About the course 16-25? Out of work? Out of school? Want to learn more about upcycling, visual merchandising and styling? Want to get practical experience and start your fashion portfolio?  Come join us in a relaxed course, where you can boost your skills and express your creativity. Over the 4 weeks you will be working with Louisa Jones, founder of Dutty and co-founder of That Thing fashion/streetwear boutique in Stokes Croft.  You'll be given the chance to window dress one of St Peter's Hospice shops around Bristol.  You will work in groups and individually, exploring your cre ..read more

Paid young artist commission call-out! The Opportunity We're looking for a young, black artist (aged 18-25) to create a large-scale artwork at Creative Youth Network's Youth Hub, The Station, in central Bristol. This is an opportunity to coincide with and celebrate Black History Month. The artwork will be a mural directly onto a wall of The Station building.  Themes for the commission are youth, hope, creativity and diversity in line with our wider work. Artists can focus on one or multiple themes, which provides a wide scope and we welcome applications from artists at all levels of exper ..read more

Every Wednesday from Wednesday 2nd October, 5:30-7:30PM Have you ever wondered how to make your own theatre show? On this FREE 10-week course, we will explore different skills in making theatre and guide you in how to create your own world and transport it to the stage. Whether you have an interest in performing, directing or something behind the scenes, this course will allow you to explore all the areas of theatre-making, and what goes into putting a show together. Once you have completed the 10-week course, there will be a showcase/exhibition of the work we have put together (not necessaril ..read more

Drama Club | Emersons Green Where: Resound (Blackhorse Road, Emersons Green, Bristol, BS16 9BP) When: Tuesday 5:30-7PM  Age: 11-18 year olds Have you ever wondered how to make your own theatre show? We will explore different skills in making theatre and guide you in how to create your own world and transport it to the stage. If you're not sure if drama and theatre is for you, try out Drama Club! A chill, drop-in session full of games, arts and crafts and a fun space to create. This is a place to boost your confidence and connect with new people, and a place where you decide what we make o ..read more

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Tom Whitson is a freelance photographer and film maker. He works mainly with musicians and labels; and also has a strong community focused and culture sharing aspect of his creative practise. Tom started working with Creative Youth Network as part of YAB (the Youth Advisory Board for The Courts project); he was part of the young people who had a say in the decisions being made for how The Courts would run look and operate. As part of Tom's involvement with The Courts, he began using his photography skills to document how space was changing, from disused Magistrates Court to brand-new creative ..read more

Inaz Hussain is a young film maker and curator. He first got involved with Creative Youth Network as a participant of one of our Creative Courses. Later, Inaz joined the Youth Advisory Board for The Courts project. He played a key role in conversations and decisions to inform how The Courts will operate as a place to provide young creatives a foot in the door to the professional creative industry. Inaz speaks on how he struggled with his mental health, and how Creative Youth Network has helped him to believe in himself and make a name for himself in the creative Bristol realm. During this time ..read more

VIABLE is a new creative careers festival offering interactive workshops, inspirational speakers, performers, opportunities, advice and guidance for young people aged 14-25 across Bristol and the surrounding areas. Details Thursday 24th October 2024 3-7pm The Courts, Bridewell Street, BS1 2AG VIABLE will be run across our two sister sites in central Bristol: The Courts- our brand-new enterprise hub for young creatives, forged from the old magistrate's courts on Bridewell street; and, The Station- our established youth centre, with large performance and event spaces. The two venues are connecte ..read more

You'll get to meet key decision-makers for the region and tell them about your experiences and ideas to make change for a better future amongst the local community. This is an amazing opportunity you don't want to miss! Share your opinion on the topic of Youth Safety, engage in creative activities and opportunities! Free food will be available.  This session will be focused on community, crime, health and social media. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in contact with us. Details: Thursday 28th November 2024 Made Forever youth centre, Kingswood, BS15 4RQ SIGN UP NOW ..read more