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Full 2012 Diary below : Book Now!
“The Happiness Festival provides a whole month worth of fantastic arts, crafts
and wellbeing sessions all are free to the public and self funded by the Artists and
supported by a growing team of Volunteers.
The first two weeks of the festival coincide with the school holidays so the
activities in these weeks are aimed at getting children away from the telly or
computer and using their creativity instead. We have knitting lessons, sculpture
sessions, jewellery, illustration, writing, Zumba, painting and lots more.
For mums, dads and carers we have weekly meditation sessions.” said Angela
Beardsley, Festival organiser. “ The second two weeks have more for adults, there
are sessions for all ages and interests and if you have never tried any creativity
before and just want to meet people, then get in touch. We want people to come
along to Resonate and try something new or perhaps revisit an activity, such as
painting, that they haven’t done for a while. There are lots of studies that show
being creative can improve your wellbeing and happiness levels, we all deserve to
have happiness in our lives”.
Sessions are bookable via this web site : email info@thehappinessfestival.co.uk
And so everyone can have a chance at joining in the great variety of fun, sessions
are limited to a maximum of three per person (Unless stated otherwise)… so
Booking essential!
The tea party and all the events take place at Resonate Arts House, Units A3 & A4,
North Castle Street, Alloa FK10 1EU…. In between Lime Tree House and the Glass
Works…. So come join in and have some fun today!!
P.S…. If you run a group and would like to make a block booking out with this current
schedule, remember, we are able to add specific sessions, so email us now!
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The Happiness Festival is being launched with a Mad Hatters Tea Party on
Sunday 1st April.
This fun filled free event runs from 2 – 4pm at Resonate Arts House, Alloa and includes lots of Mad
Hatter themed activities that will give people a taste of all the arts, crafts and wellbeing events planned
for the rest of the month.
Adults and children are welcome to come along and have a go. The activities on offer include:
Mad Pots – Bring along an old teapot and learn how to do fabric decoupage. Turning
it into a
fantastic plant or secret sweety holder!
Graffitti Cups- Using porcelain pens and your artistic skills bring along an old teacup and saucer for a
graffiti remake.
Top Hats – Paper craft a top hat ideal to hide your favourite tasty cupcake in!
Flamingo Lake- An Arts Performance Piece by Jen and Grant for all to enjoy!
Wonderland Jewellery – Make yourself an Alice in Wonderland inspired piece of jewellery.
Along with this there’ll be lots of other fun and games and The Maddest Hat
Competition.
Wear a Mad Hat you have created yourself to the day, get your photo taken for our website and the
maddest 3 hats will win great prizes!
No booking required everyone welcome to this event!
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Monday 2nd
10 – 11.30
Splash! : Poems and Pictures for young people aged 7+ have fun writing your own
poems and learn how to add your images to them… great for every little writer!
2 – 3.30
Comic Book Illustration : Learn to work with inks and create great characters for your
very own comic book… full of action! For age 5+
Tuesday 3rd
10 – 11.30
Kids in a Knit! : Learning to knit is great fun and can quickly produce unique and
colourful fashion works that are yours to treasure for years to come! For age 7+
2 – 3.30
From tip to ship Competition : Making Boats is brilliant fun and this project is for a
National Competition that we will all enter from this session, plus you keep your boat!! For age 5+
6 – 7.30
Well Being : This session provides an alternative therapy taster to support your
wellbeing energy. Booking essential, as sessions will be on a one to one for 15 minutes, after which you
are invited to enjoy a relaxation cuppa in the Snug. This is for adults over 18+
Wednesday 4th
10 – 11.30
Jewellery Making : Young Jewellery Fun for all! Learn how to make necklaces and work
with glass beading and wire wrapping. For age 11+
12.30 – 1
Meditation : A gentle half hour of a variety of techniques for calming your thoughts and
lifting your spirits. This session is for adults to meet and share a little peace in a comfy space.
6 – 7.30
Kids Painting : Taking paint for a walk and having some fun with brushes and paper. This
session is for all ages of children and can get real messy, so wear your paint shirts!!
6 – 7.30
Painting for Beginners : An adults class 18+ for the beginner or ‘re-start’. A gentle
introduction to the art of painting using acrylics to produce your first art work or your first since school
days. A relaxed painting class with refreshments provided.
6 – 8.30
Alternative Knitting : Using a variety of materials, from plastic bags to cassette tape
(remember those?!) this knitting class will upcycle all your unwanted materials to create new and funky
items… no knitting skills required for full instruction given. For adults and young over 16+
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Thursday 5th
10 – 11.30
Sewing a Stitch! : Learn how to sew and make a unique new ipod or mobile phone cover
to dazzle your friends with! This session is for 7+ years old and supports learning traditional skills.
10 – 11.30
Play with Clay : Come join in the class of playing with clay and building wonderful
pottery art works to enjoy! This class is for 5+ years old and please ensure a ‘paint’ shirt is worn.
12.30 – 1
Meditation : A gentle half hour of a variety of techniques for calming your thoughts and
lifting your spirits. This session is for adults to meet and share a little peace in a comfy space.
Friday 6th
10 – 11.30
Mosaic Make : Working with a variety of materials to create a great mosaic, this class
teaches the basics of mosaic making using great colours and patterns for all! Age 5+ bring ‘paint’ shirt.
12.30 – 1.30
Meditation : An hour’s gentle class of a variety of techniques for calming your thoughts
and lifting your spirits. This session is for adults to meet and share a little peace in a comfy space.
2 – 3.30
Egg Races : After building a track, and decorating our eggs, we will have a series of races
for all to try their speed and balance skills… prizes for winners! All ages welcome!
No booking required everyone welcome to this event!
Saturday 7th
10 – 11.30
The Big Easter Egg Hunt : A mass of hidden prizes for all to find, come join in the fun and
have a search around Resonate Arts House, under the multi colour terrain. All ages welcome.
No booking required everyone welcome to this event!
Monday 9th
10 – 11.30
Splash! : Stories and Pictures for young people aged 7+ have fun writing your own
Splash! Story and learn how to add your images… great for every little story writer!
2 – 3.30
Comic Book Illustration : Learn to work with inks and create great characters for your
very own comic book… full of action! For age 5+
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Tuesday 10th
10 – 11.30
Lino Cut Printing : Learn the art of lino cut to create wonderful prints of your art work!
No drawing skills required to get started for this fun and professional art form. All ages welcome.
2 – 3.30
Collage Bottles & Tins : Recycling is so very important, so lets us show you how to
recycle your bottles & tins and collage them into wonderful keepsakes. All ages welcome.
Wednesday 11th
10 – 11.30
Jewellery Making : Young Jewellery Fun for all! Learn how to make necklaces and work
with glass beading and wire wrapping. For age 11+
12.30 – 1
Meditation : A gentle half hour of a variety of techniques for calming your thoughts and
lifting your spirits. This session is for adults to meet and share a little peace in a comfy space.
6 – 7.30
Sculpture : Using the wonderful mod rock, we will create a sculpture of your favourite
thing! Moulding and twisting materials to produce a funky art work. All ages welcome.
6 – 7.30
Kidz Zumba! : Come join in this great ‘funktastic’ exercise class and try the craze
everyone is talking about ZUMBA! For children aged 5+ and please wear exercise foot ware.
Thursday 12th
10 – 11.30
Play with Clay 2 : Come join in the class of playing with clay and building wonderful
pottery art works to enjoy! This class is for 5+ years old and please ensure a ‘paint’ shirt is worn.
12.30 – 1
Meditation : A gentle half hour of a variety of techniques for calming your thoughts and
lifting your spirits. This session is for adults to meet and share a little peace in a comfy space.
2 – 3.30
Sculpture : Using the wonderful mod rock, we will create a sculpture of your favourite
thing! Moulding and twisting materials to produce a funky art work. All ages welcome.
Friday 13th
10 – 11.30
Plane Away! : Using recycled materials the art of plane making will be tested to the full
with races for distance and speed! This session is for all ages and wear your ‘paint’ shirt!
12.30 – 1.30
Meditation : An hour’s gentle class of a variety of techniques for calming your thoughts
and lifting your spirits. This session is for adults to meet and share a little peace in a comfy space.
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Saturday 14th
10 – 11.30
Kidz Zumba! : Come join in this great ‘funktastic’ exercise class and try the craze
everyone is talking about ZUMBA! This is a great way to enjoy exercise, great for cardio vascular work,
for the physical fitness of your child and fun! For children aged 5+ and please wear exercise foot ware.
Monday 16th
1 – 2.30
Splash! About : Writing poetry has long been an admired creative skill, learn how to
work with words in this beginners class for adults over 18+ Refreshments also provided.
1 – 2.30 Portraits : Learn the skill of ‘looking’ and producing a portrait in pencil, charcoal and pastels. No
previous experience required in this friendly session. Model provided. Over 18+ .
Tuesday 17th
10.30 – 12.30 Textile Heaven : What to do with old tea towels? Upcycling them is a great way to
produce wonderful new textile, no previous sewing skills required. This session is for adults over 18+ and
includes a good supply of refreshments for all.
2 – 3.30
Wire Metal Working : With a passion for working with metal the basics of wire work will
be celebrated in this session and a sculpture will be produced by all! So whether you love working with
metal or have never tried it before, book now! For adults over 18+
6 – 7.30
Painting for Beginners : An adults class 18+ for the beginner or ‘re-start’. A gentle
introduction to the art of painting using acrylics to produce your first art work or your first since school
days. A relaxed painting class with refreshments provided
Wednesday 18th
10 – 11.30
Jewellery Making : Jewellery creations for all! Learn how to make necklaces and work
with glass beading and wire wrapping. For adults over the 18+. Refreshments provided.
10 – 11.30
Social Knitworking : Knitting is once again the ‘cool’ textile work in town, so learn ‘how
to knit’ and join the growing group of knit addicts… come for a knit and a natter. For adults over the
age of 18+
12.30 – 1
Meditation : A gentle half hour of a variety of techniques for calming your thoughts and
lifting your spirits. This session is for adults to meet and share a little peace in a comfy space.
2 – 3.30
Painting A Way Forward: An adults class 18+ for the beginner and practiced alike. A
gentle introduction to the art of painting and a few lessons to move you on in your practice, using
acrylics to produce your art work. A relaxed painting class with refreshments provided
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6 – 7.30
Zumba! : Come join in this wonderful exercise class and try the craze everyone is talking
about ZUMBA! This is a great way to enjoy exercise, great for cardio vascular work, for your physical
fitness, so try it today! For adults over 16+ and please wear exercise foot ware.
Thursday 19th
10 – 11.30
Play with Clay : Come join in the class of playing with clay… whether for the first time or
the first time since school, this session is for all who love pottery! This class is for adults over 18+ and
please ensure a ‘paint’ shirt is worn. Refreshments provided.
12.30 – 1
Meditation : A gentle half hour of a variety of techniques for calming your thoughts and
lifting your spirits. This session is for adults to meet and share a little peace in a comfy space.
2 – 3.30
Lino Cut Printing : Learn the art of lino cut to create wonderful prints of your art work!
No drawing skills required to get started for this fun and professional art form. All adults 18+ welcome.
6 – 7.30
Well Being : This session provides an alternative therapy taster to support your
wellbeing energy. Booking essential, as sessions will be on a one to one for 15 minutes, after which you
are invited to enjoy a relaxation cuppa in the Snug. This is for adults over 18+
Friday 20th
12.30 – 1.30
Meditation : An hour’s gentle class of a variety of techniques for calming your thoughts
and lifting your spirits. This session is for adults to meet and share a little peace in a comfy space.
Make a Splash!
From choirs to knitting circles, amateur dramatics groups to painting clubs – local arts and
crafts groups in the Clackmannanshire area are invited to attend a free event to learn how to
encourage more people to take part in their activities.
Run by Voluntary Arts Scotland, Make a Splash! is an information and training event aimed at
any organisation which takes part in the arts for the love of it, and would like more people to
join them.
Make a Splash! takes place at Resonate Arts House, Units A3 & A4, North Castle Street, Alloa,
on Friday 20 April from 6.30-8.30pm. Please join us for a free buffet at 6pm. To book your free
place please visit www.vascotland.org.uk/makeasplash
Saturday 21st
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Zumba! : Come join in this wonderful exercise class and try the craze everyone is
talking about ZUMBA! This is a great way to enjoy exercise, great for cardio vascular work, for
your physical fitness, so try it today! For adults over 16+ and please wear exercise foot ware.
10 – 11.30
Monday 23rd
Splash! About : Writing short stories has long been an admired creative skill,
learn how to work craft stories in this beginners class for adults over 18+ Refreshments also
provided.
1 – 2.30
2 – 3.30
Painting for Beginners : An adults class 18+ for the beginner or ‘re-start’. A gentle
introduction to the art of painting using acrylics to produce your first art work or your first since school
days. A relaxed painting class with refreshments provided
Tuesday 24th
10.30 – 12.30 Textile Heaven : Making Pin Cushions. Upcycling is a great way to produce wonderful
new textile, no previous sewing skills required. This session is for adults over 18+ and includes a good
supply of refreshments for all.
10.30 – 12.30 Welding for the Beginner : The art of welding and working with metal is a passion that
many share. Adults over 18+ and please wear suitable clothing and strong shoes/boots.
Wednesday 25th
10 – 11.30
Jewellery Making : Jewellery creations for all! Learn how to make necklaces and work
with glass beading and wire wrapping. For adults over the 18+. Refreshments provided.
10 – 11.30
Social Knitworking : Knitting is once again the ‘cool’ textile work in town, so learn ‘how
to knit’ and join the growing group of knit addicts… come for a knit and a natter. For adults over the
age of 18+
12.30 – 1
Meditation : A gentle half hour of a variety of techniques for calming your thoughts and
lifting your spirits. This session is for adults to meet and share a little peace in a comfy space.
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Thursday 26th
10 – 11.30
Portraits : Learn the skill of ‘looking’ and producing a portrait in pencil, charcoal and
pastels. No previous experience required in this friendly session. Model provided. Over 18+
12.30 – 1
Meditation : A gentle half hour of a variety of techniques for calming your thoughts and
lifting your spirits. This session is for adults to meet and share a little peace in a comfy space.
6 – 7.30
Painting A Way Forward: An adults class 18+ for the beginner and practiced alike. A
gentle introduction to the art of painting and a few lessons to move you on in your practice, using
acrylics to produce your art work. A relaxed painting class with refreshments provided
Friday 27th
10 – 11.30
Mosaic Make : Working with a variety of materials to create a great mosaic, this class
teaches the basics of mosaic making using great colours and patterns for all! For adults over 18+ bring
‘paint’ shirt… refreshments provided.
10 – 11.30
Mono Printing : Working with printing ink, discover the art of mono printing. Produce a
professional finished art work and no drawing skills required! Adults over 18+ welcome.
12.30 – 1.30
Meditation : An hour’s gentle class of a variety of techniques for calming your thoughts
and lifting your spirits. This session is for adults to meet and share a little peace in a comfy space.
Saturday 28th
Wood Day!
10 – 12.30
The celebration of wood will take place today, with our resident Wood Turner, Kenny Brown and visiting
guest from Taywood Wood Turners Club both showing the skill and passion for this wonderful creative
practice. There will also be Pyrography to try and wood decoration session on going through the
morning… for all wood addicts, it is a must! Refreshment provided.
No booking required everyone welcome to this event!