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It's been a really busy start to 2010 at OYAP Trust. So what have we been up to...?
The Young People’s International Conference
In March OYAP Trust, Creative Junction and tenants from Stonham Housing in Bicester worked on a textile project exploring the theme of shelter. They produced a wall hanging using Batik with local artist Emily Cooling before attending the Global Dimensions Young People's International Conference where they taught thirty of their peers how to create their very own batik masterpiece.
Two of the young people involved in the project showed hidden talents and are now working towards their Bronze Arts Award.
Young Creative Leaders dream big
In January we welcomed out pilot cohort of Young Creative Leaders who are embarking on a training programme to launch them into a career in the arts. Read all about Ellie, James, Zahra and Becca on the OYAP Trust Blog - The gang are busy dreaming up exciting community arts project ideas that they will develop with their mentors - watch this space to find out how you can get involved!
Bretch Hill and Witney bikes get a makeover
In February half term we set off with the Pimp My Bike crew to turn rusty bikes into works of art.
It was a busy four days at the Willy Freund Centre and at Base 33 in Witney - 30 young people learned how to make their bikes safe and give them a complete new look with the help of a bike mechanic and grafitti artists.
Contact us to host a Pimp My Bike event in your community.
Banbury is in fine voice at Pop Choir
The families of Bretch Hill were singing from the roof tops at half term when OYAP Trust held a Pop Choir taster session at the Willy Freund centre. There was a fantastic turnout and with 34 people joining in the fun - Do you want a Pop Choir session in your community? Email us
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Forthcoming Training Courses
BRIDGE THE GAP - Investing in our future creatives
OYAP Trust's very own Young Creative Leaders will be joining Helen (Chair) at ENYAN's event on the 26th May 2010
BRIDGE THE GAP - Investing in our future creatives will profile fantastic examples of how organisations have really succeeded in supporting young people into the creative sector and to encourage more organisations to develop opportunities.
To book click here For more information please contact ENYAN at enyan@artswork.org.uk or on 023 8068 2535.
Artsplan: Evaluating Youth Arts Projects
9th June 2010, 10 am- 4.15 pm. OYAP, Bicester
Artsplan, the training and publications department of Artswork and in-house training provider for ENYAN (English National Youth Arts Network), is pleased to be delivering the one day course ‘Evaluating Youth Arts Projects’ on 9th June 2010 at OYAP Trust in Bicester.
Artsplan is the largest provider of specialist youth arts training courses and publications in the UK and all training and publications are written and supported by experienced youth arts specialists, currently involved in direct project work with young people.
This one-day training course explores the benefits of meaningful evaluation of youth arts projects. Beginning by addressing preconceptions around evaluation (constructive exercise or chore?) the course will progress to examine methodologies, structured approaches and case studies using a series of collaborative exercises and tutor led presentations. Informative and practical, this course will help you develop your own individual approach to creative evaluation and the confidence you need to engage with evaluating youth arts projects.
All participants will receive a certificate of attendance upon successful completion of the course and a wealth of practical resources. Prices for each course, which include lunch and refreshments, range from £110 to £150, with limited bursaries available. Please also remember that ENYAN members can request a 5% discount on all Artsplan publications and training!
For more information on these courses or to book a place, please contact the Artsplan Team via artsplan@artswork.org.uk or call 02380 682 535. To subscribe to ENYAN visit www.enyan.co.uk. Special Offer: Bookings of two or more get 10% discount on course fees!
SEYDN Hub Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Meeting
The dates for the next SEYDN Hub for Oxfordshire, Buckingham and Milton Keynes have been set.
Wednesday 30 June 2010 2-4pm and 4-5pm
The Wye Valley School, New Road, Bourne End, Bucks SL8 5BW
We will look specifically at youth dance in schools and give details of potential links with professional companies that perform at Wycombe Swan. From 4-5pm, Sian Edwards, Advanced Skills Teacher will lead a practical session on the new GCSE set study dance.
Thursday 4 November 2010 10am to 12 noon
Cornerstone Arts Centre, 25 Station Road Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 7NE
This session will include details of the youth dance programme at Cornerstone and look at how venues can work successfully with young people.
The minutes for the past Hub meetings are available to download on the Archive page.