Members of the public can take part in free creative sessions at two professional studios tomorrow (Saturday, 30 November) as part of a scheme to revitalise high streets.
British Ceramics Biennial and Framescape – both based in Stoke town centre – will host the sessions between 10am and 4pm with experienced digital and ceramic artists on hand to guide and support creative activities.
At BCB’s Church Street studio families will be able to design and make their own dream shop that they would add to the high street, while visitors can design their own banknote and learn about Framescape’s Campbell Place home.
The Open Source event is funded by the government with support from Stoke-on-Trent City Council.
Jo Mills, Studio and Community Programme Manager at British Ceramics Biennial, said: “I’d like to invite everyone to drop in and support our Open Source event.
“I look forward to seeing visitors get creative with hands-on activities that reflect the heritage of Stoke’s high street and aim to build their skills and confidence.
“Our hope is that the event encourages more people into the town centre, supporting local businesses as well as raising awareness of two nationally significant creative organisations located on the high street.”
Stoke town centre is one of ten high streets taking part in the government’s High Street Accelerators programme – to create partnerships that help residents and community organisations to work together on long-term regeneration plans.
Booking is not required and activities are free. A second Open Source event is scheduled to take place next year on Saturday, February 22.
