Swale Estuary Events
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Outdoor Creative Workshop at Warden Bay Beach
Thursday 11th June 2pm – 4pm
Warden Bay Beach. Meeting at Cliff Drive Car Park, Warden, Sheerness ME12 4SA
Island residents can join us for a free creative workshop outdoors at Warden Bay Beach during low-tide at 2pm to 4pm.
Participants will be guided in the creation of an ephemeral sculpture and artwork by island artist Laurie Harpum, using materials such as pottery sherds, driftwood, shells and grasses. Participants will be encouraged to explore the coastal environment considering the history and origin of the objects.
This event is designed to bring participants together to explore coastal change in their local area through learning and practising new skills and art forms. The specific historic and natural environments will serve as inspiration for participants creativity and you will have opportunity to learn more about heritage and archaeology whilst sharing your own memories and perspectives with Museum of London Archaeology practitioners.
Further information and free registration available here
*Sign up in advance is essential
Indoor Creative Workshop at the Criterion Blue Town
Sunday 14th June 11am – 1pm
The Criterion Blue Town, 69 High St, Blue Town, Sheerness ME12 1RW
Island residents can join us for a free creative workshop at the Criterion Blue Town at 11am – 1pm to practise art or learn a new art form.
Participants will work with clay and beach materials such as pottery sherds, driftwood, shells and grasses to create a sculpture in response to their experience and memories of the coast. Local artist, Laurie Harpum, will instruct and guide participants who can choose to craft their own piece or collaborate.
This event is designed to bring participants together to explore coastal change in their local area through learning and practising new skills and art forms. The specific historic and natural environments will serve as inspiration for participants creativity and you will have opportunity to learn more about heritage and archaeology whilst sharing your own memories and perspectives with Archaeologists from Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA).
Further information and free registration available here
*Sign up in advance is essential
