Creative Workshops - Street Art and Poetry (weekly series)

Join us for an exciting 5-session creative workshop series where young people will explore poetry and visual art to transform their ideas into a real public mural in their local area.

Led by local poet Emily Holtom, and mural artist Katie O, this weekly series gives participants the chance to express themselves, learn new skills, and leave a lasting mark on their community.

Across five hands-on sessions, participants will:

• Write and audio record original poetry inspired by their lives, interests, and local area
• Explore poetry as a tool for storytelling and self-expression
• Design artwork based on themes they care about and feel proud of
• Collaborate with artists to develop ideas into a large-scale mural design

The work created during these sessions won’t just stay in the workshop - it will become part of the local landscape.

Participants’ poetry and artwork will be brought together to create a public mural on the wall of Auckland Hall, meaning young people will directly shape and influence their local environment.

• Poems will be professionally audio recorded
• Artwork will be curated and featured in a professionally printed and digital zine
• Poetry and artwork will be co-designed and made into a public mural

This is a unique opportunity to build confidence, develop creative skills, and be part of something meaningful that celebrates young voices in North Solihull.

Young people in the North Solihull area, aged 11-18 years

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