There were some interesting results when we asked our artists to combine #hiviz with #LED ... we think we need more of these #shimmerlight20 #custommask #whitleybay #events #theshowmustgoonline #streetwear #streetart #sociallydistanced #lowkeyf2020 What do you think ? Yellow definitely has the biggest reach at dusk but pink comes into its own in the proper dark. If you missed St Nicholas' outing this year and didn't get to see the amazing costumes created by Kelly Sheridan, G

Watch and learn the Shimmer song which Ziad Jabroo of the Baghdaddies created especially for Whitley Bay. See the video at https://vimeo.com/483054160. The Baghdaddies perform the specially commissioned song for Shimmer 2020 in Whitley Bay. It's a lovely song with a great lyric. Here are the lyrics: Intro When its dark and the wind is blowing And winter seems like a lonely time Let our lights be a way of knowing. That together we can shine Chorus Shimmer shimmer the Dark n

Watch Salto artist, Gilly Roger shows how to make a beautiful Glowing hat in her video at https://vimeo.com/481181575 We can supply the foam and fasteners for this project but you will need to get hold of a string of battery fairy lights. If you want some foam and fasteners get in touch via www.facebook.com/whitleybaycarnival and we can give you what you need. We want to see pictures of what you make so when you post use the hashtag #shimmerlight20 . Post them up to the Whit

In this video Salto artist, Alizon Bennet shows how to make a beautiful Glow Beetle. See the video at https://vimeo.com/480248500 Mainly using the contents of your recycling bin. To make this beetle you will need. Correx about A4 per person would give several bug bodies Washed milk bottles and shiny, reflective, transparent foils or plastic recycling (essential for them to collect) Pipe cleaners (legs and feelers and hooks) x 3 per bug not essential but what I’ve used and sch

In this video Salto artist, Wendy Helps shows how to make a beautiful Star Flower. Watch the video at https://vimeo.com/480254011 Mainly using the contents of your recycling bin. To make this flower you will need. 4 or 6 Pint milk container - washed and dried Crisp packets or food packaging with silver insides – washed and dried Scissors Coloured Permanent marker pens – blue/ pink/ green would look good Stapler and Staples Hole punch Sparkly material – i.e. sequin waste 1 x S

In this video Salto artist, Kelly Sheridan shows how to make a beautiful Flower at https://vimeo.com/478856735 Mainly using the contents of your recycling bin. To make this flower you will need: Foam - about 10cm X10 cm 1 Battery tealight candle 30 cm String / cord A4 size card (iridescent or plain/ recycling)* Just over A4 size of shiny/ iridescent wrapping paper (* x2 if using plain card). Equipment : Scissors, Double sided tape, Wide cello tape, Hole punch, Glue sticks, P

SALTo Arts will soon be dusting off St Nicholas ready for a whole new shimmering robe made by Whitley Bay school children as part of Shimmer Light 2020. We will be sharing how to videos so you can make light up head gear so you can rival those lit up dog collars on evening walks ... and led garden garlands to shimmer across Whitley Bay linking us all up this December. Start collecting your milk bottles !! #wbblccc #creativecivicchange #whitleybaybiglocal #stayconnectedwbay #s