What an incredible year 2017 was for LifewithArt; we completed a massive 800 workshops with over 70 different groups based around the UK. We really spread our wings running a mixture of workshops in art, music, drama, poetry writing and even our first yoga sessions! “Our thanks to the LifewithArt tutors who work incredibly hard to keep […]
CONTINUE READINGLifewithArt was extremely pleased to be able to share our magnificent photographic exhibitions with the people of Ipswich when we opened the doors to our brand new charity arts centre, St Clare House, back in November. Visitors were invited to view our exhibitions supporting the works of our associated charities Teenage Cancer Trust and Myaware. Also on […]
CONTINUE READINGLifewithArt has been attending Teenage Cancer Trust Find Your Sense of Tumour events since 2014. We love meeting the young people and helping them unwind at the end of day with our vibrant art workshops. At this year’s over 18s event in Burton on Trent, the young people got involved in our group project to produce a […]
CONTINUE READINGLesley Ann Withers joined the new Lincoln team in July 2017. She has many years of experience as an arts teacher, curriculum adviser and community arts facilitator in various parts of UK and in Africa. Lesley initially specialised in textiles, but also works with other arts media, including music and drama. She often exhibits her […]
CONTINUE READINGLifewithArt is always looking for new opportunities to support local community groups. East Bristol youth group – Grove Road Youth Club – was delighted to offer their young participants 2 fun-filled art workshops thanks to a LifewithArt donation. Bristol Ape Project brought along their specially adapted ‘spin painting’ trike which allowed the young people to produce amazing artwork via […]
CONTINUE READINGOur thanks to tutor Dawn Taylor who recently ran LifewithArt’s very first yoga workshops. The clients attended from the ‘Moving Forward Project’ at local community organisation St. James Centre which helps young adults with disabilities develop fulfilling and enjoyable lives. The workshops kicked off with a yoga circle, to unite the group, and a fun disco warm […]
CONTINUE READINGRia Hickman joined LifewithArt in May this year as the office administrator working out of Bristol head office. Ria graduated with a degree in Psychology from the University of Wales, Swansea in 2005 and began working for the charity Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Appeal as a Fundraiser. Ria joined LifewithArt after being a Stay at Home […]
CONTINUE READINGLifewithArt is pleased to announce the opening of a new Charity Arts Centre in Oxford. Don’t miss out on the chance to see our thought provoking and emotive photographic exhibitions. Pop in during one of our opening times.
CONTINUE READINGLooking back over the first half of the year it’s incredible to see what we’ve accomplished at LifewithArt. In the few months from March through August we took on 7 brand new Charity Arts Centres spread from Frimley in the east to Taunton in the south-west up to Walsall in the north-west. To the uninitiated opening 7 centres in a […]
CONTINUE READINGThis summer saw another fun filled occupation at Hays House. Residents from local care homes visited the LifewithArt Charity Arts Centre to enjoy another round of workshops. Clients from Queens Court Care Home were delighted with the wool bowls they made embellished with buttons, sequins, glitter and feathers. The group also tried their hand at decorating […]
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