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Radio series with Rodney Appleyard: film guru and host of Colne radio’s 'Saturday night at the movies' podcast. Discussing the current state of British independent film with 'DB' Morgan, associated actors and members of the Underdog crew.
Radio series with Rodney Appleyard: film guru and host of Colne radio’s 'Saturday night at the movies' podcast. Discussing the current state of British independent film with 'DB' Morgan, associated actors and members of the Underdog crew.
Why not let 2025 be the start of your #youthempowerment journey.
PRICING: WORKSHOPS SESSIONS @ £25. MUSIC TUITION @ £40 PER HOUR. COOKING & FISHING @ £35 PER PERSON.
** All workshops can be pre-purchased or paid for by card each session.
Featured Workshop
Join us as we explore the fascinating world of puppet making and puppetry.
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From its Japanese shadow origins right up to cutting edge creations akin to the works of Jim Henson, Frank Oz and other industry legends, we dig deep into the many different puppet building and control techniques, from shadow, rod, glove, string and animatronic.
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Weekly Thursday evening workshops (5pm till 8:30pm) at our new Colne Valley barn studio. Make your very own puppet creation and then bring it to life with a series of professional filmmaking techniques. £25 PER SESSION
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Life Changing Outcomes
Our ethos and culture. A deeper dive...
'Creativity Studio' - weekly educational support workshops
Fostering creative ambition through independent thinking, collaboration and teamwork in our new Colne Valley barn studio in White Colne.
LIFE SKILLS with our in-studio tutors. One-on-one or group workshop sessions in small groups. Reconnecting teenagers with the enjoyment of creative education. Specific focus on young adults in key stages 3 and 4 who attend specialist schools, have fallen out of the education system, struggling to cope with mainstream schooling or are home schooled. Our focus is to add layers of resilience, social confidence and creative interest alongside formal education. We focus heavily on digital detox, over reliance on 'screen time' and nurturing sparks of interest into meaningful hobbies and lifelong interests beyond the digital realm through guidance, encouragement, encouraging independent thinking and problem solving.
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Current educational partners: Doucecroft School, Bright Lives CIC.
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"Providing a safe and nurturing space for marginalised young adults to find inspiration, motivation and a place to belong. Creative education, support, guidance and a route towards an empowered adulthood laden with ambition and hope."
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Our referral partners
Multiple regional youth welfare organisations including: ESSEX YOUTH SERVICE, ACTION FOR FAMILY CARERS, ESSEX YOUNG CARERS, LADS NEED DADS, INCLUSION VENTURES, BRIGHT LIVES CIC, CAMHS, YOUTH ENQUIRY SERVICE, LOCAL SCHOOLS AND DOCTORS SURGERIES.
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Our current funding & support
Comprising multiple grants from: COMMUNITY 360, ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL ARTS & CULTURAL FUND, ANGLIAN COMMUNITY TRUST, ACTIVE ESSEX, NATIONAL LOTTERY AWARDS FOR ALL, ESSEX POLICE VIOLENCE & VULNERABILITY UNIT and COLCHESTER BOROUGH HOMES. The search for regular grants to assist with ongoing core costs and project specific grants is ongoing via our committed team. ​
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Our education partners
Our SEN friendly youth empowerment activities, workshops and training extend to providing external workshops for multiple schools and organisations, including DOUCECROFT SCHOOL and BRIGHT LIVES CIC. We are also a registered work experience provider with Essex County Council.