Let your own creativity flow at Holmfirth Arts Festival 2024

There are loads of opportunities to bring your own creativity to the Festival by getting involved in the summer parade, performing in Holmside Gardens on Saturday 15 June, making a bird to add to a growing garden flock, taking part in social singing or by joining our autumn lantern parade.

See the list below for information on how to participate. We aim to make all events accessible and inclusive. To discuss access requirements that will enable you or your group to participate, please contact Jo at access@holmfirthartsfestival.co.uk.

Opportunities to participate

Social Singing for wellbeing. May to August

Suitable for adult groups.

Dan Price (Soul Choir) will visit your group where you meet to help you sing together.

To book a singing session, please contact Dan on danprice1966@gmail.com.

These sessions are FREE as they are funded by Creative Minds (SWY NHS Trust)

Folk art by Ukrainian artist Maria Prymachenko showing people dancing with flowers birds and the sun in the background

Make decorative parade banners - We come to your school/community group

Suitable for participants aged 8+
Use printmaking techniques to create bold and vibrant banners inspired by the Ukrainian artist Maria Prymachenko. Carry them in the parade created by arts organisation 6 Million+ on Saturday 15th of June.

We have 6 x 2hr sessions available on these dates:
morning, afternoon or after-school /evenings Mon 8, Thurs 11, Fri 12, Mon 15, Thurs 18, Mon 22, Thurs 23, Fri 24, Mon 29, Wed 1, Thurs 2, Fri 3, Mon 6, Wed 8, Thurs 7, Fri 8, Mon 13, Wed 15, Thus 17, Tues 20, Thus 22 and Fri 24 May.
On Tuesdays 9, 16, 23, 30 April and 7, 14 May only daytime sessions are available (no evenings/after school).

Sessions can be adapted the session to suit group needs.
Participation is free but we request a £35 donation towards materials for each participating group.

To book a place for your school/community group please contact Bev director@holmfirthartfestival.co.uk

A bird made from wire standing on a branch in a tree

Visit Earthworks New Mill Community Garden on Friday 5 July 10am-2pm

Bring your school class or your community group to Earthworks New Mill Community Garden for bird themed storytelling and story sharing. Make a bird of kindness to add to the growing garden flock, drink tea made from the garden herbs and search for the birds of kindness dotted around the garden.

To book a 1 hour slot
10am-11am, 11am-12 noon, 12 noon-1pm or 1pm-2pm contact Sarah at sarah.branson@btinternet.com

Participation is free but we request a £35 booking fee for group bookings.

The garden is open to visit all day on Friday 5, Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 July. Just pop by.

Parade Making Workshops at The Civic Holmfirth

Help parade artists 6 Million+ to make a spectacular parade inspired by Ukrainian artist Maria Prymachenko featuring giant puppets, banners, live music and much more.

Sunday 26 May and Sunday 2 June 2pm to 4.30pm at The Civic Holmfirth.

Thursday 30 May 10.30 – 12.30, 1.30 – 4.00 at The Civic Holmfirth
FREE for individuals (donations welcome) £35 contribution to materials for a small group

Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

Photo: Malcolm Johnson

Book via the link https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/dearsunflowers/e-zlblqp

Where there isn't an online booking box, please email director@holmfirthartsfestival.co.uk if you, a school, or group you know, would like to participate in any of these projects.
We aim to make all our activities accessible as possible, please email Jo to discuss your (or your group's) access needs access@holmfirthartsfestival.co.uk.

Participation is free/pay as you decide for individuals. We ask for a £35 booking fee to secure a group booking.

PLEASE DONATE IF YOU CAN

Every penny you donate will go towards bringing the very best artists and arts projects to the Holme Valley. You can donate a monthly amount or make a single donation by text or by clicking one of our donate buttons.

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Opportunities to participate

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Donate by Text Fundraising, payments and donations will be processed and administered by the National Funding Scheme (Charity No: 1149800), operating as DONATE. Texts will be charged at your standard network rate. For Terms & Conditions, see www.easydonate.org

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Fundraising, payments and donations will be processed and administered by the National Funding Scheme (Charity No: 1149800), operating as DONATE. Texts will be charged at your standard network rate. For Terms & Conditions, see www.easydonate.org