Wilde About Arts

Wilde About Arts is a term-time arts course at South Hill Park, Bracknell, designed for children aged 7-17yrs who have lived experience of being a young carer. These free-to-attend sessions provide a safe, nurturing space where young people can enjoy a break from the responsibilities of everyday life and establish support networks with new friends and peers. Teamwork, togetherness, creativity and expression are at the heart of this class.

The weekly sessions allow students to explore various elements of the visual arts, working together on creative projects like candle and soap making, acrylic paint pouring, plaster casting, kite making, hot glue sculpting and stencil art. Students are encouraged to develop their own creative ideas as well as make suggestions for topics they would like to explore.

Are you a young carer?
A young carer is anyone under 18yrs who cares for a friend or family member who, due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction, cannot cope without their support. You do not have to be registered with a local authority or organisation to be recognised as a young carer.

What might a young carer do?
– Practical tasks, like cooking, housework and shopping
– Physical care, such as helping someone out of bed
– Emotional support, including talking to someone who is distressed
– Personal care, such as helping someone dress
– Managing the family budget and collecting prescriptions
– Helping to give medicine
– Helping someone communicate
– Looking after brothers and sisters

If this sounds like you, or someone you know, register your FREE space using the registration form.

Sessions run in term time Mondays 5-8pm in Studio 3 at South Hill Park Arts Centre through the two groups below:

Wilde About Arts (7-10yrs)
Mondays 5-6pm
Studio 3 at South Hill Park Arts Centre

Wilde About Arts (11-17yrs)
Mondays 6.30-8pm
Studio 3 at South Hill Park Arts Centre