Create 508 Workshops for Youth in the Arts

Unlock your creative potential and gain valuable skills for a future in the arts! Join our FREE bi-weekly workshops designed for teens and young adults between the ages of 14-24. Attend a session or participate in the full series, drop-in’s welcome. 

Each session includes hands-on art activities and professional development discussions so you may explore different mediums and learn skills needed to thrive in the arts and culture world.

Whether you're an aspiring artist or simply passionate about learning new creative skills, these workshops are the perfect opportunity to build your portfolio, enhance your talents, and connect with other creative youth in the arts community.

About Create 508:

The mission of Create 508 is to support youth to drive Worcester’s culture and community while learning the business of art through workforce skill building, community engagement, event planning and cultural organizing. This includes seasonal employment for young leaders and creatives ages 14-24. Attending these free workshops is a great way to get involved and learn more! 

Our Partners:

The Create 508 Program is a collaboration of the City of Worcester Cultural Development Division, Division of Youth Opportunities and Worcester Cultural Coalition and is generously supported by the Greater Worcester Community Foundation, Mass Hire, United Way of Central MA, and Worcester Community Action Council. 

Location and Parking Info:  

https://wcac.net/locations-and-numbers/

Worcester Community Action Council, Inc.

18 Chestnut Street, Suite 500

Worcester, MA 01608

List of Topics: 

• Wed-Jan 8 3-6pm
• • Discussion: Exploring art mediums - Prints and Originals 
  • • Activity: Block Printing
    • • Carve designs into blocks and transfer prints onto paper or fabric
• Wed-Jan 22 3-6pm
• • Discussion: Going from Handmade to Manufactured
  • • Activity: Handmade Journals & Bookbinding
    • • Hands on making Stapled > Sewn > Customized books
• Wed-Feb 5 3-6pm
• • Discussion: Finding references and taking inspiration
  • • Activity: Polymer Clay
    • • Create jewelry, miniatures, or sculptures using polymer
• Wed-Feb 19 3-6pm
• • Discussion: Fun with Fair Use - Stealing Art for fun and profit
  • • Activity: Vinyl Cutting
    • • Make decals and stickers parodying popular media
• Wed-Mar 5 3-6pm
• • Discussion: How to learn a new skill
  • • Activity: Paper Lamps
    • • Constructing forms from wooden reed and covering with paper

Host or Publisher Worcester Cultural Coalition & City of Worcester