Brush & Breathe

22/08/2024

🛍️ Explore Ilfracombe’s Independent Shopping Treasures! 🛍️

While Ilfracombe’s stunning harbour often steals the spotlight, venture beyond the shoreline and discover the heart of the town—its High Street and charming side streets brimming with many independent stores! 🌟✨

From quirky boutiques and artisan crafts to cozy bookshops, vintage treasures, and locally made treats, there’s something for every explorer in Ilfracombe. Whether you're searching for unique souvenirs, handmade gifts, or just want to soak up the local vibe, these stores offer a truly local shopping experience you won’t find anywhere else. 🛒💎

Step away from the harbour’s edge, stroll through the town, and immerse yourself in the character and creativity of Ilfracombe's independent businesses. Support local makers, uncover hidden gems, and take home a piece of Ilfracombe’s magic. 💙🏞️

17/08/2024

For so many years Alan Jackson ran his shoe repair & key cutting service from his shop on the High street, which now hosts our studio. We are very sorry to hear that Alan passed away this week.

Brush & Breathe would like to convey our deepest condolences to his family and friends. Alan was a much loved and well known character in Ilfracombe, he will be sadly missed.

11/08/2024

Exciting News from Brush & Breathe!

We're thrilled to announce that following our reopening, Brush & Breathe is looking to host a range of community-based groups that will be funded through a CIC (Community Interest Company). These groups will be in the form of short courses or activities running weekly for 4-12 weeks. The best part? They will be offered either without charge or at highly subsidised rates for all participants!

This is in the early stages of development, but we need YOUR input! What kind of groups would you like to see in our studio? Whether it’s art-related or something completely different, we’re open to all ideas. Maybe a mindfulness class, a youth club, nature awareness, photography or even a local history group, the possibilities are endless!

Drop your suggestions in the comments below, and let’s work together to create a vibrant community space that everyone can enjoy!

Help us spread the word by sharing this post! Together, we can make Brush & Breathe a hub of creativity and connection for all.

08/08/2024

Brush & Breathe Update

Several people have been asking what's happening with Brush & Breathe studio?

Here's a quick update.

We are sorry about the current disruption to services. Unfortunately, we have had to temporarily close the studio due to some structural work needing to be completed. Some of our groups however are still running at alternative venues. We will keep you posted on these.

On a more positive note, there are some exciting developments happening in the background, which we hope will fascilitate the introduction of new community based groups to be hosted by Brush & Breathe. We can't yet give too much information about this, but we look forward to sharing this news as soon as we are able.

Please follow and share to keep informed about these developments.

Thank you so much for your continued support.

08/08/2024

REMINDER: tomorrow's LGBTQ+ art & craft social will be taking place at Ilfracombe Library this month due to the studio being temporarily closed.

Thank you to the library for accommodating this on such short notice.

07/08/2024

05/08/2024

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Unfortunately Brush & Breathe studio is temporarily closed due to circumstances beyond our control. Please note, we are working very hard to rectify this problem as soon as possible.

As a result of this, we have had to relocate Wednesday's planned NHS drop-in session:

"LISTENING TO EXPERIENCE. WORKING TOWARDS SOLUTIONS."

Thanks to Ilfracombe Salvation Army, the drop-in session will now be held at their premises. The address is: The Retreat, Torrs Park, Ilfracombe EX34 8AY.

We apologise for any inconvenience, but are very pleased that the event can go ahead as planned.

Please see the poster below for more details. It would be fantastic to see a good turnout for this community based event.

Thank you.

11/07/2024

Tomorrow at 1pm, free LGBTQ+ art & craft social group!
Materials provided, but you're welcome to bring your own if you prefer! See you there! 🏳️‍🌈🎨☕️
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11/07/2024

Midday today! Free Multicultural art & craft social

05/07/2024

We are thrilled to be working with to provide free Art and Craft social groups with discounted hot drinks.

"The Multicultural group (open to anyone from an ethnically diverse background) will be the second Thursday of each month 12pm-1:30pm, with the first one happening next Thursday the 11th. The LGBTQ+ group will be the second Friday of each month, with the first one happening next Friday the 12th. Please get in touch with Sophie via details below for any more info or if you need help towards bus ticket costs."