EXPLORE THE ARTS

EXPLORE THE ARTS

Find your way

Find your way

Find your way

to create

to create

From Afro dance and drumming to painting, textiles, community art and storytelling, our creative activities bring people together to express themselves, celebrate heritage and build belonging.

From Afro dance and drumming to painting, textiles, community art and storytelling, our creative activities bring people together to express themselves, celebrate heritage and build belonging.

From Afro dance and drumming to painting, textiles, community art and storytelling, our creative activities bring people together to express themselves, celebrate heritage and build belonging.

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MAKE

Textiles & Crafts

Textiles & Crafts

Textiles & Crafts

Discover the joy of making through sewing, knitting, textiles and welcoming hands-on craft activities.

Discover the joy of making through sewing, knitting, textiles and welcoming hands-on craft activities.

Discover the joy of making through sewing, knitting, textiles and welcoming hands-on craft activities.

CREATE

Drawing & Painting

Drawing & Painting

Drawing & Painting

Explore colour, imagination and self-expression through drawing, painting and welcoming creative sessions for all abilities.

Explore colour, imagination and self-expression through drawing, painting and welcoming creative sessions for all abilities.

Explore colour, imagination and self-expression through drawing, painting and welcoming creative sessions for all abilities.

People creating drawings and paintings together.
Community members painting a collaborative mural.

CREATE TOGETHER

Murals & Community Art

Murals & Community Art

Murals & Community Art

Work alongside artists and neighbours to create murals, public artworks and shared pieces that belong to the community.

Work alongside artists and neighbours to create murals, public artworks and shared pieces that belong to the community.

Work alongside artists and neighbours to create murals, public artworks and shared pieces that belong to the community.

PERFORM

Afro Dance, Music & Performance

Afro Dance, Music & Performance

Afro Dance, Music & Performance

Celebrate heritage, build confidence and connect through Afro-cultural dance, drumming, singing and live performance.

Celebrate heritage, build confidence and connect through Afro-cultural dance, drumming, singing and live performance.

Celebrate heritage, build confidence and connect through Afro-cultural dance, drumming, singing and live performance.

Community members taking part in music and performance.
People recording and sharing a community story.

SHARE

Voices of Torry & Heritage

Voices of Torry & Heritage

Voices of Torry & Heritage

Listen to, preserve and celebrate the people, memories and lived experiences that shape Torry through oral history, photography and film.

Listen to, preserve and celebrate the people, memories and lived experiences that shape Torry through oral history, photography and film.

Listen to, preserve and celebrate the people, memories and lived experiences that shape Torry through oral history, photography and film.

HOW WE WORK

How we create

together

together

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Welcome

A PLACE FOR EVERYONE

We create friendly, inclusive spaces where people of all backgrounds and experience levels can join at their own pace.

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Welcome

A PLACE FOR EVERYONE

We create friendly, inclusive spaces where people of all backgrounds and experience levels can join at their own pace.

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Welcome

A PLACE FOR EVERYONE

We create friendly, inclusive spaces where people of all backgrounds and experience levels can join at their own pace.

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Create

LEARN BY DOING

People take part in practical creative activities, share skills and explore new ways to express themselves together.

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Create

LEARN BY DOING

People take part in practical creative activities, share skills and explore new ways to express themselves together.

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Create

LEARN BY DOING

People take part in practical creative activities, share skills and explore new ways to express themselves together.

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Connect

CONFIDENCE & WELLBEING

Our activities are designed to support confidence, wellbeing, friendship and a stronger sense of belonging.

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Connect

CONFIDENCE & WELLBEING

Our activities are designed to support confidence, wellbeing, friendship and a stronger sense of belonging.

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Connect

CONFIDENCE & WELLBEING

Our activities are designed to support confidence, wellbeing, friendship and a stronger sense of belonging.

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Celebrate

STORIES & CULTURE

We make space for people to share their work, stories, culture, heritage and achievements with the wider community.

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Celebrate

STORIES & CULTURE

We make space for people to share their work, stories, culture, heritage and achievements with the wider community.

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Celebrate

STORIES & CULTURE

We make space for people to share their work, stories, culture, heritage and achievements with the wider community.

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Join us in making

a difference

Every action counts, and your support can create real lasting change. We can make impact.

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Join us in making

a difference

Every action counts, and your support can create real lasting change. We can make impact.

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Join us in making

a difference

Every action counts, and your support can create real lasting change. We can make impact.

Supported by

The National Lottery Community Fund