The Laal Collective CIC

The Laal Collective CIC The Laal Collective CIC (TLC) is an arts organisation in Cumbria with not-for-profit objectives.

Working with communities creating arts projects that celebrate identity and sense of place, through collaborative and collective approaches, we want them to be proud of where they come from, who they are and to show that through their creative voice. TLC believe that every participant, whatever their age or socio-economic background, has a creative spark. Through our philosophy and approach, peopl

e’s creative energy is transformed into skills to make their idea a reality. TLC artists work in a variety of settings on a range of projects. We have developed ways of working with people with additional and emotional needs, using drawing, drama and puppetry, as the vehicle for creating the participants' voice. With our projects, participants develop their resilience, emotional literacy and connections to people, place and planet. Through these projects they will have a visual and lasting expression of the journey they have taken that will be shared locally and regionally. We have a strong network of local professional artists who share our philosophy and working practice. We believe passionately in strengthening the potential in emerging artists to increase Cumbria’s cultural communities.

🎉And with that, its the end of an era!🎉Yesterday in the studio, we had a small celebration for one of our founding direc...
01/08/2026

🎉And with that, its the end of an era!🎉

Yesterday in the studio, we had a small celebration for one of our founding directors Ali McCaw who is retiring.
Ali has worked tirelessly in the arts for what feels like forever. She is a passionate supporter of new talent and has supported many artists over the years in launching their careers. A brilliant puppeteer and maker, outstanding performer and formidable allie, Ali will be truly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of working with her.

Not sure anyone can actually see her having a restful retirement, but we'd like to take this opportunity to say thanks for all she has done for us over the years and wish her all the happiness in the world for this next chapter 😃

Ostara one of our Stories from the Kitchen Table artists is exploring working with wet felting. She is developing a real...
26/06/2026

Ostara one of our Stories from the Kitchen Table artists is exploring working with wet felting. She is developing a really wonderful style. What do you think?

How amazing is this magical tent that the children of Thursby School have made with Helen of Delicate Stitches and Ali a...
09/06/2026

How amazing is this magical tent that the children of Thursby School have made with Helen of Delicate Stitches and Ali as part of the Welcoming the Stranger project. It was delightful watching the children explore their creation yesterday.

Welcoming the Stranger is a three year project in partnership with Cumbria Development Education Centre working with schools on the West Coast of Cumbria to see how arts based practice can support working across the curriculum. It has been generously supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation through their Arts based learning fund.

We have loved meeting the children from Puddle Ducks Childminding Wigton Thank you for coming along and meeting our char...
20/03/2026

We have loved meeting the children from Puddle Ducks Childminding Wigton Thank you for coming along and meeting our characters 😃

We have had a lovely afternoon at The Laal Collective CIC thank you for inviting us we have enjoyed the last couple of weeks with Mrs Eccles x

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