The Art Club was FREE and met on Tuesdays and Fridays from 11am-12noon on Zoom, led by Clubs Programme Leader Alison Marchant with the assistance of other mid-career artists and volunteers.

Tuesdays were craft-based ‘Make and Natter’ sessions. Alison led an inclusive craft activity that could also be used within fine art, using things that participants already have at home. Participants were also welcome to work on your own craft project within the sessions.

On Fridays we focussed on drawing and painting, which was a more mindful session. Alison created a still-life image for participants to interpret in their own voice, using whatever art materials they already have at home, including pencils, biros, crayons, felt tip pens, pastels and paints. Alison shared the image over Zoom and audio-described it; we could also send people the image via text, email or WhatsApp if that was more accessible. Each week we also shared the still-life image on social media for you to do in your own time.

Art Club participants were further supported with personalised support to continue working at home outside of Club sessions.

For people without Zoom access, there are a range of inclusive art- and craft-based activities on our Join in from Home page.

For more information contact info@together2012.org.uk

The Art Club received support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Arts Council England and Gallions Reach Shopping Park.