CHILDREN + YOUNG PEOPLE
The Turnpike offers a range of opportunities for children and young people to get involved in creative activities.
From toddlers to teenagers and everything in between, we provide artist-led workshops and projects which are designed to develop skills, confidence and knowledge.
CHILDREN
Inclusive creative enterprise project for children 7-11yrs
MAKE GOOD
Saturdays 10.30am-12pm, launching 29 May 2021
FULLY BOOKED, Join the Waiting List
Projects with artists to explore how designs might 'save the world'. The children will work with three amazing artists through 5-week blocks of activities to create artwork and products which explore climate change, sustainability and social justice, and then work together to create their own pop up shop!
MAKE GOOD Pop up Shop - SAVE THE DATE
2nd October 11am - All Welcome
EARLY YEARS
Regular sessions for families with children under 5 yrs, in partnership with UpBeat Academy.
Turnpike Tots - Autumn Programme
FREE weekly sessions in term-time
Starting Weds 29 Sept, 10.30-11.30am
A fun session for children and their parents/carers, including movement, messy play and art.
Booking opens soon.
WATCH - Tots Activities Online
via our YouTube Playlist
Supported by Comic Relief
YOUNG PEOPLE
Projects and workshops for secondary-school aged creatives who are interested in developing their skills and knowledge in the arts, during the school holidays.
CREATIVE ACTIVATORS
Presented by Culture Unlocked - Wigan and Leigh's Cultural Education Partnership
For young people 14-19yrs in the Wigan Borough
Monthly scheduled sessions are an opportunity for young people to explore creative leadership skills, gain insight into working in the arts sector, and have a say on big decisions across the borough.
To register an interest email wiganleigh.cep@gmail.com
US HERE NOW
Celebrating the creative voice of children and young people
Keep your eyes peeled for exciting artworks created by local young people as they are shared across Leigh and in digital spaces in 2021.
Previous:
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'Brave Face Portraits' with children and young people and artist Emma Blackburn - Turnpike window display
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'Virtual Gig' with Soapbox and Young Creatives
Current:
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Newbridge Learning Community with artist Sally Gilford - Bradshawgate Banner display
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Project artwork on display at Leigh Family Welfare Hub (Adult Learning Centre, Walmesley Road).
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'Us Here Now' graphic Zine with pupils from Fred Longworth and Oakfield School, Bubble Up participants and artist Paul Pickford - local distribution.
MAKING OF US
October 2020 - March 2022
A partnership with Togther Trust, Wigan Targeted Youth Services and True Colours CIC
Young people from across Greater Manchester aged13yrs+ and experiencing complex disadvantages will be working with artists on our Making of Us programme, exploring the ideas that matter to them and creating collaborative artworks.
The Turnpike is supporting 15 artists over 2 years to test and explore ways of working together with vulnerable young people.
Online videos, playlists, and activities
Explore our archive of activities, and be inspired to get creative.
We have worked with artists, partners and young people throughout
2020 and 2021 to create
- Downloadable guides
- Video Tutorials
- Activities and ideas to keep creative at home
View all of our Resources HERE