AN EVESHAM arts charity that provides creative workshops for all ages and abilities has formally celebrated its move to new premises.
Garage Art Group, which relocated to Wallace House in the summer, marked the milestone with an open event on November 16 which provided an opportunity for members of the public to explore its new HQ on Oat Street.
The event also boasted craft stalls, art demonstrations, games and refreshments hosted by supporters of the organisation.
Founded in 1991 by Brenda Staines and her daughter in a private garage, the group also provides sessions for adults with additional needs and anyone looking to improve their mental health.
Having outgrown its former base in Bridge Street where it had been for 25 years, the move was prompted by an increase in demand for its services as well as the desire to offer more variety in its sessions.
These include new pottery workshops as well as a range of arts and crafts activities all aimed towards enhancing the physical and mental wellbeing of its students.
The event was attended by service users, tutors and trustees including the longest-running member Janet Beale, who described the new premises as ‘a lovely, big place’.
Her sentiments were echoed by Garage Art Group member Danny Walker who, alongside trustee Alison Tomkotowicz, officially opened the studio by performing a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Former chief executive Pam White said: “It all went so well and everyone was very impressed. We had lots of positive comments about the new location and had a lot of interest from potential new members.
“We always wanted to be situated in the heart of the community so it makes perfect sense to join in with Wallace House.”
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