ART CLUB
4:30pm to 6:00pm on THURSDAYS during term time
For 8-17 year olds
Visit our studio in Longton Exchange Shopping Centre to take part in creative activities that support wellbeing and mental health. Join in with artist-led workshops, with art and craft materials, digital equipment, refreshments and snacks provided.
Weekly sessions are led by creative director Laurel Gallagher with artist/facilitator Daby Obiechefu and supported by codirectors Isla Telford and Jenny Harper.
We are not trained therapists but our workshops offer a safe creative space where children and young people build confidence, social skills and wellbeing. We have experience working with children and young people who suffer from anxiety, have diagnosed or undiagnosed autism or other neuro divergent conditions.
“I now have a permanent smile on my face!” - Art Club member
All Art Clubs are FREE to attend. We request half term contributions of £30 per child towards art materials and running costs, but not from those entitled to free school meals and this does not affect your child’s ability to attend.
We have a maximum of 15 places available and are currently fully booked. Please complete the form below to register your interest and we will contact you when a place becomes available. For more information contact info@urbanwildernesscic.com.
“I just want to thank you for putting this on. [My child] is really struggling mentally at school and we struggle to get him in but he absolutely loves art club even though his face doesn’t show it. He talks a lot about he is doing and has been inspired…thank you for making a difference” - Art Club parent
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As a non-profit Community Interest Company, we rely on donations from individuals, companies and grant-giving bodies to deliver Art Club and our wider work.
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