Youth Arts Training courses

Artsplan, the training and publications department of Artswork and in-house training provider for ENYAN (English National Youth Arts Network), is delighted to be offering two youth arts courses which will run at the new Yorkshire Artsplan Training Centre- Kala Sangam in Bradford.

‘Using the Arts with Young Refugees and Asylum Seekers’ 11th June 08, 10 am- 4.15 pm, Kala Sangam, Bradford

‘Using the Arts with Young Refugees and Asylum Seekers’ is a one day course and provides a practical exploration of the role and use of arts with young refugees and asylum seekers. The course begins with an exploration of the barriers to social and educational inclusion experienced by young people when they begin a new life in Britain and explores the role of the arts in contributing to inclusion.

During the training day participants will sample a number of practical approaches, which are accessible to young people who are not fluent in spoken English. They will also explore different ways of developing and adapting these approaches to youth arts work with young refugees and asylum seekers. Most approaches begin with drama or movement though there will be exploration of other art forms such as video and visual arts.

‘Creative Facilitation’ 15th October 08, 10 am- 4.15 pm, Kala Sangam, Bradford

The ‘Creative Facilitation’ course provides an introduction to a creative approach to group facilitation. It aims to encourage, develop and inspire those with responsibility to lead others through a facilitative process, be it for the purposes of team building, consultation, idea-generation or training. Throughout the day we will be using a number of different interactive exercises and games in order to illustrate content. We will also look at group dynamics, communication issues and different learning styles in order to explore how these might be of impact.

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 £150 to £110, with bursaries available.

Please also remember that ENYAN members can receive a 5% discount on all Artsplan publications and training!

For more information on these courses or to book a place, please contact Jay Barron, Artsplan Development Manager, on artsplan@artswork.org.uk or call 023 8063 0960. To subscribe ENYAN visit www.enyan.co.uk.