(formerly the Kingswood Foundation)

Exploring talent. Learning new skills. Building confidence. Acting, singing, dancing, playing. Creating something amazing.

The Creative Youth Network offers young people the opportunity to transform themselves through the arts.

How to Contact Creative Youth Network

Say Goodbye... Say Hello!

We at the Creative Youth Network (formerly the Kingswood Foundation) are delighted to welcome you to our brand new look and our brand new website: www.creativeyouthnetwork.org.uk

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Find us at The Kingswood Estate, 20 Old School House, Britannia Road, Kingswood BS15 8DB
Tel: 0117 303 0078
Email:

Arts For Life

The range of arts we use to inspire and challenge the young people on each Arts For Life course include dance, graffiti, circus skills, animation, film making, music production, photography, sculpture and drama. Young people work on their own and in a team.

During the courses there’s a strong focus on conflict resolution, respect and personal space. We confront disruptive behaviour using one to one mentoring and team building.

At the end of each course everyone takes part in a public performance or exhibition – showing their parents, friends and teachers what they have achieved and how far they’ve come. Click here to visit the Arts For Life website.

The Urban Academy

The Urban Academy is open to anyone aged 13 to 19, a chance to get involved in street dance, graffiti, film-making, DJing, live music and drama.

Young people can use state of the art facilities under the tuition of expert tutors, artists and assistants.

We offer masterclasses and mentoring with world class artists and industry professionals, encouraging young people to develop their skills and achieve something special.

Regular classes running in Studio 5, Kingswood Estate:

Monday
16:00-18:00 Hip Hop Crew (Break dance session with Ben Nash and Ben Green)
18:30-21:30 Live Music Night (Rehearsal space, Jam sessions and lessons, Thomas Brooman, Patrick Duff and Laura Thompson)

Tuesday
18:00-20:00 Graffiti Crew (Developing paint and design skills, Felix Braun and Emma Martin)
18:30-20:30 Physical Theatre (Sam Bridges and Ben Nash)

Thursday
16:30-17:30 Fusion Dance (Dance Therapy for young people with disability, Ruth Price)
18:30-20:30 DJ & MC Night (Learn turntable skills, and try music production, Josh Tucker & DJ Crewz)

For more detailed information, visit the Urban Academy website.

Youth4Youth

An award-winning youth arts team running events for young people, by young people.

The Youth For Youth team meet each week at the Kingswood Estate to organise monthly music events and a big annual festival that takes place in Kingswood every year.

For more information, visit the Youth For Youth website

Orchard Workshop

Orchard Workshop was founded by Janet Parsons, who is also our co-ordinator. It has evolved over the years since Janet first set up the charity in 1986.

Originally the name of the charity was Girls Workshop, reflecting the work done with girls and women. Now Orchard Workshop offers people of all abilities and ages the opportunity to develop their creativity and skills in practical crafts.

Our courses are led by local professional artists and tutors, skilled in woodwork, jewellery and silversmithing, stained glass, pottery, woodturning, enamelling, metalwork, drawing and painting. We also have specialist tutors in literacy and numeracy.

Orchard Workshop provides a welcoming and supportive environment in which to develop your ideas and talents. We offer courses for all aged 8 – 80+! Our team of creative tutors help you to achieve your artistic and personal goals. Courses are designed for small groups so there is time to meet people and make new friends.

We are committed to working with people with a broad spectrum of interests, including those with special needs and learning difficulties.

Come and join us in learning new skills and crafts and have some fun!
Tel: 0117 9670799
Email:

Space For Hire

Our site in East Bristol is the centre of our operations as well as the home to 25 other arts and charity organisations.

We’re based in a Victorian building that has great character and loads of space, surrounded by an urban oasis.

If you’re looking for a place to host a relaxation or exercise class, a meeting, workshop, conference or corporate function, the Kingswood Estate could be just what you’re looking for.

And you can be sure that whatever you pay will go to support our charitable work.

Interested? Click here...