEET

Bollywood dance comes to Pennywell! This is a project by Hindu Nari Sangh for women and girls, mothers and daughters from age 7 and upward. As well as learning the traditional Indian dance moves, you will have fun, feel energetic and get to perform at the Diwali event at The Customs House, South Shields. Bollywood dance is vibrant, colourful of full of vitality and this course

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CREATIVE WRITING

CREATIVE WRITING GROUP

Led by local writer James Whitman, this group is ideal for aspiring short story writers, as well as writers who wish to develop richer characters for longer form writing.

Every fortnight from Tuesday 19th September until Tuesday 12th December

1.30pm – 3.30pm

Back On The Map, 67 Toward Road, Sunderland, SR2 8JG

£2 per session

BOOK YOUR PLACE

To book your place on any of our workshops call 0191 427 8197 or email booking@theculturalspring.org.uk.Places on workshops are limited, so book early to guarantee your place. All ages are welcome on our workshops, but under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult.

CARE 2 DANCE: DANCE AND MOVEMENT FOR OVER 65’SCare 2 Dance is a bespoke dance programme for people aged 65 years and over living independently. The programme is a follow on from ‘Falling On Your Feet’ and is once again being delivered in partnership with Helix Arts.An initial dance and socialise session has been organised for:Friday September 8th

1.30pm – 3pm

Ocean Road Community Association, Ocean Road, South Shields, NE33 2DW

The sessions will be weekly at the same venue beginning Friday 15th September between 3pm and 4.30pm. The sessions will be led by dance artist Megan Brown, from Company of Others.

£3 per session.

Places must be registered in advance to complete a fit to dance questionnaire – bookings can be made by ringing Helix Arts on 0191 241 4931.

BOLLYWOOD FEET

Come along for a taster session in Bollywood dance experience. As well as learning the traditional Indian dance moves, you will have fun and feel energetic. This colourful dance will give you a unique experience of Indian music and culture. Bollywood dance is vibrant and full of vitality, so everyone can enjoy it. Tuesday 12th September – Tuesday 19th September

6pm – 8pm

CHANCE, 2 Rickaby Street, Sunderland, SR1 2DL

£1 per session

will give you a unique experience of Indian music and culture.A dance demonstration by Bollywood SandDANCERS will be held on the first session at 6.30pm, so not to be missed. Monday 11th September – Monday 30th October

5pm – 6.30pm

Pennywell Community Centre, Portsmouth Road, Sunderland, SR4 9AX

£1 per session

1pm – 2.30pm.

Pallion Action Group, 5 East Moor Road, Sunderland, SR4 6QW

Free (advance registration is required).Please contact Cheryl at Helix Arts on 0191 341 4931 for more information or to register your place. Helix Arts Falling on Your Feet is supported by Dunhill Medical Trust.

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PHOTOGRAPHY

JEWELLERY

JEWELLERY MAKING

Find out how to make a tree of life and how to use a bead loom. Learn how to wire weave and make beautiful beaded Christmas jewellery that you can give as a gift or make it for yourself. Learners of all abilities are welcome.Tuesday 26th September – Tuesday 14th November

10am – 12pm

Ocean Road Community Association, Ocean Road, South Shields, NE33 2DW

£2 per session

SEWING AND TEXTILES

FUN WITH FABRICS: CHRISTMAS CHEER

The theme of this course will be ‘Christmas Cheer’. You will try clippy and hooky mat making, plaiting, simple hand sewing and fabric collage to produce Christmas wreaths, trees and decorations which may feature robins, stars, angels, Scottie dogs and moose with Kath Price. All equipment and materials are provided though you might wish to bring an apron if you have one.Monday 30th October – Monday 20th November

1.30pm – 3.30pm

South Hylton Tansy Centre, Church Street, South Hylton, Sunderland, SR4 0QD

£2 per session

GETTING TO GRIPS WITH YOUR SEWING MACHINE

Starting with the basics of threading your machine and sewing in a straight line, you will learn how to use appliqué and free machine embroidery to make and personalise simple items to use as Christmas decorations and gifts with Sheila Biggs. Some machines will be available, but feel free to bring your own.Wednesday 27th September – Wednesday 15th November

10.30am – 12.30pm

St Mark’s Community Association, St Mark’s Terrace, Sunderland, SR4 7BN

£2 per session

FUN WITH FABRICS: AUTUMNAL SHADES

You will be offered the opportunity to try fabric block printing, stencilling, crazy patchwork, hand stitching and appliqué which may be applied to such items such as needle cases, fabric books, tote bags, tea towels and wall hangings with Kath Price. All equipment and materials are provided though you might wish to bring an apron if you have one.Monday 25th September – Monday 16th October

1.30pm – 3.30pm

South Hylton Tansy Centre, Church Street, South Hylton, Sunderland, SR4 0QD

£2 per session

TEXTILE ART

Join Anna Glover to learn techniques of working with fabrics, threads and textiles and use traditional skills in contemporary ways. Whether silk painting, crochet or appliqué, using a mixed media approach the

sessions will help create work based on memories of the local history of the East End of Sunderland.Friday 15th September – Friday 3rd November

10am – 12.30pm

CHANCE, 2 Rickaby Street, Sunderland, SR1 2DL

£3 per session

WORKSHOP PRICES

All prices shown are suggested as a voluntary donation. This donation goes towards paying the artists, venues and providing all the materials you’ll need in the workshops. Not able to make the voluntary donation? No problem, you’re still welcome to join us.

PHOTOGRAPHY WALK

Bring along your digital camera or phone for our photography walk with artist Jo Howell. Starting with a brief chat about composition you will then embark on a walk taking in the architecture, flora and fauna, and the attractions of the coastline. Finishing at Coleman’s new Fish restaurant just past the Gypsies Green. The walk is 2.5 miles and approximately 2.5 hours including time to take in the views and compose your images. Wrap up warm and bring bottled water. Saturday 9th September1pm - Meet at The Customs House Green Room Cafe, Mill Dam, South Shields, NE33 1ES£3 per person

PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS

Learn the basics of digital photography with local artist Jo Howell. Over 8 weeks you will cover and practise both technical and creative skills involving your camera. Please bring your own camera, preferably a DSLR and a tripod, if you can. And, wrap up warm! You will be going outside during the course sessions.Tuesday 26th September - Tuesday 28th November No session on 17th October or 14th November 6.30pm - 8.30pm Marsden Road Health and Wellbeing Centre, Marsden Road, South Shields, NE34 6RE£2 per session

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CHALK CONSTRUCTION CLUB

Chalk Construction Club is an 8-week programme that introduces families to Engineering, Architecture and Science through fun STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths) based activity. From car racing to cardboard robots, coding to constructing and everything in between, each week a different

CRAFTSCRAFTS

AUTUMN ARTS AND CRAFTS

Create some arts and crafts and get ready for the autumn months! You will prepare a quilt with an autumn background and make felted woodland animals, wet-felted autumn leaves and toadstools, add a Halloween theme and finish off by adding a bit of

CERAMICS

Join local artist Stephanie Sykes on this fun, hands-on ceramics course that mixes ghosts and ghouls with festive charm. Learn how to make a range of inspired spooky and festive ceramics to decorate your home. You will make spooky pumpkin tea light holders; 3D ghost and ghoul treat holders, through to festive holly and berry candleholders

for the Christmas table and fun snowman savings banks. Glazing techniques are covered, too. All tools, equipment and materials provided - just turn up in some old clothes ready to have fun!Wednesday 4th October – Wednesday 6th December

6.30pm – 8.30pmMonkton Park Methodist Church, Wood Terrace, Jarrow, NE32 5LU£5 per session

ARTS AND CRAFTS

Join Visual Artist David Wilkinson who will show you different craft making techniques in preparation for Christmas during this five-week course. You’ll have the opportunity to use the skills learned to make a range of craft pieces and decorations. Tuesday 14th November - Tuesday 12th December

1pm - 3pm

St Oswald’s Communicare Centre, Gladwyn Road, Sunderland, SR4 9QY

£2 per session

theme. Sessions are suitable for children aged 2 years old+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Wednesday 27th September – Wednesday 22nd November

No session on Wednesday 25th October

10am – 11.30am

Trinity House, 134 Laygate, South Shields, NE33 4JD

£2 per session

sparkle to celebrate Guy Fawkes.Tuesday 3rd October - Tuesday 7th November

No session on Tuesday 24th October

1pm - 3pm

St Oswald’s Communicare Centre, Gladwyn Road, Sunderland, SR4 9QY

£2 per session

FAMILY ECO-CRAFTS

Join Williby Roc’s for their Eco-craft workshops using woodland and pre-loved materials. The workshops are perfect for the whole family to get involved and use the natural world around us to craft and create.Saturday October 14th - Saturday December 16th

11am - 12pm

Bilton Community Trust Hall (previously Low Simonside CA), Taunton Avenue, Jarrow, NE32 3RT

£1.50 per session.

SCREEN PRINTING

An introduction to screenprinting on paper. Learn how the screenprinting process works from drawing up initial designs all the way through to printing two-colour prints on archival papers. Work with non-toxic, water-based inks and learn the process of hand-pulling your own screenprints to take home and keep. Participants will also get the chance to design their own prints - perhaps with a winter theme right in time for Christmas? It can get messy, so bring your own apron or wear old clothes.Thursday 2nd November - Thursday 14th December No session on 23rd November6pm - 8pmMarsden Road Health & Wellbeing Centre, Marsden Road, South Shields, NE34 6RE

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MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO GET INVOLVED

Since The Cultural Spring began in 2014 we have supported a number of community groups through our workshop and Your Art programmes. We’re pleased to continue supporting these groups and include information about when these groups meet below:

DAY

Tuesday

Tuesday

Tuesday and Thursday

Monday

Tuesday

Tuesday

Thursday

COST

£4/£5 per week

£15 per month. Students in full-time education and unwaged / unemployed new members - £5 per month contribution

Free

£3.50 per session

£3.50 per session

£4 per week

£2 per session

TIME

7.15pm - 8.15pm

7.30pm

7pm – 9pm

5pm – 7pm

5pm – 7pm

7pm – 9pm

5pm – 6pm

VENUE

Whitburn Methodist Church Hall, Whitburn, Sunderland, SR6 7AF

Cleadon C of E Academy, Boldon Lane, Cleadon Village, SR6 7RP

Hylton Castle Workingmen’s Club, Cricklewood Road, Sunderland, SR5 3SP

West Harton Action Station, Boldon Lane, South Shields, NE34 0LZ

West Harton Churches Action Station, Boldon Lane, South Shields, NE34 0LZ

Sunderland Quaker Meeting House, Roker Park Road, Roker, Sunderland, SR6 9PG

CustomSpace, Captains Row, South Shields, NE33 5AS

GROUP: WHITBURN A CAPPELLA

GROUP: COMPASS ACAPELLA MEN’S CHOIR

GROUP: HYLTON UKES

GROUP: NEEDLE FELTING

GROUP: JEWELLERY MAKING

GROUP: GUB (GUITAR, UKULELE AND BASS) CLUB

GROUP: SANDANCE HOTSTEPPERS

UPCYCLING FURNITURE

Join Wayne Noble to upcycle furniture. You can bring your own item or pick something from the Parker Trust’s storage. Please dress in old clothes as you will be using paints and varnishes.Thursday 14th September – Thursday 16th November

10am - 12pm

Parker Trust, 25 Kayll Road, Sunderland, SR4 7TW

£2 per session

UPCYCLING AND RECYCLING

DRAWING AND MARK MAKING

Drawing with the aim to foster integration between local communities and the refugees and asylum seekers in Sunderland. As a child, we all remember making marks, whether in the sand or on the margins of a page. Why not come along to rekindle this childhood passion and see where it takes you. Join Padma Rao to learn techniques of drawing and mark making to express

DRAWING

yourself; and create a piece for public display as part of the Black History Month. Monday 11th September – Monday 30th October

12pm – 2pm

Trinity Church, Stockton Road, Sunderland.

SR2 7AQ

£1.50 voluntary contribution

CALLIGRAPHY

Calligraphy is the art of beautiful writing and you will explore and learn new skills with Angela Reed of Creative Calligraphy. You will learn simple calligraphy styles and techniques, from simple strokes to getting to grips with pen angles and proportions. Wednesday 20th September - Wednesday 15th November No session on 25th October6pm - 8pmThe CustomSpace, Captain’s Row, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 5AS£2 per session

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We’re thrilled to announce that The Cultural Spring alongside the MAC (Music, Arts & Culture) Trust are working together with internationally-acclaimed outdoor theatre company Periplum to open Sunderland’s brand new cultural venue, The Fire Station.

The event will be a spectacular live performance which will see a mixture of movement, music and drama open The Fire Station in November 2017. The project will also see an ambitious participatory programme delivered by partners – Live Theatre, Dance City and Sunderland Music Education Hub (SMEH) – who will work alongside Periplum.

THE FIRE STATION OPENING

Periplum has worked with composers, designers, engineers and pyrotechnicians to deliver highly visual and emotionally explosive work in this country and abroad. Their work has included projects for the National Theatre, the British Museum, the BBC, Arts Council England and Brighton Festival. Local work has included projects with Gateshead Council and Stockton Riverside Festival. Upcoming projects include working in Krakow, Poland and Hull as part of the City of Culture 2017 celebrations.

BE PART OF THE FIRE STATION OPENING

We’re also looking for 200 participants to take part in the opening night which is still in the planning stages

but the event will have dance, musical and theatre elements. You’ll be part of a large scale performance in the heart of Sunderland and will work alongside professionals and gain brilliant experience. If you’re a keen dancer, musician or performer let us know! If you’d like to be involved or even to volunteer and gain some experience please email: michael.barrass@theculturalspring.org.uk. Participants must be aged 16 years or older.

The event will be a spectacular live performance which will see a mixture of movement, music and drama open The Fire Station in November 2017.

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Image of Periplum 451 event by Ray Gibson

Image of Periplum Arquiem event by Roy Riley

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JOIN OUR COMMUNITY CHAMPION FORUM

GO AND SEE

Our Go and See programme aims to ensure that people living in our wards get the chance to experience arts and cultural events happening across the North East and beyond.

Contact 0191 427 8197 or email booking@theculturalspring.org.uk for more information and to book onto any of our Go and See’s.

CURRENT OFFERS

FESTIVAL OF THRIFT Saturday 23rd September Join our annual bus trip to the Festival of Thrift and take part in fun workshops, visit the stalls and enjoy amazing food as you soak up the atmosphere at this celebration of sustainable living. This free festival is family friendly and takes place at Kirkleatham Museum in Redcar.£3 per personThe bus will depart from The Customs House in South Shields at 10am and then pick up from the University of Sunderland’s City Campus at 10:30am.

To reserve your place on either bus please call 0191 427 8197 or email booking@theculturalspring.org.uk

HEPWORTH GALLERY AND YORKSHIRE SCULPTURE PARK Saturday 30th SeptemberTravel to the Hepworth Gallery in Yorkshire and experience the famous artwork, exhibitions and more. You’ll also get creative during family workshops and visit the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, close by to the Hepworth Gallery, to take a look at the incredible life size sculptures.£3 per person The bus will depart from The Customs House in South Shields at 9am and then pick up from the University of Sunderland’s City Campus at 9:30am.To reserve your place on either bus please call 0191 427 8197 or email booking@theculturalspring.org.uk

DO NOT ENTER THE MONSTER ZOO Saturday 21st October Come along and experience a family friendly theatre production of popular children’s book ‘Do Not Enter The Monster Zoo’ at Back on the Map and St. Oswald’s Communicare in Sunderland. Perfect for families with children under 7 and each performance lasts approximately 1 hour.

We’ve worked with lots of amazing people over the last three years and we want even more residents to get involved and have their say. We’re particularly interested to hear from residents living in The Cultural Spring’s target areas, but all residents in Sunderland and South Tyneside are welcome to attend.

Community Champions are local people who support The Cultural Spring team to ensure that the programme is ambitious, high quality, accessible and serves the needs of the local community.

To become a Community Champion and reserve your place at the Forum, please email michael.barrass@theculturalspring.org.uk or call 0191 427 8197.

We’ve worked with lots of amazing people over the last three years and we want even more residents to get involved

Saturday 21st October 10amBack On The Map, 67 Toward Rd, Sunderland, SR2 8JG £3 per person or £10 for a family of four, payable on the door. Saturday 21st October 2pmSt. Oswald’s Communicare, Gladwyn Rd, Sunderland, SR4 9QY £3 per person or £10 for a family of four, payable on the door.

YOUR ARTThe Your Art scheme is designed to support community-led arts activity across Sunderland and South Tyneside. Community groups can apply for support of between £400 and £1,000. This money can be used to develop a new community arts group, enable an existing group to work with an artist, support a group to go to an exhibition or performance, or give support towards the purchase of equipment and resources for an arts activity.If you would like to discuss a possible project in more detail, please call 0191 427 8197 or email yourart@theculturalspring.org.uk.Deadlines for applications:30th September

Contact us via www.theculturalspring.org.uk info@theculturalspring.org.uk

Tel: 0191 427 8197

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