Hoyland Townscape
About the design
I wanted to discover Hoyland on an actual map of the town. Through a creative consultation process, I invited the community to think about Hoyland and what was important to them in the area. I initially worked with Year 6 at Springwood Primary, map making and visually creating possible items to place on the Map. I also engaged with groups of adults in the town and got support from key characters in the community, with lots of local knowledge.
Through conversations, ideas were generated. I then delivered numerous ceramic workshops at Forge Community Partnership and Hoyland Library, sharing skills and enabling participants to create their own piece of Hoyland. The work produced was intergenerational, ranging from skateboarding parks and favourite fish and chip shops through to historic buildings and items highlighting Hoyland's heritage.
The finished items were then photographed and place on a graphic map, the idea was to virtually go on a journey through Hoyland. Map symbols and street named were added, along with treasure hunt-style footprints, creating a environment to take a wander through Hoyland.
- Angela Hardwick
How to use the townscape
Can you find these scenes in the townscape?
Upper Hoyland and Hoyland Common: This area has a nice balance of historic buildings mixed with current activities and venues that the young people were familiar with. The secondary school and the leisure centre feature in this scene. Barry Hinds lived in this area, so the adult group felt that Kes needed to be represented, along with Forge Community Partnership which is a hub for the community.
Milton: This area is really close to the centre but is situated around a pond and has a nice relaxed feel away from the hustle and bustle. Nature is heavily featured in this area, as well as recreational activities. Whether that be a pint in the pub, fishing, or playing in the woods and going to the skatepark.
Hoyland: A mixture of older and younger participants created items for this area. We had volunteers from various groups that wanted the community garden (Owd Marthas Yard) and the Community Fridge represented on the Map. It was nice to hear that young people that engaged with town on a regular basis, whether that’s shopping at the market with parents, or choosing books in Hoyland library.
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Springwood School workshop
Hoyland Library workshop
Workshop work in progress
Workshop work in progress
About the artist
Angela Hardwick
Art has played an important part in Angie’s life, from school to university and throughout her career. Angie studied Fine Art (Ceramics) at the University of Leeds, graduating in 2000 with a BA Hons degree. She worked at Ash Hill Academy in Doncaster for 10 years, her roles included Art Technician, Unqualified Teacher, and Community Arts Co-ordinator.
Angie is a freelance Visual Artist delivering creative, participatory workshops to all ages and abilities, facilitating numerous projects for many community partners, cultural venues and within educational settings.
Angie continues to develop her practice, becoming an Adviser for the Discover and Explore and Bronze and Silver Arts Award qualification. She is also a Mental Health First Aider and Dementia Friendly trained. Angie has many years of experience, working with vulnerable groups, including special needs, ethnic minorities, people affected by homelessness, and mental health illnesses. Sharing new skills and assisting people in realizing their potential, enabling feelings of achievement.
Angie is interested in art in the public realm and works creatively with communities to give them a voice and a sense of belonging in society.
The ‘Principal Townscapes’ project has been commissioned and funded by Barnsley Council's Cultural Development Fund programme, Storying Barnsley.