Marionette puppet bird tutorial
Designer and puppet maker Di Ford shows you how to make your very own marionette bird puppet! Using household materials you will learn to make this happy little chappie and become a puppet maker!
Design and make woven patches
Create unique woven patches for your mending projects or to upcycle garments or interior textiles. Transform your mending pile with this simple technique. The possibilities are endless and achievable using materials and equipment from around the house. Learn how to vary structure for interesting textures and colour combinations with each patch being unique to you. We hope you enjoy!
Live at Home with Bardd & support from Eädyth
Beatbox, innovative Live Looping, Electric Kalimba, Folk Violin, Jazz Organ, Blues Guitar and Spoken Word. Bilingual beatboxer Mr Phormula with poet and lyricist Martin Dawes pioneer a new fusion of music that explores traditional and modern processes. On Saturday 12th September Bardd performed an exclusive live stream gig, bringing a night from the bardic roots of Wales to a freedom funk disco! Supporting the band was 22 year old singer songwriter Eädyth. The singer and instrumentalist, from Merthyr Tydfil, has been releasing records in both languages over the past four years. It was a night of Beatbox, innovative Live Looping, Electric Kalimba, Folk Violin, Jazz Organ, Blues Guitar and Spoken Word Poetry, alongside danceable beats. Bardd are Award Winning Spoken Word Artist Martin Daws (Young People’s Laureate Wales 2013-16), legendary Emcee, Beatbox and Live Looper Mr Phormula (Double Wales Beatbox Champion) and outstanding multi-instrumentalist Henry Horrell (Guitars/Keys/Violin). Bardd state their aim as “bringing all that we are together into one beautiful groove”
The Baghdaddies
On the 13th June SPAN joined forces with The Baghdaddies for an exclusive pre-recorded gig. Along with the specially recorded tracks for SPAN, the band joined us on the chat to keep the spirits high and have a natter with the audience. SPAN knew that everyone was missing the dance floor, so they decided to bring it to the people of Pembrokeshire and beyond with this exuberant and rampant band! The exhilarating cocktail of Balkan melodies, ska and latin grooves and sizzling brass played with furious energy and theatrical humour definitely got peoples toes tapping! One of SPAN’s top priorities has been to support artists and musicians, especially during lockdown, whilst continuing to bring music of the highest caliber. In order to continue to stick to their aims, the gig was fundraiser for the organisation so they could continue to do what they do! If you like what you see and want to help support the arts in Pembrokeshire SPAN would be hugely grateful for any contributions that you can afford. Donate here
