Every year for more than a century 8 March has been recognised as International Women’s Day. Many governments and organisations across the world mark the occasion celebrating the role and rights of women. At LifewithArt in Aberdeen we celebrated this special day with Grampians Women’s Aid. Grampian Women’s Aid offers a free, confidential and non-judgemental, specialist service […]
CONTINUE READINGAfter a 5 year hiatus, LifewithArt is delighted to be back working in Southwark, London again. Our new Charity Art Centre at 219-299 Borough High Street opened in November last year and the fun is well and truly underway! Our art workshop area can be found on the 1st floor where clients from Cool It […]
CONTINUE READINGLifewithArt first met Alena Rogozhkina back in 2023 when she popped into our (then) brand new Charity Arts Centre at Dean House, Edinburgh to see what activities we would be holding on-site and whether she could be involved. Since then Alena has joined our team of freelance arts tutors and, alongside other LwA tutors, has […]
CONTINUE READINGJulian Merriman joined LifewithArt in August 2024 at Gwent House in Cwmbran. He has held various roles throughout his working life including postman and Information Librarian in a public library, amongst other jobs. He is currently enjoying his work as a Motorcycle Instructor and an adult education Art Tutor delivering a range of courses. Both […]
CONTINUE READINGAnnual Report and unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2024: Life with Art – Accounts to 31 March 24
CONTINUE READINGPaper marbling is a centuries-old art where paint is floated upon a bath of thickened water and drawn through with various tools to create striking, fluid patterns. Individuals supported by the London based charity “Camden Carers” have been enjoying marbling workshops in the LifewithArt Charity Arts Centre in Kentish Town. Absolutely fantastic session today with […]
CONTINUE READINGThe British Motor Museum’s art exhibition “The Gallery” launched in June 2024, featuring a range of motoring-related pieces from some of the country’s most creative and talented automotive artists and sculptors. Britain is very lucky to boast an incredible community of artists who take their inspiration from the motoring world, from everyday cars to the […]
CONTINUE READINGLifewithArt is a long-term supporter of Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), so we were delighted to, once again, sponsor the 2024 Arts and Crafts Competition and also be asked to run an all-day workshop for attendees at the RDA National Championships, occurring over the weekend of the 12th – 14th July 2024. Being […]
CONTINUE READINGGallery Manager Ellie Armstrong Murray-Mills began working with us, in Edinburgh, in the summer of 2019. Ellie has a background working as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist combined with Hypnotherapy (Hypno-CBT), and has also worked in the safeguarding of vulnerable persons. Artistically, her interest in Sculpting and Metal work can be traced back to her father’s […]
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