For our first Regional Hub in North Lanarkshire, we looked into improving facilitation skills, so understanding not only how to inspire participants, but practical things that nobody teaches, like how to command a room, structure exercises, and divide activities into achievable tasks. We also took a deep dive into how we can use creative writing to support young people to tell their own diverse and unique stories, as well as learning some practical movement activities you can use in your own youth theatres and communities.
We had the usual networking, sector support, and the ever-fun games exchange! Practitioners in North Lanarkshire joined us in Airdrie Town Hall on Wednesday 9 October and in Bellshill Cultural Centre on Saturday 26 October 2024 for a fun few days of professional development.
The North Lanarkshire hub was programmed in partnership with the Artists’ Network and North Lanarkshire Council. More about the network here: Artists’ Network – North Lanarkshire Council (culturenl.co.uk)
Who was it for?
The event was for everyone who uses drama and theatre in their work with young people. This could include: youth theatre leaders, drama teachers, youth workers, community learning professionals, theatre practitioners, students, and emerging young leaders (aged 16+).
North Lanarkshire Artists’ Network Membership
This Regional Hub was co-produced alongside the North Lanarkshire Artists’ Newtork. The Network is for professional creatives living in, and/or artistic organisations based in North Lanarkshire. You might be a dancer, choreographer, director, community drama facilitator, painter, writer, film maker, podcaster, craft specialist, musician, sound designer – whatever your artform, this is the network for you!
NL Artists’ Network members were able to join this event for free. Interested in being part of the network? Sign up by completing this form and someone from the NL Arts Development Team will be in touch.
*please note you must have an NL postcode or an NL registered address to be part of the Network.
