Searchlight Scotland was founded in 2018 with a drive and hope to see society’s most vulnerable receive trauma informed care and support in order for them to live the life that they deserve. Over the past few years, Searchlight has seen many individuals come through their doors and start a journey to freedom from addiction, […]
CONTINUE READINGThe LifewithArt newsletter is proud to be celebrating it’s 10 year anniversary! Launched in January 2012 we now have over 50 editions under our belt which showcase our activities and highlight our amazing achievements. Whilst we look forward to our bright future ahead, it feels like a nice time to reflect over past issues and […]
CONTINUE READINGJoanne Robinson joined LifewithArt in 2017 as a Gallery Manager at Patterson House, Walsall, then moved to Bridge House in Brierley Hill in 2021 when Patterson House unfortunately closed. Joanne has recently expanded her role at LifewithArt and now works as a supporting art tutor, learning the ropes from other LwA tutors. As a busy […]
CONTINUE READINGIf you’ve met Gogs you will know that he delightfully weaves the phrase ‘doodle do’ into most of his conversations, like ‘have a doodle do day’. Well, today he proclaimed “It is DOODLE DO done”, when he sewed his last stitch to his beautiful and unique felt waist coat that he has been creating for […]
CONTINUE READINGAlthough government restrictions governing covid-19 have been removed, we remain committed to reducing the risk of catching and spreading covid-19 at our LifewithArt Charity Arts Centres.
CONTINUE READINGA return to normality gets closer as the UK relaxes it’s COVID regulations, mostly due to the enormous success of the vaccination programme. As a result, we are now operating the majority of our workshops again with little restriction, whilst maintaining sensible precautions against transmission of the virus. A huge thank you to all our Art […]
CONTINUE READINGAlthough government guidance is changing, at LifewithArt we are still running Covid-19 secure policies for your safety: All staff and visitors must wear face coverings in Scotland, unless exempt. In England face coverings are strongly encouraged. Maintain social distancing where possible. A hand sanitisation station will be available in the gallery. High touch areas, such […]
CONTINUE READINGLifewithArt was delighted to welcome Borough Belles Women’s Institute during our January 2022 occupation in Leman Street. Founded in September 2009, Borough Belles enjoys everything the Women’s Institute stands for; interesting craft projects, insightful speakers and presentations and a whole lot of cake! We think that LifewithArt and the WI make a perfect combination! Art […]
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