Join our Lyrics and Art Workshop
Join us for a calming afternoon exploring the relationship between song lyrics and art at St Cubert's Church on Monday 6th July from 1pm - 3pm.
As part of the HushFest exhibition, this drop-in session is an opportunity to explore your creativity in a calm and gentle way that feels authentic to your true quiet self. It's a safe, welcoming space to connect, create, and simply enjoy the process alongside a community of quieteers who truly get you.
If you would like, you are invited to leave your finished piece of art with us to be included in our community gallery, or you are welcome to take it home with you after the workshop.
We can’t wait to welcome you.
What to expect
What’s the workshop going to be like?
Come and experiment with mixed media as a gentle way to explore the connection between song lyrics, emotion, and physical artwork. You don't need any prior experience or particular art skills to join in.
To help inspire our creative process, we will be using a very special piece of music: a song written collaboratively by our community especially for HushFest! As you settle into the space, our facilitator will give a brief introduction to the activity before playing the song. We will provide you with a printed lyric sheet, and you are invited to see if a specific part of the song, a single word, or an overall feeling stands out to you.
Using that inspiration, you will have the freedom to create your own piece of mixed media art. You can choose to focus quietly on your own individual piece, or work collaboratively in a small group depending on how you feel most comfortable.
What’s the space going to be like?
We've designed our space to be calm, flexible, and comfortable. In our community, we recognise that silence is a natural strength, and both quietude and gentle chatter are welcomed.
You are invited to bring your authentic self - whether you'd like to chat or create in total silence, your quiet presence is deeply valued. Our main hope is simply that you leave feeling comfortable, included, and proud of whatever you create.
Do you need to bring anything?
All the creative resources and materials you need will be laid out and ready for you. We will provide A5 mixed media paper and copies of the HushFest song lyrics, alongside options like pens, pencils, paints, magazines for collaging, and PVA glue to give you complete freedom within the theme.
If you have any of your own materials you would like to incorporate - such as favourite coloured pens, specific magazine cuttings, or textured papers - please feel free to bring them along. Otherwise, just bring yourself!
HushFest
This drop-in session is part of HushFest, Cornwall's Festival of Quietness, taking place from 4th to 10th July 2026. Through exhibitions, workshops, performances, and community-created artwork, HushFest celebrates quietness as a source of creativity, connection, and belonging.
How to join in
How to join in
There's no need to book this workshop, you can just show up between 1-3pm on the day and get involved.
Where to find us
St Cubert Church
1 Churchtown, Cubert, Newquay, TR8 5EZ
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Getting here
- By car: There is a car parking field near to the church
- By bus: There is a bus stop on Holywell Road, 4 mins walk (350ft) from the venue
To receive more detailed instructions on getting to this Meet Up, please contact meetups@quietconnections.co.uk.
