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Radio series with Rodney Appleyard: film guru and host of Colne radio’s 'Saturday night at the movies' podcast. Discussing the current state of British independent film with 'DB' Morgan, associated actors and members of the Underdog crew.
Radio series with Rodney Appleyard: film guru and host of Colne radio’s 'Saturday night at the movies' podcast. Discussing the current state of British independent film with 'DB' Morgan, associated actors and members of the Underdog crew.
We are EMPOWERING! We are SUPPORTING! We are NURTURING! We are CHANGING LIVES! We are... THE UNDERDOG CREW!
A vibrant and exclusive space for local creative artisans to meet, greet and showcase their
creations; whether in our barn studio, gallery suite, front courtyard or 5-metre inflatable yurt.
Studio private opening November 3rd 2024. Open craft events from January 2025 - Friday to Sunday 11am till 4pm
EXCLUSIVE member benefits
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A creative community social and skill sharing hub
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FREE TO TRY Community Pottery Studio
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‘Gallerying’ and selling exclusive handmade local crafts, artwork and sculptures
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Monthly specialist artisan workshops
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A FREE STUDIO SPACE for local craftspeople to photograph or film their work for online promotion and sales. With FREE tech and design support.
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A FREE GALLERY SPACE for artists to host promotion events. (visitor donations to UCS)
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Monthly COURTYARD CRAFT FAYRE with Yurt based mindfulness experiences
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TEA ROOM – Locally made Scones, cakes and speciality teas and coffee
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Front courtyard show centre for art sculptures with monthly craftwork demonstrations
CALLING ALL COLCHESTER ARTISANS.​
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Register interest now for FREE membership to the Underdog Crew #UCScommunitybarn artisan studio. Potters, sculptors, glass blowers, weavers and artists... join us, one and all, at our exclusive barn studio and gallery in the heart of the beautiful Colne Valley from January 2025.
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STRICTLY LIMITED to 20 members only for 2025. This is to allow all members the opportunity to schedule at least one exhibition per year and get fair use of our resources, yurt and courtyard space, promotional support, gallery and workshop space.
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All members get a free cream tea on their first visit.
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PLEASE NOTE: Our membership application list is already almost full. All member applications over our limit will be added to our waiting list. VENUE LOCATION: White Colne. TO APPLY: please send your bio and some photo examples of your work to db@underdogcrew.org
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Why is all this amazingness free you ask?
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We love being part of a like minded creative community.
We love being immersed in creative pursuits with others.
All we ask in return is one 2-hour workshop session per year to pay forward your artisan skills to some really cool marginalised local young adults to assist with our empowerment, life & employability skills and support as part of our Underdog Crew pledge.
We also loves scones. AND... if the cream is soft it goes on top of the jam. If the cream is hard (normally Cornish clotted) it goes on before the jam. AND.. scones should be served warm. FACT
ARTISAN STUDIO MEMBERS
** confirmed exhibiting members as of 28th September
THE UNDERDOG CREW
A range of sculptures, artworks and hand crafted artisan products.
* All sale proceeds go towards running costs of 'The Underdog Crew CIC'
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CANAL ART
With "Rosa Lea" - Nomadic Artisan of Colour.
Celebrating the artistic heritage of canal boat art.
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'MOTHER OF DRAGONS'
Everything dragon related with a bit of 'zombie and gothic' bite!
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Watch this space as our list of exceptional local artisans populates. #4 of #20
The Underdog Crew CIC
“Providing a safe and nurturing space for marginalised young adults to find inspiration, motivation and a place to belong. Creative education, support, guidance and a route towards an empowered adulthood laden with ambition and hope."