Thirsk & Easingwold InFocus Spring 2021

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Rural Arts this Spring

We find out about the busy schedule of events this Spring at Rural Arts

Local Update

update from 06 Seasonal Community Works

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Garden View

We look at the ideal garden tools you’ll need this Spring

Welcome to the Spring issue We welcome Spring and the approaching warm weather and (hopefully) positive news around the nation with a selection of news and general interest articles from across Thirsk.

We find out what’s happening at Rural Arts this Spring (p8), as well as how you can help Community Works (p6).

I hope you all enjoy this issue and I’ll see you again in Summer.

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Update from Community Works Community Works is challenging you The pandemic has caused unprecedented challenging and worrying times for everyone. The effects of social distancing, furlough, working from home and lockdowns is taking a huge toll on our mental health and wellbeing; and will continue to have lasting effects long after lockdown is over. We need your support and at the same time give you something positive to think about.

There are many ways we can improve our own mental health including ‘learning something new’ ‘giving time

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to others’ ‘being active’ and ‘connecting with others’.

We’re asking you to set yourself a challenge which will raise money for us or to offer to share your talents with others. This year we are raising money to support people who are suffering from mental ill health. You can support us in three ways:

Challenge 1:

Hold us a fundraising event. This could be anything from a garage sale, a cake stall to climbing the 3 peaks.

Challenge 2:

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Several years ago staff and volunteers c y c l e d the Coast to Coast raising £2500. We’re in the process of planning a different cycling event

Challenge 3: Share your hidden talent.

We are looking for volunteers to run hobby groups for our members to help them improve their mental health

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Spring at Rural Brand new workshops, performances and events – if you can’t visit us, get involved from home!

Rural Arts, The Courthouse, Westgate, Thirsk, YO7 1QS Our normal opening hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 10am – 4pm Please note: activities are subject to change depending on government guidelines Find out more and book online at www.ruralarts.org or email admin@ruralarts.org

AT HOME:

NORTH YORKSHIRE TOGETHER North Yorkshire Together is a Rural Arts’ project to help communities across the county navigate the ongoing difficulties of the Coronavirus pandemic by providing a vibrant selection of online and offline resources. Join in at home with our weekly follow-along creative workshops for both young people and adults. northyorkshiretogether.co.uk

SPRING WATCHLIST

A digital collaboration between Helmsley Arts Centre and Rural Arts.

Watch music, comedy, theatre and dance performances from the comfort of your home – everything you watch is streamed LIVE! For a list of shows, please check our website: https://www. ruralarts.org/events_performances

ONLINE SHOP

We launched our online shop so you can support local Yorkshire artists and makers by buying handmade items and gifts. Visit www.ruralarts.org/shop.

ARTIST WORKSHOPS

Get inspired at one of our unique workshops ran by friendly and experienced artists. All workshops are suitable for beginners.

Mixed Media Illustration with Michelle Wade Wed 14th Apr (10am4pm) £55 Use collage, pens and watercolour, to capture natural forms in a unique way.

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Basics For Beginners: Drawing (4 weeks) with Sorcha McCole Fridays, 23rd Apr – 14th May (10.30am12pm) £65 Join us in this tutor led drawing course in a friendly, supportive studio environment.

Willow Weaving Hearts with Wendy Bristow Fri 7th May (10am-12pm/1-3pm) £37 Weave your own beautiful willow heart for your home.

Green Men and Gargoyles with Sorcha McCole Wed 19th May (10am-3pm) £45 Choose to create a green man or gargoyle as the perfect decoration for your garden.

Sculpted Fabric Journals with Abigail Lagden Wed 26th May (10am-1pm) £28 Use basic fabric sculpting techniques and embellish an A5 hard-backed journal.

Willow Weaving Cake Stand with Wendy Bristow Fri 28th May (10am-4pm) £65 Hand-weave a beautiful piece of homeware whilst learning a variety of weaving techniques.

Get Hands On With...

Sculpture (4 weeks) with Chris Wormwald Tuesdays, 8th–29th Jun (10am-4pm) Develop your very own small-scale clay sculpture of the human torso.

Watercolour Painting: Fruits with Lucy Crookes Sat 12th Jun (10am-1pm) £35 Capture the succulent textures and vivid colours of your favourite fruits in watercolour.

TASTE OF…

With all materials included and each workshop suitable for beginners, our Taste Of… sessions give the perfect introduction to a range of artistic styles and techniques. Wednesdays 10.30am-12.30pm.

Linocut Jackrabbits and Hares, 24th Mar, £18 Summer Bunting, 21st Apr (extended til 1.30pm) £18

Arts Quirky Fruit Bowls, 28th Apr, £18 S u m m e r Collage with Pen + Ink, 5th May, £12 Ocean Reef Ceramics, 12th May, £18 Drawing Roots + Fruits, 9th Jun, £12

WEEKLY WORKSHOPS

Open Studio with The Arts Collective Tuesdays & Thursdays (Ceramics) and Friday (Printmaking), 10am – 3pm, £12 per session. To join in, email: theartscollective1@gmail.com

iPAD WORKSHOPS

Friendly and informative sessions with iPad expert Claire Ford.

One to Ones (30 min sessions) 24th Apr (1 - 4pm) £15

HEART AND CRAFT

Free Art Café for Older People Thursdays once a month, 10.30am12.30pm.

Booking essential (please visit our website or call us for dates) Enjoy a free creative activity in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

WORKSHOPS FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN Art Club

Thursdays, (4pm – 5.15pm), ages 6-16 Saturdays, (10am – 11.15am), ages 6-10 Saturdays, (11.30am – 12.45pm), ages 11-16 £7.50 per session.

A programme of arts, crafts and digital activities that changes each term to remain appealing and challenging!

Half Term Each holiday we host an exciting selection of themed workshops (ages 5+ unless stated). If you’re an adult who’d like to join in, please book an extra place!

Easter Holidays: Beatrix Potter + Winnie the Pooh Celebrate Easter with our workshops inspired by the UK’s favourite family authors.

Mr McGregor’s Garden Craft (Ages 2+) 30th Mar, £4.50 Jeremy Fisher Lily PadDishes, 31st Mar, £6.50 Jemima Puddleduck Egg Baskets (Ages 2+) 1st Apr, £4.50 Beehive Paper Sculpture + Honey Slime, 6th Apr, £4.50 Winnie The Pooh Teddy Bear Ceramics, 7th Apr, £6.50 Winnie The Pooh Children’s Poetry, 8th Apr, £4.50

May Half Term: Alice In Wonderland Enter a magical world where nothing is as it seems, and everything is extraordinary.

Painting Through The Rabbit Hole, 1st Jun, £4.50 Mad Hatter’s Tea Party (2+), 2nd Jun, £6.50 Mad Hatter Hats, 3rd Jun, £4.50

EVENTS Hey Clay!

Sat 22nd May (10am-4.30pm) Adults: £20, U18s: £12.50 Hey Clay! is back!

A regular favourite that everyone goes ‘potty’ for at Rural Arts. Join us on a full day of workshops and demonstrations in all things clay.

EXHIBITIONS

Our exhibitions are free and promote the best of regional and national artists. Open Tuesday - Saturday, 10am-4pm.

The Marketplace and I Tue 30th Mar - Sat 10th Apr This collaboration with Lancaster University explores disabled people’s experience with commercial environments and challenges perceptions of (dis)ability.

Jennifer Cottis Sat 8th - Sat 22nd May A collection of drawings, paintings and ceramic sculptures by local artist Jennifer Cottis, celebrating the last 25 years.

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GARDEN VIEW

Tools of the Trade The right tools make gardening easier, and in my opinion you should buy the best you can afford then look after them so they will last many years. But which tools are essential?

Gloves - Gardening is hard on the hands.

Weeds, roots and digging are brutal on the skin. Buy a thick, good quality multi-purpose pair to begin with. Make sure they fit. My first pair were too large and cumbersome. I was so naive I didn’t realise they came in different sizes...much like gardens...and gardeners!

Secateurs - The task of pruning comes around with alarming regularity, so a good pair of secateurs is one of the most used items in my garden tool kit. Find a pair that feel good to hold, are wellbalanced and easy to operate with one hand. Keep them clean and sharp and they will serve you well for many seasons.

Trowel - Useful for hand weeding, dividing smaller plants, planting, potting on, and seed sowing.

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Hand Fork – A hand fork is essential for breaking up compacted soil. Sometimes it’s easier to use than a trowel and is less likely to damage roots in more densely planted areas or when separating smaller plants.

Spade –You can’t dig large areas without one. As with hand tools, I prefer stainless steel. Keep it clean, with a sharp edge for digging, planting, and edging beds. Choose one that feels right for your height.

I like a comfort handle for my hand tools but make sure to choose tools where the shaft of the handle and trowel (or fork) are one unit, not welded or rivetted together, as they are not as strong and snap with repeated use. I choose stainless-steel tools because they are rust resistant.

Fork - A stainless-steel fork is great for stony soil, and for breaking up compacted earth. It’s also good for lifting shrubs without damaging the root system too much.

Watering can - A large watering can is great, but very heavy when full so if you have arthritis or not much upper body strength choose a smaller watering can that you can handle easily and make a few more trips to the tap. A rose allows for a gentle sprinkler effect on tiny seeds and seedlings. You can use a hose if you garden a larger area. Choose a multitasking one with misting and sprinkler attachments

Dutch Hoe - Weeding is a necessary task (and a somewhat relentless one during the growing season). The Dutch hoe has a shallow angled blade with a front cutting edge for keeping weeds down between seedlings and established shrubs and plants.

Ground rake -. Use this for breaking down the soil to that fine tilth gardening books go on about. Use the wide head and teeth to open and level the top surface of the soil, then use the back of the rake to firm it down. It makes seedsowing easier and more likely to produce healthy seedlings.

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