Mill Street Arts

Hello I'm Alice, artist & art tutor and I'm raising funds to set up a community arts centre in the wonderful place I call home -Eynsham, Oxfordshire.

I have been teaching adult art classes and workshops for the last 15 years in village halls, church halls and sports pavilions and it has long been my dream to have a more dedicated space that can offer community arts education of all kinds

from drawing, painting, print-making, calligraphy and other visual arts, to knitting, silversmithing, embroidery, music, drama, weaving, creative writing and more.

Participation in creative classes and groups can be life changing -offering social connection, wellbeing alongside new skills and understanding; the therapeutic benefits are significant and given the world we find ourselves in now that's a great reason to widen access to these opportunities. (I am passionate about facilitating creative activities in a nurturing environment to support mental well being in young people, older people and adults of all ages).

Eynsham is home to a wealth professional artists who would love to share their skills more locally, however many art activities require considerable specialised equipment which the tutors have to load into cars and various halls and back if they are delivering regular classes and workshops; this has been my experience 15 years! Mill Street Arts to provide on site equipment storage for regular groups and tutors.

The premise benefits from two large ground floor to ceiling windows which be will be used as a gallery showcasing arts and crafts, providing a vital service for local artists and makers and a free colourful point of interest for residents and passers-by.

66 Mill Street is ideally located within Eynsham, central and accessible by foot and on the main route to the primary school and housing; there is a bus stop directly outside as well as parking.

I am seeking funds to make this dream happen: to renovate and suitably equip the building to create a colourful local arts hub that is warm, welcoming, accessible and ready to inspire much creativity.

Any and all donations will make a difference.

Many thanks,

Alice