Angry Pencil Collective
angry pencil - ARTIST COLLECTIVE
Angry Pencil is an artist collective where artists come to reclaim their creativity and make big art—literally. Based in Peterborough and popping up in nearby areas like Stamford, this collective brings people together to create on a larger scale, using jam boards up to 8ft square.
Founded and hosted by Rose Croft, Angry Pencil is a space where you can just be an artist—no workshops to lead, no projects to manage, no social media metrics to chase. Just the raw, unfiltered joy of creating, surrounded by others who share your passion.
What We’re About
Right now, Angry Pencil is all about hosting paint jams—relaxed, open events where artists of all levels can come together to create, share ideas, and collaborate. We meet mostly in community spaces, like West Raven Community Garden, and anyone is welcome to join in and jam alongside us. We’ve even invited poet collectives and other creatives to collaborate, adding fresh perspectives and energy to each session.
Why It’s Different
In a world that constantly asks artists to be everything at once—educators, facilitators, social media experts—Angry Pencil is a little bit punk. We’re about stripping it back to what matters: creating for the joy of it. It’s about making art big, bold, dirty, imperfect, raw and unapologetically yours, whether you’re an experienced artist or a newbie to the group.
What’s Next?
Angry Pencil isn’t about growth for growth’s sake—it’s about keeping it small and meaningful right now. We do this purely for the joy of it, relying on our own efforts to make each event happen. Occasionally, we’ve been lucky to receive support, like sponsorship from the KORP Dogs project at a previous jam to allow us to pay for lunch for all the attending artists, but otherwise, it’s grassroots through and through.
We hope to apply for funding in the future to support more collaborations, pop-up events, and opportunities to push creative boundaries. We’re always open to new ideas and are looking to collaborate with other creatives.
Who It’s For
Angry Pencil is for anyone who loves making art. Whether you’re a career artist, a hobbyist, or someone who’s never painted before, this is your space. It’s about creating without expectations, surrounded by a community that values art in its purest form.
Join the Collective
Curious? Keep an eye on our updates to find out about the next paint jam or pop-up event. Whether in Peterborough, Stamford, or somewhere in between, Angry Pencil is a reminder that creating is enough—and you’re welcome to do it with us.
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