Art Club is a safe, supportive space where young people come together to explore their creativity, connect with others, and nurture their mental health.

Weekly sessions are led by creative director Laurel Gallagher with artist/facilitator Daby Obiechefu and supported by codirectors Isla Telford and Jenny Harper. Sessions take place at our studio in Longton Exchange Shopping Centre.

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.

All Art Clubs are FREE to attend. We request a contribution of £5 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 at urbanwildernesscic.com/artclub to register your interest and we will contact you when a place becomes available. For more information contact info@urbanwildernesscic.com.

Join us on Thursday 23rd January at 7pm at Urban Wilderness in Longton Exchange.

Documentary Photo Club is a space for photographers and those interested in documentary photography to develop skills together. From professionals to hobbyists, we look forward to meeting like-minded individuals, sharing inspiration, talking through challenges, and exploring the power of visual storytelling.

At this month’s session, we welcome Chris Neophytou. His practice focuses on themes of place and is rooted in a documentary approach to photography. Growing up in rural England as a second-generation Cypriot, navigating between two cultures, helped inform his interest in place and connected themes surrounding history and identity. You can see his work at chris-neophytou.com.

Chris will also share his work as founder of Out of Place Books, which prioritises accessibility and affordability in its photobook publications. Out of Place is a platform developed to promote photography as a way of exploring and learning about places.  Unlike exhibitions in galleries and museums, photobooks can be kept, shared, exist in many places at once and be rediscovered in years to come.

Please book your free ticket for this month’s photo club at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/documentary-photo-club-tickets-1192328810569

See you there!

Creative Volunteers is a friendly, drop-in group working as a team to create bright, bold street decorations and props for Longton. This winter and spring, we are creating things for Longton Carnival & Pig Walk Parade, from bunting, to flowers, to bird wings!

No previous experience necessary. Come along to learn new skills and join in making! Free to join, with hot drinks and refreshments provided.

Come to our warm, welcoming space every Tuesday between 10am and 12noon, have a chat and enjoy a FREE hot drink & toast.

Talk to Sara from the Community Lounge team to find out about local support available to you and your family, including benefit support, housing, employment and independent living.

Creative Volunteers is a friendly, drop-in group working as a team to create bright, bold street decorations and props for Longton. This winter and spring, we are creating things for Longton Carnival & Pig Walk Parade, from bunting, to flowers, to bird wings!

No previous experience necessary. Come along to learn new skills and join in making! Free to join, with hot drinks and refreshments provided.

Art Club is a safe, supportive space where young people come together to explore their creativity, connect with others, and nurture their mental health.

Weekly sessions are led by creative director Laurel Gallagher with artist/facilitator Daby Obiechefu and supported by codirectors Isla Telford and Jenny Harper. Sessions take place at our studio in Longton Exchange Shopping Centre.

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.

All Art Clubs are FREE to attend. We request a contribution of £5 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 at urbanwildernesscic.com/artclub to register your interest and we will contact you when a place becomes available. For more information contact info@urbanwildernesscic.com.

Come to our warm, welcoming space every Tuesday between 10am and 12noon, have a chat and enjoy a FREE hot drink & toast.

Talk to Sara from the Community Lounge team to find out about local support available to you and your family, including benefit support, housing, employment and independent living.

Creative Volunteers is a friendly, drop-in group working as a team to create bright, bold street decorations and props for Longton. This winter and spring, we are creating things for Longton Carnival & Pig Walk Parade, from bunting, to flowers, to bird wings!

No previous experience necessary. Come along to learn new skills and join in making! Free to join, with hot drinks and refreshments provided.

Come to our warm, welcoming space every Tuesday between 10am and 12noon, have a chat and enjoy a FREE hot drink & toast.

Talk to Sara from the Community Lounge team to find out about local support available to you and your family, including benefit support, housing, employment and independent living.

Creative Volunteers is a friendly, drop-in group working as a team to create bright, bold street decorations and props for Longton. This winter and spring, we are creating things for Longton Carnival & Pig Walk Parade, from bunting, to flowers, to bird wings!

No previous experience necessary. Come along to learn new skills and join in making! Free to join, with hot drinks and refreshments provided.

Come to our warm, welcoming space every Tuesday between 10am and 12noon, have a chat and enjoy a FREE hot drink & toast.

Talk to Sara from the Community Lounge team to find out about local support available to you and your family, including benefit support, housing, employment and independent living.

Creative Volunteers is a friendly, drop-in group working as a team to create bright, bold street decorations and props for Longton. This winter and spring, we are creating things for Longton Carnival & Pig Walk Parade, from bunting, to flowers, to bird wings!

No previous experience necessary. Come along to learn new skills and join in making! Free to join, with hot drinks and refreshments provided.

Come to our warm, welcoming space every Tuesday between 10am and 12noon, have a chat and enjoy a FREE hot drink & toast.

Talk to Sara from the Community Lounge team to find out about local support available to you and your family, including benefit support, housing, employment and independent living.

Creative Volunteers is a friendly, drop-in group working as a team to create bright, bold street decorations and props for Longton. This winter and spring, we are creating things for Longton Carnival & Pig Walk Parade, from bunting, to flowers, to bird wings!

No previous experience necessary. Come along to learn new skills and join in making! Free to join, with hot drinks and refreshments provided.

Come to our warm, welcoming space every Tuesday between 10am and 12noon, have a chat and enjoy a FREE hot drink & toast.

Talk to Sara from the Community Lounge team to find out about local support available to you and your family, including benefit support, housing, employment and independent living.

Creative Volunteers is a friendly, drop-in group working as a team to create bright, bold street decorations and props for Longton. This winter and spring, we are creating things for Longton Carnival & Pig Walk Parade, from bunting, to flowers, to bird wings!

No previous experience necessary. Come along to learn new skills and join in making! Free to join, with hot drinks and refreshments provided.

Come to our warm, welcoming space every Tuesday between 10am and 12noon, have a chat and enjoy a FREE hot drink & toast.

Talk to Sara from the Community Lounge team to find out about local support available to you and your family, including benefit support, housing, employment and independent living.

Creative Volunteers is a friendly, drop-in group working as a team to create bright, bold street decorations and props for Longton. This winter and spring, we are creating things for Longton Carnival & Pig Walk Parade, from bunting, to flowers, to bird wings!

No previous experience necessary. Come along to learn new skills and join in making! Free to join, with hot drinks and refreshments provided.

Come to our warm, welcoming space every Tuesday between 10am and 12noon, have a chat and enjoy a FREE hot drink & toast.

Talk to Sara from the Community Lounge team to find out about local support available to you and your family, including benefit support, housing, employment and independent living.

Creative Volunteers is a friendly, drop-in group working as a team to create bright, bold street decorations and props for Longton. This winter and spring, we are creating things for Longton Carnival & Pig Walk Parade, from bunting, to flowers, to bird wings!

No previous experience necessary. Come along to learn new skills and join in making! Free to join, with hot drinks and refreshments provided.