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📣 Step into the Luminarium – bookings now open! ✨

As part of We Are Boston, the incredible Architects of Air Luminarium: Arborialis is coming to Central Park – and tickets are just £2.50.

But what is a Luminarium?

Step inside a breathtaking inflatable sculpture filled with natural light and colour, where winding tunnels and domes create a unique, immersive experience.

🌿 Inspired by trees and forests, this walk-through installation is like a gentle labyrinth—you can explore every twist and turn, or simply pause, rest and take it all in.

Many visitors describe the Luminarium as calming, meditative, and allows them a moment to slow down and reconnect.

Central Park, Boston
2–5 July 2026
(Public booking available 4–5 July)

💙 Accessible for all – wheelchair users and SEND audiences are warmly welcome

🎟 Don’t miss out on this unique experience, coming to Boston —book now (link also in our bio):
https://store.lincoln.ac.uk/conferences-and-events/events/2026/architects-of-air-connexus-tour-presents-the-arborialis-luminarium

Part of We Are Boston, marking Boston’s historic connections and global impact.

Made possible thanks to support from and Boston Borough Council



Image credits to Alan Parkinson and Architects of Air

Look at these beautiful flowers!

Created on Saturday in our Traditional Wool Felting Workshop with Dovile Sakalauskaite as part of our Almanac project.

The wool felting workshops were inspired by symbolic flower motifs, including the Lithuanian rūta, alongside other felting and floral traditions & meanings from across Central and Eastern Europe.

The session introduce felting as a longstanding Lithuanian craft, exploring its role in everyday life, clothing, and decorative arts.

Everyone took inspiration from their own heritage, childhood and significance to create their flower.

The Almanac: Folk Crafts & Culture is a creative programme exploring traditional craft practices from across Central and Eastern Europe, with a particular starting point in Latvian and Lithuanian traditions. Through artist-led workshops, participants have been invited to learn new skills, share knowledge, and explore how craft connects cultures, histories, and lived experience.

Funding for this project has been contributed by and Boston Preservation Trust (BPT) made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players

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Become a Luminarium Ambassador 🌈

We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help bring the spectacular Architects of Air Luminarium: Arborialis to Boston this July as part of We Are Boston.

Step behind the scenes of a major cultural event and be part of something truly special. As an Ambassador, you’ll:
- Gain hands-on experience
- Work alongside industry professionals
- Meet new people & build skills
- Experience the Luminarium before it opens to the public

📅 Ambassador dates:
• 1 July – Get In Crew (physical role)
• 2–3 July – Community & School Days
• 4–5 July – Public Days
• 6 July – Get Out Crew (physical role)

✅ No previous experience needed
🍴 Travel & food expenses covered

Interested?
Email Madara at [email protected] by Monday 22 June
Subject line: Transported AoA Ambassador

Be part of an unforgettable experience in Central Park, Boston.

If you're heading to the Lincolnshire Show today, be sure to visit the Lincolnshire Coast & Wolds tent. Get a photo with our Flyway Trail wings and pick up a trail leaflet while you're there! 🪶🏖️

There’s plenty more to explore too, with highlights presented by our partners at the South East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership and the RSPB. You might even discover great places and hidden gems right on your doorstep.

Find out more about the trail and our other public artworks on our website:
https://transportedart.com/projects/the-flyway-trail/

📣Event announcement – We Are Boston!

Transported is launching We Are Boston, a programme of immersive arts experiences across the town this July, marking Boston’s historic connections to the USA on the 250th anniversary of American Independence.

At the heart of the programme is the spectacular Architects of Air Connexus Tour - Luminarium: Arborialis, coming to Central Park for four days only.

Welcome to a wonderful world of light and colour in a Luminarium installation that awakens all the senses, creating wonder and enchantment for all ages. Boston is hosting the Luminarium - Arborialis in the park, an inflatable sculpture inspired by trees and forests, that invites you to wander through its cavernous domes and tunnels for a unique sensory experience, accessible for all.

📍 Central Park, Boston
📅 2–5 July 2026*
*Please note: 2-3 July sessions for pre-booked community groups only.

People in wheelchairs and SEND community are warmly welcome.

🎟 Tickets are on sale now (£2.50, carers free):
https://store.lincoln.ac.uk/conferences-and-events/events/2026/architects-of-air-connexus-tour-presents-the-arborialis-luminarium

This is just the beginning—we’ll be sharing more about exhibitions, events and ways to get involved across the town in the coming weeks.

🔗 Find out more about We Are Boston:
https://transportedart.com/projects/we-are-boston/

Image credit - Jane Barlow

Made possible thanks to support from Arts Council England and Boston Borough Council

Another lovely Almanac: Folk Crafts and Culture workshop, once again led by artist Kristina Skei, this time joined by her daughter Meda ✨

Back in the beautiful setting of the newly refurbished Shodfriars Hall, participants explored the craft of Lithuanian straw gardens, creating their own delicate hanging ornaments while learning about the traditions and meanings behind them. The session was made even more special with a taste of traditional Lithuanian tree cake, adding another layer of shared cultural experience.

One particularly joyful moment came when Aldona (87) spotted herself in one of ’s portraits on display, a recognition that brought big smiles and added to the sense of connection in the room.

It was a relaxed, friendly session, with everyone enjoying the chance to learn something new, share stories, and spend time making together.

The Almanac: Folk Crafts and Culture continues to bring people together through artist-led workshops exploring traditional crafts from across Central and Eastern Europe. The programme will soon move to its next stage at , where local heritage and historic collections will inspire new creative work.

Find out more about the project here:
https://transportedart.com/projects/the-almanac-folk-crafts-culture/

Delivered with support from

Funding also contributed by Boston Preservation Trust, made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players

A little while ago, Project Assistant Iain was invited to help judge the entries of Springfields Horticultural Society's Design A Flag Competition.

The Society, which owns, manages and maintains the fabulous Springfields Festival Gardens, invited local students and young designers to enter the competition to create a flag to celebrate the 60th anniversary of their charity.

Well done to all the entries, particularly the winner Gasmin, in Year 6! And thank you for having Iain representing Transported on the judging panel!

Another absolutely lovely Almanac: Folk Crafts and Culture workshop complete, this time lead by artist Kristina Skei!

In the beautiful setting of the recently refurbished Shodfriars Hall, pariticipants explored the symbolism & geometric forms of Lithuanian straw gardens while creating their own hanging ornament inspired by Baltic traditions.

With relaxing traditional music playing, Kristina, also in traditional dress, showed attendees how to make delicate hanging ornaments known as sodai exploring their cultural meaning and geometric structure including connections to time, nature, and balance, participants will learn how similar forms appear across Baltic and Eastern European traditions.

The Almanac: Folk Crafts & Culture is a creative programme exploring traditional craft practices from across Central and Eastern Europe, with a particular starting point in Latvian and Lithuanian traditions. Through artist-led workshops, participants have been invited to learn new skills, share knowledge, and explore how craft connects cultures, histories, and lived experience.

The programme looks ahead to its next stage at , where the building’s historic textile collection and surroundings will provide inspiration for future activity and exhibition—bringing together contemporary making with local heritage.

The programme culminates in a public exhibition, celebrating the work created and the diversity of materials, traditions and creative voices involved.

You can find out more about this project, delivered with supported from on our website, here:
https://transportedart.com/projects/the-almanac-folk-crafts-culture/

Funding for this project has also been contributed by Boston Preservation Trust (BPT) made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players

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Another brilliant session this week with Project St. Thomas, this time with Laura Mabbutt - Creative in our Sitter's Story activity.

Laura showed participants how to create a layered mixed-media artwork or small three-dimensional scene, weaving together visual imagery and storytelling elements, thinking about those in the portraits being used as inspiration, and how they must have been feeling.

The sessions are part of our Art Road Trip project; portable, creative activities exploring the artwork of Lincolnshire, creating a way for everyone, including those who may think they are not very “arty” to respond and engage to the paintings that document our county.

Project St Thomas is a pastoral initiative led by the Catholic community of South Holland, who thanks to a generous donation from Peter Borst, were able to purchase the former St. Thomas’ Road Methodist Chapel, and uses it to serve the whole community — people of all faiths and none — offering practical support, connection and dignity to those who need it.

This brings our round of St Thomas Taster's to a close, it's been so lovely to make with you!