# Event Details - **Event Name**: Making an Artwork for Harpurhey Ponds - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: Do you want to get involved in creating a new artwork for Harpurhey Ponds?About this EventAs part of SICK!'s Beyond Survival: International Time Travel Project, artist Niki Colclough is inviting people local to Harpurhey to take part in a series of creative workshops to shape a new artwork for Harpurhey Ponds.The workshops will take place on a Thursday evening, 6pm - 7.30pm on 21st May, 28th May, 4th June and 11th June. You are welcome to join all, or one of the workshops.So, if you want to shape the future of your area, meet new people and have some fun, this is for you!During the first workshop on Thursday 21st May, we will explore the past of Harpurhey Ponds and learn to make a bio-ink with Oak Galls found at the site. The workshop is free and all materials will be provided.We will meet at the entrance to Harpurhey Ponds on Factory Lane.ACCESS:What can you expect of our workshops? A welcoming space. You do not need to bring anything with you, just yourself as you are. You can get involved in the workshop in whatever way feels right for you. The sessions will include, walking, conversations and art making and nature activities.-----These workshops are part of SICK!’s Beyond Survival: International Time Travel project, supported by the Finnish Institute UK and Ireland and Oulu 2026 European Capital of Culture. Niki is inviting us to think with rivers, connecting Manchester and Oulu through the emotional and ecological histories of water and industry.. The work will be presented in both Oulu and Manchester in summer 2026. Find out more about the projectClick HereAgenda?: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PMThursday 21st May : 6pm - 7.30pm (Exploring the Past)Info: Exploring the past of the River Irk and Harpurhey Ponds. Making oak gall ink and experimental mark making.?: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PMThursday 28th May : 6pm - 7.30pm (Exploring the Present)Info: Considering the present of Harpurhey Ponds. We will do some pond dipping, or we will enjoy some relaxing listening exercises and do some field recording with specialist microphones.?: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PMThursday 4th June : 6pm - 7.30pm (Exploring the Future)Info: Imagining what a healing space would look like. Forest bathing activities and / or pond dipping.?: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PMThursday 11th June : 6pm - 7.30pm Artwork / Ritual Info: Developing ideas to feed into the artwork. 3d scanning workshop. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/making-an-artwork-for-harpurhey-ponds/100001989536877357 - **Event Categories**: Workshops, Art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Factory Lane - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Manchester - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Factory Lane - **lat**: 53.5147947 - **long**: -2.2173185 - **full address**: Factory Lane, Factory Lane, Manchester, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Making an Artwork for Harpurhey Ponds - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/257582d0f27dc57cb3558043d830e21ae195417195fd7ebe578e62054c0fba80-rimg-w1200-h612-dcf8f9f4-gmir.jpg?v=1779010436 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Making an Artwork for Harpurhey Ponds being held? - **A:** Making an Artwork for Harpurhey Ponds takes place on Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Factory Lane, Factory Lane, Manchester, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Making an Artwork for Harpurhey Ponds? - **A:** Making an Artwork for Harpurhey Ponds is organized by SICK! Festival. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Making an Artwork for Harpurhey Ponds is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Manchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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