Fundraising for Electrical upgrades

Nestled in the heart of the historic Lace Factories Conservation Area, Long Eaton Art Room beats with the vibrant pulse of community and culture. As a registered charity, we’re dedicated to nurturing artistic expression through a kaleidoscope of workshops, courses, and artist studio spaces.

However, our beloved Victorian factory building is now facing a critical challenge. Much of the the incoming electrical arrangements date from the original installation 90 years ago and now need an urgent upgrade to meet modern standards.

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We’re embarking on a journey to revitalize our electrical systems, to ensure they meet modern standards and power the dreams of generations to come. But we can’t do it alone. We’re reaching out to our community, to friends old and new, to lend a hand in this crucial endeavour. Every donation, whether it’s a beacon of hope from afar or a humble contribution from within, will be matched pound for pound by an anonymous donor, doubling the impact of your generosity.

But our efforts don’t end there. We’re kindling the spirit of community with a series of fundraising events, from the thrill of a quiz night to the charm of fabric sales donated by local businesses. Together, we’ll weave a tapestry of support to illuminate the path forward for Long Eaton Art Room. Your support, in whatever form it may take, will help us shine a light on creativity, innovation, and community spirit. Together, let’s ignite the spark that fuels the imagination of our shared future.

We will split the works into 2 phases.

Phase 1 £2,500 + match funding will give us £5000 needed towards immediate essential repairs and updates to satisfy current inspection requirements.

Phase 2 £10,000 needed to complete further essential updates and replacements within the next 4 years before the next inspection date.

Crowdfunding campaign is here: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/illuminating-the-future-of-creativity

Quiz Bingo Fundraising Night

Quiz Bingo Fundraising Night

Celebrate our 18th Birthday and raise funds at our first ever Quiz Bingo Night

Date and time

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 18:00 – 22:00 BST

Location

Long Eaton Art Room29-31 Lime Grove, Long Eaton, NG10 4LD

About this event

£10 per person includes 1 go at quiz bingo, cake and soft drinks (tea, coffee, squash)

Quiz Night in support of Long Eaton Art Room

Join us for a fun-filled evening at the Long Eaton Art Room on Friday 19 July 2024 at 18:00 GMT! This event is organized to raise funds towards essential building repairs and celebrate the organisations 18th Birthday.

Get ready to put your knowledge to the test in our exciting quiz night! Gather your friends, family, or colleagues or come alone. With a variety of interesting questions covering different topics, it’s guaranteed to be a night of laughter, friendly competition, and great company.

Bring your own booze (free tea, coffee and squash are available)

Not only will you have a fantastic time, but your participation will also contribute to a worthy cause. All proceeds from this event will go directly towards supporting Long Eaton Art Room’s mission of providing a safe secure place to learn new skills, access to tools, materials and knowledge, reducing isolation and improving the wellbeing for the whole community.

So mark your calendars and don’t miss out on this incredible evening! Come along, have fun, and make a difference. We look forward to seeing you there!.

What’s included in the price?

  • Fun Quiz Bingo Night hosted by David William Sampson and Paul Stacey Erewash sound’s breakfast show host
  • Cake
  • self service bottomless tea and coffee or squash
  • free parking during the activity
  • Fun prizes

There will also be optional additional games of sticky jacks and an artists tombola

All proceeds go straight to the charity for essential electrical updates and maintenance.

Tickets available online via eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/quiz-bingo-fundraising-night-tickets-881850206707

Fabric Sales 2024

We have released the dates for this years Fabric Sales.

Saturdays 9.30-1

April 20th

July 13th

October 26th

Everything is priced at wholesale prices and most has been donated to us by local soft furnishings companies, creatives or clothing companies and has been saved from landfill so you are buying quality products, helping the environment and helping us raise essential funds for our charity. Weve recently received lots of new donations, so there is some wonderful new stock to choose from. Lots of upholstery fabrics and lots of dressmaking fabrics including some beautiful rolls and roll ends.

It’s free entry 9.30-1

Cash preferred but cards ok (if the machine works)

So much variety of materials, fabrics, wool in balls and on cones, wool tops, buttons, threads, buckles, purse clasps, roll ends, lining fabric off cuts, lace trims, beads, tiger tail, vintage dressmaking patterns and so much more.

Creepy Christmas Market

This weekend

Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 December

10am-4pm both days

This weekend we welcome back the dark arts team with their Creepy Christmas Market.

25 alternative artists and makers featuring dark arts, crafts, jewellery, tarot and other strange and unusual wares. Refreshments by Glutopia.

Free entry to all visitors

Co-op Community Fund

We are thrilled to announce that for the next year Long Eaton Art Room is part of the @Coopuk Local Community Fund, to find out more about our project and to choose us as your cause, click here https://membership.coop.co.uk/causes/76880

If you are a Coop member you can select us online as your preferred charity no matter where you live or shop.

1p from every £1 will be awarded to us everytime you shop and swipe your membership card if you select us online as your chosen charity for this year at no additional cost tou you https://membership.coop.co.uk/causes/76880

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Open Studios Art and Craft Fair

This weekend Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th November 10-4

Its our amazing Open Studios Art and Festive Craft Fair.

This is your opportunity to visit the artists studio spaces, see what the current resident artists get up to in here. Plus we have visiting artists and makers over in the former lace factory building. There’s 30 artists and makers in total and refreshments by Glutopia

So much work goes into organising this, we would really appreciate your support. Please come visit, chat, drink great coffee, eat cake and maybe treat yourself to something or even find unique gifts.

Free entry. See you all Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th November 10-4

Fabric Sale

Saturday 28th October 9.30-1 is our last fabric sale of this year. Pop over and top up your supplies. The next one wont happen until springtime.

Everything is priced at wholesale prices and most has been donated to us by local soft furnishings companies, creatives or clothing companies and has been saved from landfill so you are buying quality products, helping the environment and helping us raise essential funds for our charity.

It’s free entry 9.30-1

Cash preferred but cards ok (if the machine works)

So much variety of materials, fabrics, wool in balls and on cones, wool tops, buttons, threads, buckles, purse clasps, roll ends, lining fabric off cuts, lace trims, beads, tiger tail, and so much more.

Saturday 28th October 9.30-1

Fabric Sale

This weekend Saturday 15th July 9.30-1 is our summer fabric sale. Pop over and top up your supplies.

Everything is priced at wholesale prices and most has been donated to us by local soft furnishings companies, creatives or clothing companies and has been saved from landfill so you are buying quality products, helping the environment and helping us raise essential funds for our charity.

It’s free entry 9.30-1

Cash preferred but cards ok (if the machine works)

So much variety of materials, fabrics, wool in balls and on cones, wool tops, buttons, threads, buckles, purse clasps, roll ends, lining fabric off cuts, lace trims, beads, tiger tail, and so much more.

This Saturday 15th July 9.30-1

Unravelled Market

Saturday and Sunday 20 & 21 May 10-4

This carefully curated artisan market has been organised by resident artist Minifi

A colourful and energetic market supporting artists from all over the midlands. With 20 high quality exhibitors including a wonderful mixture of artists and designer makers, this is going to be another fabulous event. There will also be Glutopia in the carpark providing delicious refreshments, cakes and treats. Catering for Gluten free and vegan options too.

Hope to see many of you over the weekend. Free entry & Free parking

Toasted Ceramics Fair March 18th

Toasted Ceramic Fair

18 March 2023 10-4

Brand new ceramics fair Toasted is coming to Long Eaton Art Room. In association with the Northern Potters Association. There will be 21 potters all under one roof showcasing a wide variety of styles and techniques. This looks set to be a superb show. Free entry. Free parking.