Project Studio

Project Studio is a Cove Park programme for teenagers in our local area. It offers free 5-6 week blocks of creative activity, including workshops, trips, and events, centered around self-expression and creating community for teenagers interested in the arts, activism, environmentalism, and wellbeing. The programme is supportive of young people with ADHD, dyslexia, and autism. Previous Project Studios have included workshops in photography, art & activism, sculpture, printmaking, and music. The programme will run from 1st April 2026 through to 31st March 2027 and will be designed by our Curator of Engagement using former artist residents of Cove Park to help design and deliver each session.

Who Benefits

All our projects aim to amplify and showcase the talents and individual voices of our community's young people. By bringing them together, we aim to overcome isolation, foster a sense of community, and nurture new friendships. The projects will encourage them to think about what matters, in ways that allow them to reach their full potential and consider how their actions affect relationships with their peers and within the community. We will respond both to young people’s concerns around global issues, such as the climate crisis, and support activism around regional issues, such as the role of local services, amenities, and leisure activities. Each sessions hosts up to 15 young people aged between 11 and 16.