The Connecting Culture research project, led by the Arts and Culture team at the University, has launched its ambitious ‘Creative Consultation’ programme of artist-led creative workshops for children and young people in Southampton.
LtR Nazneen Ahmed, Natalie Watson and Faye Phillips
Following delays caused by COVID-19, the first workshops took place at Polygon and Bitterne Park Primary schools in the first week of May, and around 1000 children and young people from across the city are expected to take part.
In the sessions, led by Southampton artists Nazneen Ahmed, Natalie Watson and Faye Phillips (pictured), groups of young people explored what culture and creativity in Southampton means to them. The workshop themes span visual art, creative writing and dance and so the young participants will hopefully have lots of fun whilst making art and sharing their ideas, aided by specially designed creative activity packs. Participants will also earn Arts Award Discover certificate.
If you live in Southampton and you want to find out if your child’s school/early years setting/youth organisation can take part in the Creative Consultation, or you want to find out more about the wider project, you can get in touch with the project team at [email protected]. For more information, you can also visit the project website at connectingculture-southampton.org.uk.
