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Fantastic Fungi Art Workshop

October 19 @ 12:00 - 15:00

Free

Join in a creative workshop for all ages including adults to explore and celebrate the fantastic world of Wax Cap mushrooms, a rare species of fungi that are thriving in Hebden Bridge! Funded by Culturedale.

Workshop runs 12pm to 1.15 pm OR 1.30pm to 2.45pm so choose which slot you’d like to attend when booking.

Wax Cap mushrooms are a special species of fungi with vibrant colours, glossy textures and floaty, fluted shaped caps.

In the workshop you will have the opportunity to experiment with layered printed imagery using a variety of techniques and to play with singing bowls and other instruments to make sound which celebrates the jewel-like Wax Caps and their ecological importance in the local area. No experience necessary.

Your creative responses will contribute to a collective zine and a sound piece about Wax Caps which will be exhibited at Ancient Underlands : Calderdale’s Grassland Fungi in Luddendenfoot from 23rd November.

TBC: We are hoping to also be joined by a member of the Halifax Scientific Society who will be available to provide additional scientific information about Wax Caps and answer all your fungi questions and queries!

Alison Cooper, Anna FC Smith and Helen Mather are artists who collaborate on projects exploring the natural landscape, history and our sense of place. Our collective aim is to foster empowerment by bringing history and nature to life in the community’s mind. We seek to create space to develop relationships with the natural world and express our feelings towards it creatively and communally.

Please note:

  • Children and families welcome, children under 8 need an adult to support them making
  • There will be a variety of activities including ones that use acrylic paint so please dress appropriately
  • The venue is wheelchair accessible
  • Disabled Parking is on the Lower Car Park with step free access directly down to the Hostel (Spaces can be requested Tel: +44 (0) 1422 553578 Email: manager@hebdenbridgehostel.org)
  • General car parking is in the Upper Car Park. The Hostel is located to the rear of The Birchcliffe Centre.
  • The hostel is a fifteen-minute walk away from the train station, including a 5-minute walk up a very steep hill.

Organiser

Anna FC Smith

Venue

IOU Hebden Bridge Hostel
Highfield
Hebden Bridge, HX7 8DG United Kingdom
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