Hello and Welcome!

PEOPLE EXPRESS is a professional community and participatory arts organisation, based in Swadlincote, that works primarily with and for the communities of South Derbyshire. People Express believe that everyone has creative potential.

Our job is to help create the projects and bring together the artists that will inspire and support people to take part in the arts, design and make their own artwork and use these achievements to help make positive changes to their lives and the communities around them. People Express is here to help you get involved in the arts.

July 9, 2009

News Flash

Having worked with us for over eight years People Express’ Project Development Officer Cathy Miles leaves us on 2nd February 2012 to start a new position at South  Derbyshire CVS.  Details regarding her replacement will be published shortly.  We thank Cathy for her hard work and loyal service and wish her well in her new post.

Leave a Comment January 25, 2012

Hire of Old Pressing Shop

Details as follows

Hire fees:
Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm at £12.50 per hour
Out of Hours subject to key holder availability at £15.00 per hour
Discounted Hire -  community groups/artists at £ 9.00 per hour
Digital Projector, TV/DVD and Flip Chart available for use at an extra charge of £8 per session.

Capacity:
The room can seat between 30 and 40 people.
Please contact People Express via email or phone regarding availability and to receive a booking form

Hot meals, Sandwiches and a selection of buffets are also available via Sharpe’s Museum Cafe.
Please phone (01283) 222600 to receive details.

Leave a Comment January 19, 2012

Christmas Closure

The People Express office will be closed from 2pm on Thursday 22nd December 2011 reopening at 9am on  Tuesday 3rd January 2012

Leave a Comment December 20, 2011

Old Pressing Shop latest news…

ART for PLEASURE

Local artist Rob Webster will be holding a series of Adult Art Classes on Thursdays evenings in January 2012 at the Old Pressing Shop.   Tuition includes: Observed Drawing, Technical Skills: Scaling, Perspective, Composition and Colour Mixing.  Instruction will be given in the use of different mediums: Pencil, Pastels, Watercolour, Acrylics and Mixed Media.  Cost is £60 for the ten sessions. If you would like to book a place please email robert.webster@glo-design.co.uk 

Leave a Comment December 12, 2011