It has been a fun packed summer for our younger audience so far, and there are still a couple more activities to come, but we wanted to share just a small selection of what has been created by the young people of our community this summer at The Horsebridge!
Running throughout summer and only possible with the support of the Whitstable, Herne Bay and Canterbury Lions has been our Young Makers summer holiday Club. Running every Thursday, with two sessions during the day, young people aged 6-11 have been learning about different art techniques, exploring their own art style and making art to take home in these fun creative sessions.
Young Makers sessions are drop-off sessions run by experienced staff. They are part of our 'Pay what you can' programme and also offer an inclusive space for young people with disabilities, learning differences and mental health needs. Without the support of organisations like the Lions and business sponsorship the club couldn't exist.
Alongside Young Makers was a week of jam-packed creative fun as part of Wild about Whitstable week. Our fantastic team worked to create a hive of creativity for young people through the week ending in a drop-in session on the Friday that filled the studio with creature inspired creations from clay, pinecones and a whole range of gathered items.
And if you still want to join in the fun before the summer holidays come to a close, you can make a summer journal including japanese binding on Wednesday 30 August with Debbie from Cygnini Crafts and in our final Young Makers summer holiday Club session on Thursday 31 August you can make your own Summer Jar Lantern. Both have two sessions during the day, so why not finish the summer holidays with a flourish!
