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It’s my joy to introduce this second Christian Arts Festival in Cheltenham. The SSee e e Art:A r t : DiffereDifferentlyently theme this year is ‘Wings’ , a resonant word from the Bible, reminding of God’s care, the shelter we find in him, and the experience of soaring with wonder and renewed strength . Wings speak to us also of the creative Spirit of God, hovering over the face of creation and as a dove when Jesus was baptised. Creativity, strength and wonder are all reflected in the marvellous, exciting programme of events. We are grateful to a wonderful team who are all volunteers who have worked and will continue to work to see that it all becomes a reality. They are amazing people and through their work, the Christian Arts Festival is something of which Cheltenham can be justly proud. Tudor Griffiths Area Dean of Cheltenham and Chair of the Christian Arts Festival

Jesus held out his hand to everyone and as teacher, healer and miracle maker showed us the true nature of God. We see all around us in nature how our Almighty Creator designs and crafts giving us the gifts to do likewise. We hope through these many expressions of creativity that faith is nurtured, awakened and shared with those searching or simply curious . I find a desire and thirst in a troubled contemporaryontemporaryry world to connect with a spiritual dimension which can give wings to our souls and purpose to our being. There’s much brightness to light up the Easter holidays of our young people in the Festival. I believe the success of the first festival was down to the ‘Power of Prayer’ and now as coordinator of the Cheltenham Prayer for Schools Network, how wonderful to witness answered prayers through our prayer groups, schools, teachers and children. CHELTENHAMCHELLTENHAMTENHAM RACECOURSERACECOURRSE Nikki Seville Project Manager and Trustee – Visual Arts

12-14122-142 14 MAMAYAYY 201201717 What a terrific privilege to be able to offer so many richly creative and refreshing experiences as part of our 20 17 Festival – come and sing, come and try See 45 leadingleeading UK Galleries in oone place something new, come and think again, come and dig deeper into your own God-given creativity. Often we can feel more stressed than blessed – well, here is Find thet art you’ll lovelove to livliveve with the perfect antidote , for in His presence is FULLNESS of joy!! PPaintingsaintings andd sculpture for all tastetasteses and budgets Beck Donaldson Trustee – Music Programming

The theme of this year’s festival, Wings, gives us a chance to look up from our earthly patch and to think how we may soar. Working as one to produce art, or reading scriptures from different faiths together, or thinking about how we may freely express our longings and hopes, this year’s festival makes a space for all . As image bearers of the God who created us, let’s discover the beauty in our neighbour and the joy of our craft. Georgina Jardim Trustee – Interfaith Advisor

10 MINUMINUTESUTES OFF M5: FREE PARKING:PPARKING: From 11 March and during the last week of the Easter holidays for young people, FFREE R E E BBONHA O N H AAMS M S VAVALUAVALUA L U ATATIONSTIONS I O N S OON N YOYOUR U R OOL LLD D PAPAINTINGSPAINTINGS I N T I N G S many free creative workshops; new beginnings to learn new skills and take part . If you are struggling financially, concessions are available on some ticketed events: contact: [email protected] Christian Arts Festival cannot accept liability for any loss, damage or injury sustained by any member of the public visit:freshartfair::freshartfair.net visiting any exhibition or event, who do so at their own risk. Every effort has been made to ensure all times and details are correct at time of going to press.

2 Follow us on Y X For further information call 01242 898403 3 Book online at christianartsfestival.org Book online at christianartsfestival.org E V E Acknowledgements and Thanks N T Our funders Cheltenham Borough Council Community Pride, S Sylvanus Lysons Charity, Christ Church World Missions, Open the Book and Bible Society, Diocese of Development Fund, The Pratt Green Trust, a local clergy family, Clare Holland Eyecare and Jenny Golding. Our Cheltenham Christian Arts Chair Tudor Griffiths and Trustees Nikki Seville, Poetry and Pints Wow! How? Now... Beck Donaldson and Georgina Jardim also thank all those holding events free Thursday 9 February, 7.30pm, Frog & Fiddle Friday 21 April, 7pm, The Oasis Centre of charge, Anthony Oliver, (Fundraising Consultant and many other roles), ‘Soar High on Wings like Eagles’. Join Dr Matt Pritchard – The Science Magician – as he presents a show crammed with his favourite Gill Sage (Tudor’s Secretary), Art Shape, iSingPop, Alan Waller (Treasurer), A foretaste of the Christian Arts Festival. ‘Poetry Live at the Mic’ hosted by Tudor Griffiths, tricks, stunts and puzzles that will both amaze and David Keffler, Colin Albert, Fibre Marketing (Website), Andi Foster (Facebook), chair of the festival. Inspired by your faith journey, astound. Wonder is all around us but sometimes Art Works Design Consultants (brochure and much more!), Adam Legge, a personal experience or a cause close to your heart, we just need to know where to look. Matt is an the theme of the festival: Wings or bring a favourite Associate of the inner Magic Circle and a lapsed Mike Smith, Ian Hart and Andy Macauly (Childre n/Youth), Wendy Corless poem. atomic physicist. (Secretary), Committee members, Val Ralston, Shirley Collins, Neil Fix, Ages: 10 years + Sue Holbrook, Melissa Webb, Vivien Northcote, Ella Summers, Royse Murphy,

Liz Robertson, Clare Holland, Marguerite Brown, Amanda Wragg, Adam Bertrand Tickets: £5 on the door £3 for participants Tickets: £5 Youth (10-18 yrs) : Free and Michelle Thomasson.

R Open Mic Music A LY 15% Early Bird Discounts are available on E Competition some events when booked by 28 February. 1B5% Tuesday 18 April, 7pm, I R D Look out for this symbol on events listings The Pillar Room, Inviting our amazing young talented musicians under 16 and 16-20 age groups. Singers, singer songwriters, rappers, groups, solo instrumentalists to take the mic live at The Pillar Room, Cheltenham Town Hall. Main prize of one day’s recording in Studio 340. Please register your entry before 13 April 20 17 to [email protected]

Adults & 15yrs+: £5 12- 15 yrs: £2 Under 12s: Free Contestants: £4 per musical act

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4 Follow us on Y X For further information call 01242 898403 5 Book online at christianartsfestival.org E V S T Big Sing 17 E N N E Saturday 22 April, 7pm, T S V Cheltenham Town Hall E After last year’s sell-out event BBC Songs of Praise Musical Director David Ogden returns to lead a massed community choir and orchestra for live music and choral event. Exhilarating with loads of audience participation!

Tickets: £15, £12, Family of 4: £30 Tickets available from Cheltenham Biblical Women In and Out Francofonia Town Hall Box Office 0844 576 2210 of Trouble with Professor Philip French film with subtitles (12) Tuesday 25 April, 7.30pm, Esler, University of Highbury Congregational Church Tuesday 25 April, 7.30pm, Inspire, Challenge, Change? Philip has a long-standing interest in Art and the In Francofonia, Alexander Sukurov accompanies Supported by Christian faith and will be exploring how women like us through the Louvre in 1940s Paris as France is Abigail, Bathsheba, Esther, Susannah, Judith and Mary occupied. He describes his masterpiece as ‘an elegy Magdalen, who get into and out of trouble, have been for Europe’ it is very much a meditation for our times portrayed in the biblical text and in paintings down on art and its capacity to inspire and to challenge in the ages. a war-torn world.

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Creation Sings the Scriptural Reasoning Jazz Rouge Questioning Aslan Father’s Song from the Bible and Quran Wednesday 26 April, 7.30pm, All Saint’s Church An evening with CS Lewis by Sunday 23 April, 6.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Tuesday 25 April, 7.30pm, Faith Space, First day – Jazz Festival! The thrill of Live Jazz in this Searchlight Theatre Company University of Gloucestershire, Park Campus ‘mini cathedral of the Arts and Crafts movement.’ Caedmon’s Song with The Cotswold Community Group JOHN BETJEMAN Thursday 27 April, 7.30pm, Salem Church of the Northumbria Community. A time of gentle, shared ‘Let’s improve the quality of our disagreements.’ Guitarist Andy Rushton and singer Jess Blatchley are It’s I958 and Oxford Professor, CS Lewis’ protégé is worship inspired by the spirituality of the Celtic church, DAVID FORD, FOUNDER OF SCRIPTURAL REASONING disillusioned with a world in economic downturn while AT CAMBRIDGE INTERFAITH PROGRAMME joined by musicians from all over the UK to bring us with music, song, prayer and story. These faithful classic ballads, infectious Latin American rhythms, the Cold War is building. Where or what can he turn to: Come together to look at themes common to the Christians brought the light of the gospel to our land. and smooth French chic infused with repartee and atheism or God? Sit in on this conversation between Bible and the Quran. An opportunity to learn about Be part of their story as we reflect together on how anecdotes from their musical and life journeys. CS Lewis and his student on questions of faith and belief their faith and ours affects the way we live, how we the scriptures of Judaism,Christianity and Islam in that will provoke, challenge and inspire. Worldwide a guided discussion with members of these faiths. think and the choices we make today. award-winning production. ##### EDINBURGH FRINGE

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Faith and Football Sermon Slam A Musicathon Vivaldi Gloria! with Linvoy Primus MBE Friday 28 April 7.30pm, St Mark’s Church, Saturday 29 April, 9.30am-5pm, The Minster Singers Church Road St Christopher’s Church, Warden Hill Thursday 27 April, 7.30pm, Saturday 29 April, 7.30pm, The Minster St Michael’s Church, Whaddon Do you feel a call to preach? Now is your chance at Continuous entertainment (broadly speaking musical) Faure’s brilliant miniature, the Cantique de Jean Racine Linvoy is one of the most liked and humble Premier the second Sermon Slam event. Join leaders of Worship with Instrumentals, Vocal Groups, Drama and Dance, provides the centrepiece to this concert in which The League footballers with Portsmouth FC. Through his as they share the Word in 3 minutes. Choose your own performed in the Church space amongst the stunning Minster Singers explore gems of sacred music through amazing conversion to Christianity, Linvoy triumphantly scripture verses. Hallelujah! The judges will score on Tom Denny Windows, by performers from across the centuries. Cheltenham Minster provides the serene overcame disillusionment, lack of self-belief and quality of the Word, delivery and audience reaction. South Cheltenham. setting for a programme which will include excerpts numerous rejections and wrote Transformed . Through If you would like to take part, please email Coffee from 10am, Afternoon teas from 2.30pm. from the Vivaldi Gloria, as well as works by Mozart, his charity, Faith and Football, the Church goes out Melissa Webb: [email protected] Elgar, Mendelssohn, among many others. to serve people and take Jesus’ message of hope or call 01242 898403 and love to all. Free entry with donation to South Cheltenham Team Tickets: £8 Under 18s: £2 Donations at the event sponsorship of a vulnerable Syrian refugee family GARAS Tickets: £7

Folk On Journey Through Conflict Friday 28 April, 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Saturday 29 April, 6. 30-8pm, Christ Church Folk On writes and plays folk songs of unity and community, of solving conflicts Returning by popular request after last year’s sell-out event. and unyielding happiness with tight rural harmonies as sweet as village fête jam... Major-General Andy Salmon CMG OBE was the last British occasional songs about hopeless love lives, dead horses and Morris Dancers. General in Basra, after three campaigns spanning 19 years ‘Folk On have the rare ability to entertain teens and wrinklies alike... the cloth- of turmoil in Iraq. He takes you on an emotional and personal capped threesome are an irresistible force of nature.’ CROSS RHYTHMS MAGAzINE journey through conflict, set against a backdrop of 3 works of art, suffused with live piano improvisations. This is a story Tickets: £8 12-18 yrs: £5 of resurrection, redemption and hope. A story of communities and faiths uniting to further peace and reconciliation. With Call to Prayer by Ismail Ginwalla MBE. “Andy took us on a magic carpet. We met the people he encountered, smelled the good and the bad on that journey, from torture chamber to cafés.. .” As heard on BBC Radio 2. AR L E Y Tickets: £14 15% Concessions: £9 B I R D Supported by

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E Sunday 30 April, 6pm & 7.30pm, The Rock Are you inspired to challenge today’s throwaway mentality? Young people tackle today’s throw-away mentality and take an eco-friendly The Mark Drama Revive approach to fashion resulting in eye-catching in 90 minutes with Mike Pilavachi wearable art. Each garment Saturday 29 April, 7.30pm, Holy Apostles Saturday 29 April, 7.30pm, C3 The Pavilion brings new life and beauty Sunday 30 April, 3pm, Venue TBC – check website Revive Night brings teaching and worship aimed to materials that might An innovative way of experiencing Mark’s Gospel vividly for teenagers run by teenagers, this night will play otherwise be thrown away. and powerfully as theatre-in-the-round by 15 actors from host to Mike Pilavachi, a gifted speaker with prophetic Go to Upcycling Fashion across Cheltenham. Amazing experience for Christians and ministry, founder of Soul Survivor and international Workshop entry on page also great for anyone investigating the Christian faith. speaker. 24 to see how you can get ‘If I’m honest, I went to The Mark Drama doubting how involved. good it would be. I left in no doubt that it is absolutely outstanding.’ JONATHAN CARSWELL, DIRECTOR, 10OFTHOSE.COM Tickets: £5 Children: Free

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Astaria String Quartet Party in the Parish! The Lyra Singers I, Daniel Blake (15) and narrator – a family concert Monday 1 May, 11am-4pm, St Andrew’s, Monday 1 May, 7.30pm, The Minster Tuesday 2 May, 7.30pm, Churchdown and 10.30am-5.30pm, Highbury Congregational Church Sunday 30 April, 2.30pm, The Lyra Singers from St Petersburg, Russia consists St Bartholomew’s, Churchdown St Thomas More Primary School of opera singers/choir conductors in St Petersburg With many people in our society dependent on St Andrew’s hosts a day of Community Creative Conservatory. Sacred music of Russian Orthodox foodbanks, something has to be done? When Music and stories where good faces evil and magic Worship with art and other creative responses to Church includes work by famous composers: Ken Loach’s film, Cathy Come Home was shown fills the air. In Swan Lake , a Prince is looking for a worship with the theme ‘Wings’, exhibited in the Bortnianski, Tchaikovski, Tchesnokov, Rachmaninov, on TV, it resulted in the creation of Shelter and Princess but she has been turned into a swan by church and church centre. Banners, installation, Gretchaninov and some word vocal solo classic pieces. reforms to housing policy. Fifty years on, Ken Loach’s a wicked sorcerer. Peter Pan transports us to a land paintings and poetry. Children’s activities. Second part of the concert includes Russian folk songs I, Daniel Blake tells an equally powerful story of of fairies, pirates, Indians and lost children. Will Wendy, Refreshments, barbecue. Also flower display event in all their variety: comic, lyric, dancing and love songs. the failings of our social system today. John and Michael find their way back home before at St Bartholomew’s, Churchdown, with art show Captain Hook catches them? 29 April –1 May.

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AR L Art in Abrahamic Faith The God Particle – Dreams of Flight E Y Tom Elliott Tuesday 2 May, 7.30pm, The Wilson Exultate Singers conducted 15% Wednesday 3 May, 7.30pm, St Paul’s Church ‘Picardy Third does drama’ B Enjoy a stimulating evening of thoughtful conversation I R D Tom Elliott travels extensively as a Christian between Jewish theologian, Professor Melissa Raphael Ben Goodman and Bethany Goodman by David Ogden Communicator, Comedian and Magician. Described by and Muslim philosopher, Shabbir Akhtar, on expressions Tuesday 2 May, 7.30pm, Holy Apostles Wednesday 3 May, 7.45pm, Christ Church Miranda Hart, as ‘Such Fun’, Tom reaches thousands of of art in the Jewish and Muslim religions. What does A quantum physicist and vicar join forces to solve Fly high with an exciting concert vividly depicting the people each year at live events and through numerous the prohibition on graven images mean for faith? a mystery discovering the real meaning of faith, freedom of flight including choral music by Whitacre, media opportunities. How to give expression to creativity within knowledge, love and the importance of keeping Chilcott, Ravel, Monteverdi and Stanford. Given by An ambassador for Compassion UK. boundaries? Come and hear different perspectives. an open mind. The God Particle is a romantic comedy Exultate Singers as seen on BBC Songs of Praise and School House Café next door open from 6.30-7.30pm with a hint of sci-fi from co-writer of BBC1’s Miranda , The One Show and on Classic FM, BBC Radio 2, 3, 4. for coffee and cake on the night. BBC3’s Bluestone 42 and Radio 4’s Another Case of “Exultate produces a purity of sound worthy of Milton Jones . Deep, smart and very funny. King’s College, Cambridge” THE GUARDIAN Tickets: £8 Full time students: £2 Tickets: £8 12-18 yrs: £2 Tickets: £13 Full-time students: £5 Tickets: £8 Children 11+ & Students: £2

The Harpsichord Collective Thank You For The Music Literature Event Readings Out of the Ashes Tuesday 2 May, 7.30pm, St Gregory’s Church Jacob’s Well Preview Concert and Discussion Cracking Tunes and Conversation The Harpsichord Collective specialise in great music Wednesday 3 May, 7.30pm, Thursday 4 May, 7pm, The Suffolk Anthology Thursday 4 May, 7.30pm, St Andrew’s Church for small forces, for a variety of instruments and Jacob’s Well Productions are proud to present an Sue Mayfield, Hill of the Angel s: Young Adult novel ‘The devils’ work will always thrive on Fear, Secrets and voices, as well as their collectively-owned harpsichord. anthology of music, drawn from across the years. Lies’ ... ‘but I’m in your hands, and that’s a Good, Good On this occasion with two singers, two violins, exploring friendship, radicalisation and the impact of Moving and funny, this is a magical evening which violence in the English Civil War. Place to Be.’ A pioneering couple started a gospel choir harpsichord and cello they present an evening of will warm the heart and get the foot tapping. and began a journey. Eleven years later performing Corinna Turner, Someday and I Am Margaret series: sparkling duets and catchy Chaconnes by Masters Come and experience why Jacob’s Well have thrilled jazz and rootsy blues, two successful albums under Underground network of Believers risking the death of the Baroque including Buxtehude, Vivaldi and audiences at the Cheltenham Playhouse with their their belt and a third one just out, featuring Paul Jones penalty . Monteverdi. acclaimed shows such as The Sound of Music , (Manfred Mann/BBC Radio 2) and Josh Cana (Human Godspell and Pippin ! David Godwin, Proud Scars : reflections of a Christian League). Faith, joy and healing in the church. with Jewish roots in wartime Germany. Book free tickets christianartsfestival.org 01242 898403 Tickets: £8 12–18 yrs: Free Donations at the event Tickets: £8 14 –18 yrs: Free. Refreshments included Tickets: £8 Concessions: £5 12 –18 yrs: Free

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AR L Comedy Night Divine Liturgy Thank You For The Music Tom Donald E Y Friday 5 May, 7.30pm, United Services Club Saturday 6 May, 10am, Bentham Church Jacob’s Well Concert Art of Improvisation 15% Sunday 7 May, 12noon, Bentham Church B Andy Kind – award-winning comedian. His jo yful Saturday 6 May, 7.30pm, Trinity Church Saturday 6 May, 8pm, Christ Church I R D stories, energy and love of ad-libbing guarantee The beautiful Church is home to two orthodox Jacob’s Well Productions are proud to present an Australian pianist and award-winning film score many laughs. parishes: St John Chrysostom and Holy St Vladimir. anthology of music, drawn from across the years. composer, Tom Donald has been compared to American Saturday’s Liturgy: Church Slavonic and English in the Josephine Enright, star of Phoenix Nights and I’m Alan Moving and funny, this is a magical evening which legend Keith Jarrett in creating mesmerising piano Russian style. Icons on display through the Liturgy and Partridge is ‘a great comedienne’ (Jack Dee). ‘I’d put will warm the heart and get the foot tapping. improvisations. Following appearances on BBC Newsnight , up to 4pm, all are free to visit during the Liturgy. After her in the same league as Julie Walters’ (Peter Kay). Come and experience why Jacob’s Well have thrilled BBC Radio 2, sell-out concerts in top London venues lunch, refreshments will be available. Icons available audiences at the Cheltenham Playhouse with their and European cities, Donald will take tonight’s audience Craig Deeley’s star is in its ascendancy with his assured to buy. Sunday’s Liturgy: English with Greek in the acclaimed shows such as The Sound of Music , on a musical odyssey. Classical sounds infused with jazz delivery and broad appeal. Greek/Byzantine style. Godspell and Pippin ! Retiring Offering for Sue Ryder. elements, reflecting the unique spirit of this historic greekorthodoxcheltenham.org.uk & russianchurchcheltenham.org.uk sacred venue. Piano lovers can’t miss this! Tickets: £10 15 –18 yrs: £5 Donations at the event Tickets: £5 Tickets: Finger View £30 (£20) , £12 (£8)

The Secrets of Reckless Abandon Open the Book Siku Jonathan Sperry Film (PG) 4Front Theatre Bob Hartman Narrative Designer: Storyteller: Saturday 6 May, 2.30pm, C3 The Pavilion Saturday 6 May, 7.30pm, Cambray Baptist Church Sunday 7 May, 2.30pm, Parabola Arts Centre Musician: Dreamweaver A heartwarming family friendly story of three best For the Waodani people living deep in the Ecuadorian Children love stories – especially Bible stories when Sunday 7 May, 4.15pm, Parabola Arts Centre friends for whom the summer was shaping up to be jungle, murder, revenge and death by spear were they’re interactive, engaging and fun. The Lion Siku has worked with the biggest names in comics the best one yet. There was just one problem: the town a way of life. In 1956, 10 missionaries launched Storyteller Bible author Bob Hartman will be retelling from Judge Dredd , 2000AD Magazine to Marvel. bully. But a chance meeting with the most unlikely ally ‘Operation Auca’ to share God’s love with this his stories in a way all the family can take part and Hear about Siku’s inspiration to create the Manga Bible, will change everything. previously unreached stone age tribe. 2016 marks most importantly have fun. Come and see Bob in bringing to life the timeless stories of the Bible. And ‘A compelling film, visually beautiful. I predict that Sperry the 60th anniversary with this feature length stage action. Come and join in the fun! Open the Book, pick up tips on how to draw like a Pro. ‘God creates will become a favorite in the Christian community.’ adaptation of this incredible true story of love, Bringing the Bible to Life. stuff – I create stuff that explains or describes stuff forgiveness and fearless faith. DOUG PHILLIPS, SAN ANTONIO CHRISTIAN FILM FESTIVAL that human beings and angels want articulated.’

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Inside-Out Faith Art Exhibition by Russell Haines Wednesday 19 April –Tuesday 25 April, Saturday 22 April- Sunday 7 May, weekdays 10am-5pm, The Gardens Gallery 10am-4pm , University Chapel, Francis Close Hall, AR LY University of Gloucestershire The London Community Gospel Choir E A rich collection of paintings, textiles and sculptures. 15% These paintings above represent the topical subject of Meet the artist and discussions of the works Sunday 7 May, 7.30pm, Trinity Church B I R D Migrants and Refugees. The sculpture Connection Friday 5 May, 7.30pm From Wembley Stadium, performing with Madonna and George Michael, speaks of the rescuing nature of a personal encounter. ‘To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. to their recent triumph at the BBC Proms in July 2016 at the Royal Albert Hall. Both show the power of creation and humanities’ To one without faith, no explanation is possible’ Their position as one of the world’s leading Gospel choirs remains unrivalled – struggle. Thought provoking, challenging and uplifting. THOMAS AQUINAS and now they are with us in Cheltenham for our Festival Finale! See stone carvers at work and talk about their practice. Faith consists of 35 large portraits celebrating people Celebration View Thursday 20 April, 6-9pm with talk by of all faiths and backgrounds. Tickets: £15 Concessions: £9 Family of 4: £30 Supported by artists at 7.30pm. Group Representative: Royse Murphy. Donations at the event Donations at the event S P O H S k R O W

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S T R A Dip In Art Workshops Creative Response Tree of Faith Creative Explosion Saturday 11 March, 10am-4pm, The Harwood Hall, Collaborative Art Piece (Interfaith) Collaborative Art Piece Christ Church: led by Janina Karpinska to Worship Saturday 22 April–Sunday 7 May, weekdays Saturday 11 March, 10am-12noon, with interactive stations (6th Cheltenham Boys’ Brigade) 10am-4pm, University Chapel, Francis Close Hall, Term time Fridays, 6.30pm, Salem Church St Barnabas Church Hall Saturday 18 March, 11am-5pm, University of Gloucestershire Saturday 11 March, 10am-4pm, St Andrew’s Church, Churchdown Games, sports, activities, Bible based learning, camps, An art project that brought Christian and Muslim St Gregory’s (Chelt) & St Paul and St Stephen, competitions, tuck shop and Creative Explosion – All the art activities are in response to the worship women together with other faiths and none to produce Gloucester: making Textile Art towards Quilt event, which is open to everyone. Art Piece made by the Boys on show during Salem a unified piece of art. Reflecting on prayer and living Church events. Boys aged 5 to 18 years, of all faiths Wow! Made in God’s image, our Almighty Creator. More details christianartsfestival.org a life of faith, each person produced an individual craft What potential do we have for creativity? Let’s find out and none, welcome any evening. For more info contact that is brought together over a series of workshops the Captain [email protected]. by making work for the Festival. and displayed as a unit on the Tree of Faith. More details christianartsfestival.org Donations at the event. All ages Donations at the event Donations at the event Donations at the Festival events

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O S T P R S A Wings Art Show A Window on Forever Saturday 22 April-Monday 1 May, weekdays Art Gifted by God Artists & Community 12noon-2pm, weekends 12noon-4pm, St Luke’s Invited artists show their talent in St Lukes Art Project (Janina Karpinska) Icon Painting Course with Ian Knowles (Bethlehem Icon School) Saturday 22 April – Sunday 7 May, Exhibition with the theme of ‘Wings’ as part of the Monday 24 –Friday 28 April, 10am-4pm, St Matthew’s Arts Trail. View the images of angels projected on 10am-1pm weekdays, The Hub Gallery, Christ Church the walls of the church especially at the open evening ‘Those who trust in the Lord will find new Strength.’ Learn to paint an icon. Course covers egg tempera, preparing boards, painting and much more. Beginners Saturday 22 April, 7-10pm. Refreshments. ‘Poor man’s icon’ collages: scraps and found materials welcome. With an emphasis on prayer, reflection and hard work, the course is challenging but very rewarding. Beginners Silversmith Workshop: to reflect how God can use all that we might discard Hosted by Ian Knowles, founder of the Bethlehem Icon School, to find out more visit eliasicons.co.uk Saturday 22 April, 10am-2.30pm (Tickets £35). or dismiss from our lives: miracles happen, God can Cost includes the tuition, the board and natural pigments. Parking/disabled access available. speak through Anything, Anyone – beautifully. And Art by artgiftedbygod.co.uk artists. Tickets: £85 Low Wage d/ Unwaged: £65 Donations at the event Free entry

Images of the Invisible Textile Art Piece: Wings Quilt Learn Silversmithing Icons at The Minster Saturday 22 April-Sunday 7 May, Wed, Fri & Sat Creative, collaborative art piece. Saturday 22 April, 10am-2.30pm, St Luke’s Tuesday 25 –Saturday 29 April, 11am-3pm, 10am-4pm, Sun 12.30-4pm, Emmanuel Church Sue Holbrook and Liz Robertson At the end of this beginners workshop, you will leave The Minster An exhibition by Christian artists who seek to reveal with your very own silver creation: a simple pendant An exhibition of icons hosted by St Luke’s Icon Centre, the nature of God through their work. Saturday 22 April-Sunday 7 May, Various venues and matching earrings. Both made from sterling Rowington and other icon painters. Visitors are warmly Includes: Textiles by Kristine Raw/Naomi Skelton; Original textile art combined with traditional quilting silver wire. welcome to talk with us and watch us at work. borders on the move! Look out for this ‘Wings’ inspired Calligraphy by Tess Cooling; Paintings by Edwin Hedge; ‘Had a fantastic day and learnt so much. I highly Sacred Space for Prayer, Meditation and Rest for the Soul Photography by Simon Etnan. Also, A Gospel of Grace: creation at different venues as part of the Arts Trail recommend the beginner’s Silversmith course.’ Open during the Festival and for all throughout the year. for Festival 2017. Contributions from churches Talks by Clare Berry , Pastor of Reign in Life Ministries, LESLEY S Monday–Friday, 11am-3pm & Saturday 10am-12noon. Friday 28-Saturday 29, 11am & 2pm and Sunday 30, (all denominations), quilting groups, individuals, Lunchtime Prayers: Monday –Friday, 12.30-12.45pm. 2pm. Workshops and demonstrations on Saturdays. art and craft groups. To contribute, ring Sue on Holy Communion: Wednesday 12.30-1pm. 07854 358206.

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O S T P R S A Drip, Paint or Brush on Wings, Birds and Roots Flow Drama Workshop Canvas or Throw a Pot! Art Show & Workshop An exhibition by C3 Artists with Max Quick Saturday 29 April, 10.30am-12.30pm, Sunday 30 April–Friday 5 May, 10.30am-3pm, Wednesday 3 May, 7.30pm, Dip in Workshops St Barnabas Church Hall C3 The Pavilion The Music Room, Christ Church Parish Centre Saturday 29 April 10am-4pm, Gas Green Church Admire our show and join in our bird migration collage. Celebration View Sunday 30 April, 1-3.30pm Stories through drama in a supportive atmosphere. Pottery on Wheels – if you are interested in being Dabble with collaging and print making. with talk at 1.30pm. Acting experience is not essential. Max, a retired school creative with clay, POW will make you say ‘WOW, 1.30pm Artistic Encouragement by David and head teacher, runs popular workshops for Cheltenham did I make that!?’ And add your marks to the ‘Birds and NB: Also view Sunday morning service 30 April, 10.30am-12.30pm Ali Thistlethwaite. U3A and drama workshops for children and young Wings’ canvas – get tips on how to draw them from people. Currently with Players, he has More ‘Wings’ artwork on show during Festival at Flow the Art Show... starting with a colour, leading a pro, Carole Bury! enjoyed acting and singing most of his life. Great fun for St Mark’s Church Hall, Church Road and Highbury to a different colour, one thing leading to another, Coffee and home-made cake all day. anyone and helpful tips for ‘Open the Book’ storytellers. Congregational Church. evolving, connecting… Free event - Donation at the event extra charge to have pot fired in a kiln Donations at the event Donations at the event Donations at the event

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From Picasso to Shepherd, Epstein to Flemish masters our unrivalled permanent collection spans 1500 years from 60 countries and cultures. Inside-Out Felt-making Workshop Oil Painting – How To Start SEE ARTISTS AT WORK EVERY DAY Saturday 29 April-Monday 1 May, 10am-4pm, Wings and Roots with David & Ali Thistlethwaite Gloucester Cathedral PLUS SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS Saturday 29 April, 2-4pm, Highbury Church Room Saturday 6 May, 11am-1pm & 3-5pm, April 11th–23rd: We are a group of six artists of diverse Christian Wool fibres have unique properties which have been The Lodge Studio, Woodmancote Reflecting Nature backgrounds from the Gloucester region, forming a used for centuries as felt, in clothing and for many In two workshops, we will look at portrait (morning) collaborative of full-time and part-time artists working April 11th–May 14th: other purposes. Using warm water, pressure and and landscape (afternoon, weather permitting). If the with paint, stone and textiles. We formed ‘Inside-Out’ A Celebration of Trees a little friction the fibres can be bonded together weather is bad we will do still life in the afternoon! in 2015 to exhibit and demonstrate our art in the FREE PARKING • COFFEE SHOP • SHOP to make a fabric. It is easy and fun to make with public domain and encourage dialogue about spiritual The object is to explain the basics of using oils and to WHEELCHAIR USER ACCESS often surprising and beautiful results. issues. We accept commissions, come along and meet give an enjoyable experience which will encourage you Find us 2 miles north of Gloucester on main A38 the artists and see their work. to try painting on your own. OPEN: Tues–Sun 10am-5pm & B.Hols Materials will be provided, numbers limited.

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S H H O T U P S O Y Edufun iPad Music Making Animation Studio Lyrical Dance and Drama Children’s Workshop (5-13 years) Tuesday 18 April, 2-4pm (12-16 years) Led by Art Shape (12- 16 years) with Jacqueline Chidzoy Wednesday 19 April, 10am-12noon (7-11 years) Tuesday 18 April, 2-4pm, Salem Church Thursday 20 April, 10am-1pm, The Rock Thursday 20 April, 2-4pm, The Oasis Centre Studio 340 Cheltenham Community Project Drum and Dance to African, Samba and Soukous beats. Participants can use a variety of recycled materials Get Active, Get Inspired and Shine! An introduction into music making, young people will Sing in many languages. Design and paint. Edufun is to create models to star in their own animated films. be creating music from scratch on an iPad using sounds, Either watch or join in improvisations – for children and great fun, offering quality languages and cultural They will be enabled to create a short animation using noises and loops to make a full complete backing track, ‘young at heart’. awareness through visual art, songs, dance and stop motion on iPads and have the opportunity to they will also learn how to sample songs, create loops They loved it last year! Mums and daughters to enjoy drumming in a relaxed environment. Promoting positive create a collaborative stop motion animation – and melodies on the Garageband music app. All finished together – either to watch or to join in. attitudes to language learning and fostering creating a story/narrative/script. backing tracks will be uploaded as an MP3. No previous knowledge of drama or dance is necessary. community cohesion.

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Upcycling Fashion Workshop Edufun Sports Action Photography Cool Constructions with Abi Garbett (London College of Fashion) Children’s Workshop (5-13 years) (School Year 6 and upwards) Led by Art Shape (12- 16 years) Wednesday 19 April, 10am-4pm, The Rock Thursday 20 April, 10am-12pm, The Oasis Centre Thursday 20 April, 2-4pm, The Rock Friday 21 April, 9.30am-12.30pm, The Oasis Centre Are you inspired to tackle today’s throw-away Edufun is great fun teaching quality languages and Want to ride an indoor skate park whilst being Participants will use their creativity to develop and mentality? Young people take an eco-friendly approach cultural awareness through painting, songs, dance photographed and filmed like a professional? personalise models made from wire and recycled to fashion resulting in eye catching wearable art. Each and drumming in a relaxed environment. They aim Or have an artistic flare and can capture the best materials and develop technical and practical expertise garment brings new life and beauty to materials that to promote positive attitudes to language learning, moments of others whilst they get some air? whilst linking to science and design technology, ending might otherwise be thrown away. The day includes to foster community cohesion and greater Bring your own scooters and helmets or The Rock up with a real working models to race and battle. a trip out to charity shops, tips from a Pro and talk understanding for diversity, tolerance and acceptance. will provide everything you need on the day! on beauty. All preparation for walking the Catwalk, Rock consent form compulsory from www.therock.uk.com if you want a go and are available on 29-30 April. An Art Shape workshop for 14-18 years. Book free tickets christianartsfestival.org 01242 898403 Book free tickets christianartsfestival.org 01242 898403 Book free tickets christianartsfestival.org 01242 898403 Book free tickets christianartsfestival.org 01242 898403

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H T U O Y Photography Workshops Mono Print Workshop with Sam Legge with Nichola White (12-16 years) Friday 21 April, 11am-1pm & 2-4pm, The Rock Friday 21 April, 2-4pm, The Oasis Centre Sam Legge, Associate of the Royal Photographic Theme of Wings to inspire mono-prints using bird Society and professional photographer specialising feathers and other materials, exploring colour and in fashion and commercial photography. Most recently shape in imaginative ways. The beauty of mono- Sam has worked in-house for global fashion brand printing is that you don’t need amazing drawing skills; Superdry. The workshop takes a detailed look at the it’s expressive and playful and there’s no real right or composition of photographs and depth of field as wrong way. By applying printing ink to your feathers well as an introduction to the post-production of and printing on small etching press, you’ll make some images. Equipment available for use at workshop. delicate yet striking prints on paper.

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Graffiti Wall Youth Event International Messy Church ‘Brighten up your Neighbourhood’ Science with Lizzie George (Create on the Square) and local artists Sunday 23 April, 3.30-5.30pm, Saturday 22 April, 10am-1pm & 1-5pm, Charlton Kings Baptist Church Coronation Square See how science and faith are complementary and Loads of young people will get active with local artists enable children and adults alike to appreciate the wonder to ‘Brighten up their Neighbourhood.’ Spray Painting, of Creation. Families, any age, children, please bring an Stencilling, Scribbling and Scratching with artists who adult, come and enjoy Messy Church Science together! know how and have permission! Lots of tips to pick up Hands-on fun science activities to enjoy exploring the as well as great fun collaborating on a giant artwork Christian faith with live storytelling and refreshments. which will be ‘on the move!’ around Cheltenham. Warning: Don’t wear your best clothes!

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N 22 April- 7 May Images of the Invisible , Emmanuel Church, Fairfield Parade GL53 7PJ E 22 April-7 May Textile Art Piece , Wings Quilt, Various venues T S V 22 April Big Sing 17, Cheltenham Town Hall GL50 1QA E 23 April International Messy Church Science , Charlton Kings Baptist Church, Church Street GL53 8AR 23 April Creation Sings the Father’s Song , St Matthew’s, 44 Clarence Street GL50 3PL 24- 28 April Icon Painting Course , St Matthew’s, 44 Clarence Street GL50 3PL 25- 29 April Icons at The Minster , The Minster, St Mary’s, Well Walk GL50 3JX 25 April Scriptural Reasoning from the Bible and Quran , Faith Space, Uni of Glos, Park Campus GL50 2RH 25 April Biblical Women In and Out of Trouble , The Wilson, Clarence Street GL50 3JT 25 April Francofonia , Highbury Congregational Church, Priory Walk GL52 6DU 26 April Jazz Rouge , All Saint’s, All Saints Road GL52 2HG 27 April Questioning Aslan , Salem Church, 129 St George’s Road GL50 3EQ 27 April Faith and Football , St Michael’s, 1 Severn Road, Whaddon GL52 5QA 28 April A Gospel of Grace: Talk by Clare Berry , Emmanuel Church, Fairfield Parade GL53 7PJ 28 April Sermon Slam , St Mark’s, Church Road GL51 7AL 28 April Folk On , St Matthew’s, 44 Clarence Street GL50 3PL 29 April Drip, Paint or Brush on Canvas or Throw a Pot! , Gas Green Church, Russell Street GL51 9HE 29 April Felt-making Workshop , Highbury Church Room, Priory Walk GL52 6DU 29 April A Gospel of Grace: Talk by Clare Berry , Emmanuel Church, Fairfield Parade GL53 7PJ 29- 30 April Wings, Birds and Roots , St Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way GL51 7JY 29 April A Musicathon , St Christopher’s, Warden Hill GL51 3DD 29 April Vivaldi Gloria! , The Minster, St Mary’s, Well Walk GL50 3JX 29 April Journey Through Conflict , Christ Church, Malvern Road GL50 2JH 29 April The Mark Drama , Holy Apostles, London Road GL52 6HW 29 April Revive with Mark Pilavachi , C3, The Pavilion, Hatherley Lane GL51 6PN 29 April-1 May Inside-Out , Gloucester Cathedral, College Green, Gloucester GL1 2LX 30 April-5 May Flow, an exhibition by C3 Artists , C3, The Pavilion, Hatherley Lane GL51 6PN 30 April Flow: Celebration View & Talk , C3, The Pavilion, Hatherley Lane GL51 6PN 30 April A Gospel of Grace: Talk by Clare Berry , Emmanuel Church, Fairfield Parade GL53 7PJ Diary of Events 30 April The Mark Drama , Venue TBC 30 April Astaria String Quartet , St Thomas More Primary School, Lewis Road GL51 0Hz 9 Feb Poetry and Pints , Frog & Fiddle, 313 High Street GL50 3HW 30 April Upcycling Fashion Show , The Rock, St Peter’s, Tewkesbury Road GL51 9AH 11 March Dip In Art Workshop , The Harwood Hall, Christ Church, Malvern Road GL50 2JH 1 May Party in the Parish! , St Andrew’s, Station Road, Churchdown, Gloucester GL3 2JT 11 March Dip In Art Workshop , St Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way GL51 7JY 1 May Party in the Parish! , St Bartholomew’s, Chosen Hill, Chuchdown, Gloucester GL3 2LG 11 March Dip In Art Workshop , St Gregory’s, 10 St James Square GL50 3PR 1 May The Lyra Singers , The Minster, St Mary’s, Well Walk GL50 3JX 11 March Dip In Art Workshop , St Paul and St Stephen, Stroud Road, Gloucester GL1 5AN 2 May I, Daniel Blake , Highbury Congregational Church, Priory Walk GL52 6DU 18 March Creative Response to Worship , St Andrew’s, Station Road, Churchdown, Gloucester GL3 2JT 2 May Art in Abrahamic Faith , The Wilson, Clarence Street GL50 3JT 18 April Edufun , Children’s Workshop, Salem Church, 129 St George’s Road GL50 3EQ 2 May The God Particle , Holy Apostles, London Road GL52 6HW 18 April iPad Music Making , Studio 340 Cheltenham Community Project, 340 High Street GL50 3JF 2 May The Harpsichord Collective , St Gregory’s, 10 St James Square GL50 3PR 18 April Open Mic Music Competition , The Pillar Room, Cheltenham Town Hall GL50 1QA 3 May Drama Workshop with Max Quick , The Music Room, Christ Church Parish Centre, Malvern Road GL20 2JH 19 April iPad Music Making , Studio 340 Cheltenham Community Project, 340 High Street GL50 3JF 3 May Thank You For The Music Jacob’s Well Preview Concert , The National Star College, Ullenwood GL53 9QU 19 April Upcycling Fashion Workshop , The Rock, St Peter’s, Tewkesbury Road GL51 9AH 3 May Dreams of Flight – Exultate Singers , Christ Church, Malvern Road GL20 2JH 19- 25 April Inside-Out , The Gardens Gallery, Montpellier Gardens GL50 1UW 3 May Tom Elliott , St Paul’s, St Paul’s Road GL50 4Ez 20 April Edufun Children’s Workshop , The Oasis Centre, Cassin Drive GL51 7SY 4 May Literature Events Readings and Discussion , The Suffolk Anthology, 17 Suffolk Parade GL50 2AE 20 April Animation Studio , The Rock, St Peter’s, Tewkesbury Road GL51 9AH 4 May Out of the Ashes , St Andrew’s, Montpellier Street GL50 1SP 20 April Lyrical Dance and Drama , The Oasis Centre, Cassin Drive GL51 7SY 5 May Comedy Night , United Services Club, North Place GL50 4DW 20 April Sports Action Photography , The Rock, St Peter’s, Tewkesbury Road GL51 9AH 5 May Faith Art Show Talk by Russell Haines , University Chapel, Francis Close Hall, Uni of Glos, Swindon Lane GL50 4Az 20 April Inside-Out Celebration View , The Gardens Gallery, Montpellier Gardens GL50 1UW 6 May Divine Liturgy , Bentham Church, Bentham GL3 4UD 21 April Cool Constructions , The Oasis Centre, Cassin Drive GL51 7SY 6 May Oil Painting – How To Start , The Lodge Studio, Woodmancote, Cirencester GL7 7EF 21 April Photography Workshops , The Rock, St Peter’s, Tewkesbury Road GL51 9AH 6 May The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry , C3, The Pavilion, Hatherley Lane GL51 6PN 21 April Mono Print Workshop , The Oasis Centre, Cassin Drive GL51 7SY 6 May Reckless Abandon , Cambray Baptist Church, Cambray Place GL50 1JS 21 April Wow! How? Now… , The Oasis Centre, Cassin Drive GL51 7SY 6 May Thank You For The Music Jacob’s Well Concert , Trinity Church, 100 Winchcombe Street GL52 2NX 22 April Learn Silversmithing , St Luke’s, St Luke’s Road GL53 7JJ 6 May Tom Donald , Christ Church, Malvern Road GL50 2JH 22 April Graffiti Wall Youth Event , ‘Brighten up your Neighbourhood’, Coronation Square GL51 7SA 7 May Divine Liturgy , Bentham Church, Bentham GL3 4UD 22 April-1 May Wings Art Show , St Luke’s, St Luke’s Road GL53 7JJ 7 May Open the Book , Bob Hartman, Parabola Arts Centre, Bayshill Road GL50 3EP 22 April Wings Art Show Open Evening , St Luke’s, St Luke’s Road GL53 7JJ 7 May Siku , Parabola Arts Centre, Bayshill Road GL50 3EP 22 April-7 May Faith Art Exhibition by Russell Haines , University Chapel, Francis Close Hall, Uni of Glos, Swindon Lane GL50 4Az 7 May The London Community Gospel Choir , Trinity Church, 100 Winchcombe Street GL52 2NX

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