Arts Volunteering
Arts Volunteering volunteers give grants to arts projects in their local community. In a time of cuts and changes to the national curriculum, this has never been more important to support access to the arts. Working with schools, community and youth groups, Arts Volunteers support a wide range of projects. They are passionate about the benefits that creativity and arts education can bring to the local area.
St Mary’s C of E Primary Academy
St Mary’s C of E Primary Academy at Newchurch received funding for a Willow Project.
This enabled the pupils to learn to create objects using willow. The willow artist who worked with them also constructed a growing willow dome over a small area of the playground, this was designated as a ‘Peace Place’ where children can sit and be away from the hustle and bustle of the school day.
The headteacher Pauline Nightingale has sent profound thanks to the Society for making possible this inspiring experience for the children of St Mary’s.
We look forward to seeing how the live willow progresses over the years.
Below are some of their creations:
St Wulstons RC Primary School 2019

Whalley C of E School 2019

Brookside Primary School, Clitheroe
POTTERY PROJECT 2016
A grant received from Ribble and Craven Young Arts allowed pupils from Year 3, aged 7 and 8, from Brookside Primary School, Clitheroe, to take part in a Pottery Project supporting their work on ‘Civilizations’.
- Pupils researched both ancient Egyptian and Greek Civilizations. Tuition from potter Julie Miles
- Pupils planned and sketched their designs, they were taught how to handle the clay and the tools
- Egyptian Canopic Jar heads were created, wonderful designs emerged
- A lot of concentration was needed. Thumb pots which were used as a base to build Greek urns and vases
The grant also provided for all school staff to receive a training session on using clay and the school kiln to support work across the curriculum and ensure future sustainability
The project was well received by pupils, staff and parents

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Membership gives you access to The Arts Society Ribble & Craven lectures, study days, trips and volunteering activities. You will also gain access to The Arts Society national and regional events and lectures. Plus, the excellent Review Magazine will be sent to your address.

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