Residents in Dorset will soon be able to explore their creative flair with a new centre opening its doors in Poundbury on Saturday 3rd October from 9am.
The Dorset Centre for the Creative Arts situated at Parkway Farm Business Park houses the highly successful Stonemasonry department of Weymouth College and will now be opening its doors to the public by offering a range of unique masterclasses.
The Centre will offer a high quality experience for those interested in the creative arts. Taught by industry experts including artists and craft specialists, the centre will offer masterclasses and specialist qualifications with an opportunity to develop creative skills and knowledge in a relaxed environment.
Dorset residents are being encouraged to attend the Centre’s free launch event on Saturday 3rd October between 9.00am and 3.00pm. Visitors will be able to see the centre and its facilities, get involved in taster activities, see demonstrations and find out more about the new masterclasses on offer. It’s a real opportunity to talk to some of the artists and to see the wide variety of activity that’s available right on the doorstep.
Nigel Evans, Interim Principal at Weymouth College said:
“This centre represents a real resource for residents across Dorset to engage with, and be part of, a high quality Creative Arts Centre. The artists involved in delivering our masterclasses are all engaged in professional practice and we hope that everyone will benefit from all the events, courses and opportunities that the Centre will give us.”
Sarah Drew, Director of Dorset Centre for the Creative Arts said:
“We have a wealth of artists, and craft specialists in this county, and we are hoping that the centre will form a comfortable environment for artists to meet, exhibit work exchange ideas, and pass on skills through a range of high quality courses, guest lectures, and exhibitions.”
Masterclasses starting at the centre from November include:
Anyone who is interested in joining a masterclass can do so by visiting the centre website https://www.dorsetcentreforthecreativearts.co.uk/
The Centre currently runs a very successful suite of stonemasonry qualifications ranging from Level 2 through to Foundation Degree level with students winning national and international competitions for their creations.
