Arts charity, Suffolk Artlink, have announced a series of new arts workshops for adult family carers in Lowestoft as part of their Around the Table project.

Following an initial workshop in November last year, the new sessions are free of charge and will take place at the Kirkley Centre in Lowestoft on the 25th January, 23rd February and 23rd March.  More are planned to follow later in the year.

By exploring food, creativity and culture in regular workshops, the arts charity will give adult family carers an opportunity to gain respite from their caring role, develop new support systems, learn new skills and build their confidence.

Workshops will be led by a rich variety of experienced chefs, food-led practitioners and artists.

The first workshop, which took place last November was a huge success.

Claire, a family carer, said of the first session, held last November: “Really enjoyed it, learning something new. I wouldn’t normally get the chance to meet other adult carers”.

June, another family carer in attendance, added: “It was very good, I can’t wait for more!”

Participants are welcome to attend as many or as few of the workshops as they are able. No experience is necessary and reasonable travel costs can also be provided.

The long-term aim of Around the Table is to work together towards a carer-led initiative which continues beyond the project’s lifetime.

 

Around the Table – Workshop 2

Time: Thursday 25 January, 10am – 12.30pm – Chef Sam Hanison and artist Kasia Posen explore the preservation of food, its decorative and sensory qualities.

 

Around the Table – Workshop 3

Time: Friday 23rd February, 1.30pm – 4pm – Chef Daniela Paiva and artist Vicki Johnson explore creative solutions for everyday eating.

 

Around the Table – Workshop 4

Time: Friday 23 March, 1.30pm – 4pm – Chef Daniela Paiva and artist Vicki Johnson explore creative solutions for everyday eating.

 

All workshops take place at the Kirkley Centre, Lowestoft, 154 London Rd S, Lowestoft NR33 0AZ.

To book onto any of the workshops, or to find out more about the schedule, please contact Carrie Phoenix, [email protected] / 01986 873955.

Places are limited, so please book in advance to avoid disappointment.

 

Suffolk Artlink are a participatory arts charity. We develop and deliver inclusive arts programmes in communities that bring change to people’s lives. We work with people who face barriers to taking part in the arts. Our participants include young people, older people, family carers and people with learning disabilities.Our arts activities are led by experienced arts practitioners and encompass a rich variety of art forms and are delivered in close partnership with care, education, voluntary and community organisations.

For more information, visit www.suffolkartlink.org.uk.