CAMP is an organisation of artists based in Plymouth.
They had a free drop in 12-4 workshop at Back Lane in Redruth which I attended as a member but anyone could go. Sat 24th March 2022. Others will follow in various locations.
I enjoyed the day and especially a delicious vegan free lunch that came included.
I was a bit nervous about it being a crowded occasion re covid but there were only about twenty people.
Everyone was friendly.
We began with reading a three part play that had been collaboratively written during lockdown with each contributor only seeing the work of the previous one.
There was a great scope of ideas and styles of expression about making and exhibiting and having a private view. People shared the reading and then went down to the charming little public garden to play with recording voices and sounds with equipment brought by soundart radio who will be broadcasting the results.
Chatting went on non stop through the lunch hour.
Then we engaged in a playful production of painting and drawing that was passed from person to person. Images and text were combined and the results immediately exhibited on the wall. No one tried to obliterate the work of others.
Next was a sound recording session using a voice distorting app but I had had enough for day and missed it. I was lured away to the many fleshpots of Redruth’s excellent charity and secondhand shops.
I suggested they seek feedback- maybe a zoom discussion.
What I think is that maybe the purpose of the day could have been clearer.
Personally I would have liked the meeting other artists to be the focus instead of squeezed into the interstices.
Maybe activities that required small groups to co operate and discuss could be used in future.
Name labels would aid making contacts.
Nevertheless a fun day for artists makes a welcome few hours recreation and I thank all the organisers for it.
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