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Free street art walk and graffiti workshop in Ipswich this weekend

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Ipswich residents can explore local street art and try their hand at stencilling this weekend with a free guided walk and workshop.

The big picture: Art Eat Events is hosting a free guided walk exploring Ipswich's street art on Saturday, September 21, as part of the Wild Walls Festival. The event offers a unique opportunity to learn about and experience local street art:

The details:

  • Date: Saturday, September 21

  • Time: 11:00 - 13:00 BST

  • Meeting point: Ipswich Town Hall, Cornhill, Ipswich IP1 1DH

  • Distance: Approximately 1.7 miles

  • Cost: Free

Examples of Ipswich street art

What to expect: Artist Sara Hayes will lead participants from the town centre to the street art workshop area in the Mill Courtyard behind Dance East. Along the way, attendees will:

  • View and learn about local street art.

  • Learn about the stories behind some of the town's best-known pieces, including some of the new murals and pieces that have been transforming our town during the Wild Walls festival.

  • Have the opportunity to create their own stencilled artwork.

Sarah Hayes in front of some street art
Your tour guide and artist, Sara HayesOliver Rouane-WilliamsIpswich.co.uk

The bottom line: This free event offers Ipswich residents a chance to engage with their local art scene and try their hand at a new skill.

Get involved: Interested participants should reserve a spot through the Art Eat Events website to avoid disappointment.

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Theatre project transforms lives through art

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Participants have praised the life-changing impact of a creative wellbeing programme at Ipswich's New Wolsey Theatre, designed to support people with multiple health conditions.

Why it matters: With long-term health conditions predicted to affect 68% of people by 2035, innovative approaches to supporting wellbeing and reducing health inequalities are becoming increasingly vital.

Tell Your Story exhibition at New Wolsey Theatre
Tell Your Story exhibition at New Wolsey TheatrePolly AldertonNew Wolsey Theatre

The big picture: Tell Your Story, produced by New Wolsey Theatre's Creative Communities team and funded by NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board, brings together people with multiple health conditions in a supportive environment to develop skills in photography, animation and creative writing.

What they're saying: "This programme has been confidence building. It's a really lovely way of bringing people together in a safe space. The gentle introductions, and support and help of the team, makes you feel accepted and part of a little family," one participant said.

By the numbers:

  • 12 workshops led by photographer Gillian Allard and writer Dean Parkin

  • 30% of people currently live with a long-term condition

  • 70% of all health and care spending goes to long-term conditions

What's happening: A free exhibition showcasing participants' work is running in the theatre's lounge area until Monday, 17 February.

The bottom line: Tell Your Story demonstrates how creative expression can improve wellbeing, resilience and sense of agency for people living with long-term health conditions.

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