Youth Arts

Time: 4-6pm
Dates: Wednesday 5th Nov – Weds 17th Dec (7-week block)
Age: 11-15 years
Location: Ragtag Arts

Cost: Pay as you feel

Create, Explore and Be Part of Something Brilliant

Our Youth Arts Club is a weekly creative space for young people aged 11–15 to explore, make, and express themselves in a fun and supportive environment. While we’ll be contributing to the Ragtag Parade by working on exciting collaborative elements—like costumes, props and giant puppets—Youth Arts Club is about much more than just the parade.Throughout the year, participants will get to experiment with a wide range of creative processes, from sculpture and painting to textiles, illustration, performance and more. It’s a space to try new things, build confidence, meet new people and grow creatively. And yes—toasties are always provided, because no one makes good art when they’re hangry.

About Ragtag Parade

We’re so excited to launch Ragtag Parade—a bold, inclusive, and joy-filled carnival project funded by Arts Council England and The National Lottery Awards for All, celebrating creativity, community and sustainability. From September 2025 to November 2026, we’ll be working with people of all ages to co-create giant puppets, costumes, props and performances using reclaimed materials—all culminating in parades at festivals across Cumbria.

Access Info

We want everyone to feel welcome at Youth Arts Club. If you’re disabled, neurodivergent, or have access needs, we’ll do our best to support you. To help us plan, please fill in our short access form (LINK HERE), this gives us a better idea of how we can make the sessions work for you. We may follow up by phone or email if anything needs clarification, and we’re always happy to chat if you have questions or concerns. 

Please note: While we’ll always do what we can, we’re unable to provide personal care or administer medication.

Unfortunately our building does not currently have a wheelchair-accessible toilet, and some areas can only be accessed via stairs—we know this needs improving and are working on it.

Our accessible minibus is available, pick up 3.25pm and drop off 6.25pm at Kirkbie Kendal School, and Pick up 3.45pm and drop off 6.15pm at Queen Catherine School.

Please let us know on the consent form below if you’d like to use this service.

Once, you have booked your place, please fill out this consent form LINK HERE