One Fest Schedule…

Join us at Old Diorama Arts Centre on Sat 28th Jan at 3pm for the final exhibition of One Fest 2023.

See all the amazing work that has been created: from mask work to portraits to wire sculpting to mudlark mosaics; plus a last chance to attend a workshop; and live presentations from artists with lived experience of homelessness.

All are welcome.

On 10th October 2022, we invited members of the local community, users of ODAC, friends, passers-by, and charities dealing with homelessness to a drop-in session in the ODAC Foyer, where we canvassed opinion on how we could best serve the One Fest demographic this time round.  We found that - post-pandemic - the key requirement of artists of No Fixed Abode/precariously sheltered/experiencing homelessness is appropriate and welcoming spaces in which to create work, in a supportive community environment.

On this basis, we decided to adjust our format. Our next One Fest takes place between 16th and 27th January 2023, and features workshops spanning a broad range of disciplines.

Below is (some of!) what will be happening at ODAC over the next few weeks. If you’re interested in attending or volunteering at any sessions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with onefestivalha@gmail.com or sign up here. (It’s useful for us to get an idea how many people are coming, but if you don’t get the chance to sign up advance, please feel free to show up on the day).

Additional to the changing schedule below, there will be rooms at ODAC allocated exclusively for the following:
- Welcome Hub - hellos, help-desk, hot drinks, snacks & food served.
- Safe Store - lockable bag & coat storage.
- Chill Out Space - games, conversation, comfy sofa!
- Music Room - spoken word, poetry, jamming, creativity.
- Personal Space - prayer space, private time.

The One Fest team are not strictly allocating studios anymore, as there is just too much good stuff happening! We’re playing it by ear, so just turn up and we’ll tell you where to go.

It is helpful to us if you can sign up to sessions, so we know how many people to expect.  If you’re unable to sign up, please feel free to attend anyway - all are welcome at One Fest!

Throughout the first week, one of our studios will be exclusively used for ‘Rebuild’. Rebuild is a unique and exciting opportunity for women who are or who have been homeless to take part in a series of creative crafting workshops, exploring the meaning of home, homelessness, motherhood, and the notion of re-building lives. The work produced will go on to form part of the final exhibition of work exhibited at Camden People’s Theatre following One Fest, and become the new set design for a new play.

From Saturday 28th January, there will be a final exhibition of the One Fest work starting at 3pm.

MORE INFORMATION ON SESSIONS

• Wire Sculpting

  Exploring the craft of creating with recyled materials and lots of wire . instagram @darenthewireguy

• Make Things Break Things (Collage Workshop)

  Exploring the medium of Collage. Meet at the edges , shred it all up, stick stick stick. make new things.

• Exploring Creative Leadership

  ARTS AND HOMELESSNESS INTERNATIONAL (AHI)

  Come and chat with memebers of the AHI team to learn more about their upcoming Creative Leadership programme.

  instagram @artshomelessint

• Mudlark Mosiacs

  Come along and make mosaics from pieces of pottery, clay pipe stems and sea glass found on the Thames beaches.

• Spray Painting Workshop

  An opportunity to try spray paint with two experienced graffitti artists. @edmund_cavill

• Mask Making

  Making masks is a surprise. It's like opening a present and inside is yourself.

• Patch Up

  Mending and decorating clothes space. Hand stitching and simple printing techniques on fabric.

• Fashion Sculpting

  Playing with found fabrics, object and paper to create costumes and accessories. Materials will be on hand . Feel free to bring any old items of clothing/objects you might like to include.

• Self Portraiture

  Come join David Tovey, founder of One Fest of Homeless Arts. Discover that portraiture, isn't just what you see in front of the mirror. Large portrait painting with a kick.

• Photo & Printing Workshop

  An introduction to print making using historical photographic process. Limited spaces( repeat session next week) Further details and signup available on eventbrite or ODAC reception.

• Move It Move It Monday

  Movement games and guided gentle stretching space.

• Zine Creation

  A zine making space, materials and support will be available to craft your own zine about anything you like.

• The Wild Inside Out

  Short discussion continuing into a creative expression and making space. An ode to the self. A celebration of un/tamed, creative ways of being and exisiting.

• The Sophisticated Insult

  Making things for our exhibition: This is a space for people who reject their clinical diagnosis of "personality disordered". A holding and expression space for love,rage and anything else you like.

• Life Writes with Lisa Ogun'

  A 2-hour creative writing workshop, starting where writers or potential writers of any level can come together to take part in a themed, life writing workshops

• Open Art Studio with Geraldine Crimmins

  Come and make your own artwork/craft. Paint a still life landscape or abstract, or experiment with spray paint.

  All levels welcome, tuition is available if needed. Paper, paints and canvasses provided!