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| Stephen Metcalfe with Lisa Smith at the Laboratory |
Stephen
Metcalfe, local MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock, enjoyed letting his
creative side out at the launch of The Laboratory last Saturday.
Based in Wat
Tyler Country Park, The Laboratory is a new art studio developed by local
artist Lisa Smith which aims to provide a space for beginners and experienced
artists to work and learn as well as a place for children to develop their
skills after school.
A large number
of visitors attended the launch to take part in the day’s activities including
Mr Metcalfe who participated in the ‘Draw one Take one’ project. Mr Metcalfe’s
drawing was taken home by a young boy who replaced it with his picture of five
shells.
He commented:
“The launch was a great success. The Laboratory provides a great space in which
people of all ages can go and get creative in a friendly and relaxed
environment. There are a number of classes and workshops coming up and I would
encourage everyone to get involved!”
The Make and
Matter group starts on Saturday and participants will learn how to make a craft
item which they will then be encouraged to reproduce and donate to St Luke’s
Hospice Shop to help raise vital funds.
Mr Metcalfe
added: “The Make and Matter group is about art having impact in the community.
It is an innovative way to raise money for the Hospice and I am sure everyone
at St Luke’s will be extremely grateful for the donations.”
Other classes
including Moshi Monsters, After School Art and adult beginner’s classes also
start soon. If you are interested in participating, email the_laboratory@hotmail.co.uk
to book your space. Or for more information please visit: http://www.1thelaboratory.blogspot.co.uk/.
