A new activity-based project – ‘Remembering the Future’ – kicks off on Thursday 19th January offering a series of free, creative and exploratory workshops and other events for young residents of Govanhill and surrounding neighbourhoods.
The workshops will explore art as a way to come together, examine local histories, and share personal stories and cultural experiences.
Comprised of ten sessions especially tailored for young people (aged 10 to 21 years old) the project will take place at The Deep End Govanhill Baths Community Trust, 21 Nithsdale St, G41 2PZ every Thursday from 5pm-7pm, starting on Thursday 19th of January through to Thursday 23rd March.
During these free sessions, participants will get to try out and explore different artistic techniques and processes with the aim of creating an art collection to be exhibited and held within Govanhill Baths’ new building and its archive.
A unique opportunity for school pupils and upward to get hands-on in multiple ways with a local project, Remembering the Future will offer various activities through which to learn more about both the wider history of the area and Govanhill Baths itself, including printmaking, creative writing, pottery, drawing, photography, a guided walk and a museum visit.
At the end of the programme participants will be given the chance to share their work and experiences in an exhibition and event.
The collection will represent and reimagine Govanhill’s history with the aim of reclaiming and occupying its future, engaging with themes of belonging and cultural heritage.
Light refreshments will be available at each session alongside the workshops’ activities and conversations for everyone to enjoy.
Spaces will be limited for the sessions, on a first come first served basis, so early booking is advised.
More information & booking form:
https://www.govanhillbaths.com/remember/
About the project facilitators:
Paria Goodarzi and Francisco Llinas – both artists, researchers and social practitioners – are currently working with Govanhill Baths Trust as part of Creative Scotland’s Culture Collective residency programme. Govanhill Baths is a member of the national Culture Collective network and have a team of artists working with the local community and interpreting the theme of ‘Occupy!’.
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