Members from a PCP Colour your Life art group have organised their own exhibition at Greenfield Art Gallery from 3rd – 30th August 2017. The exhibition will showcase approximately 60 pieces of work produced by talented amateur artists, who all attend the Monday morning sessions at the Pioneering Care Centre in Newton Aycliffe. The exhibition launch and preview night is on Wednesday 2nd August from 6-8pm. Anyone is welcome to go along to meet the artists and find out more about what they get out of attending Colour your Life. Sonia Burn, has been involved with Colour your Life for over 5 years. A keen and talented artist she started as a volunteer and is now employed by PCP to oversee the Monday art group. Sonia approached Sophie Lewis, Greenfield Arts and Community Centre Coordinator regarding the possibility of using their gallery space and booked a slot, well in advance, due to popular demand, free of charge. Sonia said “There are so many talented people in our art group, this is a great opportunity to showcase their work and hopefully make them feel proud.
Some pieces will be for sale and others will be temporarily borrowed from ‘pride of place’ in their homes. Colour your Life is not just about making art, it’s about making friendships and this exhibition shows the diversity of the artwork produced by the group. It would be fantastic for people to go along to the exhibition to see the work. Please also leave a comment in the guest book for members to see.” Colour your Life is a social prescribing project funded by Durham County Council and provides access to activities for the improvement of mental health and the development of emotional resilience. The weekly sessions take place at the Pioneering Care Centre Mondays 10am-12noon. Other weekly sessions include gardening on a Monday 1012noon and a craft group every Tuesday 10-12.30. All classes are in pleasant surroundings giving everyone the chance to learn new skills, make new friends and relax in a friendly atmosphere. For more information please contact the team on 01325 321234, email colouryourlife@pcp.uk.net visit www.colouryourlife.org.uk
