WELCOME TO COOLTAN ARTS E-BULLETIN NOVEMBER 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

9 November, 2pm-4.30pm:
4.30pm: CoolTan Arts Open Day *New date*
16 Nov, 3pm-4.30pm: Community Advocacy Meeting
20 Nov, 12noon at Maudsley Hospital: CoolTan Arts Largactyl Shuffle: Made in the Mad House?
10 Dec, 4pm-7pm:
7pm: CoolTan Christmas Party
18 Dec, 12noon: CoolTan Arts Largactyl
ctyl Shuffle

RECENT NEWS
CoolTan Arts Largactyl Shuffle Sponsored Walk on
09 October 2010 was a great success!
Over 70 people were marching to celebrate Mad Heritage & World
Mental Health Day and raise money for CoolTan Arts.
CoolTan Arts Largactyl Shuffle was exploring the past
past, present and
future of “Madness and Contemporary Psychiatric Innovation”
Innovation”.
It was a fundraiser for CoolTan Arts. So far we raised over £2
£2000 –
you can still sponsor our walkers and support CoolTan’s work!
The funds raised through the Largactyl Shuffle Sponsored Walk will
enable us to continue to provide inspirational and creative workshops for people that really need our support
and enable us to move from our current premises. We desperately need a larger and a more suitable space to
support more people in a better environment.
Sponsor our walkers on http://www.justgiving.com/cooltanartslargactylwalkers
Your donation will make a huge difference!

Five beautifully crafted bio

bio-degradable
degradable sculptures made in CoolTan Arts
workshops were placed along the route. They represented five inspirational
Southwark characters who championed work in the field of mental
m health and
psychiatry
sychiatry. The sculptures
lptures and walk were filmed by CoolTan Arts for a
documentary. Check our website, flickr or facebook for images from the day.

If you have raised sponsorship money, please take it back to CoolTan Arts or
send us a cheque for the amount you raised.

Thanks to the Maudsley Hospital for tables, chairs, free water and the IoP for giving us space to exhibit Peter
Mansfield. Thanks to Liz Ellis at Tate Modern for their support and hospitality. Last but not least, many thanks
to our volunteers who worked hard to researc
research
h and write their own talks on each Scientist/Social Reformer and
stewarded along the route.

CoolTan Arts has job vacancies

Vacancy for Operations Director at CoolTan Arts - Salary £31,000 p.a., 37.5h/week
CoolTan Arts is looking for a very experienced and mature mature-minded
minded person who has at least 3 years
experience working in the field of mental health.
With excellent supervisory, coaching, motivation, managerial skills, opera operational
tional infrastructure and business
expertise, you will support the CEO in the day day-to-day
day running the organisation. A strong team player that can
interact with people at all levels, facilitate and lead smooth change to an organisation.
Vacancy for Largactyl yl Shuffle Project Manager at CoolTan Arts - Salary £30,, 000 p.a., 37.5h/week
CoolTan Arts is looking for a very experienced and passionate person, who has at least 5 years experience of
project management, to project manage and grow the Largactyl Shuffle Walk project – CoolTan Arts’ flagship
project and community participation / fundraising event. In this role you will manage, develop, promote and
deliver CoolTan Arts ‘Largactyl Shuffle’. This project celebrates mental health and well being, through regular
regula
guided cultural walks.
Closing date for both roles: Wednesday 10th November 2010, 5pm
Application form and further details on http://www.cooltanarts.org.uk/category/paid_position/.
http://www.cooltanarts.org.uk/category/paid_position/
CVs not accepted. To apply, please send a completed application form to info@cooltanarts.org.uk.
 ing session for Purple Day 18th October
CoolTan Arts one off Dyeing
The 20th of October was dedicated to honour those men and women who
decided to take their lives due to homophobic abuse. Here at CoolTan Arts
we invited people down for a one off dydyeing lesson where you got the chance
to attend a free workshop and dye one item of clothing purple, ready to be
worn to commemorate the loss ss of all those affected. A good amount attended
the free workshop, check out some of our produce on our facebook.

CoolTan Poetry Book

With the great success of our Thursday morning poetry group came an amazing poetry book. An Anthropology
of CoolTan artists’ words, thoughts and feelings, with sales going so well we thought it would be great to tell
more of you about it. We have sold 133 poetry books so far,, and raised £512.71 in total.
To purchase a copy you can contact CoolTan directly via phone or e e-mail clara@cooltanarts.org.uk.
clara@cooltanarts.org.uk

Shortlisted for RADAR awards

We are proud to announce that CoolTan Arts has been shortlisted in the arts category alongside Bobby Baker,
Bobby Baker’s Daily Life Ltd. (2 Nominations), Cirque Nova, Lizzie Emeh and The Other Side Gallery.
And Michelle Baharier has been shortlisted as Person of the Year: sponsored by IHG alongside Anne Novis,
Dr. Nasser Siabi, Helen Chipchase, Ian Martin, Nicola Martin, Parmi Dheensa, Stephen Brookes, Wycliffe
Noble.
The RADAR awards,, presented by the UK’s largest disability campaigns network, celebrate people and
organisations that have made real strides towards equality, empowerment and inclusion for disabled people in
the UK. The winners will be announced at a black tie dinner and presentation ceremony at Evolution,
Battersea Park on 29 November, hosted by Cerrie Burnell, BBC TV presenter, actress and author.

New CoolTan fan page on facebook

Connect with us on facebook and join our fanpage for the latest news, images, updates.
updates
http://www.facebook.com/cooltanarts .

Recent exhibitions
October was a busy month for CoolTan Arts and we had two art exhibitions! Click on the links for images from
Carnegie Library and Oxford House.

UPCOMING EVENTS
CoolTan Arts Open Day: 9 November 2pm
2pm-4.30pm *New date*
Come and join us for our open day on Tuesday 9th November, from 2-4.30pm to find out
more about CoolTan Arts and how you can get involved. There’ll be a short presentation
about CoolTan’s workshops and activities at 2pm and again at 3pm, tours of the gallery and
facilities, and you can try one of our taster workshops from 2.30pm onwards. To find out
more contact Rosie on 0207 701 2696 or email rosie@cooltanarts.org.uk.. We look forward to
seeing you then!

CoolTan Arts Largactyl Shuffle: Made in the Mad House?

20 Nov, 12noon at Maudsley Hospital
Did you know that Peckham Town Hall once housed Asylums and Mental
Health Hospitals? Come along to the Largactyl Shuffle on 20th November,
an urban ramble through Camberwell and Peckham. Discover the remains
of mental health institutions and retrace the fascinating history of Work
Houses, Asylums and Alms Houses in Southwark.
Southwark
Meet us at the Maudsley Hospital and join us for a fun guided cultural walk
through Camberwell and Peckham! Come along,along learn new things about
Southwark and its history of mental health, meet like-minded
like people and
make friends.

Walkers meet at 12 noon at the main entrance of Maudsley Hospital, Denmark Hill, SE5 8AZ. Call CoolTan
Arts on 07985658443 if you cannot find the group of walkers on the day.
Activities at ‘The Elephant’ 1-12 November 2010, open to all
‘The Elephant’ is a new one-off Arts space at Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre open to all from Mon 1st Nov.
to Fri 12th Nov with free workshops, exhibitions, screenings and talks. The Largactyl Volunteers will be
attending a talk on Local History of the Elephant on Mon 8th Nov at 6pm at ‘The Elephant’. All welcome.
We will also exhibit Volunteers research, screening of Largactyl Shuffle films and Art Exhibitions during these
two weeks. Dates to follow-check www.cooltanarts.org.uk for more details.

WORKSHOPS AND ACTIVITIES – OPEN TO PEOPLE EXPERIENCING MENTAL DISTRESS

Community Advocacy Meeting: 16 November 2010, 3pm-4.30pm

Come along to our monthly community advocacy meeting, meet like-minded people, get your voice heard and
ask your questions. Please email rosie@cooltanarts.org.uk for more info or call 0207 7012696. We look
forward to seeing you then!

Self-Advocacy Training Skills Programme for November / early December

A big thank you to everyone involved in the group's submission of views - themed 'Making
Rights Real' - on Southwark Council's draft Charter of Rights for adult health and social
care. When replies arrive from the Council, they'll be shared, if replies don't appear, they'll
be chased!

Returning to more expected subjects after responding to topical developments in the past month or so,
November sees, amongst others, re-visiting Advance Statements/Crisis Plans, access to benefits, peer
support. Look out for an introduction to advocacy and self-advocacy at the Lorrimore Centre later in the month,
with an intended open event pencilled-in for 2nd December (please check with us, or our publicity) on self- and
peer advocacy, which will coincide with an event introducing the Recovery Star project.

Wednesday mornings from 11am, Thursday afternoons from 2pm at CoolTan Arts unless otherwise
advertised. Keep an eye on the website and mailings.

Self-advocacy skills training can assist in knowing and accessing your rights and getting your voice heard in
many situations.

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, Meditation and de-stress 1pm-2pm
Tuesdays Drawing 11am-1pm Movement Therapy: 2.30pm-3.30pm Volunteering
Photoshop 2pm-4pm
Video & filming 4-6pm
Visual arts women only 2-4pm Web design 6-8pm
Wednesdays Volunteering
Knitting 4pm-6pm Volunteering
Thursday Poetry 11-1pm Largactyl Shuffle workshop 2-4 pm Volunteering
Friday Visual Arts 10.30am-12.30pm Visual Arts 1-3pm N/A
rd
Saturday’s N/A Largactyl Shuffle Walk 12noon, every 3 Saturday N/A
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.

Opportunity of the month: Social media volunteer

Do you know how to use facebook, twitter, flickr, and online forums? Have an interest and understanding of
mental health and the benefits of arts, and good communications and PR skills? Then we’d like to hear from
you. We are looking for a reliable volunteer to update our online listings, write entries and connect with people
on social media forums. Please contact Kathrin on 020 77012696 or email kathrin@cooltanarts.org.uk for
more details.

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 rosie@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: 0798 565 8443
W: www.cooltanarts.org.uk E: info@cooltanarts.org.uk
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