Art Crazy South Wales in the House
The magic that transpires when creative minds band together is relentless, and the best kind of … wait … contagion.
Today’s #communitylockin live from Cardiff celebrates Global Cardboard Challenge Day.
Master carton designer Chris Gilmour turned up on short notice to showcase life-size vehicles designed entirely of cardboard.
Teen wiz, Cain Monroy beamed in from California to share his inspiring story, sparked by a fully working cardboard amusement arcade, which he built himself when he was barely ten! Boom … Go kids!
Art students Ellie Sykes and Stanley Mel from Cardiff School of Art and Design Illustration were right at home, tuning in to share their puppets and comics, loads of insight, and, the icing on the cake, a commitment to help mentor kids together with STEAM Co.!
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SHOW SUMMARY
TALKS
Wales Millenium Centre Welcome!
Nick Corston - Steam Co. pilot, camera man, sound guy, dad, and host-in-helmet, lands us in Cardiff, safely at the Millennium Centre.
Illustrator and Puppet Maker
Ellie Sykes from Cardiff School of Art & Design Illustration shows her cardboard puppets and discusses the merits of being creative at home.
Proof Cardboard Can Take You Far
Cain Monroy of Imagination Foundation blurs the line between creativity and entrepreneurship … with cardboard.
Professional Cardboard Modeller
Chris Gilmour, prolific cardboard artist presents his intricate works of paper.
Entertaining Children at Festivals
Tony Cordy, regular guest and lord of the Kidzfield Glastonbury Festival with thoughts on government funding for the creative industries and the future of festivals.
Sharing the NASA spirit
Chris Barber of the International Space School on giving children the opportunity to dream of things far beyond.
Drawing Human Experiences from Memory
Stanley Mel of Cardiff School of Art & Design Illustration gives us a glimpse into the mind of an art student with supportive parents.
Going Back To What Inspires You Most
Dagmar Bennet, sculptor and member of the Young Women’s Trust shows her amazing clay portraiture, talks about the Boomtown Festival, and offers a helping hand to empower women.
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