Latest news of events at Qube

Latest news and updates from Qube Hello from us all at Qube... We have three new exhibitions this month! In our main gallery you can see mixed media and textiles by Sylvia Stead until 2nd May. This month in our alcove gallery are beautiful characters by Heide Meredith and on our balcony gallery are watercolours by Colleen Sayers. You can meet both Sylvia and Heide at a Meet the Artists event on Wednesday 13th April. No need to book! Just pop in between 11am and 2pm. We've added more courses and events online. Coming soon are a series of talks by Sarah Gathercole and a British Sign language course led by Signal. There are also weekly beginners art classes with Claire Somerville, watercolour, pottery and two embroidery workshops to choose from. This April we are excited to be able to offer Easter holiday workshops for young people aged 4-12 years. These are provided as part of the government's Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme being delivered across Shropshire. Funded by the Department for Education. Are you part of a voluntary organisation or community group? There is still time to sign up to online courses looking at a range of subjects, from mental health and safeguarding to press releases and working with volunteers. Find out more here... All our services are now running as normal so please feel free to call or email us if we can help you or someone you know. You can contact us on 01691 656882 or email info@qube-oca.org.uk. Here is some of our latest news and services... New Exhibition: Sylvia Stead Mixed Media and Textile Artist Sylvia Stead will be exhibiting a collection of her works in our main gallery until 2nd May. Come and meet the artist on Wednesday 13th April, 11am to 2pm. Sylvia will also be teaching a Hardanger Embroidery workshop later this month. Full details and bookings here... CALL FOR ENTRIES: Qube Arts Open 2022 Our annual Arts Open returns for 2022! The theme this year is 'Discovery & Exploration'. A £500 cash prize is awarded to the Best in Show. The People's Choice Prize winner will receive their own 4 week exhibition at Qube next year. Deadline for entries is 1st July. Details and entry forms can be found here... Easter Holiday Workshops We still have spaces on our HAF Easter workshops for those on Free School Meals. Are you looking for Easter Holiday activities for ages 4-12? We have four workshops to choose from at locations in and around Oswestry. Have a go at circus skills, arts and crafts and enjoy a freshly cooked hot lunch! Full details here... New Exhibition: Heide Meredith On display in our Alcove gallery this April is Heide Meredith, a self-taught sculptor, who has always been interested in pottery. She exhibits an array of unique pieces, sometimes whimsical, sometimes more serious studies but all with the same objective, to make people smile. Meet the artist: Weds 13th April 11am to 2pm. Coming soon: Claude Cahun - Beneath the Mask Qube is excited to welcome this exhibition from the Southbank Centre, London from 4th May to 5th June. The exhibition features the work of French photographer Claude Cahun (1894–1954), whose practice investigates gender and identity. Join us for an evening talk about the artist with Sarah Gathercole... Thinking of volunteering? Qube's Volunteer Centre can help you find a voluntary role to match your needs. We also provide free advertising for charity, social enterprise or community group organisations who need volunteers. Further details can be found here...   Want to learn Sign Language? Join us for this new 6 week British Sign Language taster course. Learn some everyday signs that will help you communicate with a deaf person. This fun and friendly course will be lead by Signal, a charity supporting people who are deaf, hard at hearing or who have tinnitus. Details and bookings here... Workshops and Courses We have added new workshops and courses online! You can find more Beginners Art classes with Claire Somerville, embroidery, watercolour and pottery workshops and artists talks with Sarah Gathercole. There's just a few days left to book on our Bangle making workshop too. See our full courses here... We want to hear your stories Qube is celebrating our 30th birthday later this year. As you may know, Qube is currently based within the old Queen's Hotel building. One of our own team remembers meeting her husband whilst walking past the front door! We would love to hear your stories. What do you remember of the old Queen's Hotel? Get in touch... New Exhibition: Colleen Sayers Visit our Balcony gallery this month to see a collection of watercolours by Colleen Sayers. Colleen has spent most of her life living in Africa and has exhibited both there and in the UK.  If you are interested in exhibiting at Qube get in touch. How well do you know Qube? Did you know Qube has seven core services that serve the needs of the local community? Many people may only know about one or two of these, depending on which service they access but there could be plenty of other ways that we can support you or someone you know. Find out more here...