Welcome to 9to90
9to90 is a not-for-profit project that brings people together to try lots of new skills and different types of art and crafts.
Meet the group
The people involved are from all sorts of backgrounds and ages, with different experiences but we all get on well, becoming a little family and good friends.
There is a thriving Friday Art Group on High Street Swansea 1.30- 3.30 pm. Each week we try something new with lots of different instructors to introduce a wide range of arts and crafts.
It’s is a very friendly and welcoming group and is free to all participants. Everyone encourages each other and enjoys lots of chats about the work and more! – Alison
Joining the Art Club has been such an uplifting experience for me. The classes are friendly, welcoming, and full of encouragement, and I’ve gained so much confidence through creating work I’m truly proud of. It’s a wonderful place to meet new people, learn different techniques, and challenge yourself creatively, everyone shares ideas and supports each other, which makes every session inspiring and rewarding.
I especially love how art brings the community together. From family friendly drop-in sessions to sharing cultural ideas and traditions, the club is a space where both adults and children can express themselves freely, build confidence, and celebrate their creativity. I’d highly recommend it to anyone looking for a warm, supportive place to grow through art.- Weixin
My name is Craig Leanney and I consider myself an artist, not as a profession but as part of who I am. I studied a foundation course where I explored drawing, painting, textiles and sculpture, and it really sparked my creativity. I enjoy experimenting with different materials and being around other creative people, which is why I wanted to get involved with the 9to90 Creative Community at GS Artists. I’d love to volunteer at the 9to90 Art Club once a week, helping bring people together to make art, share ideas and enjoy being creative as a group.
I live with narcolepsy, diabetes and high blood pressure, which often leaves me very tired and quite isolated, especially as I live in Cross Hands and transport can be difficult. Being part of the art club would help my mental health by giving me social interaction and a sense of purpose. During lockdown I really enjoyed the art packs and projects sent out by 9to90, including creating portraits of artists like Rob Brydon using any medium we liked. Creative activity keeps my mind active, and helping guide a small group in making something would help me focus on creativity rather than my health problems.
Works displayed so far.
Participants reached.
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Entries created through free workshop.
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Never been to a gallery or exhibited work.
The organisations involved in 9to90 over the last 2 years have included Dylan Thomas Community School, Ffynnone House School , St Helen’s Primary School, Gower College, Lifelong Art Class, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Crisis Swansea, Gowerton Primary, Sew Swansea, and Swansea Community Workshop, and we are so grateful for all of their enthusiasm and support.
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