WELCOME TO COOLTAN ARTS E-BULLETIN JUNE 2010

Events take place at CoolTan Arts Unit B 237 Walworth Rd SE171RL unless otherwise stated.
www.cooltanarts.org.uk www.afunnyfarm.org.uk
info@cooltanarts.org.uk Tel: 020 7701 2696

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY – DON’T MISS THESE EVENTS

2 June, 1pm-2pm: Food for Mood project introduction meeting
12 June, 1pm -5pm: Mad Hatters Tea Party
16 June, 2pm: Community Advocacy Meeting
19 June, at 12 midnight: CoolTan Arts Midnight Largactyl Shuffle
22 and 29 June, 2 July: Fantastic Food workshops
24 June, 1pm: Film Screening of ‘The Largactyl Shuffle’ at the IoP
9 October 2010: CoolTan Arts’ Sponsored Walk

UPCOMING EVENTS

Fashion Show at Iliffe Yard: Sunday, 6th June

Another chance to see the ‘Twisted Tartan’ collection created by the designers in the CoolTan Arts Batik
workshop. Buy yourself a truly original piece of work, or just view this exciting and creative collection on the
catwalk. Iliffe yard is open 11am – 6pm. The show is likely to be between 12pm-3pm. Crampton Street, SE17
3LH. Nearest tube: Elephant and Castle or Kennington, Crampton St is walking distance from Walworth Road.

Mad Hatters Tea Party: Saturday, 12th June 1pm - 5pm

Discover CoolTan Arts, the activities we run and have a look at our new summer exhibition.
Have a fun day out, meet like-minded people and make friends. Create your own bookmark, design a T-Shirt
for the Midnight Walk, join taster workshops in Batik, podcasting, screen printing and Ikebana (the art of
Japanese flower arranging, facilitated by Annie Lau), join us at CoolTan Arts’ centre for some chit-chat, tea,
coffee and cakes.

Summer Solstice Midnight Walk: Saturday, 19th June at 12 midnight

Walk leaders: Michelle Baharier and Ari Henry
Join us for our Summer Solstice Midnight walk, explore the urban psycho-
geography of South London, and learn about local history and familiar
landmarks in a light you have never seen them before. Participate in this unique
procession from the powerhouse Tate Modern to the madhouse and home of
contemporary psychiatry, the Maudsley Hospital. Walkers meet at 12midnight
at the main entrance of Tate Modern and finish the walk in the wee hours of
Sunday at the Maudsley Hospital.
Feel free to bring sandwiches, tea, coffee for the route. (no alcohol please).

Film screening of ‘The Largactyl Shuffle’: 24th June, 1pm start - 2pm
Venue: IoP, Wolfson Lecture Theatre, De Crespigny Park London SE5 8AF

We would like to invite you as our guest to a

Film screening of ‘The Largactyl Shuffle’
(named after an anti psychotic drug that has extreme physical
side effects), followed by a panel discussion with CoolTan
participants and speakers from the Institute of Psychiatry (IoP),
King’s College London (KCL). You will be entertained, intrigued
and enlightened.

RSVP essential - Please RSVP to info@cooltanarts.org.uk by

Monday, 21st June 2010.
RECENT NEWS

Free Workshops for Southwark residents – Last remaining places!

Have fun, meet new people, gain new skills!
Free arts and multimedia workshops open to all Southwark residents over 19. Southwark residents can attend
one course of 10 hours for free. Places are allocated on a first-come first-served basis. To book your place,
please return the enrolment form to CoolTan Arts, along with a deposit of £10 (unemployed) or £20
(employed). Tuition is free but materials are not included.
Workshops include: Podcasting, Photoshop for beginners, Basic IT, Local history, Poetry, Batik and Screen
printing.
Please check our website for more details, times and an enrolment form www.cooltanarts.org.uk or call
020 77012696.

New art exhibition at CoolTan Arts’ Independent Gallery

We’ll have a new art exhibition from 11th June celebrating Summer and Solstice with artwork from participants.

The Nutty Professors: Tutors Show at Oxford House

See the work of the people who teach CoolTan Arts’
workshops. The exhibition has been extended until 28th June.
It’s amazing high-quality work, hope you can visit it.
OH! Gallery in Oxford House, Derbyshire Street, Bethnal
Green, London E2 6HG.
Thanks to Suzie at Oxford House for organising the exhibition
with CoolTan and Ben Sawyer and The Sun Inn for
sponsoring for the exhibition event.

For information about travel links and access to Oxford House

please email info@oxfordhouse.org.uk or phone
02077399001. For all other enquiries please contact CoolTan
Arts. Oxford House Map and Directions (GoogleMaps)

WORKSHOPS AND ACTIVITIES – OPEN TO PEOPLE EXPERIENCING MENTAL DISTRESS

Food for Mood: the cookbook project – intro meeting on Weds 2nd June, 1pm
The CoolTan Arts recipe book project is more than just a cookbook! There are workshops
and discussions and loads of ways to get involved. On Wednesday 2nd June, at lunchtime
(of course!) we’ll be having a brief get-together to describe the project and answer
questions. There will be food on offer. Please feel free to come if you’re just curious:
there’s no obligation to get involved, but we want to let people know about it.
Also, look out for new volunteer Lynda Laird, who will be interviewing and photographing
people over the next few weeks, finding out what everyone thinks about food: shopping,
eating, growing veg, sharing meals.
If you’re able to come to the meeting, or if you can’t come but would like to find out more, please talk to
Elizabeth Cochrane: you can call 07736 411494 or email elizabeth@cooltanarts.org.uk
Follow Elizabeth’s progress on http://worldofdifference.vodafone.co.uk/uk/elizabeth-cochrane/ali-smith-for-
anthropology/

Fantastic Food workshops: visual arts, storytelling and drama

As part of the Food for Mood project, there will be three great workshops around the topic of food, using drama
and storytelling as well as ‘cross arts’ techniques. Come and make collages, explore memories, talk tastes.
Share your tips for where to shop and eat in the local neighbourhood; think about what your perfect meal
would be – and who you’d share it with! You can turn up to just one of the workshops, or all three. There
should be some actual food involved, as well as lots of chat and craftiness.
Dates/times: Tuesday 22nd June – 12-2pm; Tuesday 29th June – 12 - 2pm; Friday 2nd July – 3 - 5pm.
Let Elizabeth or Clara know if you’re interested in coming along.

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Trip to see the Henry Moore Exhibition for CoolTan participants and volunteers
Friday 16th July, 3pm. Limited places available. Sign up on the clipboard in the office.

Self-Advocacy Training Skills Programme

Self-advocacy skills training can assist in knowing and accessing your rights and getting your
voice heard in many situations
You’re invited to meet at CoolTan Arts on: Wednesday mornings, 11am-1pm and/or Thursday
afternoons 2pm-4.30pm, for the next series of programme-1 topics. We’ve external trainers in
June providing several specialist workshops.
Extra date to be announced in June:
‘Introduction to Advocacy & Self-advocacy’ - a refresher workshop also enabling new participants to enter the
programme.
Workshops will run through June and July, with mentoring time by appointment only every 3rd Monday 6pm-
7.30pm, or Tuesdays, 4.30pm-6pm. For other times – please contact us.
More details and updates available at CoolTan Arts, or phone, email or write to us and ask for Phil Ruthen,
Advocacy Training Coordinator.

Telephone: 020 7701 2696 or
Mobile: 0798 565 8443  phil@cooltanarts.org.
News at: http://www.cooltanarts.org.uk/advocacy-2/ and http://afunnyfarm.org.uk/

Join a regular workshop at CoolTan

Do you need to get out of the house? Come along to one of CoolTan’s workshops to meet people, learn
new skills, have fun, and break out of isolation with like-minded people. Our workshops are open to any
adults experiencing mental distress with access to direct payments or Community Care Plan CPA. Please
contact CoolTan Arts on 020 77012696 or email referrals@cooltanarts.org.uk for more details or to make a
booking.

Workshop Timetable
Day Morning Afternoon Evening
Visual Arts 1-3pm
Mondays Volunteering Batik 2-4pm Volunteering
Sculpture 3.30-5.30pm
Basic / Intermediate IT 12-4pm (please book)
Yoga and Meditation 1pm-2pm
Tuesdays Drawing 11am-1pm Volunteering
Photoshop 2pm-4pm
Video & filming 4-6pm
Visual arts women only 2-4pm
Wednesdays Volunteering Knitting 4pm-6pm Volunteering
Web development 4-6pm
Thursday Poetry 11-1pm Largactyl Shuffle workshop 2-4 pm Volunteering

Friday *NEW* Visual Arts 10.30am- N/A

Visual Arts 1-3pm
12.30pm
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Saturday’s N/A Largactyl Shuffle Walk 12noon, every 3 Saturday N/A

JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT COOLTAN ARTS

Largactyl Shuffle Project Developer: Salary £28k (pro rata, 30 hours/week)

CoolTan Arts is looking for an exciting passionate mover and shaker to develop, promote and deliver the CoolTan
Arts programme ‘The Largactyl Shuffle’. This project celebrates mental health and well being, through regular
guided cultural walks. We are now entering stage two of the walk development which is the establishment of
ten new public art works along the Largactyl route. We require the Largactyl Shuffle Project Developer working
with the Chief Executive, Walker leader-trainer, participant steering group and Board to turn this idea into a
reality. You will have at least 5 years experience in developing arts projects with public outcomes.

If you are interested in this role, please download the job description and person specification on
www.cooltanarts.org.uk. You need to send your CV along with a statement outlining your skills and experience
against each of criteria specified in the job description and person specification (bullet points) to
kathrin@cooltanarts.org.uk.
A hard, signed application should be posted to CoolTan Arts, Unit B 237 Walworth Road, London SE17 1RL.
Previous applicants need not apply. Deadline for applications is Friday 18th June, 5pm.

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VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
Why volunteer? – Need help getting back into work, want to give back to the community
Volunteers do a wonderful job and CoolTan couldn’t exist without the work they do. Volunteering at CoolTan
Arts can help you gain confidence and new skills, get work experience, make new friends.
Volunteer opportunities are available every day. If you would like to help us, please speak to Asia at CoolTan,
contact her on 020 7701 2696, email volunteers@cooltanarts.org.uk or check the website
http://cooltanarts.org.uk/category/voluntary-position/ for more details.

Training Opportunities at CoolTan Arts

We will be running Mental Health First Aid Training again, dates TBC. The training is free and you will
receive a certificate for it. Places are limited so if you think it could be useful for you, please get in touch with
Asia.
We have a Walk Leader Training on 4th June 11am-4pm. The training is free and essential if you want to get
involved with the Largactyl Shuffle and volunteer at the Midnight Walk.
If you are interested in any of the training please contact Asia, asia@cooltanarts.org.uk

Walk Leaders Wanted - The Largactyl Shuffle Group is looking for new walk leaders
Meeting Time: Thursdays 2.00 – 4.00pm at CoolTan Arts
The group will do research, learn about local history, go on trips, learn new skills, get fit and have fun!
You will have the opportunity to take part in a variety of exciting training including First Aid/ Mental Health First
Aid, Conflict Resolution, Assertiveness Training and Public Speaking through story telling.
If you’d like to get involved with the group, please contact us on 020 77012696 or email
asia@cooltanarts.org.uk.

Services for Health and Social Care Organisations, mental health practitioners, GPs, social
workers, key workers…
CoolTan Arts can work with GPs and other health professionals to meet the social care needs of their clients.
We are very keen to meet you and your teams and tell you more about the services CoolTan Arts offers.
If you are a community mental health practitioner and you would like to refer clients, please contact us on 020
77012696 or email referrals@cooltanarts.org.uk.
If you are interested in finding out more about us and how we can work with your organisation, or want a
CoolTan representative at your team meetings to give an introduction to CoolTan, please contact us on 020
77012696 or email asia@cooltanarts.org.uk.

Last, but not least, a big thanks to our donors, funders, supports, and to all the people who give their
time and energy to CoolTan Arts and make what we do possible.

CoolTan Arts believes mental wellbeing is enhanced by the power of creativity

We are proud to have as Patrons: Maggi Hambling, Sokari Douglas Camp, Ali Smith, Clare Allan and Rosemary Shrager
Unit B 237 Walworth Rd LONDON SE17 1RL T: 0207 701 2696 M: 07952 481 566 W: www.cooltanarts.org.uk E: info@cooltanarts.org.uk
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