Hope Week and the latest news

Hemmingwellartist is back! For the latest news, we caught up with Paula Armstrong, arts development officer at Wellingborough council. 

Paula says: 

'The designs are chosen and the mosaics are now being created! The designs were chosen from outlines created by schoolchildren at Oakway Infant and Junior schools. Some are one design and others combine two or more designs.'

'Each bird forms a large mosaic panel. Once completed, the six birds will be installed on the wall above the subway entrance for residents and visitors to admire.'

'Kay Aplin, our artist, was in residence at the Castle's studio for a few days from 17-19th August. She was there to welcome any visitors and explain the process she is using to make the mosaics.'

'On the afternoon of the 19th August, Kay visited Hope Week, a week of activities run by the Hope Project on the Hemmingwell Estate. Participants were able to make some of the mosaic birds. The attached pictures give you an idea of the scale of the birds!'

'The panels are now being finsihed. With luck, Kay will return at the end of September to install all six of the birds. However, this does depend on having good weather, so it may stretch into October.'

'Once the birds are settled into their new home, there will be a special launch event, to which everyone is invited, especially all those who have contributed to the design and development of the project.'

So, that's the latest. As promised, we'll keep you up-to-date with progress on the mosaics and introduce you to a few more key people on the Hemmingwell on this blog over the next few weeks.

**Watch this space for the date of the installation. An invitation for you will appear here!**

IMPORTANT: We are still looking for a tiler, who would be willing to install the mosaic on the subway wall. If you are a tiler or know of someone who can help, please contact Paula on parmstrong@wellingborough.gov.uk or leave a message on the blog. Thanks.

Were you at the workshop during Hope Week? What was it like? Feel free to leave your comments.