Explorers Bolton: Creative Workshops for LGBTQ+ Young People

Join We Are Explorers CIC for a series of free creative workshops this Autumn at Bolton Central Library. Over the course of 6 weeks we will be exploring different art forms, in a relaxed, neurodivergent-friendly setting. These sessions are for young people aged 11-18yrs and free to attend.

What to Expect

Each session is led by a friendly, LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent professional artist, supported by two youth workers.

Sessions are open, flexible, and shaped by the interests of the young people attending.

You’ll be welcomed at the door, introduced to the session, and supported throughout by our facilitators.

The space is designed to be inclusive and accessible – come as you are, create as you like.

When and where do sessions take place?

Dates & Time: Tuesdays, 4–6 PM, From 2nd September – 14th October 2025

Location: Bolton Museum and Central Library

We will be running our sessions at the Bolton Museum, using the classroom and exhibition space in the Bolton History section.

You can check out this which explains how to find your way around the museum.

We will also have signs posted throughout the museum to help you find your way from the entrance, as well as members of staff to point you in the right direction.

Artists & Workshop Schedule

Tues 2nd Sept | Screenprinting

Lead Artist: Jamie Wainman (she/her)

https://www.wainmandesign.co.uk/

@wainman_design

Tues 9th Sept | Comedy & Performing Arts

Lead Artist: Holly Redford Jones (she/her)

https://www.hollyredfordjones.com/ @hollyredfordjones

Tues 16th Sept | Sensory-Based Art

Lead Artist: Brit Seaton (they/them)

https://britseaton.com/home

@brit_sea

Tues 23rd Sept – No Session (Break Week)

Tues 30th Sept | Graffiti & Screen Printing

Lead Artist: Craig Atherton (he/him)

https://www.craigatherton.com/

@craigatherton_art

Tues 7th Oct | Creative Writing & Play

Lead Artist: Megan Holland

Tues 14th Oct | Folklore & Creative Writing

Lead Artist: Luke Greensmith (he/him)

Who are We Are Explorers CIC?

We are an organisation striving to create engaging and safe Neurodivergent-friendly spaces for the LGBTQ+ community. We run social and creative groups for young people and adults across Wigan and Bolton. We also specialise in delivering training on the intersection of Neurodivergence and LGBTQ+ identities.

Access & Contact

We are committed to making these workshops accessible. If you have any questions or access needs, please get in touch:

📧 [email protected]

🌐 weareexplorers.org

📱 @explorerscic

Host or Publisher Jam (We Are Explorers CIC)