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We're stepping into the Autumn season, but we will always be thinking of summer at Parndon Mill 🌞

Heres a recap of an amazing weekend at our Open Studios 2026.
Same time next year?

Massive thank you to everyone who gives their time to Parndon Mill in order for it to continue to thrive and be an artistic hub for all!

#openstudios #harlowcreates #ParndonMill

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Through Legendary Essex last year I met the lovely Deborah from @balletfolk_uk and we conceived a four part ballet celebrating agricultural traditions across the seasons, to be performed at the equinox juncture. Yesterday was part one, danced in celebration of the harvest and Balletfolk 's 7th year underneath the willow tree at the beautiful creative haven that is Parndon Mill. A pinch me moment! I'm creating painted and printed costumes for the next 3 parts - the next one is in December, I'll keep you posted with dates and times xxx

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The Solar Wheel act 1
Performed yesterday in the shade of a magical Willow Tree @parndonmillharlow in celebration of the Autumn equinox and @balletfolk_uk 7th birthday!
Deborah Ward and I created the concept for this ballet, to be shared at the four turning points of the year, after sharing our love of folk traditions when I was working on the @legendaryessex project last year. We have plans for participatory art making to a company performances and to tour in Essex next year. I'm painting and printing costumes that symbolise agricultural traditions, and growing cycles honouring community and our deep ties to the land.
Deborah work shopped this first piece of dance with a fab audience at Folk East a few weeks ago.
Our next performances for Winter are in the same venue on 19th and 20th December xx
I fell in love with the music of @ebonybuckleofficial who sang folk songs for us after the show x

🌾 Head dresses @billieachilleos
🩰 @christinarebeccaGibbs @charlotteolivianorman

#equinox #balletdancer #harvest #folkrevival #willowtree

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This stunning willow tree has overlooked the River Stort and the historic Parndon Mill for many years and we are excited to bring a host of live theatrical performances under its boughs over the next twelve months.

Seasonal events will include storytelling, poetry, music, dance, and theatre that capture the surrounding nature, folklore and heritage of the space.There will be something for everyone.

Hosted and programmed by Deborah Ward of @

Keep following for more announcements.

We’re so glad you found us and hope you’ll stay for the magic!

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In September Assembly Arts is celebrating its birthday and we’ve been looking back at our first three years!

There as lots of highlights and this is just a snapshot of the many, many moments of creativity, learning and exhibiting that we have been privileged to share since opening in September 2023.

We would love to hear from you if you have any specific highlights and to help us tell others about Assembly Arts please tag, like and share!

#art #lancaster #artist #artgallery #creativity

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What a lovely couple of days at the Harlow Town Show! 🎊🥳🎶

A huge thank you to our resident artists and volunteers from The Gallery who ran our stall and had the best time meeting everyone that came and said hello 👋

We hope to see some of you at our upcoming Open Studios and classes that run throughout the year!

And a massive thank you to @harlowcouncil for facilitating the Harlow Town Show event, we are so proud to be part of the Harlow arts community and were so thankful to be able to share our creative hub with everyone this weekend! ✨️

#harlowtown #essexart #ParndonMill

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A new original folk ballet conjured by @deb_kate_ward and @jpearce_art Act 1 will arrive with the Autumn Equinox 🍂 @balletfolk_uk

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Character Dance Ensemble had a fantastic time traveling to England and Scotland this past week! Thank you so much to @deb_kate_ward, @balletfolk_uk, and @rcsofficial for having us. It was incredible to take masterclasses in Morris and Highland dancing from such experienced teachers.

Also, a huge thank you to everyone who supported and helped make this trip possible. We are so grateful for the opportunity to travel to these amazing places and learn so much along the way. Can’t wait to see what comes next for CDE!

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Woolf Works Ballet Review 🩰 📖

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If you’re wondering where Wise Woman have been… we’ve been dealing with the aching madness of the world by summoning tales of shapeshifting women. More soon 👀

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💫 it’s been a dream collaborating with @balletfolk_uk 💕 next up is finding ways to develop and spend time on the piece to make it bigger. It was so amazing to perform at @folkeast and hear feedback on my lyrics and ideas. It makes me feel so lucky that you are out there and your support means the world 🌍

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