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.

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

It's a beautiful day at St Bees for Cumbria Wildlife Trust Seafest and The Laal Youth Theatres very first performance! ...
02/08/2025

It's a beautiful day at St Bees for Cumbria Wildlife Trust Seafest and The Laal Youth Theatres very first performance! Tales of the Solway is being performed at 12pm and 2.30pm. There's lots of other fun activities as well.

Come and join our Youth Theatre and friends at Cumbria Wildlife Trust Seafest at St.Bees on Saturday 2nd August for thei...
27/07/2025

Come and join our Youth Theatre and friends at Cumbria Wildlife Trust Seafest at St.Bees on Saturday 2nd August for their very first performance! Hope to see you there!

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We are delighted to have been invited to Echoes MA Creative Practice Degree Show 2025 and thrilled to extend the invitat...
21/07/2025

We are delighted to have been invited to Echoes MA Creative Practice Degree Show 2025 and thrilled to extend the invitation to all of you.
Echoes is the final exhibition of the University of Cumbria’s MA Creative Practice cohort, showcasing the work of eight emerging artists across a wide range of disciplines — including illustration, ceramics, photography, sound art, fashion, poetry, and interdisciplinary practices:
-Sophie Atkinson- Book Illustrator
- Kara Ashurst - Interdisciplinary Artist
- Juliet Fossey - Poet & Visual Artist
- Jessica Jenkinson - Interdisciplinary Artist
- Ryan Yare - Composer & interdisciplinary Artist
- Jennifer Bulman - Ceramicist
- Reuben Hibbert- filmmaker
- Ian Tisdale - comics / games design
The show reflects a year of in-depth research, creative experimentation, and professional development, with each artist exploring personal and global themes through their chosen medium. From horror illustration and sculptural fashion to environmental soundscapes and poetic responses to history, Echoes offers a diverse and thought-provoking insight into contemporary creative practice.
Visitors are invited to explore the exhibition, meet the artists, and browse a selection of original artworks, prints, and products available for sale.
Echoes – MA Creative Practice Final Exhibition 2025
Dates: 8th–19th September 2025
Opening Times: Monday–Friday, 10am–4pm
Location: Vallum Gallery, University of Cumbria, Brampton Road Campus, Carlisle
Entry: Free
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Our final celebration of Year 2 of took place today at All Saints' Primary School, Cockermouth where children from Rec...
10/07/2025

Our final celebration of Year 2 of took place today at All Saints' Primary School, Cockermouth where children from Reception and Year 1 sat underneath the amazing story tent they've created inspired by their story. They met their new friends elephant, spider and Granny Bear created by students at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh And were each given a copy of the book they wrote and illustrated. We can't wait to see what Year 3 brings!

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 had such a lovely day yesterday at St. Michael's nursery and Infant school in Workington celebrating the end of their...
09/07/2025

We had such a lovely day yesterday at St. Michael's nursery and Infant school in Workington celebrating the end of their first year on It was lovely to see the children so excited to see their book and to meet the wonderful puppets created from characters in their story by students from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh And the children's textile work looked beautiful in the glorious sunshine.

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.

Another fun morning at The Laal Youth Theatre!
08/06/2025

Another fun morning at The Laal Youth Theatre!

Check out tlc’s video.

Last week on , Reception class at All Saints' Primary School, Cockermouth had a lot of fun creating big vibrant nature...
08/06/2025

Last week on , Reception class at All Saints' Primary School, Cockermouth had a lot of fun creating big vibrant nature prints with Vicki and Jess. Looking forward to creating more tomorrow with Year 1.

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.

The Laal Youth Theatre has its own go and check it out and see what we get up.
01/06/2025

The Laal Youth Theatre has its own go and check it out and see what we get up.

Check out tlc’s video.

01/06/2025

Check out tlc’s video.

Its nearly Youth Theatre time again! If you fancy coming along to see what its all about come and see us at our studio i...
30/05/2025

Its nearly Youth Theatre time again! If you fancy coming along to see what its all about come and see us at our studio in Wigton on Sunday at 10am.

Our new Youth Theatre is continuing today. There are still spaces available. We work in small groups and it's open to children aged 8 and over. Sessions are on a Sunday morning, 10 to 12 and are based in our studio in Wigton.

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12B West Street
Wigton
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