Quotes From Our Clients
"Our Indian Dance Day proved to be a fun, "hands on" experience upon which children from nursery to year 6 could develop their knowledge of a different culture."
Primary School in Tees Valley
"Thank you for facilitating a most uplifting singing session at yesterday's meeting. The initial feedback has been more than positive with a lot of people commenting that it was the highlight of the day. Personally I was rocking!"
Iain Miller, Partnership and Performance Manager
County Durham and Darlington Public Health Team
"The workshop was fun and informative. The children talked about it a lot afterwards. The artist had really good resources - we had very little to provide. He helped the children work and tidy up!"
Primary School in Chester-le-Street
"Thank you for the opportunity to complete singing sessions on a weekly basis for eight weeks. This has been a 'new' activity for O.S.H which has been fun but also promoted our children's social skills as well as building their confidence and sense of achievement"
Peterlee Out Of School Hours, Shotton Hall Comprehensive School
"For the England vs West Indies test match at Durham County Cricket Club in June 2007, Melting Pot Arts entertained the cricket fans, playing their wonderful junk instruments. Working as part of the Welcome Festival, despite the awful torrential rain, they fully engaged everyone who passed by and helped to provide an innovative and professional event. I would not hesitate to recommend them."
Jill Bennison, Blue Sky Events, Welcome Festival Co-ordinator
"At Gateshead Council's Sugar & Spice Festival in October 2007, Melting Pot Arts delivered a very successful arts workshop making djembe style drums for the African and Caribbean marketplace event. We had great feedback from participants and we will be happy to work with Melting Pot Arts again."
Gateshead Arts Team
"Melting Pot Arts have provided music and arts workshops at Darlington Arts Centre as part of the broad range of activities at the venue.The artists involved taught in a friendly and confident manner, encouraging confidence in their students. The enthusiasm in their approach led to the participants enjoying the experience and learning new skills, including opportunities to perform for their friends and family."
Bonnie Davies, Education & Outreach Officer, Darlington Borough Council
"Melting Pot Arts have brought a fresh and imaginative focus to curriculum projects at Park View. The artists are enthusiatic and empathetic, encouraging young people to challenge themselves and take risks. Creativity with focus and rigour!"
Kim Cowie, Park View Community School, Chester-le-Street
Quotes From Our Participants, Parents & Carers
"It was uplifting and invigorating and the group had a lovely welcoming and positive feel, I didn't mind when I made mistakes. I'm still buzzing from the workshop now!"
Adult Singing Workshop, Women's Health in South Tyneside
"Staff were friendly and very attentive with both children and adults. The enthusiasm that got my 18 month old involved was much appreciated."
Visual Arts session at Kirkleatham Musuem
"A wonderful experience of musical exploration! We all thoroughly enjoyed the activities and will take away some fond memories. Thank you for an inspiring afternoon"
The Owen-Jones Family of Lincoln, Attending Junk Music Event in Northumberland
"Crafts like this make the visit much better for children."
Visual Arts session at Tanfield Railway Museum
"Attracting children with drawing and learning about past industry is excellent for the future of preservation."
Visual Arts session at Darlington Railway Museum
"One of the best experiences of my life, thank you."
Summer Stage Academy, Peterlee
"[My child] loved this so much. She has always been so quiet. The project has given her the feeling of being a part of the academy, raised her confidence, given independence and was lots of fun everything has impacted on her so much. Thank you - you all made her feel so special."
Summer Stage Academy, Peterlee
"The artist was very good. He gave me and my child the confidence to try things we wouldn't otherwise have tried."
Family learning art session, East Durham
"I really like Melting Pot's commitment to equal opportunities for all children."
Summer Stage Academy, Peterlee