We have been getting stuck into all kind of arts activities lately 🎨
Our workshops are all lead by multidisciplinary artists, meaning we can offer a huge range of activities for children and young people to choose from. From badge-making, to clay-figurines, to games and drama, the list is endless!
Support young people to feel seen, heard, and valued 🌿
“The group brings me joy. Together we build great stories. We learn from each other.” - Participant
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Develop your trauma-informed practice by taking part in our Trauma Awareness Training sessions 💡
Our training workshops are for all practitioners working in arts. culture or education settings. Find out more and book your spot here:
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Tonight we will be working with young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds at Young Roots to develop essential English language skills through creative activities!
Our workshops use the arts to build understanding, expression and confidence 💬
We are looking forward to meeting with employees at the Jewish Museum in London today to deliver our Trauma Awareness Training 🤝 We are always grateful for the opportunity to discuss trauma-informed practice in different contexts around the country!
Our training can help your facilitation practice to become more trauma-informed 🌿
Develop your skillset this year by joining us online for Day 1 and Day 2 in May.
Book your tickets here:
In partnership with Spotlight, and Queen Mary University of London Kazzum Arts is delivering a new project tackling health inequalities among young people across the borough ☀️
It's an exciting project which we are thrilled to be part of. Find out more here:
Our Creative ESOL sessions are all about learning English in a creative and interactive way 🤝
We love this quote from a young person because it shows that small things like opportunities to ask questions can make a huge difference to accessible learning.
Are you a good listener?
Our 'Listening Guide’ is designed to support relationship-building in a trauma-informed way - through listening!
Download the full guide for free to find out how to incorporate Active Listening into your facilitation practice:
"Kazzum arts continues to be a vital part of Acorn life. It’s just priceless to be able to inform the young people that Kazzum are coming in to the ward. So much excitement and happiness." - NHS Staff member
We love these portraits created by the young people in our Creative ESOL group 🪩
It's great to see so many different drawing styles altogether! This is a great activity to do with a group - why not try it yourself? ✍️
Our creative workshops for children and young people aren't just about access to the arts 💡
They provide connection with others, support self-expression and build confidence.
You can secure the future of these workshops by donating to Kazzum Arts:
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Our Trauma Awareness Training for Individuals will be back on the 5th May 📢
Spaces fill up quickly, so book your spot here:
The Create Group have been having a go with recording equipment lately! 🎤
The groups members have been experimenting with music and speaking for a fun project. We can't wait to share more!
We are looking forward to more Creative Wellbeing sessions later this month! 🎨
Our Creative Wellbeing workshops use arts activities to explore self-expression, build friendships and develop English language skills.
Find out more here:
www.kazzum.org/pathways-gro...
Our Associate Artist Jon is on the Acorn Ward at Whipps Cross Hospital today bringing creative activities to the children on the ward 💫
A quote to start the week with 💬
Our Pathways programme uses the creative arts to boost mental wellbeing, reduce isolation, and increase self-confidence for young migrants and refugees. Find out more about what we do on Pathways here:
www.kazzum.org/pathways
Our website carries a directory of helpful resources for refugees, migrants and asylum seekers, which is frequently updated 💡
Share this link with anyone who might benefit from knowing where to find support:
Don't forget to book your spot on our Trauma Awareness Training in May!
Last time we sold out well before the training date, so click below to get your ticket for Day One on the 5th of May 🌱
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1983944628...
We had a wonderful and productive Away Day with our Trustees on Saturday! 🌿
It was great to come together with the core team and a few of our associate artists to think strategically about the future of Kazzum!
Find out more about our board here:
www.kazzum.org/news/trust-i...
T-shirts designed for impact and awareness by our Brighter Futures group are on sale!
"When people wear our t-shirts, they should believe they are champions of positive change."
Buying a t-shirt will support the future of Brighter Futures and migrants everywhere 🧡
www.kazzum.org/news/brighte...
Over the next two years The HEART Project will explore the powerful connection between creative engagement and health and wellbeing 🧡
Read about our latest project in collaboration with Spotlight and Queen Mary University here:
www.kazzum.org/apollo-group...
Last week the young people at ECPAT got stuck into tie-dying!
The group made colourful cushion covers and tote bags to take home with them 🎈
We have had a fantastic morning with partners and freelancers, exploring how to develop our Creative ESOL offer and further embed the trauma-informed principles of care 🤝 thank you to our artists, @weareyoungroots.bsky.social and CARAS for joining 🧡
New dates for our Trauma Awareness Training for individuals have been released 🌱
Join us online on the 5th May and the 19th of May for Day One and Day Two!
Book your spot here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1983944628...
Thank you to our Trauma Awareness Trainees who are joining us on Zoom today for Day 2! It is wonderful to share the space with such a varied range of expertise 💛
There are just a few spaces left for Day 2 of our Trauma Awareness Training next week!
If you've done Day 1 and want to learn more, then click here:
We are looking forward to our weekly session with Brighter Futures tonight!
Our latest blog post is all about slogan t-shirts designed by the group, and they are available to buy now!
Read it here:
The Pathways Art Show has now ended and we want to extend our warmest thanks to everyone who was able to visit. And a huge well done to the young artists who contributed their wonderful artwork 👏 💛
We love this photo of creative work from our last session with ECPAT ⭐
The young people discussed space and safety, before putting on their “designer hats” to create their ideal personal spaces using miniature furniture and craft materials!