Transformative Futures

Transformative Futures is a series of free artist-led workshops for people aged 15-25 that offers an opportunity to learn new skills and approaches to art-making.

Each session is led by contemporary artists offering participants the opportunity to try processes and techniques being explored by artists today including drawing, performance, sculpture. Based primarily in our Drawing Studio space we aim to create a supportive inclusive environment where participants can develop new skills, learn about the art world and collaborate with artists and their peers.

The programme is for those with an interest in art, no other knowledge, practical skills or training is required to participate with sessions designed to be inclusive and accessible and is developed in line with feedback from those taking part. We are particularly interested in working with young people not currently in university education and based in the boroughs of Camden, Brent, Barnet and Harrow.

This year the programme of workshops will run on Saturday afternoons from October until Summer 2024 when participants are invited to design and produce a weekend takeover exhibition at Camden Art Centre sharing ideas, concepts and work produced through the year. Alongside the workshops additional opportunities such as residencies, open studios and development sessions are available through the year.

Specific details on sessions will be shared with sign ups ahead of each workshop.

Additional Information:

• We have 40 places each week and booking via Eventbrite is required.
• Sessions take place at Camden Art Centre every Saturday during term time from 2.30 to 4.30 pm and give the opportunity to use the centre as a resource, see our current exhibitions, get behind the scenes of a gallery and meet new people.
• Sessions can be attended as a one-off events or the whole series. Each session functions as a standalone workshop though sustained engagement is encouraged.
• No previous art-making experience is necessary and all materials are provided, free food and drinks are available.
• The programme is open to all aged 15 -25 but we are particularly interested in participants who are not currently studying at higher education level and do not have degrees.
• Transformative Futures is designed to be inclusive and accessible, if you have any questions, access requirements or would like more information please get in contact with our Learning Curator George Collum (george.collum@camdenartcentre.org)