BLOG: Wool Shop Jigsaws
In this series of blogs, our Creative Programmes Coordinator Sunny Townsend, brings a novel perspective to the work of Albatross Arts and the ways to capture the power of the creative arts on well-being. This week, I joined the evening ‘cocktail hour’ group, out of curiosity to observe a different bunch of weavers and a […]
Albatross Arts has been named as a Trinity Champion Centre
Albatross Arts has been named as a Trinity Champion Centre 2023/24 for our successful delivery of Arts Award. Trinity College London is a leading international exam board and independent education charity that specialises in the assessment of communicative and performance skills covering music, drama, combined arts and English language. Champion Centres are recognised by Trinity […]
BLOG: Weaving in Wellbeing
In this series of blogs, our Creative Programmes Coordinator Sunny Townsend, brings a novel perspective to the work of Albatross Arts and the ways to capture the power of the creative arts on well-being. As an introduction to the work of Albatross Arts and the impact they have, I’ve joined a block of weaving workshops. […]
BLOG: The Sci-Artist’s Way
In this series of blogs, our Creative Programmes Coordinator Sunny Townsend, brings a novel perspective to the work of Albatross Arts and the ways to capture the power of the creative arts on well-being. My name is Sunny and I just joined Albatross Arts as a Creative Project Coordinator. This is my first job […]
Albatross Arts Joins Scotland Social Entrepreneurs Trade Up Programme
The School for Social Entrepreneurs Scotland prides itself in reaching out to those individuals that want to create social change, and we are proud to announce that in 2023 Albatross Arts will be joining the Trade Up programme. Among other things the programme will give social entrepreneurs the best possible chance of success, particularly during […]
Albatross Arts has been awarded by the Social Entrepreneurs’ Fund!
Albatross Arts has been awarded Firstport’s Build It Award as part of the Social Entrepreneurs’ Fund. Build It awards are part of the Social Entrepreneurs Fund, which is delivered by Firstport on behalf of the Scottish Government. Build it Awards are for enterprises that are still at an early stage but able to show evidence of a track record […]
Sense Arts Online Sharing
Culture During Covid
Helensburgh Community coming together for COP26
“Fishtastic – Shoal Of Plastic” ‘What a fantastic way to bring people together and encourage us to feel proud of our town’ – parent participant Albatross Arts CIC was commissioned by Argyll & Bute Council to deliver an event to engage the local community in a recycling project raising awareness of ocean plastics, and to […]
Argyll & Bute Third Sector Interface
Delighted to have been awarded Argyll & Bute Third Sector Interface investment to run collaborative creativity & wellbeing programming. will see Albatross Arts collaborate with unpaid carers from local community organisations Jean’s Bothy, Alzheimer’s Scotland, Fun First, Helensburgh & Lomond Autism group
