28 From inside the community Cuckoo Farm Studios Set up in 1992 in former farm buildings, Cuckoo Farm Studios (CFS) is a long-standing artists’ organisation based in Myland. With advice from two Myland councillors, CFS Ltd applied for funding to MCC to run a series of workshops for Myland residents. The project also benefited from the 2021/22 Colchester City Council grant. The aim of the free workshops was for Cuckoo Farm Studio artists to introduce a range of different craft media, glass, textiles and print, to local residents. The sessions, funded by grants, were led by three professional artists to small groups of 6—8 adults per session. Places were initially limited to one per person. Following successful promotion in the local area and on social media, there were 55 applicants and 37 places were successfully filled across the series. One participant stated “I really enjoyed the day. I think it was a great opportunity to meet new people and to learn different skills.” Another said, “The colour with glass taster day I attended was amazing. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and learnt a new skill. It was lovely to meet the tutor, (who was very patient!), and the other ‘Mylanders’ on the day.” Several of the participants returned to Cuckoo Farm over the Open Studios weekend, (9th/10th September) along with other family members and friends. The financial support from both Myland CC and Colchester CC has been essential to the success of the taster sessions, enabling them to be offered free of charge and indicating local enthusiasm for further courses.
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