Creative Hands Foundation Blog

Mision and Vision

2011-04-01T08:58:00.000-07:00

MISSION
To enable young people and adults from disadvantaged communities to contribute to the social and economic growth of the region.

VISION
We will pioneer the advancement of multicultural arts and crafts as a tool for innovative learning, well-being, cultural exchange and cohesion.

Creative Hands Foundation aim to raise aspirations and build confidence of young people and adults from disadvantaged communities.

FEED BACK

2010-11-12T11:53:00.000-08:00

‘I was in the African mask making session and it was fab - the guys even did some African dancing with the children at the end of the session!’

Sarah Corner
Extended Schools Coordinator
Old Trafford Community School, Manchester
Shapla project.‘

The work that the ladies have created is so beautiful. It has been nice to meet the group and see the lovely finished products at the exhibition’.
Catherine, Breakthrough UK

‘The work that the ladies made is beautiful, it is inspiring’.
Shahrazat

‘Beautiful, inspiring and creative work.’
Sonia

‘I’m really proud, Bangali women were hard working. I hope in the future they will do good’. Mehbuba

‘Very creative work. An opportunity for local women to express their many talents and get together’. Anne F.

‘The exhibition is very inspiring. What lovely work the women in Shapla have created! I hope they are all very proud!
Fay Selvin – Big Life Group CEO

‘The exhibition was very creative, well done to all the women involved’.
Rachel Flynn

‘Fantastic community exhibition, absolutely amazing items on display shows the many hidden talents we have. I wish you all the best and hope you are able to carry on instilling a sense of confidence and self belief in the people that participate in your group.’
Councillor Luthfur Rahman

Activities

2010-07-16T08:15:00.000-07:00

We deliver short art classes/workshop in Life Drawing, Textile/screen printing, Sculpture, School and community projects and Art exhibition.

Our wide array of artists includes African Drummers, Cultural Explainers, Dancers, Stone and Wood Carvers, Sculptors, Painters, Textile and Screen Printing Artists and Public Artist.

All our practitioners are enhanced CRB checked.

Creative Hands Foundation provides art and cultural projects for children, young people and adults.

We devise and deliver bespoke projects that aim to provide lasting legacies by exploring rich cultural heritage of Africa through arts, music, dance, storytelling, folklores and performances.

We work with young people and adults from Black and Asian Ethnic minorities but not exclusively, delivering accredited Art and Design courses. We aim to enhance their skills and learning for progression to further education, training or employment.

Our graphic department offer services such as, Logo design, Flyers/Poster and Letterhead.

Summer Art Workshops

2010-04-21T03:20:00.000-07:00

If you are or know of any 16-25 olds theres an exciting chance to do something positive this summer and get involved in art workshops, learn how to -

* Paint *
* Sculpt *
* Textiles *
* Ceramics *
* African Drumming *

- Learn about different cultures -

More information on this event coming soon....