International Women’s Day Celebration and Conference including an art exhibition ‘The Women of Dickens’

14th March, 2pm-7pm at CoolTan Arts

Join us to celebrate International Women’s Day with creativity, workshops and a conference, exploring the female archetypes in Dickens’ novels, such as Nancy Sykes, and not forgetting Miss Havisham’s wedding dress.

Workshops on the day will include:

• 2:00-2:30 – Introducing International Womens Day

• 2:30 -3:30 – Women’s Poetry – explore your poetic side in a safe all female environment

• 2:30-4:00 – Self-Advocacy – inspired by Dickens – skills to help take control of your life

• 2:30-4:00 – Personal finance – practical ‘tools’ for managing your money

• 3:30-5:00 – Get Assertive!

CoolTan Arts art exhibiton at Carnegie Library took place 0n the 16th November 2011. There was poetry readings from CoolTan Arts poets and artwork showcasing  mixed media, collage, painting, drawing, sculpture and batik.

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We were very proud to see the Guardian feature the artwork of our Participants on its Society website on 7th October 2011, to coincide with World Mental Health Day.

See the full slideshow on the Guardian Society website here, or download a PDF (1.7 MB) version here.

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The Live and Kicking exhibition took place at CoolTan Arts on the 6th October 2011. The exhibition celebrated World Mental Health Day by displaying artworks, drawings and sculptures created by Cooltan Arts participants alongside a birthday cake for Clara. The exhibition continues until 13 January.

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The WPF Therapy exhibition opened on the 1st October 2011 and finishes on the 13th January 2012. It brings a positive outlook on art and well-being. CoolTan Arts has partnered with WPF to showcase a selection of creative work with strong colour, impact, aesthetics and content.

The show is accessible, although entrance is by appointment only. Please contact WPF Therapy reception for enquiries 020 7378 2000

Address: WPF Therapy, 23 Magdalen Street, London SE1 2EN

All artworks are for sale.

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The Batik Retrospective in August 2011 was an exciting exhibition and fashion show at CoolTan Arts. It involved celebrating the achievements of the Batik and Textiles class since it started in 2006 with their first major ‘RetroSpective, coinciding with the 60^th Anniversary of the Festival of Britain’.

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Private View: Tue 16 August 2011, 6pm-8pm
Venue: CoolTan Arts Unit B 237 Walworth Road, London SE17 1RL.

An exciting exhibition with fashion show at CoolTan Arts celebrating the achievements of the Batik and Textiles class since it started in 2006 with their first major ‘RetroSpective, coinciding with the 60^th Anniversary of the Festival of Britain’.

Come along to our private view, meet the artists and get inspired.

Please RSVP to kathrin@cooltanarts.org.uk or call 020 7701 2696.

As the Southbank Centre celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the Festival of Britain, CoolTan Arts look back over the last 6 years of their Batik and Textiles class with our first major ‘RetroSpective’.

Celebrate 100 years of International Women’s Day with CoolTan Arts’ Conference and new art exhibition ‘Women’s Stories’

Wed, 09 March 2011 at 11am – 4pm

CoolTan Arts Independent Gallery Unit B 237 Walworth Road, London SE17 1RL

Join CoolTan Arts Conference and celebrate  100 years of International Women’s Day and women of the last century , their narratives, personal, historical or artistic.

We will explore and celebrate the lives and works of inspirational local women from the past 100 years, and personal stories of women we know. There will be particular emphasis on stories of women from marginalised and excluded groups, including disabled women, women with mental distress and refugee women.

CoolTan Arts and Oh!Gallery present:

CoolTan Creations, 20 January – 20 February 2011

CoolTan Arts has a new art exhibition at Oxford House Gallery, with works from participants and tutors. This multifarious array will boast
something to suit everyone’s fancy, from abstract to realist and oils to watercolours.  Examining the extraordinary, the ordinary and the imaginary through art and mind!

Location: Oh! Gallery, Oxford House, Derbyshire Street, Bethnal Green, London E2 6HG, http://www.oxfordhouse.org.uk/

Opening times: Mon – Fri 9am -9pm, Sat 10-2* (subject to staff availability)

CoolTan Arts is an arts mental health charity that believes mental wellbeing is enhanced by the power of creativity, dedicated to achieving and promoting wellbeing through the arts, empowering individuals and destigmatising mental health.

All the artworks in the exhibition are for sale, please contact CoolTan Arts for details.

With thanks to Oxford House, CoolTan tutors and participants for their contribution and support.

More information about CoolTan Arts and the exhibition is available from Kathrin Kirrmann, Communications Officer CoolTan Arts, kathrin@cooltanarts.org.uk or 020 77012696 www.cooltanarts.org.uk

Photographs taken at the Private View at Oxford House on 19th October 2010 – enjoy viewing the images!

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CoolTan Arts and Carnegie Library present: Road to Recovery Exhibition – 5 October – 31 October 2010

An exciting exhibition featuring artworks by participants at CoolTan Arts’ workshops. The exhibition is part of Carnegie Library’s ‘road to recovery’ programme and promotes mental health awareness and wellbeing.

Location: Carnegie Library, 188 Herne Hill Road, London SE24 0AG

Opening times: Monday – 1pm-8pm, Tuesday – closed, Wednesday – 10am-6pm, Thursday – closed, Friday – 10am-6pm, Saturday – 9am-5pm, Sunday – closed

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CoolTan Arts in partnership
with Carnegie Library presents

Road To Recovery Exhibition

View the Flyer here [PDF]

5 October – 31 October 2010

Opening event will be on the Tue 05 Oct at 6:30 pm

Carnegie Library is at

188 Herne Hill Road,

London  SE24 0AG

This exhibition features artworks by participants at CoolTan Arts’ workshops and promotes mental health awareness and wellbeing.

Everyone is welcome to come along.

Opening times: Monday – 1pm-8pm, Tuesday – closed, Wednesday – 10am-6pm, Thursday – closed, Friday – 10am-6pm, Saturday – 9am-5pm, Sunday – closed

Mad Heritage Exhibition

October 4-29

A group exhibition of CoolTan artists celebrating World Mental Health and raising awareness of the charity’s work: promoting wellbeing through Art.

The artists are all participants of workshops run for and by those whom have experienced mental distress, their work bears testimony to the exceptional power of art to transform and liberate.  Through painting, drawing, sculpture, textile and written word we see the triumphal, extraordinary and unusual exploration of our Mad Heritage.

Special Event: 19^th October 6-9pm Oh!Gallery:

Meet the artists, watch a screening of the Largactyl Shuffle film and presentation of CoolTan’s work.

Exhibitions and Event entry are free –Come join the fun – You’d be mad not to!

With special thanks to Michelle, the tutors and participants for their contribution and support.

Thanks to Oxford House and Suzie Ragab for hosting this exciting exhibition.

Location:

Oh! Gallery, Oxford House, Derbyshire Street, Bethnal Green, London E2 6HG, http://www.oxfordhouse.org.uk/

Opening times: Mon – Fri 9am -9pm, Sat 10-2* (subject to staff availability)

More information about CoolTan Arts is available from Kathrin Kirrmann, Communications Officer, kathrin@cooltanarts.org.uk or call 020 77012696

An exhibition of the work of the people who teach CoolTan Arts’ workshops. The exhibition has been extended until 28^th June.

Venue: OH! Gallery in Oxford House, Derbyshire Street, Bethnal Green, London E2 6HG.

Thanks to Suzie at Oxford House for organising the exhibition with CoolTan and Ben Sawyer and The Sun Inn for sponsoring the exhibition event.

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Location: CoolTan Arts Independent Gallery,

Unit B 237 Walworth Road, London SE17 1RL

A new Art Exhibition “Women that inspire you” is being held at CoolTan Arts’ Independent Gallery from 6^th March until 30^th April 2010 to celebrate International Women’s Day.

The artworks have been created by artists attending CoolTan Arts’ Visual Arts workshops. The exhibition showcases inspiring women and features powerful images reflecting on women, their environments and place in society.

Pop into CoolTan Arts Independent Gallery and visit the art exhibition.

All artworks are for sale.

Additional information:

The exhibition “Women that inspire you” opens on 6^th March at CoolTan Arts Independent Gallery, Unit B 237 Walworth Road, London SE17 1RL.

Images from CoolTan’s latest exhibition.

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Art Exhibition at Ladywell Café

CoolTan Arts has a new art exhibition in the Ladywell Unit WRVS Cafe.

Venue: Lewisham Hospital, Lewisham High Street, SE13 6LH

If you require any further information, please contact Kathrin on 020 77012696 or email kathrin@cooltanarts.org.uk.