Dog Puppets @ Grove Lodge

 Another puppet making session, this time with dogs, we had a very busy time, lots of participants.

Cats Puppets @ Grove Lodge

We had a great time making cats puppets in the Easter holidays.

Tree Haven Project

Last October we delivered a super project in the Derby Arboretum called Tree Haven. It was based on using natural materials from the park to create artwork and involved working with Derbyshire Refugee Solidarity, students from Derby College and young carers supported by Derby City Council. 

The Spiral Arts team - Jenny, Brendan, Kate, and Mandy led the sessions with volunteer help from Bhee, Leah, Venus and Tina. It was a busy project and we were able to use the brand new Loudon Lodge building in the Arboretum and Grove Lodge to deliver the sessions. 

We held an exhibition of the work over 3 days in early December and were wowed with over 100 people attending. The comments we received were lovely.

'Splendid display' 

'Inventive' 

'Leaving with a big smile on my face'  

'Good to see so many groups involved' 

'Really engaged well with the young carers'

A big THANK YOU to all involved especially The National Lottery Fund.

 

Derby Arboretum Well Dressing

We had a whole week making 5 super well dressings in Grove Lodge. We worked with Rosehill Infants, St James Infants, Derbyshire Refugee Solidarity and many lovely volunteers. The well dressings were launched on the community garden in Derby Arboretum with a great celebration. 

The project was funded by Foundation Derbyshire.

Launch 180th Anniversary - Derby Arboretum

We held an event in the Derby Arboretum to launch the 180th anniversary of the park. All the buildings in the park were open with activities taking place in each space. We were making 180th bunting in Grove Lodge, there was an All Being Well exhibition in the Orangery, the Friends of Derby Arboretum were in the pavilion, the Multifaith group serving refreshments in the cafe and the Derby College Group were running activities in the heart of the park. There was a tree trail around the park too.

Free Creative Workshops over the summer

Pop up puppets, painted pinecones, dream catchers, and rockets, lots of great art made over the holidays.
We have one more session on Thursday 29 August, peg insects, 10am-12pm and 1-3pm at Grove Lodge, Derby Arboretum.