Young People’s Events This Summer
Aged 14-19? We’ve got your summer sorted at The Harris. Check out what we’ve got lined-up below, or download our flyer here.
The World of Martin Brown: Young Person Illustrator Masterclass
Tuesday, 21 July | 2pm – 3.30pm| No.9
Encounter the art behind the Horrible Histories books this summer by stepping into ‘The World of Martin Brown’. Learn how Martin Brown brings stories to life through his dazzling drawings in this illustration masterclass.
Booking required, Free.
Grow Your Potential with Youth Futures
Thursday, 23 July | 1pm – 3.30pm | No.9
Weekly drop in’s with Steph from Youth Futures. Need help planning your next steps? Steph from the Youth Futures Team is here to support you with whatever’s next. Whether that’s college, an apprenticeship, a job, training, or something else.
Drop-in, Free.
Grow Your Potential – Get Ready for Work
Friday, 24 July | 10am – 2.30pm | No.9
Need a hand getting into work or training? Drop in and have a chat with Harriet. She’s here to support you with anything that might be holding you back.
Drop-in, Free.
Monthly Art and Creative Workshops for Young People aged 14-19 with Jonny Cosmo
Saturday, 1 August | 11am – 1pm | No.9
Poetry Reel Workshop with word master Jonny Cosmo. Aspiring Poet? Emerging TikToker? In this workshop we will make reels and experiment using visuals to support your poetry and spoken word.
Booking required, Free
Digital Illustration
Wednesday, 5 August | 11am – 1pm | No.9
Design your own book cover using Procreate software with guidance from the team from the University of Lancashire’s Young Creative Centre.
Booking required, Free
Curator-Led Tour: A Horrible History of Preston
Wednesday, 19 August at 1pm – 2pm & Thursday, 27 August 6pm – 7pm | The Harris
From failed stone age hunts to stinky streets, discover the gruesome history of Preston in this exclusive curator-led tour of The Harris, with all the nasty bits left in!
Drop-in, Booking required.
Escape 2 Make Mini Heritage Festival
Tuesday, 25 August | 11am – 4pm | The Studio
Escape2make are bringing their hands-on heritage festival to The Harris! Come join our heritage-based craft demos and workshops including lino-printing, clay carving, weaving and more.
Drop-in, Free
Art Challenge! Calling All 14-19 Year Olds
Wednesday, 26 August | 11am – 3pm | No.9
Create a mini exhibition in a day! Work as a team to: Come up with a theme; Make the Art; Describe what it is for visitors; Display it so it looks cool; Admire it!
Drop-in, Free with snacks provided
