There is something exciting about our view from MakerWorld since we enabled the graffiti jam on these hoardings at the weekend and it’s given me pause for thought. What makes this image so appealing? It reminds me that the images shown at the National High Street Task Force workshops were dominated by street art. Is […]
The Mayor of Kirklees, Cllr Elizabeth Smaje made her mark on Saturday at our fantastic summer Grand Finale and Graffiti Jam. The event was a riot of colour and creativity, with artist-led workshops, skateboarding sessions from Skate It Yourself, the skateable Drift Tricks sculptures and Orchestra of Objects. More than 340 people took part in
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We’re celebrating our last summer in the Piazza Centre with a grand finale Our end-of-summer celebrations mark both the grand finale of this year’s programme of free events and our bittersweet last summer in the Piazza Centre. On Saturday 30 August (11am to 3pm), families and young people can experience a live graffiti jam from
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We’re delighted to announce two new artist residencies and this time, it’s the children in charge of the selection process. After meeting the shortlisted artists, children, all MakerWorld regulars, cast their votes. The artists – Brutalust Interactive Studios (Maria Sappho & Colin Frank) and Abigail Horn – will take up their residencies in September and October. Brutalust
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Horrah! Our MakerWorld summer offer is here! We’ve got a wide range of fab things happening for young people over the summer in Huddersfield and Dewsbury. Please check out what’s coming up and please do send our digital flyers to anyone who you think might like to see them!
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That’s right! We’re urgently seeking a new home from April 2026, following the planned regeneration of the Piazza Centre. The closure will leave hundreds of local children and families without access to the unique, inclusive experiences that MakerWorld provides. Since opening, MakerWorld has established itself as a popular hub of creativity and community engagement in
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Huddersfield’s Creative Piazza was alive with the sound of rainbows on Saturday 7 June as families gathered for a joyous, family-friendly Pride celebration in the heart of the town centre. While Pride festivities took place across all of Huddersfield, the Creative Piazza’s welcoming and inclusive event allowed people of all ages to celebrate diversity and
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Hello! We’re very pleased to present the latest edition of our newsletter. This is sent to everyone on our mailing list (please email us hello@thechildrensartschool.co.uk if you’d like to be added to this) but you can also read it here.
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We are delighted to have received Arts Council England and One Community funding to launch a new MakerWorld offer for young people in Huddersfield town centre. The MakerWorld Gallery will provide a high-quality cultural programme for children and young people with visual art, film, music and dance workshops, exhibitions and an indoor skatepark. We will include
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A recent article in the Guardian talks about the need for more creativity in the classroom, As an art educator and director, I wholeheartedly agree. However, when we discuss teaching art and creativity, we must consider what we truly mean by the term. Art education is not just about imparting technical skills, it’s about championing
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