Get Involved
Find details of upcoming events organised by our Arts Development Team here, from singalongs to craft workshops and more.
Sunflower Making Workshops
Free sunflower making workshops will be taking place across the district throughout August to mark Ukrainian Independence Day. Those who take part will be able to take their creations home to display and show their support. There’s also an opportunity to make a second sunflower which will be used in the creation of a large textile artwork and displayed in the district at a future date.
The sunflower is the national flower of Ukraine and a symbol of peace and unity. These workshops are intended to let both adults and children show their support for the country in a creative way and to make the Ukrainian refugees in our district feel welcome and acknowledged.
Sconce & Devon Park
Wednesday 24 August, 11am to 1pm
Make a paper sunflower to take home and draw a second one on fabric to leave behind which will later become part of the larger textile. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Bilsthorpe Heritage Museum
Wednesday 31 August, 10am to 12pm
Free sunflower making workshop for adults and children. Get stitching with artist Elaine Winter as part of the District’s Friendship Sunflower Project. Make a pair of felt sunflowers to support Ukraine – one to take home and one to leave which will later become part of a larger textile to be displayed in the District.
Vicar Water Country Park
Wednesday 31 August, 2pm to 4pm
Free sunflower making workshop for adults and children. Get stitching with artist Elaine Winter as part of the District’s Friendship Sunflower Project. Make a pair of felt sunflowers to support Ukraine – one to take home and one to leave which will later become part of a larger textile to be displayed in the District.
Groups Taking Part
Can't attend a workshop but would like to take part? The District has lots of local craft groups which are open to new members. Groups which are taking part in this project are:
Southwell U3A Patchwork Group
A friendly informal group where new members are always welcome. Come with your own projects or come to learn a new skill. For more information contact: helengeeson@hotmail.com