The final stage of redevelopment at The Old Courthouse will begin in September 2008
Rural Arts will be making big structural improvements to the Courthouse this autumn, including installation of a lift and extension of the first floor area to bring the building up to a good standard. This will enable us to hold more activities concurrently and ensure that activities in the Clerk’s House are open to all. A new reception area will mean that visitors can drop in at any time during opening hours.
The redevelopment will include:
Reception:
This ground floor thoroughfare will bridge the gap between the restored Courtroom and the adjoining Clerks House. It will provide a box office facility, open exhibition space and refreshment / bar area.
Lift:
A new lift will be installed, linking
to the reception area to the new first floor facilities.
Offices:
The existing rooms on the first floor will be restored and improved.
Media studio:
A
new dedicated ICT training room on the first floor with capacity for 12 students.
Large studio:
A new facility on the first floor suitable for creative master classes, seminars, music rehearsals, with capacity for 24 students.
Craft workshop:
Refurbishment of the existing ground floor studio for glass and clay work with capacity for 12 students.
Storage room and loading bay:
Refurbishment of the existing ground floor craft storage space with kiln facilities and a preparation area, and incorporating a loading bay to the car park.
Kitchen:
A
new facility on the ground floor, for refreshments and food preparation.
Disabled toilets:
Two new facilities on the ground and first floors.
If you would like to hire any of the newly refurbished rooms or the Old Courthouse venue please contact: janice@ruralarts.org
