Be happy and creative at arts and crafts showcase

There’s a real buzz in the air as the Creative Art Showcase team are putting the final touches to the programme of events for Creative Fest 23 at Sanders Park on July 22 in partnership with Bromsgrove Festival.

This free event, which is being held for the second time in this location, is sure to be a great success, running in collaboration with Friends of St John’s Open Day with a fun trail between the two.

The combination of an arts and crafts event with festival performances throughout the day was a winning formula last year and many features will remain the same, including face painting, circus skills, taster art and craft tables, and much more. The event runs into the evening so bring tables, chairs and make yourselves comfy.

Award-winning band The Weekend Anthems Band, formerly Killerstream, will provide an amazing finale with a combination of rock, indie and hip-hop influences giving them a fresh exciting edge. Local talent includes Vintage Class, Helen Pearson and Pete Harrington, Got to Sing Choir, SJU Dance PQA Academy and Milo on classical piano.

For the child in you, try the circus skills workshop, the community paint zone and marvel at Rachel’s giant bubble dance.

Throughout the spring, the Creative team were busy offering free workshops with both BDHT and Avoncroft Museum and will shortly be popping up at the Jinney Ring supporting Primrose Hospice’s fundraising event.

The team would like to thank volunteers and all valued sponsors. These include the National Lottery Community Fund, Dry Spy Restaurant, Iguana Exhibitions, Councillor Shirley Webb, BAA, Millstone Business and Willowbrook Garden Centre.

We are passionate about making art and creativity available to all our diverse communities. If you or your team can support us in any way, contact us at info@creativeartshowcase.org

For more details, visit our website www.creativeartshowcase.org