Artswork hosts ‘Starts with a T’, a creative consultation and t-shirt making workshop for young people on the Isle of Wight.
Young people attending Ventnor Fringe on Sunday 23rd July will have the opportunity to share their vision for the Isle of Wight by designing their own T-shirt, which they’ll be able to take home with them after the event.
The free workshop, which takes place between 1-2.30pm will be led by local artist and musician Jess Ong.
‘Creative consultation’ event
The unique workshop will also act as a ‘creative consultation’ event – a space for young people aged 11-25 to share their experiences of living on the Island and explore their visions for the future.
This will be the first of 12 consultations which kick off Artswork’s Young Cultural Changemakers programme on the Isle of Wight.
Young Cultural Changemakers
Young Cultural Changemakers puts creative power in the hands of young people. Through connecting groups of young people with artists to explore and articulate their ideas, they will learn the skills needed to become leaders in the creative field and be given funding to shape and deliver significant creative projects that will make a difference where they live.
This project is supported using public funding by Arts Council England.
Rainford: Real opportunity to have their voice heard
Artswork’s Placemaking Creative Producer for the Isle of Wight, Peta Rainford, said,
“Young Cultural Changemakers is a real opportunity for young people on the Isle of Wight to have their voice heard and make a tangible difference to the places they live.
“And our first small step in that process will be our free T-shirt design workshop at Ventnor Fringe!”
Where and when
The workshop will take place from 1pm-2.30pm on Sunday 23rd July at The Nest venue in Ventnor Park.
Limited spaces are available, so participants are advised to arrive promptly.
Visit the Ventnor Fringe Website for more event details.
Would you like to be a Young Cultural Changemaker?
If you’re a young person aged 11-25 and would like to get involved in upcoming consultations or find out more, contact Peta at isleofwight@artswork.org.uk or visit the ArtsWork Website.
We also welcome enquiries from those who work with young people, including those from under served or marginalised groups.
News shared by Peta, in her own words. Ed
