We're Stronger Together!

Giant Newsprint Mosaics

BSL (British Sign Language) and Ceramic tile art

Superheroes and Affirmations

Drawing day incl Still Life studies

Bark board art inspired by British Art Show 9

"Who do you think you are - Van Gogh?" ​

Clay print making and Negative drawings

WE HAD A CARNIVAL!!

Qigong and dot drawings

CARDBOARD DAY!

Healthy Eating Activities

​'THOUGHT OF THE DAY' slips

Survey Results - Week 1

Survey Results - Week 2

Quotes from the Young People

It was very amazing

I feel very delighted because I did a work that was interesting as a team.

It gets better

I enjoyed being a part of the group working as a team. Having a great laugh with people.

We designed our affirmation on box to put our thoughts and motivation quotes in so we can feel better.

I really enjoyed today and I loved the activities.

I feel like today activity taught me how to use my superhero

I enjoyed the painting today as it was very detailed it needed a lot of time and patience.

I really like doing art it was difficult but fun I am really happy I came here and I really enjoyed today and everyone is so nice.

I super enjoyed today, it was filled with positivity.

It was fun and a full day project.

I loved all the activities it inspired me a lot and a loved helping and assisting.

It was nice and helpful because every time I needed help the staff members will always help me.

Well done and thank you.

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A Wave of Creativity!

Optical Illusion Drawings

Nature Art with Gary

JMW Turner landscapes

Hokusai meets Van Gogh!

Clay work

Elizabeth Catlett style 'negative' drawings

Easter Cards

British Sign Language (BSL)

Tin Can Planters

Cardboard Hogwarts Castle and Express

Extra 'stuff'

Results of Online Survey

“I think it was very cool to learn a new language that will help me communicate with others in the future and I hope I will learn more.”
 
“Everything was enjoyable and creative”
 
“It’s fun and versatile”
 
“The staff are amazing and they all teach us a lot, they are patient and fun and very helpful. RAW is an excellent Group and should continue their good work”
 
 
“I want to say a big thank you to all of the people that come here with us to ensure us to do more! THANK YOU!”
 
“I like RAW staff because they are kind.”   
 
“I liked graffiti because it was fun write my name in a different way I haven’t tried before.”
 
“Because it showed me newer skills that I can use into my GCSE artwork and it brought out my creativity that I kinda have to ignore within the school and show a lot of teamwork today.”
 
“Because it made me ecstatic about the activities that I have done and it is interesting.”
 
“Because it makes me feel happy and the staff were so kind. I learned new things like BSL.”
 
 
“I enjoyed them because they made me feel creative and it was really fun at the same time! I would really enjoy to take part of this in the next half term 🙂”
“Because it’s fun.  Making new friends Boring at home better here I like playing and making things.”
 
“Because it was fun and taught me that Art is what you can achieve.”
 
 
“Good, painting, calm and experimental”
 
“I enjoyed how easy the steps were and how my work turned out in the end”
 
“Today these activities made me feel concentrated and it helped me to interact with others. I would really like to do it again”
 
“My favourite was doing sign language with Gary”
 
“Yesterday we had special people come over to help us customise our own caps and T-shirts which was really fun and exciting. At the end I learnt sign language (BSL) which was fun”
 
I liked painting the clay models and having fun with the clay. Also we created easter eggs, it was really fun and fascinating
 
 
“I felt so happy – this is so much fun, I loved it”

 
From a volunteer:
 
“RAW is a great team/company to volunteer for, their ethos is fantastic, and they work great with all ages and abilities. All needs are thought of, and everyone is inclusive not only do I love volunteering for them but I would also recommend RAW to others”

Free activities for young people: Easter 2023 (FULL)

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 :)

Feb Half Term Arts, Crafts and BSL

Could you be an ‘Arty Star’?

INFORMATION ABOUT RAW (PDF)

CREATIVE WORKSHOPS VOLUNTEER INFO

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM

FREELANCE WORKSHOP FACILITATOR JD

FREELANCE ARTIST SUPPLIER FORM

Oh, What a Year!
​2022 ​in pictures.

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Winter HAF 2022

From Pumpkins to Pop Art!

Our project was featured on the council's Facebook page 'Wolverhampton Today'

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