The Electric Palace is opening its backstage doors to anyone wishing to take part in or run classes and workshops. The recently refurbished Friends’ Room is situated at the rear of the 1920’s theatre and once housed the generator which gave The Electric Palace its name. For years, the room has remained out of sight and out of the minds of visitors to the Palace, only being seen by road crews, wedding caterers and the occasional pantomime dame! Today, the room offers a brightly lit and airy space which is ideal for classes and workshops of all types – from art classes to yoga, music workshops and lectures – and is available for hire at very competitive rates, with free publicity to promote the workshops. For participants, there is not only the benefit of being in beautiful surroundings, but also on hand is the delicious food and drink on offer at the in-house Arlo Flinn Café. The Electric Palace team are keen to hear from anyone interested in running future workshops – please call 01308 426336 or pop in for more info.
The first workshop this summer is Ukulele Improvers with Sally Ukulele (co- founder of the Bucky Don’ts group) on Saturday 13th July, 10.30am-12.30pm. Got a ukulele? Want to improve your playing? Yes uke can! Come along and develop your skills in a fun, friendly and supportive group. This workshop is ideal for anyone who has already started getting to grips with their uke, knows a handful of chords but would like to improve their technique and expand their repertoire. Sally Vaughan is an experienced teacher and workshop leader. For enquiries and to book your place (£15) please contact Sally directly on info@sallyukulele.co.uk
During the summer holidays, local theatre maker and workshop leader Sarah Butterworth will be leading a series of creative making workshops ahead of Bridport Carnival, suitable for children and adults. Come and get creative! Find full details on www.electricpalace.org.uk
Build a fool! with Sarah Butterworth
Three-day workshop course, £50
Mon 29th July – 10am-3pm
Tues 30th July – 10am-3pm
Wed 31st July – 10am-3pm
Come and build a giant fool for the carnival, or take it home for your garden. Work with theatre maker Sarah Butterworth in willow to build your very own colourful character. Lights can be put inside your fools to make them glow at night. We aim for a light, creative atmosphere in this 3 day workshop. All welcome, though under 10’s must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring overalls. More giants can be seen at www.flickr.com/photos/emeraldantics Please book by emailing sarah@emeraldant.com before 20th July.
Carnival Hat Making with Sarah Butterworth
Tues 13th August, £6
Two session options: 10am-12noon or 2-4pm
Come and make a hat for Bridport Carnival! Working with theatre maker Sarah Butterworth, you will work with foam, collage, bits and bobs. Adults can use heat guns to shape their hats. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Please book by email by August 3rd through sarah@emeraldant.com
Willow Fools with Sarah Butterworth
Thurs 14th August, 10am-3pm, £20
Come and make a fool on a stick for Bridport Carnival, or take it home. Working with theatre maker Sarah Butterworth, you will work in willow and tissue paper. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Sarah’s costumes, puppets and other gizmos can be seen at www.flickr.com/photos/emeraldantics . Please book by email by 3rd August through sarah@emeraldant.com