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Past Events	Art in the Park Going Wild with African Art (on the Ponderosa) The weather might have been a little inclement, pouring rain and gusts of wind our way, but this didn't stop a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon of activities going wild on The Ponderosa! The first of several events based on African folk stories during spring 2008 was run on Friday 28th March by the artist Michelle McGuire. The main activity on offer was using clay to make people from an African folk story. The afternoon began with an action story and from this people of all ages were invited to get their hands dirty making clay villagers, utensils or even meer-cats. Villagers that had already been made had set up camp on the climbing rocks in the park and were on offer for painting in bright and beautiful colours to represent the patterned fabric designs from African countries. The afternoon was a great success with excitement mounting for the activities taking place in future weeks. On Saturday 24th May, participators will be able to catch a glimpse of their clay sculptures along with other art pieces made at the events at a special Exhibition being held at Zest-hope to see you there! Third Event: Sunday 6th April Despite the snow there was a great turn out and a real buzz created by the drumming for the third 'Go Wild with African Art!' event. Many different shakers, drums, rattles and other wierd and wonderful instruments were made at the Ponderosa and we all had a great time keeping warm whilst playing them, to create a sound track and sound effects for the story recording. More little clay people were made and will be added to the display that's going to be held at 'Zest' in May. Looked out of my window this morning and the sun shone through and I thought this is going to be a good day to have fun with art in a park. I made my way to Ponderosa Park and volunteers were already their setting up for the days' activities and you could the energy and positive atmosphere. We got off to slow start on the participant side and thought there would be small pickings considering the indecisive weather, but all of a sudden they came in their droves! Seeking shelter from the sunny weather now turned to slightly snowy blizzard. We were well on our way enjoying the days' activities from instrument making, storytelling, and some more clay making with the usual painting and circus skills. When the weather got a bit too heavy we decided to call it a day, but participants didn't seem to want to move! Have to say a definite successful day and I look forward to the next instalment.
A Garden You can Eat Various Venues June- August 2008
Go Wild with African Art Ponderosa March-May 2008
Footprint Celebration Philadelphia March 15th 2008
Upperthorpe Healthy Living Centre Festive Fun Day December 2007
Rivelin Valley Christmas Festival December 2007
Hillsborough Park Christmas Festival December 2007
Beacons Project Ruskin Park October 2007
Langsett Fun Day August 22nd 2007
Get Fired Up About Philadelphia August 2007
Ruskin Park Fun Day June 2007
Urban May Day Upperthorpe Peace Gardens May 2007
Stannington Fun Day April 2007
Blake Street Insects and Creepy Crawlies March 2007 and April 2007
Philadelphia Trail Through The Trees February 2007
Weston Park Art in the Dark January 2007
Hillsborough Park Christamas Fair December 2006
Rivelin Valley Christamas Fair December 2006
Balloonistas! Part 2 Edward Street Flats November 2006
Superheroes Ponderosa October 2006
Balloonistas! Part one Edward Street Flats September 2006
Circus Project August 2006
Ruskin Park Fun Day July 15th 2006
Upperthorpe Peace Gardens May 14th 2006
Exhibition Upperthorpe Healthy Living Centre May 2006
Ponderosa April 9th 2006
Langsett Green Space February 12th 2006
Edward Street Flats Photography Special Part 2 January 15th 2006
Hillsborough Park December 11th 2005
Photography Special Edward Street Flats November 2005
Big Draw Nottingham Rec. October 2005
Bole Hill September 11th 2005
Langsett Fun Day August 25th 2005
Philadelphia August 7th 2005
Ponderosa July 10th 2005
Ruskin Park Fun Day June 11th 2005
Blake Street Nature Gardens April 2005
Langsett Green space March 20th 2005
Ruskin Park Feb 20th 2005
Hillsborough Park December 18th 2004
Edward Street Flats November 14th 2004
Philadelphia October 17th 2004
Langsett Green September 19th 2004
Ruskin Park Fun Day July 4th 2004
Langsett Green June 20th 2004
Ponderosa May 16th 2004
Philadelphia April 4th 2004
Langsett March 14th 2004
Ruskin Park February 15th 2004
Ruskin Park December 7th 2003
Ponderosa November 9th 2003
Philadelphia September 21st 2003
Upperthorpe Peace Gardens August 31st 2003
Wond'rous Watery Walk Ponderosa February 23rd 2003