Creative Youth Council – Wysing Arts Centre

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A group of young people (aged 14 -18) who come together once a month to connect and create. Organised and hosted by Wysing Arts Centre in Bourn.

This activity is good for wellbeing because

  • you can collaborate and experiment with artists and make new friends in a safe and supportive space – being around people with similar interests and ideas is validating;
  • exploring your creativity, letting your imagination run free and expressing yourself is a great way to find out about who you are and who you want to be;
  • you’ll be learning new skills and growing in confidence.

“Welcoming, safe space, inspirational, non-judgemental, validating, understanding, experimentation, sweet-toothed youths!”

What to expect

The Creative Youth Council is a calm and friendly safe space where young people aged 14-18 from all over Cambridgeshire can unleash their creativity and share it with people their own age. The sessions are run with contemporary artists from all around the UK. You could develop new creative projects and events, with the chance to use the ceramics and recording studio and work with professional artists on lots of different projects. You might want to develop a new podcast or soundscape, make clay sculptures, or plan new events and festivals that could be held at Wysing for other young people to enjoy. Or you could just come to chat, hang out and explore the open spaces and art works in the grounds.

You set the pace and agenda – it’s not school or college and there’s no pressure or expectation.

More information

Taking place on the second Saturday of every month, 12-4pm. Places are limited so advance booking is essential via this link.

It is very important to Wysing that the work we do benefits those that need it the most. We want to reduce the barriers to entry for young people to attend the Creative Youth Council as much as possible. We offer:

  • Free return transport can be provided from designated pick-up points or you can claim a £15 bursary to support your attendance – more info on this link.
  • Drinks and snacks are provided but you’ll need to bring your own packed lunch.
  • We want to support your access needs, so if there is anything you feel you need to participate, please get in touch, and let us know by emailing [email protected]

 

Attending the Creative Youth Council is free.

How to contact

Where to go

Wysing Arts Centre
Wysing Arts Centre
Fox Road
Bourn
Cambridge
CB23 2TX

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