Glossop Arts Project CIO was founded in April 2014 and officially launched on Monday 3rd November 2014 and became a Not-for-Profit Company in December 2014.
In January 2024 GAP gained charitable status and became
Glossop Arts Project CIO
GAP runs sessions during term-time only at several locations within Glossopdale offering various sessions each week, to find out more please email us info@glossopartsproject.org or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
Arts for Wellbeing – adults
Central Methodist Church, Chapel St, Glossop, SK13 8AT
Monday 1-3pm and Friday 10am-12pm
The Place, Glossopdale School, Newshaw Lane, Hadfield, SK13 2DA
Thursday 10:30am-12:30pm
Run by Project Lead Clare, these sessions are for people with long-term physical and mental health conditions in Glossop and the surrounding area. Catherine and Karen work alongside Clare as a Wellbeing Support worker for mental health support.
Clare will guide you through painting, drawing, collage, upcycling of unwanted objects, textiles, printmaking and more.
Sessions are a minimum of £1 per session towards running costs.
Hands On Art – adults
Whitfield Community Centre, Ebenezer St, Glossop, SK13 8JY
Wednesday 10am-12pm
Thursday 1-3pm
These sessions are for adults with learning disabilities. Run by Rhoda and Clare these arts, crafts, music and movement sessions aim to encourage participants to engage in visual and performing arts including role play, games, physical activity and enabling friendships. Rhoda our Speech and Language Therapist uses these activities to improve communication, dexterity and coordination.
These sessions cost £5 per person and a snack is provided.
Mind the GAP – Children and Young People
Wednesday 3:45pm-4:45pm at Elim Church, Ellison St, Glossop, SK13 8BZ for Years 5-8.
Wednesday 5pm-6:30pm at Elim Church, Ellison St, Glossop, SK13 8BZ for Year 9 to aged 18.
Friday 1pm-2:30pm at Glossop Central Methodist Church, Chapel St, Glossop, SK13 8AT for Year 7 to aged 18.
This provision is term time only and includes our Project Lead Elle, working closely with schools and services for young people to offer a creative release from school work and exam pressures as well as working with young people not in education, employment or training. Katie works alongside Elle as a Wellbeing Support worker for mental health support.
For more info : contact us