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 Make Play Connect is a practical and comfortable space for arts, learning and well-being. We specialize in providing an informal and flexible environment for  learners with additional needs, of all ages, in the heart of Norwich. We offer a well resourced creative space for community groups.

Gillian Francis - Director

Gillian Francis thrives on connecting ideas and people, to create innovative and collaborative projects. Making things, and making things happen, is at the heart of her approach. 


Gillian has an enhanced DBS Certificate for working with Children and adults.

She also has Level 2 Safeguarding Training

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Community Arts Projects

We deliver community arts projects, designed to suit your organisation.

We bring together creative practitioners who can work with participants, with a wide range of needs, to turn ideas into original and exciting exhibitions, installations and projects.

We can offer one to one and group workshops in visual arts.

ARTS AND WELLBEING

The Garage

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WINDOW WANDERLAND - Putting on a Progress

Curious Spark

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MUSICAL KEYS AT MAKE PLAY CONNECT

Sue Lambert Trust Art Group

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IMPROVISING WITH SOUND AND PAINT

Tree and Bell / Angel Road Infant School

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FILM MAKING WITH YOUTH GROUPS

Holt Youth Project

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FILM MAKING AT MAKE PLAY CONNECT

Filming the Future

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MULTI-SENSORY INSTALLATION

NANSA - 'Queen and Countryside'

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St Martin's Housing Trust

Under 1 Roof with the WEA

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FELT MAKING

The Norfolk School of Gardening

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BOTANICAL PRINT MAKING

The Norfolk School of Gardening

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A space for arts, learning and bringing people together.

A well resourced and affordable venue at £12.50 an hour.

A friendly and informal environment for vulnerable students and one to one sessions.

A friendly and informal environment for vulnerable students and one to one sessions.

We are happy to negotiate a daily rate for regular activities.

A friendly and informal environment for vulnerable students and one to one sessions.

A friendly and informal environment for vulnerable students and one to one sessions.

A friendly and informal environment for vulnerable students and one to one sessions.

Breakout lounge.

Kitchen and bathroom facilities.

Available week-days, evenings, weekends and during the school holidays.

A friendly and informal environment for vulnerable students and one to one sessions.

Available week-days, evenings, weekends and during the school holidays.

Free Fast WiFi.

Plenty of Natural Light. Free street parking.

A creative space for different approaches to learning and well-being.

A creative space for different approaches to learning and well-being.

Available week-days, evenings, weekends and during the school holidays.

Equal Opportunities and Sustainability is at the heart of our company.

Time to explore and develop new skills and ideas.

A creative space for different approaches to learning and well-being.

Time to explore and develop new skills and ideas.

Home Education Groups.

Music Sessions / Small Rehearsals.

Courses for Key Skills.

Time to explore and develop new skills and ideas.

A creative space for different approaches to learning and well-being.

Time to explore and develop new skills and ideas.

Community Groups.

Bring your team to Make Play Connect for blue sky meetings and planning sessions.

A Well Resourced and Flexible Space

    Board Games Nights at MPC

    Board Games Group

    Board Games Group

    Board Games Group

     Every Friday evening

    from 7.00pm

    - or any evening by arrangement.

    You Choose!

    Board Games Group

    Board Games Group

    Book the venue for the evening during the week or at weekends.

    No hourly fee - just £5 a person for the evening.

    Join the fun!

    Board Games Group

    Join the fun!

    See what we have been playing...

    Gallery

    Contact Us

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    If you would like to book the Study Room or Studio, or have questions about the tutoring, workshops or events we hold, feel free to send us a message.

    We will get back to you as soon as possible.

    Make Play Connect Limited

    2 Angel Road, Norwich, NR3 3HP, United Kingdom

    gillian@makeplayconnect.co.uk

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