Children & Young People’s Courses and Workshops

Are you aged 14-21 yrs? Do you have a passion for the performing arts? Love writing and connecting to your network using social media? Love FREE tickets for shows and movies?

We are seeking Youth Ambassadors to help us promote our productions and performances to young audiences and communities.

For details contact mark.hooper@nullsouthhillpark.org.uk

Applications accepted all year round

Street Dance Energy Juniors 8-16 years

Alan Cunningham

Locking, breaking, body popping and some smooth footwork will be covered in this high-energy course

Wilde Ballet 4-5 years

Alex Stocker 

The perfect class for budding ballet dancers. Our friendly and warm tutor Alex will gently guide students through the IDTA syllabus.

No experience necessary.

Wilde Ballet 6-7 years

Alex Stocker

The perfect class for budding ballet dancers. Our friendly and warm tutor Alex will gently guide students through the IDTA syllabus.

No experience necessary.

Eleven Seventeen

A weekly youth club for creative young people (aged between 11 and 17 yrs) interested in art, music, dance, drama, film, theatre and more.

Enjoy a two-hour workshop with a different facilitator every week, from sword-fighting to spray painting and cake decoration. Learn a new skill, meet friends, have fun and don’t be afraid to give it a go.

Pay just £1 for the opportunity to experience these different genres.

No need to book in advance.

This term’s dates are Fri 20 Sep to Fri 6 Dec, 6-8pm. Half term is the week beginning Mon 28 Oct.

See Autumn Term timetable below:

Bilingua Sing – French 0-5 years

Kate Sleeman

Our multi award-winning music and language classes help develop your child’s early communication skills, build their confidence, and enhance their physical and emotional development. In the classes you’ll sing in English first, then the second language – meaning you don’t need to know any languages to join.

Accompanying adult free. 25% sibling discount

Bilingua Sing – Spanish 0–5yrs

Kate Sleeman

Our multi award-winning music and language classes help develop your child’s early communication skills, build their confidence, and enhance their physical and emotional development. In the classes you’ll sing in English first, then the second language – meaning you don’t need to know any languages to join.

Accompanying adult free. 25% sibling discount

Wilde About Arts explores various elements of the visual arts on a termly basis.

Each term, the class will work together on new projects. Team work, togetherness, creativity and expression will be at the heart of this class.

No previous art experience is required.

FREE for young people who need art as a creative outlet.

This term’s dates are Monday 23 Sept  – Monday 2 Dec 4-6pm

For registration contact mark.hooper@nullsouthhillpark.org.uk

A fortnightly course designed as a training programme for aspiring producers. The course covers events planning, marketing, budgeting and project management as the group takes on the running of South Hill Park’s established children’s arts festival, Wilde Week.

There will also be the opportunity to programme several films into South Hill Park’s cinema line-up, and promote them to teens and young adults, as part of the Young Programmers group.

The course is free and requires no prior experience – just a passion for the arts.

Please email fran.hems@nullsouthhillpark.org.uk to book your place.

Led by Fran Hems with various tutors

LAMDA Grade 8 Acting (15-21yrs)

Join professional director and LAMDA tutor, Mark Hooper, to complete your LAMDA Grade 8 (Gold Award) in Acting. Mark is a first-class graduate from the University of Exeter (BA Drama) and has delivered LAMDA courses in acting and musical theatre for over four years with a 100% pass rate.

This nationally and internationally recognised qualification carries UCAS points which will aid you in university and drama school applications.

Working on monologues, you will learn the actors’ craft in the detail expected of university/drama school students. You will hone your performance technique, practical presentation skills and theoretical knowledge. Participants will also study a key theatre practitioner.

This course is suitable for those aged 15-21yrs. Consideration will be given to those aged 14yrs following a one-to-one audition. Examinations will be held at South Hill Park Arts Centre in early May 2020.

For more information please contact mark.hooper@nullsouthhillpark.org.uk

LAMDA Grade 8 will run over two terms on Mondays, 6.15pm – 9.15pm, from 23 September 2019 to 13 April 2020 at a cost of £550 (can be paid in two instalments).

Wilde Wannabies 6-10 years

Creative. Energetic. Fun. Students grow in confidence while exploring drama, dance and performance. This is an exciting, high-energy session for children of all abilities. Participants work towards a showcase for parents each term.

Wilde Ways 11-14 years

Creative. Collaborative. Expressive. These sessions are fun and fast-paced and are perfect for young people with an interest in drama and performance. Sessions are split into three parts; games and warm-ups, exercises to explore new ways of working and rehersals ready for the end of term showcase.

Junior Piano 6-16 years

Fun and friendly one-to-one classes, individually tailored to each students abilities. Exam work can be covered if required.

15 minute sessions from 9am – 12.30pm

Make Your Mark (7-14yrs)

Tutor: Antoinette Brown

Are you an aspiring young artist? Using a range of artist and designers as our inspiration we will explore a variety of artistic styles. Each session will focus on different media, from 3D clay work, acrylic painting, to pencil illustrations.

Term dates on the following Saturdays: 28 Sept, 12  & 26 Oct, 9 & 16 Nov

10.30am – 1.30pm

Half term Monday 28 Oct – Sun 3 Nov

Please note that once this course has begun bookings can only be taken at the box office or by calling 01344 484123.

Build Your Portfolio 14-18yrs

Drawing inspiration from a variety of artists and designers you will explore a broad variety of creative processes and techniques. You will build your creative confidence, broaden your thinking and art practice and assist you in constructing a body of artwork, to be used toward a portfolio for A Level or Art College applications. You will also develop your drawing and painting skills, as well as 3D works and sculpture.

Course dates are: Sat 28th Sept, 12th & 26th October, 9th & 16th November

Make a Music Video 14-17 years

Reece Millard & HOZO Dance

Join professional film-maker and choreographer Reece Millard (HOZO Dance) and a leading cinematographer to create a unique music video. Working with industry-standard equipment at your fingertips, you will learn the skills required to turn a creative vision into a digital reality.

Parent & Child Play with Clay 5–8 years

Artist in Residence Karen Marks

Work together in exploring and learning about being creative with pottery. Use simple hand-building techniques to make and decorate your own ceramic piece.

Little Buds 7-12yrs

Jane Forsdick

Little Buds is a fun floral workshop with lots of beautiful blooms to learn about. Children will create their own fabulous floral arrangements to take home and enjoy.

Art Factory 4-11 years

Victoria Spearing

Spend your morning discovering printing and badge making. Lots to take home at the end of the session.

Thu 31 Oct 10am–12noon
Sat 7 Dec 10am–12noon

Play with Clay 8–12 years

Artist in Residence Karen Marks

Explore the possibilities of working with clay using simple hand-building techniques. By the end of the workshop students should be able to produce a hand-built and decorated ceramic item.

Art Factory 4-11 years

Victoria Spearing

Spend your morning discovering printing and badge making. Lots to take home at the end of the session.

Thu 31 Oct 10am–12noon
Sat 7 Dec 10am–12noon