The idea
We have a collection of right and left handed classical guitars and a great passion for the instrument. Just 5 minutes is all we need, to teach people a touch of flamenco. Through sharing our knowledge and love of the guitar - we can give people space and time to develop their own love of the instrument - be that for mental wellbeing, pleasure or profession. We're partnered with groups who can help fund lessons & guitars for individuals who may not be able to afford to buy their own guitar. We've a proven track record in creating lively, welcoming, warm and exciting workshops - our first spacehive allowed us to play in libraries, campfires and allotments. We want to take our flamenco sessions to East Lancashire takeways, next & also Lomeshaye's new pop-up Shipping Containter performance space. We always attract a great crowd! Flamenco brings people together and our conversations lead to so much more. We can now offer different levels of session too - from beginner to masterclasses!
What we'll deliver
- 5 pop up flamenco sessions
- PA Hire
- Guitar Hire for participants
Why it's a great idea
Hundreds of people benefited from our last Spacehive. 417 in total. We now, more than ever, want to collaborate to understand our world. Our project combines the best of new connections to make this happen including International Public Space architect UCLAN Super Slow Way, along with Lancashire Libraries, Music For All, PRS & us - we know how signposting cultural opportunities effectively & inclusively - is essential to improving physical & mental wellbeing for diverse communities. We deliver our Library Partner's Universal Offers (reading, health/wellbeing, digital/information & culture/creativity) by tapping into existing structures efficiently - presenting our events in the library network; we refer people to library resources (sheet music/digital platforms/groups), we experience the health benefits of a safe friendly space & we include everyone digitally too.
Steps to get it done
- Fireside Flamenco, Food and Singalong workshop at Pendle Venue
- 2 x LCC Family Fun Workshops in Libraries
- 2 Pop Up Flamenco Sessions (In a Forge & In the New Lomeshaye Container)
