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World Down syndrome day heralds start of arts course for adults with learning disabilities.
Booking is now open for a new arts course aimed at adults with learning disabilities, including Down syndrome.
The 10-week course is run by arts charity, Suffolk Artlink and starts next month. It offers students in Bury St Edmunds, Lowestoft and Ipswich the chance to enjoy exploring a variety of art forms whilst developing creative and life skills.
During the course, students will be working one day per week alongside professional artists to create decorative artwork including colourful banners and 3D installations.
The students’ work will be on display at festivals around Suffolk this summer, including First Light Festival in Lowestoft and Maui Waui Festival in Theberton.
Charlie Meyer, Suffolk Artlink Project Officer, said: “We create a warm, encouraging atmosphere where people can flourish through being creative. Our students have such creativity and imagination, it’s really inspiring to work alongside them.
“We can’t wait to see what they produce and are really looking forward to sharing their joyful artworks with festival goers this summer.”
Course information
Bury St Edmunds
Venue: The Centre, St John Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1SN
Dates: Tuesdays at 10am – 3pm, from 2nd April – 18th June
Ipswich
Venue: 24th Ipswich Scout HQ, Bramford Road Railway Bridge, 330A Bramford Road, Ipswich, IP1 5AX
Dates: Wednesdays at 10am – 3pm, from 3rd April – 19th June
Lowestoft
Venue: The Salvation Army, Beach Road, Lowestoft, NR32 1EA
Dates: Thursdays 10am – 3pm, from 4th April – 20th June
The course costs £150 for 10 weeks.
For more information or to book, contact Charlie or Fran on 01986 873955 / [email protected] / [email protected].
For more information about Suffolk Artlink, visit www.suffolkartlink.org.uk.