We Love LiveFriday!
Love was in the air last Friday as we took part in our first
event together as a team, the amazing LiveFriday at
the Ashmolean . And what an event it was!
From 7 - 10.30pm the museum was transformed into a
creative hub of captivating performances and exciting activities. There was
music, dance and comedy aplenty. We were
running an activity which allowed visitors to flex their creative muscles while
making a beautiful keepsake for their loved ones. Our ideas were inspired by the charming
trinket boxes found in the '18th-century Art’ gallery at the
Ashmolean.
We were very impressed by the turn out, from couples young and old, to lone visitors; many people came to join in the fun. But
what we were even more impressed by were the wonderful boxes everyone created.
It helped prove a very important point – crafts aren’t just for kids!
Aisling’s Reflection
of the event!
This event was interesting for me as it was the first time I
have worked with a largely adult audience. At first some seemed reluctant to
join in or unsure of whether the activity was aimed at them, with one lady who
came towards the beginning of the session asking ‘Is the craft activity just
for children then?’ However once we got into the swing of it I found working
with this demographic especially rewarding because everyone put so much time
and effort into making their boxes look great. As many didn’t need our help making up the
boxes our role often shifted to one of general interaction with the visitors.
Engaging with them (also known as sitting and chatting!) and getting first hand
feedback on the activity was really valuable experience. One person said ‘this is a really brilliant
event, it brings people to the museum who wouldn’t usually come’. In this way
it was a great learning experience for me on how to interact with an adult
audience in a context which is a little out of the ordinary.
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