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Fochriw parents provide artwork for national exhibition

News | | Published: 09:21, Monday February 27th, 2017.

A group of parents from Fochriw have seen their artwork go on display at the National Portrait Gallery in London.

The group, collectively known as Spinning Yarns – Weaving Communities from Fochriw, created their artwork as part of the gallery’s exhibition “in response to Picasso”. The artwork is a collection of self-portraits using fabrics.

One member of the group, which is part of the The Parent Network, said: “When we were going up in the bus, I did feel quite nervous about it – but having done the event, I felt very proud.”

The project was funded by The Health Lottery, Families First, Communities First and Flying Start, with support by Head4Arts.

For more information contact The Parent Network on 01443 875444.

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