Incredible Half Term Creativity

Surrealism

British Sign Language

Charlie Chaplin montage

Indigenous style dot drawings

Clay Creations

Pop Art greetings cards and canvas tote bags

It's a wrap!!

Here's what the young people told us in their daily feedback forms:

​I enjoyed today as it was a group project. Some of us challenged ourselves to get through it and we did!
 
I felt very amazed – my favourite subject is art and I could practice it every day. I can’t find any more places like this, thank you.
 
I really enjoyed doing the Charlie Chaplin square and it was amazing when we put them all together.
 
I have enjoyed doing dot art and painting. I have enjoyed being here and I love the staff. They have some very delicious food, I love this place!  
 
Charlie Chaplin –wow!! that’s all I have to say!
 
I liked doing dot art and Surrealism
 
I most enjoyed the dot art and Charlie Chaplin.
 
I enjoyed doing surrealism : ‘Drawing Your Dream’.
 
I like May (volunteer) for helping.
 
I will come back next time for sure.
 
I loved it and I’m so excited about everything and I loved it.
 
I loved it because we use a new language (BSL) and you don’t need to talk
 
I have enjoyed using sign language and learned lots like how to spell my name.
 
I like doing clay – it’s the best thing.
 
I liked Clay and May (volunteer)
 
I really enjoyed re-learning BSL and creating objects with clay. I really like coming to RAW.
 
Today’s activities were really enjoyable. I loved learning BSL and playing BSL bingo and I loved doing clay 😊
 
I liked it – it was very fun I liked doing the sign language.
 
Good – clay was awesome R.A.W. !!
 
I want to do graffiti AGAIN!!!
 
I loved doing the graffiti art – it was so much fun!
 
I loved doing the graffiti art – it was really fun and I would do it again
 
 

RESULTS OF ONLINE SURVEYS COMPLETED BY THE YOUNG PEOPLE

Comments from the online surveys:

They made me feel creative and I had fun and I normally don’t like drawing very much and I don’t normally get creative at school or home
 
I enjoyed them because they introduced me to a new category of art and it took me a long time and perfected my view of art.

I enjoyed them because it’s my first time doing them.

It was really exciting doing new things, like doing things with clay etc.

Because they were really fun.
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I will miss you guys very much! 
 
I liked to work in a team and really appreciate your support! 
 
I really enjoyed learning British Sign Language. That was a very interesting experience. 
 
Thank you very much. Hope to see you soon again! Best wishes)))
 
It was a big help that you gave [xxx] a one to one with [staff] - she was trying to encourage him to engage with the activities.
 
 
Thank you I loved it thanks for having me!
 
It was amazing all the staff were welcoming and very friendly and helped you with whatever you needed. I loved participating and I can’t wait to come again in the future :)

#YES SUCCESS! February Half Term 2022

100% of young people said they enjoyed taking part and that they learnt something new

Nearly 5 Star rating!

100% of young people said they'd like to do RAW activities again

​“I enjoyed them because I liked making the cool monsters”
 
“They were all very fun”
 
“It was calming”.
 
“It’s so fun because we designed, and we be able to wear it [Tee shirts].”
 
“Because it was mostly all my ideas on the canvas, and there wasn’t much of a prompt for me to follow so I was able to use my own creativity to complete the task.”
 
“I like using glue and doing things with my hands :D”
 
“Because all of them were amazing and you got to try some things you haven’t done before it is an unbelievable experience.”
 
“I enjoyed them as I have learnt new things that I would love to make again.”
 
“I enjoyed making the T-shirt because I made one of my favourite things that I can’t buy at the shop.”
 
“They all were educational or creative.”
 
“They all made me learn and get better at drawing.”
 
“I liked the newspaper activities because you could use your imagination and with most of the activities you could express about yourself.”
 
“I enjoyed drawing and designing T shirts. I also liked making the self portrait of Frida [Kahlo].”
 
“Because I learned new stuff.”
 
“They were fun.”
 
“They were most fun for me, and I learnt new stuff!”
 
“Because they were fun and not hard.”
 
General Feedback:
 
“It was very enjoyable.”
 
 
“The staff were really kind, friendly and approachable and I have enjoyed my time here.”
 
“Thank you.”

Christmas Half Term Activities are 'educational and fun'

Here's what the young people told us:

20.12.21
“I enjoyed doing the [plant] pots and designing them. I had a lot of fun. Thank you so much.”
“I enjoyed the crafts and sports at lunch.”
“Doing art and the plant pots and baubles. And making Christmas cards.”
“I have felt happy and joyful because I have had such fun making and creating stuff. It has been fun and I have enjoyed having fun, especially with Sarah”
“I enjoyed everything, good activities, good staff. The time for each activity was great. The food was great.”
“I enjoyed very much working with other people. I liked doing the [cards and] envelopes very much – it was my favourite part of the day.”
“I liked doing the pots the most.”
“I enjoyed making the easel card a lot.  I got a little frustrated making baubles.”
 
21.12.21
“My favourite activity was painting on the [ceramic] tiles.”
“I have liked that I have learned Sign Language and doing the tiles.”
“I enjoyed the BSL.”
“I loved learning new signs from sign language instead of just a few things. The tiles were calming, thank you.”
“Today was the best day, I really enjoyed it really much. My favourite part was when we were doing the BSL.”
“I had a lot of fun doing the tile paintings but enjoyed learning BSL more.”
‘Today was good like yesterday. Great activities. Sign Language was easy to understand. The tiles were good as well.
 
23.12.21
“I enjoyed doing the [miniature] Christmas tree.”
“I liked doing the Christmas pine cone trees.”
[enjoyed the most]“Posters, pine cones and coasters. Wayne is the best, and Alex.”
“Making the tree, making the coaster. I would also like to do sports.”
“I enjoyed everything, mainly the coasters, making trees and the food plate [poster].”
“Today was good. Awesome staff – had the resources ready.”
“Creating the Christmas tree ; using a slate and making it Christmassy ; doing the ‘Eatwell Guide [poster] ; the Jack Skellington drawing – even so it was soooo bad!”
‘I liked doing the Christmas tree the most.”
 
24.12.21 (from JotForm online surveys.)
“I thought it was a nice blend of educational and fun”
“I really enjoyed the activities”
“Just to say thank you!”
“I really liked it here”
“I really liked the BSL part it made me understand the deaf teacher a lot.”

'Support Life' Art Exhibition

Paintings done by learners at HMP Oakwood

Designs for the Support Life wolf

Support Life Call for Submissions

A poem written by Wolverhampton Poet Laureate Emma Purshouse

This banner links to the YouTube channel of Arun Kapur, a Wolverhampton poet and film maker. He has made a series of videos called 'Time To Talk' about the issue of mental well being

Wonderful new artworks created by the public at our free workshops

The link to this exhibition is Rich McMahon http://www.richmcmahon.com/ . Rich was a professional musician who was also in a musical partnership with Alex Vann. Rich worked closely with SIFA Fireside, using music as a positive force and often organising public performances with the service users.  ​Rich McMahon took his own life on May 18th 2015 aged 42.   Alex continued the work with SIFA Fireside, the group eventually renaming themselves Dissenters after the title of a song written by Rich. The group has a changeable line up and John Napier now continues the work with the group who perform a wide range of songs, some original, and sometimes playing Rich’s music – to keep his legacy alive.   Alex Vann’s ‘Support Life’ wolf  - now positioned at University of Wolverhampton - has plinth panel dedicating the work to Rich McMahon.

Photo of Rich McMahon © Justyna Bansal

Sketches made by renown local artist Clare Wassermann at the Support Life Performance evening on 27th November 2019

Poster for 'Support Life' tattoos by Ben Vann

Messy Nature Art

Knife Crime Prevention

Day Trips to Wolverhampton Art Gallery, The Mayor and University of Wolverhampton

A Song for Low Hill

Working with BID Services Youth Club

Deaf Awareness at Mossley Community Arts Club

Gary explaining what BSL is

What NOT to say when you meet a Deaf person!

Giant signing hands for DeafFest 2019

Our giant signing hands made by adults at Zebra Access Art Day 18.4.19

Fingerspelling alphabet