Kashif's Millenium Falcon
When I turned 50 two years ago, there were certain things i wanted to do and never got round to! One of the things I always loved was Star Wars and one of the challenges I set myself when the Milleniueum Falcon set first came out 20 years ago was to build it,which incidentally is the same as my son and is at university! After 2 years of it being unopened I spent 10 blissful hrs building it and it now sits just underneath the TV -may the force be with you all during this Lockdown !
North Ainley making visors
This photo is a collage of staff at North Ainley making visors for the Oldham hospital. The hospital is struggling to obtain PPE and we volunteered to make visors to assist.
Hadrian's Musicians
When I am not being creative at the easel my other great passion is jazz music. I play trombone and sousaphone in a number of trad jazz bands. Lockdown has put an end to all gigs so I decided to create my own band visually. The oil painting depicts 3 musicians who are friends of mine. The background and the surroundings are a deliberate attempt to give the feeling of the art deco jazz age.
Alexandra Park biscuits
We made biscuits to cheer up the residents at Abbey Hey care home - they were wonderful and tasty. Spreading our kindness around with our making and baking skills.
Evad's plant holders
Before lockdown I started to make textile pieces out of West African materials to brighten up my wardrobe - but since we have a little more time being inside I've had the opportunity to explore making more items for the house instead. Here's a selection of storage boxes I've been making which hold all that extra 'stuff' we've accumulated during lockdown and would quite like to hide away!
Jen's sunset
I have been working with a community art group in my role as Member Pioneer for The Co-op to create a 'how to paint a sunset' film - this is a guide to paint a watercolour by an art group that works to bring ppl together.
Rabia's box for Wonderlust bakery
Small businesses have had to adapt to the Lockdown restrictions. Making no exceptions, my friend and local business woman ensures her customers are not missing out and still have the option to order cupcakes with a special Friday bake sale. @wonderlust_bakery specialise in delicious buttercream/ fresh cream cakes. I hand-painted this wooden delivery box where customers are able to open the lid and take their orders.
Amelia's painting
I started a landscape painting of Daisy Nook with acrylic paints at home. It's still a work in process.
Olivia's raft
Making a floating mini raft out of twigs and a leaf from the garden and a bit of string by Olivia, age 7
Diana's tulips
I started painting tulips that had been bought for my birthday. I was hosting some Zoom sessions with Inspire Women Oldham and I had to practise in watercolour beforehand.
Jade's jumper
I recently got into crochet towards the end of last year, but I had only made toy animals by this point. So I decided to spend lockdown crocheting this bright rainbow jumper!! No pattern to follow, just made it up as I went along!!
Jane's son and his t-shirt
My son created this (with a little help) by making his own iron on transfer using wax crayons.
Sally's poem
During Lockdown I’ve been part of a beautiful community of women Inspire Women-they have lovingly shared their skills through Zoom sessions and Facebook group. Their encouragement inspired me to start writing again and to pick up a paintbrush for the first time. I so miss walking in nature. I am using this new passion to help me mentally and emotionally stay well whilst supporting local women through this crisis. It’s so important To our wellbeing to find something that nurtures your soul.
Judith's garden
My back yard was just boring concrete and during lock down I decided to make it into a little garden. This was the first time I have ever got my hands dirty and potted plants and repotted plants. I found it very therapeutic. I am from the Inspire Magic women’s group.
The Ocean by Sandie
Made in a workshop at InspireWomen Oldham
Jennifer's painting
Inspire Women Oldham
Through the Front Window, Painted by Gemma
Inspire Women Oldham
Amelia's banana bread
I made Banana and White Chocolate Bread at home in the kitchen on my own while my mum was at work.
Kaye's flowers
Inspire Women Oldham
Christine's bird feeding station
In lockdown I set up a garden bird feeding station using stripped tree branches supported in Christmas tree bases. I attached various perches, which were changed regularly. The feeding station became popular with small birds, so I decided to add a reflection pool. I found a discarded boot tray from my old car that I could fill with water, then put rocks and logs around the edges. All through spring I photographed birds on the branches and on the edge of the reflection pool.
Tricia's leaves
I have made books of prints from leaves, flowers and feathers foraged on my daily isolation walks which remind me of the time I have had during lockdown to notice the development of the woods and hedgerows and to be creative.
Brianna's Robin
I am 10 years old and I have just started photography one month ago and have joined Oldham photographic Society this is a picture of a robin on my 1st ever nature photograph shoot.
The Flash
With more time on our hands now during lockdown, its a great way to pick up on a hobby or a new skill. My brother had an interest in the arts during his teen years and has picked up on drawing again with this drawing of The Flash, an American superhero based on the DC comics.
Paula's pug
Hello . I am a photographer , during lockdown I started drawing dogs , I haven't done a drawing in 30 years , it is so successful that people are sending pictures of their dogs, for me to draw them . It save me through lockdown as I am shielded.This is Eloise the sleeping Pug !
