Art in the Park, Insects event, Sun 11 march

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Art in the Park presents...

Insects and Creepy Crawlies!

2 part free community arts event:

 

Part One: Sunday 11th February, 1-4pm

Part Two: Sunday 15th April, 1-4pm

 

Discover the insects that live beneath your feet at this two part event-come to one or both, it's up to you! Working with artist facilitator, Moira Benoit, we'll be constructing giant insect and creepy crawly sculptures and costumes using willow, natural and recycled materials. There'll also be the chance to explore the local bug life and learn more about the creatures you find, with insect expert Peter Clegg.

 

In Part Two, we'll be continuing to make the sculptures ready for a parade finale! At Part Two, there will also be the chance to build 'fantasy homes' for insects with the Change Project, who aim to engage young people in the built environment.

 

Plus, as usual, you can have a go at other activities including painting, chalking and circus skills. Come along and get creative!

 

Everyone welcome! This event is free and for all ages. Free refreshments provided.

 

for more info or to get involved as a volunteer: Nikki or Roanna 01142686813 or [email protected]

http://www.artinthepark.org.uk

[peakma 10]

which park?

[cgksheff 44]

In case she doesn't come back;

 

Insects and Creepy Crawlies!

A two part event

Blake Street Nature Reserve, Walkley

 

http://www.artinthepark.org.uk/futureevents.php

[artinthepark 10]

Yes, the event is at a very small greenspace called Blake Street Nature Park. It's a small community greenspace and you might not have come across it before. It is on Blake Street, Boyce Street and off Daniel Hill Street. If you know where Ruskin park is in Walkley, it is very close to that park.

 

Hope you find it and come along!

[cgksheff 44]

Colourful date with creepy crawlies

 

CHILDREN got back to nature by making giant creep crawly sculptures and costumes in a Sheffield nature park.

The youngsters were thrilled to make all sorts of bug and insect costumes from recycled materials to wear in a mini-parade next month.

 

They learned how to make sculptures from willow when artist Moira Benoit gave them lessons in Blake Street Nature Park, Walkley, yesterday.

 

Families also enjoyed joining trying out a few circus skills.

 

Coun Bryan Lodge, Sheffield Council cabinet member for green spaces, said: "Kids got lots of enjoyment from it because it was a chance to be creative and also learn something about the environment and nature."

 

After making costumes and sculptures, the youngsters were then given a chance to have a look at real creepy crawlies and bugs with nature expert Peter Clegg.

 

http://www.sheffieldtoday.net/ViewArticle.aspx?ArticleID=2113535&SectionID=58