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50% DISCOUNT FOR DIVA MEMBERS ............

Summer Art Workshops with Marissa Wakefield


PRICE: £15 per session
£40 for all four sessions

DIVA MEMBER RATE £7.50 per session
£20 for all four sessions

Thursday 24 July 2008 10.00am - 12.00
Session 1 Papermaking

Create handmade papers with unique shapes and
textures and take them home to turn into decorative
hangings greetings cards etc.

Cost £15 - Diva Members £7.50

Thursday 7 August 2008 10.00am - 12.00
Session 2 Modroc Masks

Diva provides an opportunity to create with Modroc
(plaster bandage) to make an individual mask.
Cost £15 - Diva Members £7.50

Thursday 21 August 2008 10.00am - 12.00
Session 3 Jewellery Making

An introductory session to explore the materials
and learn about the techniques and tools used
to make jewellery at home.
Cost £15 - Diva Members £7.50

Thursday 4 September 2008 10.00am - 12.00
Session 4 Textile Printing

Learn how to use everyday equipment in an
introductory printing course that will enable you

to decorate t shirts, cushions and cards etc.
Cost £15 - Diva Members £7.50

Each session will begin with a short introductory
talk and the opportunity to examine resource books
and will include all materials and refreshments.
Attend one, more or all the workshops
telephone DIVA at 01924 383773 to secure your place.
Access First Floor - No Lift

Central Methodist Church, Pontefract was the scene of a weekend long
DIVA Spring Showcase Event which saw a feast of art craft and music from DIVA's many art groups.

Above and Below: Some of the excellent Craft and Artwork produced by our talented members and displayed at the Spring Showcase in April - Our most recent Diva Member Event

 

Performers included Castleford Male Voice Choir, Knottingley Concert Brass, Castleford Choral Society and Gawthorpe Brass '85 Junior Section.
All profits from ticket sales have been donated to Central Methodist Church in thanks for the use of their splendid venue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Diva Voluntary Arts Awards 2008
elected by members of the public,
will be presented at
DIVA's AGM Awards Evening

on Tuesday 8 July 2008 at
Treacy Hall, Wakefield Cathedral.

Above: The winners of DIVA Voluntary Art Awards 2007 proudly holding their DIVA Awards


Who will be holding the awards in 2008?
The award categories are:-


Most Committed Committee Member

Lifetime Achievement Award
Pictured above winners
of Lifetime Achievement Award 2007

Voluntary Art Group of 2008

Young Arts Group of 2008


Vacancies on the Board
Would you like to have a greater say in the way DIVA is run?
We currently have vacancies for three member group representatives to serve on DIVA's Board and for one individual member.

All DIVA members have been invited to submit nominations to stand for election to the board at the DIVA AGM on Tuesday 8 July 2008

The deadline for nominations is Friday 20 June so act now and have a direct influence on DIVA and art in Wakefield!
Interested? Then contact Marissa at diva@pop3.poptel.org.uk

FREEResources and Services available for loan and support to DIVA Member Groups

Laptops
Use of laminator
Use of PC, Printer & Scanner
Digital Projector
Display Boards
Digital Cameras
Flip Chart

Information & advice on a range of issues including:-

Funding
Child Protection
Adult Protection
Constitutions
Group Organisation
Disability Awareness

Working with Professional Artists
Learning & Skills Development
Links

Contact Marissa at diva@pop3.poptel.org.uk or telephone 01924 383773
for further information