Friday 7^th June – Scribble Fest Preparations

Today I got creative, making bamboo signs for the workshops, putting name badges together, and deciding to create an alphabetised box to store them (didn't know what else we could do with them!). I then typed up some participant pieces on how much TUAO means to them, which has been lovely to work through. I look forward to meeting them at Scribble Festival next week!

Wednesday 5^th June – Scribble Fest Preparations

Things are getting very busy in preparation for the conference and Scribble Festival; very exciting! I put together lots (and lots!) of packs for people attending and typed up some more poems, this time on the theme of “Celebrations”. Lovely and interesting as always!

Wednesday 22^nd May – Scribble Fest Preparations

Today I finally got stuck in to the Tell Us Another One Scribble Festival presentation (only 3 weeks to go!). I particularly enjoyed searching through and choosing quotes and photographs to use; I chose those that I thought were particularly expressive of TUAO’s aims and achievements, and had fun matching quotes and pictures together appropriately. I was very pleased to have it nearly finished by the end of my day, just awaiting some statistics and touch ups from Emma.

Wednesday 15^th May – In The Office

I don’t like MACs, and they don’t like me. Unfortunately, I ended up using one to input TUAO feedback and evaluations into a database. This was fine for the most part; I enjoyed reading participants’ comments on the benefits and need for TUAO to continue. Unfortunately MAC decided to crash when I still had a pile to get through. Luckily it was resuscitated and Emma was able to do the rest, but for me, home time!

Saturday 11^th May – Spring Has Sprung

I was rather disappointed to wake up to heavy rain on the day of the Arts and Enterprise’s family fun day, Spring Has Sprung (apparently!)The day still had a great turn out, evidenced in the crowding in the hall. There was lots going on, and I managed to get roped into a Tai Chi demonstration! It was also nice to meet Laura, my predecessor at Cartwheel, and great to see that she keeps coming back for more! The event team have clearly worked very hard and well together to pull off this event. It proved very busy and popular; a Reiki treatment to finish was much appreciated!

Wednesday 8^th May – In the Office

Today I got to do a bit of everything: I completed the spreadsheet of Art Cart and Arts and Enterprise participant responses, in-putted freelance arts workers’ information into the database, and documented the roles that Art & Soul have delegated between themselves today. I've also looked back over the work I started for Emma weeks ago, and am looking forward to getting stuck into it next time.

Friday 3^rd May – Art Cart

I went to visit a very busy Art Cart as they prepare for Nothern Lights, and event where they will sell the work they’ve made over the duration of the course. It was great to see everyone so busy; the amount of effort and care is really paying off with some beautiful work! I enjoyed getting to see finished products as I catalogued them.