Featured Events in Preston in September, 2024 (May Updated)

Introduction to Collage Workshop Welcome to the Collage Workshop! Whether you're a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, this workshop is designed to inspire creativity and help you explore the fascinating world of collage art. What is Collage? Collage is an art form that involves assembling various materials like paper, photographs, fabric, and other found objects onto a surface to create a new, unified image. The word collage comes from the French word coller, meaning to glue, reflecting the method of constructing these pieces. Why Collage? Collage allows artists to express their ideas in unique ways by combining different elements to tell a story, evoke emotions, or simply create visually engaging compositions. It's a versatile medium that can be as simple or as complex as you want it to be, offering endless possibilities for creativity. What to Expect in This Workshop - Introduction to Materials: We'll begin by exploring the different materials you can use in collage art, including magazines, newspapers, textured papers, fabric scraps, and even digital elements. - Hands-on Projects: Throughout the workshop, you'll have the opportunity to create your own collages. We'll guide you through each step, from selecting your materials to finalizing your piece. - Inspiration and Creativity: We'll also discuss ways to find inspiration and how to develop your artistic voice through collage. This workshop is about experimentation and personal expression. There's no right or wrong way to create a collage—just your way. By the end of this workshop, you'll not only have completed your own collage projects but also gained a deeper understanding and appreciation for this versatile art form. Let's get started and see where your creativity takes you! All materials will be provided, and there will be some extra packs to purchase if you want to. Please note this event is for over 16 only Information Source: Norma Foulds | eventbrite

TeesDance is delighted to present Skills Session: Contact Improvisation with Annie Lok Skills Session: Contact Improvisationwith Annie Lok. Annie Lok has been a freelance dance artist since 1999, and qualified as a biodynamic craniosacral therapist (BCST) in 2014. She makes live performance works through experimental and collaborative processes. She has choreographed and co-directed over 35 works in the UK and abroad with professional and non-professional performers. Teaching and facilitation are key parts of her practice and she has taught in many community, professional and Higher Education settings. In 2021 Annie became one of the first leaders of colour to direct a dance organisation as Co-Artistic Director and Joint CEO of Siobhan Davies Studios (SDS) alongside independent producer Kat Bridge. Outside of SDS Annie continues to freelance and parent her 5-year old daughter. This workshop is an invitation to re-examine how we want to/can be in touch again, right now. It takes as a starting point Annie’s experience of missing regular practice during the hiatus of the pandemic and a desire to reconsider dancing in contact. How have our physical and emotional capacities changed? And, how might we move together with an altered sense of permission and purpose? A series of open frames and invitations will be offered to improvise and observe: - how I move - what/who affects my dance - what/who is my dance effecting This workshop combines elements of Annie’s work – performance, choreography, contact improvisation, and biodynamic craniosacral therapy. Guided work in tuning proprioception, observing physical sensations and use of anatomical and physiological information, will lead us into noticing choice, agency, and desire. Gradually, we will work our way into giving and receiving touch, support, and weight. Suited to dancers who have previous experience of working with contact improvisation and/or in close contact with others, and who are keen to return to the form after a period of hiatus. This distance could be due to a lack of spaces and groups to frequently practice, a loss of interest and/or confidence, or another reason. Our programme for North East based dance practitioners is subsidised and therefore participants must meet the following criteria to benefit from this provision. Participants must: Be over 18 years old. No longer be studying within a Further (GCSE/A-level/BTEC) or Higher (Degree) Educational setting. Hold a completed qualification in creative arts at Level 5 (foundation degree) or Level 6 (undergraduate degree) or higher, or an equivalent e.g., Scottish Bachelor's Degree or international qualification. Any artists working professionally with more informal training please do get in touch with us as we’d love to hear from you. Be currently based in or from the North East (Tees Valley, County Durham, Northumberland and Tyne & Wear) Please note that spaces for professional activities are limited and offered to those who meet the above criteria to ensure those who are pursuing a career in dance can access suitable training, support and professional development to meet their needs within the professional dance industry. TeesDance reserves the right to amend the qualifying criteria where appropriate. Photo credit: Cheniece Warner Information Source: TeesDance | eventbrite

Do you like the weirder side of comedy? Do you like comedy with more JAM? Well, then... Come along to The Alternative Comedy Jam, where we'll have ALL OF THAT! Plus more! JAM COMPETITIONS! JAM RIDDLES! JAM ESCAPE ROOMS! I mean, it'll mainly be comedy... with some jam stuff in-between to keep it classified as Brighton's first AND ONLY jam-themed alternative comedy night! You get a free jar of jam too! Only 1 English pound!! Or 5 euros. Information Source: Behind the Wizard Comedy | eventbrite

Run by Head Professional Skills Trainer Nay Sakya of Breakdown Basketball. Attend all days or choose your preffered days (each day we work on different skills). Week 1 - Monday 30th September, Tuesday 1st & Wednesday 2nd October Week 2 - Monday 7th, Tuesday 8th & Wednesday 9th October The Breakdown Basketball camp is back these coming school holidays. Run by head professional skills trainer Nay Sakya and his team at Breakdown Basketball. No matter your experience or skill level. Learn the game the right way, develop your skills and build your confidence - all in a safe space! Rep out game skills and see game results, strategically based on REAL basketball situations and proven techniques. Every drill, tactic and strategy shared with you while training is immediately translatable. You will develop a complete understanding of the MENTAL game you MUST master to be an elite player, as much as you will develop and improve your moves, techniques, and skills. By combining strong mental resilience, basketball IQ, elite skill work and game reps, you'll be attending one of the most complete and PROVEN basketball training camps available today. We get RESULTS! HUGE GIVEAWAYS each day thanks to our sponsors Deuce & Throwback Information Source: Nay Sakya | eventbrite