Overview |Explore Creativity in Halton

Explore Creativity in Halton sessions are part of our Creative & Digital Careers in Halton programme which (thanks to European Social Fund) provides free training opportunities for Digital Arts & Technology skills to unemployed adults aged 19+ who live in Halton (Widnes & Runcorn). 

These short courses will run over 4 weeks, consisting of 4x 2 hour sessions, which will be delivered online.

They have been designed to enable you to develop both creative and technological skills, as you learn about pathways into creative careers.

As part of this project, we’re offering 2 courses:

Video Game Design

Interested in Video Game Design?

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Digital Photo Editing

Interested in Photo Editing?

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    Through expert tuition, small class sizes and access to a variety of digital arts and technology equipment and software, this project will open up a world of opportunities to you when you discover that you can develop the skills necessary to consider a future in the Digital Arts and Technology industry. 

    During these sessions you will be encouraged to further enhance your skills and knowledge outside of the classroom, by completing the iDEA (inspiring digital enterprise award) award Bronze.

    Incentives 

    As an incentive to complete the course, participants will receive a £20 Amazon voucher after attending the 4-week programme.

    Who?

    We are looking for people who fulfil the following criteria: 

    • Aged 19 and over
    • A resident of Halton Borough 
    • Unemployed
    • Legally a resident in the UK and able to take up paid employment in an EU member state  

    Due to the amount of digital technology we will be using, you will need to have some basic IT skills. These sessions are perfect for anyone who is interested in Creative and Digital Technology, but doesn’t know where to start, or, has very little experience in them and is keen to know more.

    Where? 

    These sessions will be online (via Zoom) delivered directly to your home (or anywhere you have internet access). 

    When? 

    4 x weekly 2 hour face-to-face sessions.

    The Video Game Design Course is scheduled to start on 26/11/20 for 4 weeks.

    The Digital Photo Editing Course is scheduled to start on 27/11/20 for 4 weeks.

    Costs? 

    All of the courses are completely FREE OF CHARGE thanks to funding from the European Social Fund.

    Apply 

    If you are interested in taking part in the project please register using the links below.

    Video Game Design

    Interested in Video Game Design?

    Apply Here

    Digital Photo Editing

    Interested in Photo Editing?

    Apply Here
    Two men are interacting during a digital workshop. One man, seated and wearing a dark blue jumper, holds a digital pen. The other man, standing and wearing a light blue "Digital Arts Box" t-shirt, leans over with an iPad in hand, demonstrating something on the screen, which is facing away from the camera.
    What first drew you to attend one of our workshops, and what do you remember most about that experience as a young person?

     

    The first time I joined a session was when I was invited to take part in The Big Music Project. It was a collaboration between The Studio and Mako Create, and I was part of a group of young people taking part. I remember being blown away by how much we got to do. It was actually the first time I’d ever used an iPad! I left that first session really excited about what technology could do. I even came home and told my 7-year-old brother that as soon as he was old enough, I’d be signing him up too. I eventually did, mainly so I could go with him and fly drones!

     

    In what ways do you think taking part in the workshops influenced your confidence, skills, or direction at that time in your life?

     

    Those early sessions definitely helped build my confidence. As part of The Big Music Project, I got the chance to perform some of my songs at an event and even interview other artists who were performing. I loved it. We also got to go on a trip to London, which sparked my interest in travelling and exploring new places.

    How did your journey from participant to team member unfold, and what does it mean to you now to be delivering workshops yourself?

     

    After watching Mako Create and Digital Arts Box grow over the years, I was always really motivated to work with them. So when the opportunity came up, I didn’t hesitate. I’d always been impressed by how fun the sessions looked, and I was curious about what went on behind the scenes. Now that I’m part of the team delivering those workshops, it means a lot to be able to give young people the same kind of experience that meant so much to me.

    James’s story is a brilliant example of how creative tech programmes can open doors. What started as a fun workshop experience has grown into a career helping others discover their own potential.

    We hope his journey inspires other young people to explore creative technology and maybe even return one day to lead workshops of their own!

     

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