Free activities for young people: Easter 2023 (FULL)We are delighted to be funded by City of Wolverhampton Council and Department for Education to provide 2 weeks of FREE Art activities (not incl Bank Holidays) for eligible* young people in Wolverhampton.
Dates: MON 3rd–THUR 6th & TUES 11th–FRI 14th APRIL 2023
Please use the link below to book onto the RESERVE list.
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Incredible Half Term CreativityWe were very pleased to be awarded funding for a week of creative activity in Wolverhampton, over February Half Term Holidays. The scheme is part of the wider #YES (Youth Engagement Strategy funded by City of Wolverhampton Council) offer across many providers in and around the city. We worked with 8-16 year olds (18 with an EHCP) on a wide variety of creative projects and included some BSL (British Sign Language) teaching to boot. SurrealismWe always respond to feedback we receive from young people and in October they told us they'd like to do some Surrealism. So we showed a presentation of what the art movement was all about, who the main artists were and what the lasting influence on our modern day art forms is. They created some fabulous Surreal works (see pics below) British Sign LanguageGary, a deaf director of RAW delivered some British Sign Language including fingerspelling your name, basic 'meet and greet' signs and they played a few games of 'BSL Bingo' to make sure they'd learnt everything properly! Charlie Chaplin montageBecause of the connection between Charlie Chaplin and Wolverhampton and that he was another influential multi talented artist, we delivered a short presentation about him and his work and the young people created this wonderful sectioned piece. They each took a square of the bigger picture and did it in their own way (example of magazine collage shown). When pieced together like a jigsaw, the picture comes into wonderful focus Indigenous style dot drawingsSome beautiful and affective drawings done in an Aboriginal / African style Clay CreationsThe young people made some amazing clay creations, including a delightful daffodil, a wonderful wave and mini replica of the Support Life wolf painted by RAW's director Alex Vann as part of the 'Wolves in Wolves' public art project in 2017. Pop Art greetings cards and canvas tote bagsIt's a wrap!!Final Day: We've had a blast with the team, staff, volunteers and our hosts All Saints Action Network Ltd on our Feb Half term scheme supported by City of Wolverhampton Council’s #YES Youth Engagement Strategy. Donna, one of our volunteers showed the young people her beautiful portrait painting which will soon be displayed in an exhibition at Newhampton Arts Centre One of the young people brought in some cardboard sculpture with moving parts that he’d made at home. 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! RESULTS OF ONLINE SURVEYS COMPLETED BY THE YOUNG PEOPLEWhen asked if they enjoyed taking part 100% said 'YES' When asked if they learnt something new 100% said 'YES' When asked if they felt more creative / inspired 100% said 'YES' When asked if they'd like to attend RAW sessions again 100% said 'YES' 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 Feb Half Term Arts, Crafts and BSL**PLEASE NOTE: THIS PROJECT IS NOW FULL** Please use the booking button to be added to our waiting list and future communications about our projects for young people. We are delighted to have been funded by Wolverhampton Council's Youth Engagement Strategy Board for Feb Half Term Activities.
- FREE sessions for young people in Wolverhampton aged 8-16 (18 with an EHCP) - High quality art materials and tuition provided - Meet new friends and try something new! - Previous art skills not necessary - Packed lunch included - Young people with SEND are welcome (please get in touch with us to discuss) Click the button below to book your child(ren) on: Could you be an ‘Arty Star’? We are expanding our team of freelancers and volunteers to work on innovative seasonal projects throughout the year. We are also keen to expand our team in non-client facing support roles. See poster below: Please see the relevant Job Description above for volunteer and freelance roles and complete the relevant application form and return via our 'upload file' function on the contact form or email (with your CV) to: RealArtsWorkshops@gmail.com
Or, call us/SMS/WhatsApp: 07882 685923 Please spread the word to people you think might be interested, thank you. Alex, Gary and team. Oh, What a Year! |
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Click the PDF icon on the left to download a PDF version of the newsletter. When viewed in a Reader that supports links you can read more about some of the stories.
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We've done a round-up of just a few of the projects we've been involved in this year, and hope you enjoy reading about how the Arts continue to have a profound effect on groups and individuals of all ages.
We look forward to seeing you in 2023.
Best wishes,
Alex and Gary
Winter HAF 2022
We have put a slideshow together with some of the young peoples' creations....
From Pumpkins to Pop Art!
Our team delivered a wide variety of activities, something different every morning and afternoon on each day.
The artworks they created were outstanding and the young people told us that they really enjoyed the BSL (British Sign Language) activities – which included some games of BSL bingo which got VERY competitive!!
We were delighted to be visited by a local councillor and have our project featured in the Express and Star and on the council’s Facebook page.
See below for the results of monitoring feedback including some lovely comments from the young people.
Our project was featured on the council's Facebook page 'Wolverhampton Today'
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We had a lovely visit from Councillor Beverley Momenabadi, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People who gave us some wonderful feedback about our creative and BSL work with young people in Wolverhampton.
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Young peoples' feedback (online surveys)
Some of these are new things I have never done; my goal is to have lots of cool art on a corner of my room
They were really interesting and funny to do at the same time
Because I like designing and painting but especially graphic design
I was bored at home and when I came here, I felt more inspired, and I met lots of new friends I really enjoyed it here
I liked learning the sign language because it was interesting, and I learnt something new that schoolteachers don’t teach.
I enjoyed them all because I learned lots and my creativity has improved.
- I really enjoyed doing all the activities, I really hope I’ll come next year as well!
- All the staff were extremely amazing and made you feel like you’d known them forever. Thanks for an amazing time."
Parent / carer feedback.
Thank you for giving him this opportunity to learn. He would be happy to join again.
Thanks for everything over half term, the kids had a great time."
Results of monitoring feedback
Our latest newsletter is shown below and it showcases our most recent projects. Please note we have been funded to provide free October Half Term activities (#YES funding) and will post about that separately. If you know any young people living in Wolverhampton 8-16 (18 with an EHCP) please pass this information on.
You can also download the PDF Newsletter version here:
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We've had an extremely busy Summer!
In week 1 we worked with WV10 Consortium and in particular the 'Arty Garden' Project at Stratton Street Community Centre.
Weeks 2-5 we were delivering our own Summer HAF project funded by City of Wolverhampton Council and Department for Education at All Saints Action Network.
In week 6 we worked with Wolverhampton Social Prescribing service on a range of activities for young people aged 13-17.
Read the full details for each project below:
Week 1: The 'Arty Garden' Project at Stratton Street Community Centre
Weeks 2-5 : Summer HAF activities
We provided them with a wide range of enrichment activities that included visual arts, activities linked to healthy eating, learning new skills, trying something new and learning from visiting artists.
Here are just a few photos:
Healthy Eating
Drawing and Painting
Sign Song: 'We Shine Together'.
Andy Warhol's 'Campbell's New England Clam Chowder Soup'
British Art Show 9 Activities
British Sign Language (BSL) Learning with Gary
Cardboard Art
Later in the project they made models of Wolverhampton landmarks - they are brilliant!
Crafts and Clay Modelling
Visiting Artists
One of the young people made his own board game at home during our programme and brought it in and shared that with the group too. :-)
Feedback from the young people
This was the best day ever!
I enjoyed Lewis’s presentation because I got to learn about possible careers combining art and other passions.
I loved doing the optical illusion drawings. They were challenging but fun.
Today the BSL learning was cool.
I really liked the painting on bark.
The Healthy Eating poster was so fun, thank you so much.
I met new friends.
I loved the African dot painting.
I enjoyed painting with meaning and expressing myself.
I had lots of fun learning about new things and new skills in art and I would like to come next year too.
Very awesome – we made stuff I could never do before.
WE BEAT ANDY WARHOL!
The way the staff expressed the art and they did amazing I ❤️ everything
They allowed me to find different area of art that I enjoyed and I will continue to practice outside of RAW
I met new friends and I got to share my art journey and how I started my business. I also love the activities especially the singing ‘we shine together’!!🤗😇
Because it was fun and it made me feel creative
I loved that the staff was friendly and helpful and they always helped if you needed support well done guys I m happy 😃 for you guys🥰
It was amazing I made new friends and the staff are amazing and lovely I couldn’t ask for more.
I even have a corner of my room dedicated to RAW now!
Week 6: Social Prescribing / Thriving Communities art project
From the first day making a cardboard tree in sections that reflect the seasons of the year to making models of Wolverhampton Art Gallery of the Future, they impressed us (and the gallery) with their skills and ideas.
Just look at what they did....
Commonwealth Connections: Netherton Anchor Sculptures
60 schools across the West Midlands were twinned with 60 schools in 10 Commonwealth countries, meeting online to begin a collaborative journey of discovery and co-creation.
The Arts element is led by Birmingham Arts School. Wolverhampton based company REAL ARTS WORKSHOPS LTD was commissioned to work with young people in Northfield Road Primary School and Thorns Collegiate Academy.
We worked with the children on many practical aspects of creative arts, linked to the NETHERTON ANCHOR which was made in the area and used on the fateful maiden voyage of the TITANIC.
The young people were encouraged to consider issues of marine pollution and recycling and we hope the final anchor sculpture will have a purpose as a recycling centre in school as well being a piece of fabulous art, designed by the children. Thank you to Onboard Corrugated for the donation of cardboard for this project.
Northfield Road Primary School
A few photos are shown below and you can see more on the 'current projects' page.
Thorns Collegiate Academy
Here's what the students said:
During the summer term, Thorns Collegiate Academy partnered with Real Arts Workshops Ltd to create a large, cardboard sculpture inspired by the Netherton anchor that was used on the Titanic.
We began by introducing ourselves and thinking about why recycling was important. We then moved on to designing and making models of the anchor, which then turned into the sculpture itself. Over the past couple of weeks, we have worked in teams to work on different components of the design: which has led up to the complete design of the anchor itself.
We have been partnered with Sri Lanka and were inspired by their actions to make it better, safer environment. They are committed to recycling and paving a way for future generations, because of this, us too decided to follow in their footsteps to help the world become a greener planet and more aware about the polluted world we live in."
Student feedback
Thank you I loved every second of the project.
All cool outgoing people. I would recommend.
I would like to do it again.
Do it again :)as I enjoyed it so much 😀
I would like to do this again.
I would like to do something like this again. (Very soon).
I enjoyed the experience and was glad I took part, I can’t wait to do this again in the future, a fun experience to do with friends and teachers.
It was amazing. "
We've been funded for Summer HAF!
We are delighted to have been funded to provided high quality arts crafts and BSL experiences for young people with HAF codes in Wolverhampton aged between 8-16 (up to 18 with an EHCP).
We are offering a varied programme of activities including: painting, drawing, clay, sign language learning and sign song, crafts, recycled art, cardboard sculpture, healthy eating education through art and much more.
We have many years' experience and are able to inspire young people to create unique art.
To register, please download and return the consent form below.
** EVENT FULLY BOOKED **
Get in touch for waiting list places
Thank you to all our partners, followers and liker's for sharing our Summer HAF project. We are now fully booked!! However if you are a parent / carer looking for arts activities, please get in touch as we have started a waiting list in case of drop outs or no shows and there is always the Youth Opportunities website which has many, many free of charge opportunities for young people with a HAF number (and also paid for activities). https://www.yowolves.co.uk/events
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