GETTING CREATIVE: Trevor Dixon in his workshop where he produces miniature models. Mr Dixon will lead sessions of the new Creative Age project at Utass.
THE searchnis on for a group of would-be crafters aged 55 or over for a new project to benlaunched in the autumn
Thenproject, Creative Age, is being organised by officials at The Witham, BarnardnCastle, but hosted by Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services (Utass) atnMiddleton-in-Teesdale.
Betweenn15 and 20 people aged 55-plus are being sought for the activity, which will benrun by artist and former farmer Trevor Dixon.
MrnDixon produces detailed, miniature models of farmhouses, outbuildings andndrystone walls using natural materials.
Thesenmodels reflect the landscape he has worked in since adolescence.
Thenproject aims to bring together people who share a common background, such asnworking in rural Teesdale.
SarahnGent, marketing officer at The Witham said: “While learning a new skill, orndeveloping an existing one, it is hoped that the group will also use thensession as an opportunity to socialise and share past experiences.
“Thenemphasis is very much on having an enjoyable afternoon in the company ofnlike-minded people.
“Nonprevious modelling experience is required, just enthusiasm.”
Atnthe end of the project the work created will be displayed, alongside Trevor’snwork, in the gallery at The Witham during March 2020.
Weeklynsessions will take place on Thursdays, from 2pm to 4pm beginning October 3 andnconcluding on February 27 next year.
Therenis no charge thanks to a County Durham Community Foundation grant. Refreshmentsnwill be provided.
Tonsign up or for more information, email: info@the witham.org.uk putting CreativenAge Project in the subject line.Alternatively,ncall 01833 631107.
