Super Slow Way are happy to announce the return of Wetlab, our floating laboratory, to the Leeds & Liverpool Canal this summer. This floating pavilion will be home to artists and makers running workshops for the public throughout May and June.
The first leg of the journey will be happening at Finsley Gate Wharf between April 30th to May 25th which will be followed by the Wetlab moving to Daneshouse between 28th May to 8th June over the Burnley half-term.
Workshops including:
Thursday 5th and Friday 6th May
Using pocket microscopes to take a closer look at local plants and creating pictures from what you see using plant-based inks and other materials sourced locally.
10 – 12pm book online/1 – 3pm drop in
Saturday 8th May
Mindful drawing with Penelope D’Souza
10 – 12 and 1 – 3pm drop in
Sunday 9th May
Come and make a Japanese Stab book!
10 – 12pm book online/1 – 3pm drop in
Wednesday 11th and Wednesday 18th May
Creating poems and writing in response to the local area with Blue Balloon Theatre.
10 – 12pm book online/1 – 3pm drop in
Saturday 14th May
Nature inspired print making with Blackburn based printmaker, Ian Halawi.
10 – 12pm book online/1 – 3pm drop in
Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th May
Create structures such as light holders and mobiles using natural materials with artist Sofia Moffa.
10 – 12pm book online/1 – 3pm drop in
Friday 20th May
Making ‘story sticks’ with natural materials to create and share stories.
1 – 3pm drop in
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd May
Take a closer look at the waterways and create watercolour paintings that reflect the natural surroundings along the canal.
10 – 12pm book online/1 – 3pm drop in
More workshops to come check the What’s on page and our social media for details
Please book via eventbrite here.
The Pennine Lancashire Linear Park pilot project is funded by the UK Government via the UK Community Renewal Fund
