Swadfest

Art Exhibition and Free Taster Art Workshops

fabulouswomen — Mon, 10 May 2010 11:18:24 +0000

ART EXHIBITION, Swadlincote Town Hall.
19th May to 24th May 2010. Free entry.
Please see poster for times.
You are invited to the Preview Evening
on Wednesday 19th May: 6pm to 8pm.
More information contact People Express: enquiries@people-express.org.uk

FREE TASTER ART SESSIONS, Swadlincote ACE Centre Rinkway.
19th May: Jewellery Making, 2pm-4pm
20th May: Rag Rugging, 6pm-8pm
21st May: Watercolours, 1pm-3pm
Also Arts and Crafts Exhibition at ACE, 10am-4pm, on the same dates.
More information contact Jane Spalton: 01283 228400

If you wish to view or dowload the Swadfest 10 poster,
please click here … Swadfest 10 Poster

Opportunity for Local Artists!

fabulouswomen — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:42:31 +0000

Swadfest ’10 is here with the popular Art Exhibition happening at the Town Hall in Swadlincote. The exhibition will take place on Wednesday 19th May to Monday 24th May.

This is a wonderful opportunity for local artists to exhibit your work and we would like to hear from you. Please click here, Swadfest Exhibitors Proforma, to download/view the exhibition information and application form. You can also make further enquiries via our Contact Us page.

The Opening Evening for the exhibition will take place on Wednesday 19th May from 6.30pm to 8pm with music and refreshments. We look forward to seeing you there!

Swadfest 010!

fabulouswomen — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:38:55 +0000

We are all very busy planning next years Swadfest. New information will be posted here, so come back and visit regularly, or sign up to our RSS feeds so you don’t miss any of our latest news.

Presentation at Newhall Community Junior School

fabulouswomen — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:39:45 +0000

On the 15th July a presentation event took place at Newhall Community Junior School during assembly for the winner and some of the runners up of the ‘Recycled Bin Schools Competition’

Assembly at Newhall Community Junior School

Here's the runners-up from this school, congratulations!

A very special thank you to Callum Bucknell for his amazing winning design. Here he is with the finished sculpture.

That’s it Folks!

fabulouswomen — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:14:00 +0000

Swadfest 09 is now over. We hope that you enjoyed the activities, festivals, exhibitions and events that took place throughout the week. Here’s to looking forward to next year!

Here is the winner of the DESIGN A BIN Schools Competition by Callum Bucknell, called Recycle Worm. Find out more and see the runners up designs on the School Competition page. Thank you to everyone who took part.

To see more photo’s of the festival go to our Photo Gallery page.

Whats on Saturday 4th July!

fabulouswomen — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:00:31 +0000

Come along and join in with the LIVE MUSIC and DJING at Swadlincote Town Hall. Read more …

In the evening be entertained by GHOST STORIES in the Kiln at Sharpe’s Pottery by well known story teller Cat Weatherill. This event is suitable for adults and young people aged 12+. Read more …

Swadfest this Week

fabulouswomen — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:42:33 +0000

Monday 29th June to Friday 3rd July

There’s lots of activities happening at the SWADLINCOTE ACE CENTRE, Rinkway, this week including an ART EXHIBITION showcasing a super variety of arts & crafts from learners enrolled on courses at Swadlincote ACE Centre, with some artwork from Willington and Hatton classes. Plus workshops in TEXTILES, Tuesday, and WILLOW WEAVING, Wednesday, for people to try. Read more …

On Wednesday at SHARPE’S POTTERY we have a fantastic collection of crafts at the CRAFT FAIR and an opportunity to valuate your family heirlooms at the VALUATION DAY. Read more …

What’s on this Weekend!

fabulouswomen — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:33:54 +0000

Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th June

Come along and join in the fun at the FESTIVAL OF LEISURE at Maurice Lee Memorial Park and the ART EXHIBITION at Swadlincote Town Hall, with art demonstration from artist Laura Mewis throughout the weekend. Look at our EVENTS page for more information.

Welcome to Swadfest 09!

fabulouswomen — Thu, 21 May 2009 10:39:47 +0000

26th June to 3rd July

A WEEK OF EXHIBITIONS, FREE ART ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS!! Find out WHAT’S ON during Swadfest by visiting our EVENTS page.

“You don’t know what is on your doorstep until it is brought together like this” “My friend and I have taken up a pottery class as a result of Swadfest”
“Really enjoyed the Salsa class it has given the push I needed to get enrolled in a full course which starts in June”