WORCESTER Arts Workshop announced new plans for its future at a relaunch event last week, to showcase “dramatic changes”.

The transformation of Worcester Arts Workshop has already started, in fact, “with a fresh new look in the public spaces, including The Third Space, a performance area created within the cafe and bar”.

A spokesman said: “ The result is a bright and open social space, a welcoming atmosphere and the ideal space for live music and events.

Hannah Phillips, who began as director of transformation at Worcester Arts Workshop in July, says she is building on existing successes “by expanding the programme of events and activities and continuing with a varied participation programme”.

Work will focus on emerging artists, offering training and pathways to employment, encouraging outreach with marginalised groups and developing audiences and partnerships with other arts and educational organisations.

Hannah said; “It has been an exciting few months since I began my tenure with Worcester Arts Workshop, with my goal being to re-launch the organisation as a creative destination for the city. I’m planning a diverse mix of music, family events, spoken word, visual arts, film and comedy, as well as presenting spaces that are available for private hire and continuing with and expanding the much loved programme of creative courses.

“Worcester Arts Workshop is treasured by the many people who come here to learn, explore and socialise. I really hope that moving forward we can welcome many more visitors, for a coffee with friends, to learn a new skill or perfect an old one and to feel at home within an accessible and exciting centre for arts and learning.”

Highlights at the evening relaunched included performances from Vamos Theatre Company, who reside at Worcester Arts Workshop.