Using the Arts with Young People at Risk

Lakeside Arts Centre, 3rd July 2007

Artsplan, the training and publications department of Artswork and in-house training provider for ENYAN (English National Youth Arts Network), are delivering the very well established course 'Using the Arts with Young People at Risk' on 3rd July 07 at Lakeside, the University of Nottingham's public arts centre.

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 a variety of project work through the UK.

This course gives an overview of the benefits of using the arts with young people at risk and covers essential areas when doing so. Participants are given an understanding of youth arts and youth culture and the skill set needed to successfully design, fund, manage and market an appropriate arts project. Current CRB child protection legislation will be considered, ensuring your youth arts project complies with the recommended guidelines.

Jay Barron, Artsplan Development Manager commented "This course is suitable for anyone currently using or looking to use the arts with vulnerable and disadvantaged young people, including youth workers, artists, arts venues, councils and other similar roles".

All participants will receive a certificate of attendance upon successful completion of the course, and a wealth of practical resources, including the celebrated Youth Arts Learning Passport and a copy of the Artsplan published guidelines 'Using the Arts with Young People at Risk' (RRP £7.50) . Prices for the courses, which include lunch and refreshments, range from £150 to £110, with bursaries available. Please also remember that full ENYAN members receive 5% discount on all Artsplan publications and training.

Details

For more information on how to make a booking, or to order the 'Using the Arts with Young People at Risk' guidelines separately please contact Jay Barron, Artsplan Development Manager on artsplan@artswork.org.uk or call 023 8063 0960.

To subscribe FREE to ENYAN visit http://www.enyan.co.uk.

last updated: 22-06-2007 16:51

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