We Wish You A Merry Craftmas

Late December, 2009: the libraries of South Staffordshire rang with the sounds of chattering children and snapping crackers as we, the Big Art People, ran our 5th lot of craft sessions.

We worked with loads of kids (and the odd parent), in Wombourne, Perton, Brewood, Codsall, Penkridge, and Cheslyn Hay.

The children all made wintery scenes on paper plates, shiny crowns, and customized crackers (complete with joke). Truly the spirit of Christmas was in the air, and it was a lovely end to a rather hectic year.

We have just one set of craft sessions to go, during February half term. What the theme is we do not yet know, but rest assured the crafts will be as crafty as ever.

In other news, Perton library has received some funding for us to do a pebble mosaic in their courtyard, in conjunction with the local community...so that's exciting!

Tunnel of Wood

Like their younger cohorts, the Alrewas Guides and Scouts are well up for community art projects. Which is why, when British Waterways asked us to repair the sad-looking willow tunnel at Fradley Pond with help from members of the local community, we knew who to call.

Over two days we worked with Guides and Scouts to plant, tie, weave, and bodge all the willow we had to create a sturdy, lasting structure.

The children and adults all got a bit muddy and a little chilly, but fun was certainly had by all.

We're back in Fradley on Sunday 24th to finish it off, with the help of some more locals.

You're welcome to drop-in and join us at 10am-1pm or 2pm-4:30.

Wear gloves and lots of layers!

We Wish You A Merry Cubmas

Janet, the Alrewas Cubs leader contacted us asking for some giant outdoor festive Christmas building adornments: so we put our heads together and decided on baubles.

A trip to Argos to buy six space hoppers later, and we were ready to go.

It was all a bit manic as there were 30 Cubs and lots of paint in a slightly-too-small enclosed space, but they all did really well and the baubles looked excellent.

We left it to the Cubs to hang them up around the Scout Hut, as we reckoned that they'd be far better than us at tying knots.

Ooh and they also painted a Christmas message for passers-by.