Family art event in Bingley mill for Bradford 2025
Scouts have been making sculptures from recycled materials for an immersive art installation which is taking place as part of Bradford's year as UK City of Culture. Their artwork includes paper birds and cardboard masks which will form part of an enchanted landscape for the event called Grue, an ancient word for "shiver". Grue, which is aimed at primary school children and their families, is taking place at Damart Mill in Bingley between 8-18 February. The creations made by children from Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts across Bradford will be seen as visitors help solve the mysteries of Damart Mill.
Their work will also form part of their City of Culture Scout badge. Grue will see visitors walk through secret doors, a fairy forest and go underwater on a quest for culture-lovers of all ages. It has been dreamed up by artist Steve Wintercoft, produced by community art charity Arcade and built entirely from recycled and repurposed materials.Tickets can be brought via the City of Culture website.Toby Hammond, county youth commissioner for the Scout Association, said: "Our young people are getting involved in City of Culture events, which is fantastic to see. "The young people are not only creating their masterpieces to go on public display but also learning valuable skills of recycling and reusing.""Scouts is all about learning skills for life, giving it a go and having fun. "I can't wait to go and see this event and of course all the artwork from the Scouts."One of the Cubs, aged nine, said: "It was great fun to make my bird. "I can't wait to go with my family to see it at the Grue event and try and spot my bird. "I also now have just one more thing to do to get my City of Culture badge."Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North or tell us a story you think we should be covering here.
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