Hoot - Invitation, Expression, Interaction, Challenge, Growth

WHAT'S ON - to make you feel good

OUT OF THE BLUE …..

Hoot and AIM (Artists in Mind) are working together to deliver a range of creative arts projects to enhance the health and wellbeing of people who experience, or are at risk of experiencing, mental health difficulties. All groups and activities are delivered by experienced artists and are free. No experience needed. The current programme includes:

Music & Dance with Hoot

Beat the Blues – Cuban Style

Hot drumming and percussion for all in a friendly, supportive space. Guaranteed to get your feet tapping and your soul singing

A regular session for anyone who wants to get involved in music. All instruments provided

Friday morning 10-12, Textile Hall, Hick Lane, Batley WF17 6HW

Guitar Orchestra

Absolute beginners to Clapton, all welcome. Simple parts, medium parts, hard parts, all woven together to make a glorious wash of sound. The twang’s the thang. Bring your guitar if you have one. Limited number of guitar lessons available on request. Open to all.

Thursday afternoon 3- 5pm, Hoot, Bates Mill, Huddersfield, HD1 3DX

ABC of Dance

Dance the world with sessions in African, Bollywood and Ceilidh dance – good for body, mind and soul! Summer Ceilidh party to follow.

No experience needed. Wear loose comfortable clothing.

Wednesday evening 6-8, Lawrence Batley Theatre (cellar bar), Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP

Hoot Studio

Write, record and produce your own music with personal assistance from our studio team. The smallest idea can be a beautiful thing. No experience needed. All instruments and equipment provided.

Tuesday 10.30am & 1pm at Hoot, Bates Mill, Huddersfield, HD1 3DX call to book.

For further information on all the above contact Hoot

Art Sessions with Aim

Visual Art Taster Sessions

Try your hand at drawing, printing, sculpting, painting, banner work and a range of exciting creative taster sessions

Get Creative

A series of five linked visual arts workshops gently introducing different techniques; you will learn some skills and have lots of fun. No previous experience required.

Creative Sanctuaries

Dedicated personal studio space, provision of art materials and support for your own artistic development by a mentor who is a practicing artist.

For further information on all the above contact Aim on 01484 345223,

email info@artists-in-mind; www. artists-in-mind.co.uk

Coming soon to Out of the Blue …. New Adventures in Sound, Film-making and video workshops, Drama, Creative Writing and more.

IN THE RAW

A project delivering a range of music, dance and other creative activities in the Rawthorpe and Dalton area in order to improve health, wellbeing, social contact and opportunities for creative expression.

Mikwano

Drumming, singing and music making at Rawthorpe Community Rooms. Childcare provided.

Friday mornings 10-12, Nether Hall Avenue, Rawthorpe, Huddersfield HD5 9PG

A range of other creative groups running at St James Church and Town Avenue Estate, including samba drumming, photography and visual arts.

For more information about In the Raw groups contact Moira at Hoot.

AND…

Additional studio sessions, instrument tuition, drumming and singing workshops, performances, rehearsal space, training, room hire and all things music and dance available for hire at very reasonable rates. Contact us to discuss your needs.

"Invitation, Expression, Interaction, Challenge, Growth"