Young people go on creative journey
Young people who have experience of being in care have created a special masterpiece for Rugby’s Fawsley House.
The group of looked after young people from Rugby worked with a professional artist for the day at the ‘Our Journey’ workshop.
The aim of the activity, organised by Warwickshire County Council, was to give the group of young people aged between fifteen and eighteen years old, a creative opportunity to reflect upon their experiences. Rugby Rotarians and Rokeby Lions also supported the project by part-funding the workshop.
Warwickshire artist Alisha Miller, who led ‘Our Journey’, has worked on a variety of local and national community projects. She encouraged the young people to experiment with a number of different ideas before teaching a special technique using vinyl and board to create the abstract artwork.
Alisha Miller said: “Everyone was really open and worked really hard. The young people are very proud of what they have achieved.”
Becki, aged 15, who took part in the workshop said: “This has been a brilliant and worthwhile experience.”
The workshop has been inspired by the Every Child Matters agenda, which is set by the government and aims to give every child the best start possible in life: being healthy, staying safe, enjoying and achieving, making a positive contribution, and standing tall.