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Chartered 1970 (District 105SC)

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 Arts

Coaching Day

Saturday

1st November 2025

 

Devizes Lions believe the arts should be accessible to everyone and would like to offer our local primary school children the chance to try something new. This is the opportunity for children to have fun, doing something different.

You never know, you might find your new favourite hobby!

On Saturday 01 November 2025 Devizes Lions will be holding an Arts Coaching Day where local primary school children in year groups 4, 5, 6 (ages 8 to 11) will be able to try one of ten artistic activities that they might not otherwise have the opportunity to experience. 

Lions will be visiting schools beween 15 and 25 September to tell the children all about it and how to apply.

Applications cost £8.00 per child or £8.62 per child including the booking fee if applying through TicketSource. TicketSource will be open for booking from 01 September until 03 October.  TicketSource

 

SESSIONS

The creative arts sessions we will be running this year are:


Collage
Circus skills
Watercolour Painting
Decorated Tote Bags
Recycled Artwork
Knitting
Hoop Dance
Contemporary Dance
Drama
Musical Theatre

BOOKING  

Lions will visit your schools between 15 and 25 September to tell you all about it.

Applications cost £8.00 per child - or £8.62 per child including the booking fee if applying through TicketSource.

TicketSource will be open for booking from 01 September until 03 October.    Apply here:  TicketSource

or...........

If you're unable to apply electronically using TicketSource (which we’d much prefer, as it really lightens our load!), Application Forms will be available from your school for students in years 4, 5 and 6 during September or download acopy here: Application_Form.docx

Return the completed form to the school office by Thursday 2nd October 2025 with £8 in cash in a sealed envelope marked with the child's name — no cheques, please.

NOTIFICATION of ALLOCATIONS

Details of the child’s allocated Activity, Session Times and Venue, will be confirmed in mid-October by a letter sent by e-mail to the address  entered on the Application Form. 

Please watch this space for further updates and details.

Devizes Lions welcome the support for Arts Coaching 2025 from Wayside Garage and C & S Plumbing and Heating for which we are very grateful

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And to whet your appetite,

this is what we did last year:

Arts Coaching 2024

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BACKGROUND TO THE ACTIVITIES

Musical Theatre

Do you enjoy singing and performing? Then this is perfect for you! A morning filled with singing and movement to children's favourite musicals!

A short performance will be presented to parents at the end of the workshop. 

Children should come dressed suitably, wearing dance shoes or trainers.

[2 hours]

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Drama

Enjoy being creative? In this fun and active workshop, you’ll work as a team using your imagination to make original characters and scenes. At the end of the workshop there’ll be a short opportunity to show back what you’ve been up to with friends and family.

[2 hours]

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Hoop Dance

More than just Hula Hoops!
Today, it is seen in shows such as Cirque du Soleil. Hoop dance blends fitness with storytelling, drawing inspiration from Native American ceremonial roots. Originally performed with multiple small hoops to depict animals and elements of nature, this tradition evolved into a dynamic art form that celebrates personal expression and rhythm. In this session, participants will explore fluid movements, coordination, and creativity through hoops —cultivating both grace and grounding.

[1½ hours]

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 Contemporary Dance 

Ever seen ‘Strictly Come dancing’?

Many of these dance moves are just like the ones on the TV show – how cool is that?! This playful, expressive session introduces young dancers to contemporary movement inspired by the AQA GCSE syllabus—without the classroom vibe! Aimed at children of all ages, we focus on storytelling through movement, exploring spatial awareness and creativity in ways that feel accessible and engaging. Whether your little one is new to dance or already grooving, they’ll enjoy an energizing space to learn, move, and express

[1½ hours]

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Watercolour painting

Are you a budding van Gogh, John Constable or Rhoda Holmes Nicholls? Using watercolours, you can paint beautiful landscapes or portraits. Who knows? one day you might be hosting your own art exhibition as a famous artist – come on and have a go!  

[1½ hours]

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Have fun using fabric paints to decorate a Tote bag or pillow case. Let your imagination run wild – will you create something abstract or realistic, flowers or dragons, rectangles or circles? it’s up to you. Children should come suitably dressed for painting please.

[2 hours]

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Knitting

Learn how to knit a garter stitch square and then, the sky’s the limit – you can make hundreds of things, from toys to scarves and jumpers to gloves! You will leave the workshop armed with a starter kit and some great ideas for your first knitting project

[1½ hours]

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 Upcycling - Recycled Artwork 

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Do you like being creative? Choose patterns to draw, colours and recycled materials to make a small 3D sculpture inspired by trees. We will use glue and a variety of materials. See how things that might otherwise be thrown away can be transformed into something decorative. Let your creative side loose in this fun workshop session.

[1½ hours]

 Collage 

The 2 pieces of art we will be creating are both based on black paper. We will be using a variety of coloured pens, watercolours, stick on stars, white pens, google eyes, sequins & sparkly adhesive jewels. There will also be small cut up multi textured card pieces to glue on & create the fishes water & the owls feathery body. To finish the children’s art work will then be backed onto coloured card.

[1½ hours]

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Circus skills 

Play, Balance, Fun.
Roll up for a vibrant session packed with interactive circus props! You’ll get hands-on experience with spinning plates, arm slinkies, colourful ribbons, poi, and juggling balls—each designed to spark coordination and playfulness. Whether you're trying something new or honing your technique, this lesson delivers a joyful space to move, experiment, and laugh.

[1½ hours]

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