2022 Programme

Five areas. Five weeks of FREE travelling creative activity.

Around 200 young people took part in the first-ever summer s’cool programme, which saw five community hubs in the local area filled with energy, creativity, and music.

All elements followed the same structure with professional teaching artists guiding the young creators on their learning journey.

art s’cool

Over five weeks, young makers immersed themselves in a creative learning programme delivered by The Art House; exploring photography, drawing and painting, printmaking, ceramics, and textiles. Participants received an Arts Award after completing the programme.

music s’cool

Young people across the district worked with professional musicians through Wakefield Music Services to learn songwriting, rap skills, DJing, music production and performance. Everyone who completed the programme received an Arts Award.

Community Projects

Alongside art s’cool and music s’cool, three community projects also took place this summer. Children in Havercroft learned creative and digital skills to create a Dinosaur Hunt app, encouraging the community to explore their local area. Meanwhile, a group of young people in Lupset were taught content creation and marketing techniques to create a social media campaign helping peers with their mental health. Finally, an outdoor area at Airedale Library was transformed into a sensory garden, providing a tranquil oasis for its visitors.

Careers & Mentoring

The summer s’cool delivery team hired two Marketing and Content Trainees during the project. These paid placements were designed to give recent graduates industry experience in a fast-growing field.

Our filmmaker also took on a mentee for the duration of the project, giving them a valuable 1-1 learning experience and the chance to take the lead on their own short films.

Showcase

At the end of the project, an exhibition at The Art House celebrates young people’s participation and creativity. Carefully curated, the art works have been treated with the same respect and consideration as those of established artists exhibited at the gallery.