November / December 2012

WELCOME: Be inspired!Welcome to more exciting news about what we’ve been upto and what we’re planning!Several visual arts projects have been completed or arenear to being realised; see what we’ve been doing withglass and wood! Performing arts have been no less active, so read on to findout more!Remember to visit our website following the links belowfor more information on each article. Further details aboutthe work of artsNK can be found at: www.artsnk.org

INSIDE OUT: Our Story from Ann Hughes and Carol Hornby of GlassumimassTake a group of creative people, add some technical expertiseand a liberal dash of enthusiasm, allow to kiln fire for varyingamounts of time and the result is Glassumimass, artsNK's cre-ative glass group!Developed from a project several years ago creating neon glasssculptures, Glassumimass resulted from the realisation that aglass firing kiln in the National Centre for Craft and Design waslying unused.The glassumi project uses as inspiration the wonderful churchwindows along the celebrated Spires & Steeples route, many of

which incorporate elements of local history. Enter at this time Gillian and David Wing of 'Strawberry Glass'and Liz Pearson from 'The Glass Room' in Leasingham, who brought expertise in fused glass techiques to thegroup.

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The idea of the project is to produce three 'glassumis', which are standing glass lanterns or lamps, which willbe internally illuminated by electricity, their glass frames being created using a variety of techniques anddesigns, all generated by the members of the group. These glassumis will be exhibited at the NCCD beforebeing displayed at the churches along the route which inspired their creation.What is the fascination? I asked Carol Hornby first about what brought her to the group:

"I've been working with the group for about 2 years now. I had done stained glass work before and original -ly joined the project as documentor, although since then we have used the documentation of the project asa more practical journal which records all the stages and processes which we undergo."Ann Hughes' role was originally as a volunteer at The Nettles in Sleaford, but, having heard about the glassgroup, she felt motivated to come along:"As well as learning so much about the processes and techniques, we have a great time. We love meetingtogether, not only to gossip, but also to share our ideas, creativity and techniques. Every stage is a challengein problem solving which keeps you on your toes!"Although the group has sufficient members at the moment for the current project, it hopes that new mem-bers will join for future projects which might include 'Glassumimass Vintage', working with the elderly, pos-sibly along the cliff villages. If you're interested, keep an eye on this website for future announcements.For more information on ‘Glassumimass’ and to read the full story, go to:

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TEACHING THE TEACHERS: Vitality Scheme Accrediteda rtsNK's Vi ta li ty scheme has recently become accre d i ted bynational training body VTCT enabling it to offer training to teach-ers of physical activity for older adults and people with disabilities.VTCT has been at the forefront of developing vocational qualifica-tions for over 50 years and Vitality will be the only team within thecounty offering these courses. The courses are ideal for peopleworking within a leisure centre, a nursing or residential home,within a health-based team or simply as a volunteer or self-employed instructor.For more information on this development, visit:

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HIGH TIDE: Altered’s First Commissiona rtsNK's new, dynamic part n e rship with The Chur c he sConservation Trust, the Diocese of Lincoln and Lincoln Universityhas selected its first exciting, site specific, temporary artwork tobe exhibited in St Peter's, South Somercotes on the 24th and 25thNovember.'High Tide' by Gary Woods, has been inspired by the local connec-tion with salt making and will involve a digital image of theadvancing tide projected onto the floor of the nave so that the seawater will appear to encroach upon the tiles of the floor.The piece will be open to the public from 3.00-9.00pmFor more information on this event, visit:

GET UP! GET OUT! GET ACTIVE!: Dance Factor 6

Dance Factor 6 is a partnership project with City of LincolnCouncil and Energize, fu n ded by Sporti va te, and NKDC.Previously, Dance Factor has run as a city project targeting youngpeople at risk of anti-social behaviour, and, for the first time,artsNK are on board to pilot the project in North Kesteven.Over 10 weeks, a series of FREE streetdance classes will takeplace across NK, for 11-18 year olds. Taught by professionaldance artists, with 12 locations across the city and NK, this yearthere is even more opportunity for young people to get involved,with a final performance at The Engine Shed!For more information and the full details, visit:

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SOMETHING WONDERFUL: This Way Comes!During 2012, The Terry O'Toole Theatre has been working withartists/performers 'Raisin & Willow' who have been commissionedby LOV [Lin c o l n s h i re One Venues], to cre a te 'So m e t h in gWonderful', an exciting project that explores our sense of place, themeaning of ‘home’, how we find the wonderful in the everyday.‘Something Wonderful’ comes to North Hykeham from the 12th tothe 17th November with a variety of events, activities and unexpect-ed happenings!For more information, visit:www.artsnk.org/whats-on/something-wonderful-this-way-comes

MARTINS IN MARTIN: Village Carving Project

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Elaine KnightPe rfo r m ing ArtsMan a g e r01529 411195

Louise ThompsonVi ta li ty County - W i deP ro ject Officer01529 411194

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Marion SanderVisual ArtsD evelopment Wo r ke r01529 411193

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Muriel MarrProjectAdministrator01529 410595

Jo Tu r p i nBusiness ManagementAdministrator01529 416290

Alison DuncombeTheatre Development Officer- Terry O ’ Toole The a tre01522 870251

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After months of hard work, first learning how to control the chis-els, then discovering the wonderful forms inside the wood, resi-dents of Martin have finally finished their spectacular gateway fea-ture. The piece is located at the entrance to their amazing playarea and was designed and created under the guidance of locala rti s t, Helen Link, who wo r ked last year with re s i de n ts ofWellingore on a carved gateway feature.Furt her de tails about the pro ject may be found at:www.artsnk.org/taking-part/martins-in-martin-village-carving-project