Ways of Making is a two-year creative programme for young people in Medway who are not in education, employment or training.
Delivered in partnership with Medway Youth Service, the programme is designed to support young people to explore their own creativity by experimenting with different ways of making, together. The sessions will help participants develop their artistic practice and figure out the next steps in turning that interest into a career.
Both years of the programme will be facilitated by artist Savinder Bual, whose series of hands-on workshops will invite participants to explore innovative ways of making through engineering, balance, movement, and collaboration; to build new skills and engage in creative experiences.
Ways of Making will respond directly to the interests of the young people, who will have agency in shaping the direction of the sessions. There will also be opportunities for them to meet guest creative professionals and educators – who will share their knowledge and advice about working in the creative industries – and attend free cultural visits in the local and surrounding areas.
Ways of Making is a Cement Fields project delivered in partnership with Medway Youth Service. Supported by the Colyer-Fergusson Charitable Trust and Arts Council England.