Synth building and composition workshop, and performance for girls aged 9-14 with Loula Yorke:

Together we’ll learn to solder safely and build a little noise instrument for you to keep, as well as introducing the basics of sound synthesis (13:30 – 15:00). We’ll then collaborate to create a composition using our new instruments (15:30 – 17:00), before finally re-grouping in the evening to perform our short piece in front of an audience at Plink Plonk (19:00).

This is a female-led workshop designed to encourage girls’ confidence and participation in STEM activities and foster an interest in creating electronic music, two fields in which women are currently hugely under-represented.

Please note that the workshop setting is female only. Places are free but booking is essential from Eventbrite: https://ataripunkgirls.eventbrite.co.uk

Loula Yorke is a live artist and noise-maker whose time-based practice dances in the spaces where techno meets leftism. Her primary instrument is a modular synthesiser housed in a roughly-hewn hunk of log.

As one half of TR-33N, Loula has performed live at Glastonbury Festival and Boomtown, and had collaborative work broadcast on BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra.

Pronounced like a whisper, her debut solo album ysmysmysm is out now on Junted, Detroit.

A short performance from participants of the ‘ATARI PUNK GIRLS’ synth building and composition workshops with Loula Yorke, held earlier in the day. Each participant will build a version of the classic Atari Punk Console, collaborating with Yorke the group will perform an improvised electronic soundscape.

Solo set from the alter-ego of Colleen O’Brien, Taz Cobalt; a brand new collection of woozy music and immersive sound will take you down the rabbit hole, into a deep and soothing dimension.

Loula Yorke will return to the stage to headline this special event using her unique ‘Innalog’ synthesiser; a modular system housed within a hollowed out log!

Event free but booking essential: https://plinkplonk.eventbrite.co.uk

A Nashville Style Writer’s Round featuring four of Norwich’s finest country musicians – Sam Coe of Sam Coe & The Long Shadows, Vic Allen, Lucy Grubb and Emily Frith.

Doors 6pm, bring your own drinks!

Tickets £7 in advance.

TBA Artist Collective Presents

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Members & Invited Artists at The Shoe Factory Social Club, 2nd – 5th May.

Private view Thursday 2nd, 6 – 9pm.

Drinks and DJs Saturday 4th, 7 – 11pm.

General view Friday 10am – 6pm / Saturday 10am – 11pm / Sunday 10am – 2pm.

Over the past 2 years FRESH has established itself as a contemporary artisan market for the style and design conscious, providing an opportunity to meet makers in a distinctive venue and buy unique pieces, often unavailable on the high street.

Always a fantastic, buzzing atmosphere, these markets are a highlight of our events calendar!

11th & 12th May, 10am – 4pm.

Harmonium return to The Shoe Factory Social Club for 2019!

Harmonium is an experiment in vocal sound created by layering 12 women’s voices with hypnotic interlocking rhythms and harmonies.

Written by Sian Croose, the piece is immersive, creating a soundworld that is designed to be transporting to listen to and a joy to sing.

These events feature  multi- instrumentalist, Adrian Lever, with new music created collaboratively for this event.

Tickets available from – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/harmonium-at-the-shoe-factory-with-adrian-lever-tickets-59230760800

Comedy, drama, songs and music as members old and new reunite for a one off experience.

Explore the atmospheric venue, discover weird and wonderful characters, join in the performance.

Will you bring about the end of the world or will you stop it?

A pre-loved fashion sale where style obsessives can buy, sell or just gather together!

Thursday 6th June, 7 – 9:30pm.

The Experience Event is presents ‘Disrupt Preconceptions – Women Over 40’. Offering you an array of options and information to embrace all that you are –  right here, right now. Ageing positively is something we all have control of. Come and explore, play and be a part of an event created to bring women over 40 together in a celebration of the things that make us each unique.

Your Friday Ticket includes

A glass of fizz (alcoholic/non-alcoholic) on entry

The finalists of the Norfolk ShakingItUp Awards (Norwich & Norfolk) announced by BBC Radio 4’s Anna Hill. These awards were voted for by the public and celebrate women in their 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s.

PLUS access to the following Experience Areas:

Tickets from – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-experience-event-disrupt-preconceptions-women-over-40-tickets-61305723068

TAP has come about through the perceived need for an independent art school that can respond immediately to the actual practical needs of its students without ‘teaching to the test’. Courses offer a high level of contact time, through mentoring and tutoring with a wide range of national and international artists and curators whose specialisms range between drawing, sculpture and painting to installation, photography, film, performance and writing, giving a range of different experiences and perspectives to our courses.

Two intensive weekends of the course will be held at The Shoe Factory Social Club. More details, and an application form can be found here – theartpractitioner.com

New Masters is an art exhibition which celebrates the hard work of NUA masters students who will be completing their masters in 2019 & 2020.
The ‘open-studio’ exhibition idea is a continuation of the ‘Lets Talk About Creative Practice’ talks which took place at the Norwich Playhouse in March. These talks were received very well and the casual and communal nature of the space made the experience even better.
By encouraging the New Masters exhibitors to work LIVE within the shoe factory whilst the space is open to the public, we hope to promote a conversation friendly environment which can appeal to all who pays us a visit!

Featuring the talents of:
Robyn Bailey – Ma Curation
Emily Cannell & Kate Walker – Ma Fashion & Ma Fine Art
Nhung Ha – Ma Fine Art
Lindsay Elise Jolly – Ma Fine Art
Ro Seekings & Sophie Banks Ma & Ba Fine Art
Harvey Wyatt – Ma Fine Art

These projects have been developed by Robyn Bailey during her masters in curation. They stem from the exploration of the artist and curator relationship and the ability to form projects which actively benefit participants and the public.]

General Opening Times:
Tuesday 25th – Saturday 29th June: 10:30am – 4:00pm
Closing Event: Saturday 29th June 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Come and learn the traditional craft of rag rug making with Victoria Goulden, experienced maker and tutor for 25+ years offering a friendly relaxed workshop experience at the Shoe Factory Norwich.

Make mats, tea cosies, flowers, cushion covers, bags, rugs, wallhangings etc from recycled textiles and clothing. £60 for the day, bring good scissors and some fabrics.

Email victoria@victoriagouldenart.com to book