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MOSAIC PRACTICE GROUP
A closed group of practised Mosaic enthusiasts enjoy an informal gathering at Fusion Arts Centre once a month to share idea's and create mosiac based artwork.
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POETRY & STORYTELLING IN PERFORMANCE
Do you spit rhymes / write poems or stories / freestyle or rap? Do you have the desire to express yourself with the spoken word and do you have something to say? Read more
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Life Drawing Class Exhibition
22 June - end of July
An exhibition of work by the Sunday evening Life Drawing class at Fusion Arts Centre, organized and led by artist and tutor Francis O'Neil.
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Looking good at Fusion!
The Fusion centre has had a facelift!
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CARNIVAL IN THE PARK!
Carnival in the Park, South Park Sunday 5 July - procession starting at 2pm
Fusion Arts have been working with artists and children at locals schools creating costumes for Carnival in the Park 2009!
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CAPTION - OXFORD'S ANNUAL ALTERNATIVE COMIC BOOKS CONVENTION
Caption 2009 is coming!
Saturday August 15th 9am till 10pm and Sunday August 16th 9am till 5.30pm
Caption is a festival of comics and minicomics held annually in Oxford held at the East Oxford Community Centre and Fusion Arts Centre.
Join in for a weekend of panels, workshops, and idle chatter!
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Farmer Jason and Nick Cope Family Music Show!
Fusion hosts music show for children with Farmer Jason and Nick Cope!
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Fusion wins 'Best Animated Film Award' Summerscreen 2008!
Movies, Music, Magic!
Watch the animated film here
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Fusion wins Artscape Award 2008 for Outstanding Community Partner!
Fusion staff were delighted to attend the recent Artscape 2008 award ceremony and music festival at the Warnford Hospital in October 2008 on World Mental Health Awareness Day, organised by Allie Butler.
Many talented and inspirational organisations and individuals were commemorated on their achievements and the outstanding work they have accomplished with Artscape.
Fusion were honoured to accept an award for Outstanding Community Partner for the collaborative In-Tents City project Sep 2007.
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Ingot Puzzle Solved!
Fusion are pleased to award Ian Balmer of Oxford the prize winning Bronze Ingot for being the first to solve the Pavement Jewellery puzzle!
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Magical Tales at Fusion with Creation Theatre rehearsals!
Fusion Art Centre is pleased to be hosting rehearsals for Oxford's Creation Theatre Company's Christmas production of Hans Christian Andersen Magical tales - a brand New Christmas Adventure in the Mirror Tent!
Christmas workshops and events coming soon...
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TRUCK ARTS! AFTER SCHOOL ARTS CLUB FOR KIDS!
From September 2009
Mondays at Fusion Art Centre
4pm-6pm - Workshop 1
Arts, crafts and activities for young people age 8-14 years
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EXILE AND BELONGING: Creative writing workshop for women.
Fusion Arts Centre in association with Oxford International Women’s Festival
Saturday 7th March 10am-4pm
at Fusion Arts Centre
Writers Carole Angier and Nikki van der Gaag present an inspiring creative writing workshop for women on the theme of Exile and Belonging.
To book a place, please contact Carole Angier on 01865 728781 or 01993 830414
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MULTICULTURAL TEXTILES: textile workshop and exhibition
Sunday 15th March 3pm-6pm
at Fusion Arts Centre, Oxford
Free entry
Textile for Peace invite you to join them for a textile workshop and one day exhibition!
Be inspired by the beautiful textile work from Oxford Women from many different cultures - watch the demonstrations and try some of the techniques for yourself!
For further information please contact organisers Judy Hammond, Textiles for Peace on 01865 245178 or 01865 763479
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Fusion Art Centre Artweeks Exhibition - 'Escapism' by Dionne Barber
Fusion Arts Centre is pleased to announce an exhibition for Artweeks 2009.
Escapism, an exhibition of paintings by Dionne Barber.
Saturday 9 May till Sunday 17th May
Private View/Launch event Friday 8 May 6pm-8pm
Free entry
Exhibition opening times for public viewing:
Saturday 9th May: 10-6pm
Sunday 10th May: 10-6pm
Monday 11th May: 12-2pm
Tuesday 12th May: 12-2pm
Wednesday 13th May:12-2pm
Thursday 14th May: 12-2pm
Friday 15th May: 10-6pm
Saturday 16th May: 10-6pm
Sunday 17th May 10-6pm
Exhibition ends
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3 STEPS TO WELL-BEING
Psychodrama / group therapy
This class has now moved, for info please contact Philip Halmarack on 07787 342869 or email phalmarack@hotmail.com
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CHARACTER ACTING WORKSHOP
Character Acting Workshop for young people in association with Oxfringe
Monday 13th April (Easter Monday)
at Fusion Arts Centre
5pm-8pm
For ages 13-18
£10 per person/£8 concession
Do you love pretending to be someone else? Would you like to swap personalities for a day?
Now is your chance to share the exciting world of theatre!
A fun experimental drama workshop where participants learn basic acting skills and
explore a variety of characters within short plays.
With Theatre Practitioner Emel Yilmaz.
Call 01865 245735 to book
a place or email info@fusion-arts.org
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Fusion links up with Oxfringe!
Fusion Arts Centre are delighted to be involved with Oxfringe 2009!
We are running two events at Fusion Arts Centre in association with Oxfringe - a character acting workshop for young people (see here) ages 13-18 and a family shadow Puppet theatre workshop! (See here)
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SHADOW PUPPET THEATRE
Family Shadow Puppet Theatre
Create exciting shadow puppet performances at Fusion Arts Centre
Tuesday 26 May 1pm-4pm
£10/ £8 conc per child
Ages 5-12
Kids learn how to make and manipulate their own shadow puppets, devise stories and rehearse plays, then hold their own shadow puppet performance!
Our workshop can tell any story from around the world.
With Theatre Practitioner Emel Yilmaz.
Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult
Please book in advance - drop in on the day subject to availability
Call 01865 245735 to book a place or email info@fusion-arts.org
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TRUCK ARTS IN THE EASTER HOLIDAYS!
The Life of the Rainforest Creative Arts Workshop
Fusion Arts Centre
Thursday 16th April 2009
10am – 4pm
For ages 3-12 years (children under 6 years to be accompanied by an adult)
Bring along your own lunch
Cost: £15 for the day
£10 for am
£10 for pm
Concessions will be made for families
For more info contact Claire@thisisitruck.com or visit the workshops section of www.thisistruck.com or call 01235 821 262
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MAKE A MINI ME - EASTER HOLIDAY FUN!
Wednesday 15th April 11am-3pm
Fusion Arts Centre
Age 8+ (can be unaccompanied by an adult - please fill in registration form on booking)
Booking essential!
Bring a pack lunch.
Learn to design, pattern cut and make your own “Mini Me” using recycled fabrics and transfer images of your face, hands and feet to fabric.
Explore new techniques and generally have fun.
To book contact Fusion Arts on 01865 245735 or email info@fusion-arts.org
Fee £15 in advance or £20 on the day per child.
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Bernwood Public Art Project, Barton
Public Green Space, Art Interventions
Artist Rob Turner, is currently working with community groups in Barton to generate design ideas for public art pieces as part of the redevelopment of the play area.
Working with Oxford City Council's Parks Department, Fusion is using stone that many Barton residents remember from the old Bernwood School and reusing them as entrance markers, focal features and benches on the site.
The new play area is due to be ready at the end of March 2009.
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Amazing Circus skills workshop for kids
By EclipseArts.com
Friday 29th May
at Fusion Arts Centre
4pm-6pm
£10/ £8 conc per child
Ages 7-14 years
Learn fantastic circus skills at our fun workshop, juggling scarves, balls, rings, clubs,
balancing objects on your fingers, nose, chin and foot, chinese ribbons and more!
Improve co-ordination, learn new skills and have fun!
Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult
Please book in advance - drop in on the day subject to availability.
Call 01865 245735 or email info@fusion-arts.org to book a place!
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THE BEEBABEE BAND MUSIC WORKSHOP + NICK COPE SONGS FOR CHILDREN
Friday 29 May
at Fusion Arts Centre
11am-12pm (morning session) 2pm-3pm (afternoon session) £5 per child per session aimed at under 5s
The Beebabee Band and Nick Cope performs for young children at this fun filled interactive music workshop and performance for little people! Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult
Please book in advance due to public demand! Drop in on the day subject to availability Please call 01865 245735 or email info@fusion-arts.org to book a place
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KUNG FU TASTER SESSION
Kung Fu taster session for the whole family!
at Fusion Arts Centre
Drop in session Saturday April 18
10am-11am
Costs: £ 5 per person
Start your weekend energetic, happy and confident with a Kung Fu session for the whole family.
Welcoming to beginners age 6 – 100 and above!
Please wear comfortable clothing and soft shoes/ soft trainers (not hard soles).
Regular classes take place at the East Oxford Community Centre Monday and Thursday nights.
For more information on Fujian White Crane Kung Fu contact Stefan on 07957 198 698 or stefanw@fwckungfu.com.
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DESIGN YOUR OWN T-SHIRT
Thursday 28 May
First session 10am-12 for 4-7 years
Second session 2pm-4pm for 8/9-13 yrs
At Fusion Arts Centre
£10/£8 conc per child
Children design and print and paint on T-Shirts or textiles - either experiment with a design in the workshop or bring in a design to work on.
Bring a t-shirt, trousers or pillow case to print your artwork on.
Please book in advance as this session will only run if we have enough people - drop in on the day subject to availability!
To book please call Autumn or Emel at Fusion on 01865 245735 or email info@fusion-arts.org - you can pay on the day.
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STORIES WITHOUT WORDS
Saturday 30 May
10am-12.30pm
£10/ £8 conc per child
Ages 5-12
Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult
Please book in advance so we can monitor numbers. Drop in on the day subject to availability
Painting workshop for children with Artmummy
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MOVIES, MUSIC, MAGIC 09! COURSE FULL
SATURDAY 18th & SUNDAY 19th JULY
MOVIES, MUSIC, MAGIC!
10-4pm both days
Summer Screen 09
Film Weekend Workshop for 11-16 year olds
at Fusion Arts Centre, Princes St
Get creative with a weekend of film-making, animation and fun at Fusion Arts!
Design the story board, prepare the props, shoot the film and create the soundtrack - all in an intense 2 days!
Then catch the film at the end of the week on the Big Screen!
THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL
Call 01865 245735 to book in advance - and please do let us know if you are not coming as places are limited!
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1001 bpm slam
Thursday 23 July at Fusion Arts Centre
12:30 - 3:30
11-16 year olds
FREE!
Slam Poetry Workshop
Write, rap, spit rhymes and perform!
info from 01865 403357
07799 375147
email events@hammerandtongue.co.uk
www.hammerandtongue.co.uk
Hammer and Tongue
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EYE CANDY - group exhibition at Fusion Arts Centre October 2009
Eye Candy!
Saturday 3rd October - Saturday 31 October 2009
An exhibition of photography and paintings by three Oxfordshire artists at Fusion Arts Centre Oxford.
Artists include Elena Henshaw – oil painting and pastels, Andrew Martin – photographs and Tamás Malomvölgyi – acrylic paintings.
Times: Check our website or call for public viewing times
Launch event/meet the artists:
Friday 2 October 7-9pm
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LIFE DRAWING + PAINTING TUTORED SESSIONS Fusion Arts hosts occasional Life Drawing tutored sessions + experimental painting from a model.
Please email or join the mailing list for details about forthcoming classes.
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Experimental drawing and painting with a life model
Saturday 22 August
10am-1pm
Draw, paint, sketch, multi-media - experimental art with a life model.
Materials provided, paper available to purchase for 5p a sheet
With tutor Dionne Barber
£15 or £5 for students
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Crafty Kid - October half term arts activities for toddlers to tweens!
Crafty Kid - October half term arts sessions at Fusion!
26-31st October - a fun packed hands-on week of arts activities for young people held here at our artrooms just off Cowley Rd!
From toddlers to teens stuck for something to do over the hols, choose from our programme of workshops over the week, with something for all the family!
Sessions led by talented local artists and makers for crafty kids who want to try something new!
Booking essential, call to book.
T 01865 245735
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Wear your own art - printmaking on textiles for adults
Wednesday 26 August 7pm-9.30pm
£12 - bring something to print onto, T-Shirt, jeans, bags etc, and either work on a prepared design or create one at the session! Booking essential - call 01865 245735.
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LAST MINUTE an exhibition by Maz Azman
Exhibition launch event Friday 4 September 7-9pm
Exhibition open days Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th September 10-5pm - meet the artist and watch her creative process - or join in!
Exhibition will be on show until Saturday 12 September 5pm.
For viewing times during the week please call ahead for availability.
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BOLLYWOOD BHANGRA DANCE CLASSES!
Try a brand new Bollywood Bhangra Indian style dance classes for beginners!
The class is just £2 and will take place on Mondays from 5.45-6.45pm at the Fusion Arts Centre, for 6 weeks from Monday October 5th.
Come, learn and enjoy ground shaking dance moves whilst improving your health and fitness!
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YOGA inspired movement and relaxation
Yoga inspired movement and relaxation
Mondays 28 September-Monday 19 October (4 sessions)| @ Fusion Arts | 9am-10am | £4 | book in advance/drop in | all levels
Combining simple yoga positions with contemporary movement to improve core stability, flexibility, strength and alignment.
Suitable for all, encouraging the the release of tension within the body whilst enjoying movement and learning new exercises.
No experience necessary, for anyone to try!
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CREATIVE DANCE AND MOVEMENT
Creative dance and movement
Mondays 28 September-Monday 19 October (4 sessions)| @ Fusion Arts | 10am-11am | £4 | book in advance/drop in | all levels
This class is suitable for all and explores the art of dance. The class begins with release based contemporary dance exercises, improves posture, technique and flexibility and later explores creativity through choreography and improvisation.
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UBER*CRAFT
Uber*craft
This class is not currently running but please contact Kay if you are interested in setting up a group.
Kay Sentance (ArtWash/Art Take Away) email Kay
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ROCK & ROLL ARTS/ CRAFT / VINTAGE FAIR + JUMBLE SATURDAY 12 DECEMBER
Saturday 12 December 10am -5pm
Music, cakes, stalls, vintage, jumble, performances + art raffle!
Cards, jewellery and art and craft for sale by local artists, perfect Christmas presents!
VISITORS: just turn up between 10am-5pm
STALLS FOR HIRE:
Stall Cost - £20 for 1 trestle table all day
Prints/ craft/ cards/ textiles/ presents/ tea and cakes - local artists / makers please apply
Booking confirmed when you pay in advance.
Contact us here for more information
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Children of Gaza Under Fire- exhibition of drawings
Launch Event 6pm Friday 13th November at Fusion
Performance, poetry reading and more.
An Exhibition of Photographs and children's art responding to the bombardment of Gaza, including Rod Cox's collection of children's drawings "Loss of Innocence".
Exhibition runs: Saturday 7th to Sunday 15th November
Exhibition open:
Sunday 8th 10am-6pm
Monday 9th - closed
Tuesday 10th - 12.30-5.30pm
Wed 11th - 12.30-7pm
Thu 12th - 12-6pm
Fri 13th - 9am-2pm
Sat 14th - 9am-6pm
Sun 15th 10am-2.30pm
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AFRICAN SCHOOL
Mondays @ Fusion Arts
7pm-8.30pm
Mondays weekly till December| @ Fusion Arts | 7pm-8.30pm | Booking essential | all levels
African history and culture with art, music, talks and creative writing - all welcome
Contact Natty Mark on 07906 673212 for more information and booking
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CHRISTMAS LIGHT NIGHT
Friday 27 November 5-11pm
come and celebrate the start of the festive season at this special late night opening of all your cultural favourites and the Christmas lights switch on!
Join together with artists and children to enjoy the real spirit of Christmas, with lanterns, music, fire and dancing in the streets and art and music in everyone's favourite's museums, galleries and theatres.
6.15pm-6.45pm - Lantern procession
A dazzling array of amazing lanterns have been created by artists, schools and community groups, led by a partnership of leading community arts organisers - Oxford's Fusion Arts, and Same Sky, from Brighton.
For more information and to download the PDF brochure visit Oxford Inspires website here.
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Creation Theatre drama club for young people
Put on a show! Build confidence! Make new friends! Work with professional actors! Be inspired!
Creation Theatre run fun drama clubs for young people - these sessions started in January and their group for 14-16 year olds is full, but there are a few spaces for the 8-10 year old group.
To find out more, or join their waiting list for future workshops call 01865 766266 or visit their website here
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LIVE ART! Artweeks exhibition and collaborative installation
Artweeks Exhibition Live Art! Open studio - drop in, join in and make art during Artweek! Be part of a collaborative artwork, created over the course of the week
Saturday 8 May 6-8pm Launch event + meet the artists All welcome!
Live Art Open studio Tuesday 11 May till Friday 14 May 1-5pm Saturday 15 May 11-4pm
Join in with all the family and help create a site specific installation for LIVE ART! at Fusion Arts Centre during Artweeks! LIVE ART! a joint exhibition showcasing a thought provoking new series of contemporary painting, sculpture and collaborative installation. By artists Dionne Barber(Oxford) and Adam Griffiths (Wales).
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MULTICULTURAL TEXTILES: Open workshop and exhibition of work in progress
Oxford International Women's Festival
3pm-6pm
at Fusion Arts centre
free entry
Textiles for Peace is a community based women's group for people of different cultural backgrounds.
Open workshop is an opportunity to be inspired by the work we are doing and to try some of the techniques that will be demonstrated.
Have a go at spinning, felt making, silk painting and embroidery including shisha mirror work.
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OXFORD UNDER COVER
A series of images produced by the residents of O'Hanlon House.
Photographs on show at Fusion Arts Centre from 27th February 2010 - call ahead for viewing times.
www.oxhop.org.uk
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Cowley Road Art, Craft and Jumble Fair
Saturday 8 May at Fusion Arts CentreBehind the EOCC in the art workshops 12-4pm
See the first day of the Fusion Artweeks Exhibition Art, craft, jewellery, bric a brac, jumble, kids second hand clothes and toys.
Limited number of stalls available - looking for craft and arts related stalls, and cake stalls! Anyone interested should contact info@fusion-arts.org Stalls are charged at £10 which must be payable in advance. Read more
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