WORKSHOPS & EVENTS
Stay connected and creative with a broad range of artist-led workshops and community events
The Field Trip Project
Thursdays 1:30-3:30pm
CURRENTLY FULLY SUBSCRIBED
A partnership project with Lancashire Wildlife Trust, offering creative workshops for local residents. The Field Trip Project is an opportunity for adult participants to work with artist Kate Bufton to develop creative skills and explore local natural sites in a relaxed and sociable sessions.
To join the waiting list contact Learning and Engagement Manager
Hannah Gaunt: hannah@theturnpike.org.uk
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Creative Walking Club
We run a creative walking club, meeting at the Turnpike every fortnight. The walks are friendly and fun and use different creative techniques to explore our surroundings.
Forthcoming dates are:
Wednesday 21st July 5.30pm - 7pm
Wednesday 4 August 5.30pm - 7pm
The walks are free to attend. If you would like to book a place, please email nic_on_tour@yahoo.co.uk or call: 07563663917
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Community Walk
12 AUGUST
BICKERSHAW COUNTRY PARK
14:00
Join artist Nicola Colclough as she explores local nature reserve and former industrial site, Bickershaw Country Park. The walks are friendly and fun and use different creative techniques to explore our surroundings.
The walks are free to attend but Booking is essential. BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE
These Lancashire Women are Witches in Politics
14 AUGUST
CIVIC SQUARE, LEIGH
12:30
Join artists Anna FC Smith and Helen Mather as they celebrate their residency at The Turnpike and ongoing project These Lancashire Women are Witches in Politics with a community performance led by local children.
More info HERE
Free, just turn up!
The Turnpike Centre Garden - Community Day
14 AUGUST
CIVIC SQUARE, LEIGH
11-16:00
An array of artist-led activities for all, inspired by the Turnpike Centre Garden.
Free, just turn up!
The Turnpike Centre Garden Walk and Workshop
Friday 30 July
11am start at Bickershaw and plant-guided walk back to the Civic Square.
12.30 - 1.30 balm making workshop in the Turnpike Centre Garden.
Join Artist Frances Disley for this event starting at nearby Bickershaw Country Park and ending at the new Turnpike Centre Garden, a space for recovery and renewal on Leigh Civic Square.
The workshop will be inspired by plants found at nearby Bickershaw Country Park, and ending at Leigh's Civic Square with the opportunity to explore how to turn these plants into balms to support wellbeing.
FREE
BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE
A Wanderland Partnership Project with Lancashire Wildlife Trust.
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Community Walk
10 AUGUST
PENNINGTON FLASH
17:30
Join artist Nicola Colclough as she explores local nature reserve and former industrial site, Pennington Flash. The walks are friendly and fun and use different creative techniques to explore our surroundings.
The walks are free to attend but Booking is essential. BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE
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Community Walk
14 AUGUST
CANAL SIDE, LEIGH
14:00
Join artist Nicola Colclough as she explores the canal towpath walks through Leigh. The walks are friendly and fun and use different creative techniques to explore our surroundings.
The walks are free to attend but Booking is essential. BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE
Brass Art
Touch AR
FROM 31 JULY
LEIGH CIVIC SQUARE, PENNINGTON FLASH, STANDISHGATE - WIGAN (CASTLEFIELD NEW ART SPACES)
Presented in various locations across Wigan and Leigh this series of artworks have been designed with software designers to create immersive artworks to be activated by the public.
The series of artworks in Touch AR address the past, the strange present, and times yet to come. From the Wigan Borough's legacy of industry and coal mining to the recent renewal of local wetlands through the return of extinct, native species - there are signals for hope.
The Touch AR app requires you to use fingertip touch to explore new artworks with your screen devices and trigger the animations and sounds.
More info HERE
Free, just turn up!
CHILDREN + YOUNG PEOPLE
Turnpike Tots - Teddy Bear's Picnic
WEDNESDAY 4 AUGUST
10:00
PENNINGTON HALL PARK
Suitable for little artists aged 0-5yrs and their grownups.
Join Tots artist Tina for some fun in the sunshine at Pennington Hall Park. Each session includes some dance and movement exploring some of our favourite stories and characters, as well as making, drawing and playing.
To keep safe, each family bubble of up to three people is allocated a waterproof sheet to sit on, socially distanced from other bubbles. You will be provided with art materials. You can bring your own blanket/cushions to get more comfortable if you like, and your own snacks!
FREE
BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE
Witchy Woodland Workshops
- POSTPONED -
To receive information about future workshops email hannah@theturnpike.org.uk
Join our Witchy Woodland Workshops this summer, as part of the project These Lancashire Women are Witches in Politics. We will be foraging for materials, sounds and movements to create costumes and develop a wild parade. We will explore Pennington Flash and make regalia with clay, weaving and found materials, as well as work with a professional actor who will empower us through actions and voice as we invent our parade.
Make Good
Inclusive creative enterprise project for Children + Young People
8-10yrs (Primary aged)
Saturdays 10.30am-12pm until 18th Sept
FULLY BOOKED, Join the Waiting List
11-17yrs (Secondary aged)
16th-19th Aug 11am -3pm
New for 2021 we are pleased to launch a new series of projects which explore how designs might 'save the world'. The young people will work with three amazing artists to create artwork and products which explore climate change, sustainability and social justice, and then work together to create their own pop up shop!
Cut + Paste Workshop
31 JULY + 2 AUGUST 1-3pm
11-17yrs
Join artist Andee Collard to learn drawing, collage and riso-graph print techniques and curate your own exhibition in a new youth cafe in Leigh
FREE - book your place here.