Resources: How to Be Creative through Covid-19

WATCH: NightJrrs were coming to do a gig at The Studio Morland, which sadly had to be cancelled. They have kindly agreed to share two videos with us for you to enjoy: Dark/Grey and Lavender.

ART

• Enjoy 6 therapeutic art projects to help you relax.

• The Eden Valley Artistic Network are sharing ‘100 Days of Virtually EVAN’ on their facebook page, showcasing local artists

• Dreaming Through The Locking Glass is taking submissions from Cumbria artists to produce a book of art and poetry created during this time of lockdown. You can find out more here.

• Local artist Emma Hunt is offering free pastels workshops online. Follow her on facebook to find out when they are scheduled.

• Explore some very impressive art made from bread - or from toast if you prefer!

• Look at 50 Bird Species and the Sounds They Make

• Take part in the Great British Art Quiz

• Go on a virtual tour of Arts Galleries and Museums all around the world without leaving your sofa

• Have a go at creating famous works of art from home - here’s some inspiration.

• Need an art project? Crochet a rainbow with this pattern.

• Look at 10 new prints from David Hockney

• 64 Million Artists are posting a daily “Create to Connect” challenge on their facebook page.

• Have a look at Frank Lloyd Wright’s buildings from the inside

• Read some comics from the Wellcome Collection

• Join Grayson’s Art Club and see your art on telly!

• Read about the fascinating history of the colour red.

• The Crafts Council UK is releasing a series of videos called #everydaymaking where artists use everyday objects to make craft. Follow their channel to see their ideas! The first one is below:

THEATRE, FILM AND MUSIC

• The Paris Opera is streaming it’s most beautiful ballets and opera for free

• Here’s lots of advice on how you can watch theatre from around the world during Covid-19 theatre closures.

• Need film watching inspiration? Here’s 30 films that art lovers must see.

• Watch films for free via MUBI - thank you Alhambra Cinemas for setting this up

• Listen to over 50 FREE archived jazz sets from artists such as Johnny Cash, Nina Simone and Marvin Gaye from Montreux Jazz Festival

• Watch Fleabag (the stage show) online

• Mark Stephenson has produced a 2020 update of the 1975 Kilburn & The High Roads song ‘England’s Glory’ - it’s well worth a listen!

SINGING

• ParentSing, which is normally run in Penrith, is moving online! If you are a parent, join Ella Jarman-Pinto for free online singing session and chats, with the music aimed at adults (no nursery rhymes!)

• Dominic Stichbury is hosting Stay In And Sing regularly throughout the week. It’s free!

• You can also sing with Gareth Malone every weekday evening.

• Ben See is hosting a Couch Chorus every Sunday Evening via Youtube

• James Sills is hosting The Sofa Singers (there are often more than 500 people singing together!)

• If you like a bit more vocal technique with your singing, Hannah Brine is hosting Hannah’s Big Sing every Monday Evening for a nominal cost.

  
  

COLOURING