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Title: Local Jubilee Girl to Showcase Vintage Arts and Crafts Author: DMBC  ID & Publication: 20120511041 ~ The-Villager.co.uk  Area: Doncaster  Subject: Community News

Susan Forbes who grew up on Jubilee Road, Doncaster is showcasing her vintage art and crafts techniques at the Big Launch event in Sir Nigel Gresley Square on Sunday, 3 June.

Susan, an experienced textiles artist who offers workshops and classes around the Doncaster area, will be encouraging people who attend the big Jubilee event to have a go at creating their own Jubilee inspired textiles.

Her vintage looking stand is part of a wide range of activities and entertainment lined up for visitors to the free event which runs between 1 and 5pm in Waterdale, Doncaster town centre.

Commenting on the event, Susan said: "As a local community artist who has delivered visual art sessions to all ages and abilities in every area in our borough, I am proud to take part in this exciting event. I look forward to passing on my textiles skills and passion for art and crafts to both the young and elder generations of Doncaster. Look out for fabric bunting and brooches, diamonds and crowns, corgis and guards!"

Mayor of Doncaster, Peter Davies, said: “This is a wonderful opportunity for people to learn a new and interesting skill. There are loads of things people can participate in and enjoy at the Big Launch – it’s going to be a fabulous day.”

For more information on Susan’s Artfelt classes visit: www.susanforbes.co.uk or find her on Facebook.

The ‘Big Launch’ has been organised by Doncaster Council and is sponsored by Doncaster Markets. Free parking is also available on the day in the recently refurbished Civic Quarter Car Park.

Residents can keep updated with information on the event by following #thebiglaunch on Twitter.

The new square is part of the first phase of the £300million Civic and Cultural Quarter (CCQ) project being delivered by Doncaster Council and its development partner Muse Developments. The project is supported financially by the European Union, as part of the European Regional Development Fund’s support for the region.

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