Green Light: Family Fun Day (Purfleet-on-Thames)

S﻿tart Thurrock is a Creative People and Places programme funded by Arts Council England.We have a vision where more people in Thurrock can enjoy and participate in arts and cultural activity in their local area.We all have a story to tell, and a part to play. We want to give every person in Thurrock the chance and space to express themselves, and enjoy that feeling, together.

Start Thurrock

Join our Family Fun Day event and enjoy three unique creative activities.

St Stephen's Church

You and your loved ones can have the opportunity to make amazing dreamcatchers, design and make your own tote bags, and bring language to life with paint in a special watercolour words session.Each activity will be led by an incredibly talented artist who will take you through the skills needed to bring your ideas to life.Each artist will be at the venue throughout, so you should be able to take part in each of these exciting sessions, or stick with one – the choice is yours!Feel free to bring a packed lunch to enjoy with us, too.We have added an extra session beginning at 3pm, but please be aware that it ends promptly at 4.30pm so you may not be able to complete all three activities.These workshops are designed for families, but anyone is welcome to come and enjoy them. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Accessibility:Outside: The road leading to St Stephen's (London Road) has a moderate gradient.The entrance to the grounds is a mixture of gravel and grass. There is a footpath to the left of the grounds.There is a modest sized car park. If this is full, please use adjacent roads and be aware of possible parking restrictions. If you require a parking space on site, please get in touch with Start Thurrock staff who will support you.There venue is wheelchair accessible. The entrance is step-free and can be accessed by a permanent ramp. There are handrailings either side of the ramp.There is no buzzer or intercom but there will be a member of staff to guide you into the building.Inside: The venue has an accessible toilet.There are lowered tables that can be provided upon request.Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue. Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.Getting There:By Train: The nearest mainline station is Purfleet-on-Thames station, which is a 7 minute walk (0.3 miles) along London Road or a 3 minute bus journey on Bus Route 44.By Bus: Bus Routes - 32/44. Nearest bus stop is outside of the venue.By Car: If arriving by car you can park in the car park at the venue. If this is full, please use adjacent streets where there are no parking restrictions.Alternatively, we encourage you to use public transport where possible. More details about the workshops:Each session will be led by a brilliant artist who will help you with these creative activities.Charlotte Trower is a mixed media and mindfulness artist who will help you bring your dreamcatchers to life. Please feel free to bring any materials you’d like to incorporate into the design.Facebook: facebook.com/bluerskiescreativeLocal illustrator and educator Katie Carter-Leay (Katie in Colour) will help your make your own printed tote bag.Printmaking can often seem intimidating due to the need for complicated or expensive materials and resources but we will be using affordable, accessible materials such as craft foam and handmade stamps to learn more about relief-printing processes.Instagram: @katie.in.colourKatja Rosenberg from Art Catcher London will make your words pop with their watercolour sessions. You’ll be presented with some creative typography for inspiration, and then pick a word you’d like to paint in a fun and therapeutic process.Facebook: ArtCatcherLondonInstagram: @artcatcherltd To book on to other Green Light activities visit our website or Eventbrite page:Website: <a href="http://www.startthurrock.org/whats-on" title="http://www.startthurrock.org/whats-on" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.startthurrock.org/whats-on</a>Instagram | Facebook: @startthurrockTo contact the Start Thurrock team:Email: Hello@StartThurrock.orgPhone: 01375 531410

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