Get crafty with free arts project sessions

An award-winning arts project has launched a programme of free activities to help people in Sunderland keep busy and feel more connected.

Emma Horsman, project director for The Cultural Spring, says the new classes are aimed at bringing people together as the country emerges from the pandemic.

She said: “This is obviously particularly important at this time when so many people still can’t leave their homes or can’t meet family or friends because of the pandemic restrictions.

“Our activities are all free and are led by local professional artists, writers, singers and performers.”

Some of the activities will be hosted online, but The Cultural Spring has also organised specific ‘non-digital activities’ for those without access to the internet.

“We didn’ t think it was fair that people without internet access would miss the opportunity to take part in activity, so we commissioned local creatives to deliver activities which do not need an internet connection,” added Emma.

The full list of activities are: Calligraphy with Angela Reed; Postcard project with artist Beth J. Ross; Textile project with Claire Finlay; Singing Your Stories project; Crafting a Mobile with the Singing Elf; Postal Arts Project with artist Kerry Cook; Poetry Project with writer Kirsten Luckins; A Gorgeous Garland project with artist Kath Price; Make a Planter Project with Williby Rocs; A Colouring Book Project with Regeneration North East.

To book a place, email The Cultural Spring at info@ the cultural spring, or ring 07469 030256.