Spring term sorted for creative kids in London

Roundhouse announces spring term programme of affordable activities for aspiring creatives ages 11-17

Young people aged 11-17 are invited to explore their creative outlets in the upcoming round of opportunities at the Roundhouse.

Known as a legendary venue, the Roundhouse also delivers hundreds of creative projects and opportunities for young people each year, at some of the most affordable prices available in London. For over 20 years, the Roundhouse has been providing life changing creative opportunities for young people.

From January 2024, the Paul Hamlyn Roundhouse Studios will host a range of programmes and workshops centred around music, performing arts, and media. It’s the perfect after-school or weekend activity that allows young people to try a new craft and meet new friends.

With workshops costing as little as £2, the lineup offers young people invaluable access to the arts in a safe and welcoming environment, taught by professional tutors with wrap-around youth support.

Whether it’s short-term exploration of a creative outlet, or a long-term journey in carving a pathway outside of the classroom, there are opportunities for everyone.

Highlights of the programme include:

Painting in VR, an opportunity to create 3D art inside Virtual Reality with no limit but the imagination. Ages 11-14, £10.

DJ for Beginners, a one-day workshop teaching the basic fundamentals of DJing for those wanting to give it a go in an inclusive environment. Ages 15-17, £10.

Writing Poetry for Change: Activism Through Art, a course building on a love of poetry writing or delivery through creative exercises and skill building, drawing on topics like identity and social justice. Ages 15-17, £25.

Mobile Filmmaking: Documentary Making, a week of learning to conceptualise, direct and create impactful films using only a mobile phone. Ages 15-17, £15.

Drop-in sessions for Circus, Drama, and Saturday Sounds; beginner-friendly drop-in workshops that offer the chance to try something new or develop existing skills. Ages 11-14, £2.

Additionally, a creative studios membership is an affordable way to access the Roundhouse’s world-class facilities on an ongoing and self-managed basis. Available for ages 13-25, from £25 a year.

The Roundhouse is committed to equipping creative young people with the skills, experience, and confidence they need to enter the next stage of their lives. The overall schedule of young creative programmes at the Roundhouse encompasses ages 11-30. To register and find out more information on each programme, visit https://www.roundhouse.org.uk