CREATIVE ARTS NORTH STAFFS PROUDLY PRESENT..

A COLLABORATION BETWEEN:CREATIVE ARTS NORTH STAFFS

CONNEXIONSPOTTERIES MUSEUM & ART GALLERY

Y.M.C.A

about the project..

the digital graffiti project was an initiative made possible by successful partnership working between:Creative Arts North Staffs (C.A.N.S)ConnexionsThe Potteries Museum & art galleryy.m.c.a

..and of course all of the young people that took part!!

young people worked with professional artists to create original graffiti designs using traditional and digital manipulation techniques

creating graffiti logos or identities

digital manipulation..

..the young people learnt how letters can flow using graffiti drawing techniques. they then transformed thier work onto a dynamic arts software, allowing them to draw on screen

to ease anxiety over working on the computers, learners could spend time developing thier designs on paper.

these sessions gave them freedom to explore and discuss their work creatively amongst their peers

the sessions allowed learners to speak freely about their lives, their emotions about what makes them happy and their struggles..

Learners then used electronic pens to draw their designs on laptops. here they learnt to take risks, experiment with colour palettes and understand the tools of an artist!

they could then take their work away with them, some wanted to practice more techniques in their own time..

some felt they'd created something to be proud of and wanted to show their mates!

CREATIVE ARTS NORTH STAFFS (C.A.N.S) is a community arts organisation based in North Staffordshire, United Kingdom.

We offer a wide range of services including: *MURAL PAINTING *GRAFFITI SKILLS *TSHIRT PRINTING*FLAG AND BANNER MAKING*GRAPHIC DESIGN *MASK MAKING AND MUCH MORE!

We collaborate with a wide variety of local groups, from community centres to schools, crime reduction charities to City Councils.

We actively encourage the use of artistic activities to support community development and improve the quality of life of its members.

We actively encourage the use of artistic activities to support community development and improve the quality of life of its members.

about the artists..

We often assist Youth Services in project work in such categories as race, gender, disability, health and the environment, and are highly experienced in working with the following groups: young people from disadvantaged backgrounds; young offenders; mental health user groups; ethnic minorities; the elderly; substance misusers; people with disabilities.

We often work in areas where there are social, cultural or environmental issues to be addressed and have many years experience of working with young people.

We can provide a high quality consultation with our participants.

Please contact us to find out how we can help your project achieve the results your young people deserve.

for an amazing project!

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