The idea
It’s simple, we are fund-raising to upgrade our special studio space. We need to replace our thirty-year-old squeaky chairs to provide functional upholstered seating for all; improve the sound acoustics for better participant experience and create a bespoke display wall for inspiring community exhibitions. This upgrade will make the space more comfortable and interactive. It is such a popular well-used adaptable space, please help us raise enough money to create a renewed visual & acoustic studio with enough new chairs to make sure everyone is sitting comfortably at The Watershed.
Every contribution counts—£5 for a chair leg, £10 for a chair back, £15 for a chair seat, or £45 for a whole chair. Donations of £20+ unlock free annual membership to Friends of Watershed, offering discounts on live events, bar drinks, and access to an exclusive summer music party. Join us in transforming The Watershed Studio into a renewed, interactive space that enriches our community activities.
What we'll deliver
- 100 new studio chairs and storage racks
- 40 Accoustic panels installed
- 24 Wall mounted display boards installed
- 3 x 3 panel portable display screens
Why it's a great idea
This project will benefit everyone that walks through our doors with better facilities so they can fully focus on what they have come to do or see with us. Key benefits will be:
- Improved accessibility for neurodivergent individuals by providing stable and non-distracting seating.
- Enhanced inclusivity, creating a welcoming and considerate environment for older participants and wellbeing groups.
- Promotion of community engagement through interactive and customisable exhibitions on the bespoke display wall.
- Access to a special exhibition resource for groups to show off their creations; families to make murals for celebrations; project work to be displayed and shared.
- Improved experiences for attendees in workshops, memory café, and live performances due to better sound acoustics and seating.
- Encouragement of creative expression with an upgraded studio space that promotes involvement and collaboration.
Steps to get it done
- April 26: Order new chairs, sound boards, display panels & screens
- May 26: Install Sound Boards and Display Boards and make good wall decoration.
- June 26: Launch new space with free event for campaign supporters
