THE VIEWS of Wokingham-based youngsters is being sought in a bid to find out what they want from the arts in the borough.
Responses will help inform Wokingham Borough Council’s future plans.
The survey is open to those aged 16 to 21 who have a passion for the arts.
An online questionnaire will be devised to help to capture young people’s views, and participants will also be able to take part in creative focus groups during the February half-term.
Arts workshops will take place in Wokingham Library in Carnival Hub on Mondays, January 16, 23 and 30, from 4.15pm to 6pm.
They will look at printmaking, devising questions for the questionnaire, and filmmaking skills.
Artists Laura de Moxom and Suzanne Stallard, and filmmaker Matt Hulse will lead the three sessions, which will be followed by creative focus groups next month.
These will be held in libraries and community centres across Wokingham borough between February 13-19.
Laura says: ” ‘The young producers programme puts the voices of young people from Wokingham at the heart of the council’s future plans for culture.
“It’s also a fantastic opportunity for the group to learn new skills in printmaking, filmmaking and workshop delivery.
“I’m so excited to start working with these passionate young people, and understand more about what’s important to them.
“We still have space in the team, so please do get in touch if you are interested in the project.”
Commitment for each participant during half term will be for one day per young producer that week, with the potential of additional days if wished.
Transport costs for holiday activities will be covered and food will be provided, and no prior experience is needed.
For information about the project and to sign up, email Laura at: [email protected]
