Feedback from our young makers
Following our highly successful woodwork project, ‘Muttering Birds’, we invited some of the young makers who took part to bring their creations to life, using their automata as puppets to share their process. Enjoy!
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A Big Thanks to Lock & Co. Hatters
A big thank you to the staff at Lock & Co. Hatters for nominating us, and to the board for making a donation to support our work with young people. We are already planning an automata project in which hats will feature prominently, using the… Read More »A Big Thanks to Lock & Co. Hatters
Netley Fundraising Effort
We are very grateful to Netley Primary School and Centre for Autism for organising a fundraising effort to support shiftED’s programmes with young people. Pupils in Years 4–6 came together to run a cake sale, raising a fantastic £130. This funding will enable one young… Read More »Netley Fundraising Effort
Double Your Impact with Big Give Match Funding
🚀 Double your impact this week! From 17–24 March 2026, every donation to shiftED is matched by The Big Give. That means your gift goes twice as far, supporting our school and after-school programmes, delivering high-quality, project-based design and making experiences for young people at… Read More »Double Your Impact with Big Give Match Funding
‘Metal Artworks’ After-School Project (Spring 2026) – Full
Spring Term — Mondays, starting 5th or 12th January 2026 Unfortunately, the application deadline has now passed for this project and now closed. Please sign up for updates to be notified of up-coming after-school programmes. Get ready to turn metal into art! You’ll hammer letters… Read More »‘Metal Artworks’ After-School Project (Spring 2026) – Full
‘Stars in Your Eyes’ Clay Sculpture After-School Project (Spring 2026) – Full
Spring Term — Thursdays, starting 8th January 2026 Unfortunately, the application deadline has now passed for this project and now closed. Please sign up for updates to be notified of up-coming after-school programmes. Bring your favourite famous person to life – in clay! In this… Read More »‘Stars in Your Eyes’ Clay Sculpture After-School Project (Spring 2026) – Full
‘Leather Bag’ After-School Project (Spring 2026) – Full
Spring Term — Wednesdays, starting 7th January 2026 Unfortunately, the application deadline has now passed for this project and now closed. Please sign up for updates to be notified of up-coming after-school programmes. Design and create your own uniquely personalised leather bag in this fun… Read More »‘Leather Bag’ After-School Project (Spring 2026) – Full
Shaping Futures: Our Impact So Far
Below is a quick snapshot of the key participation figures and the impact we have made since launching our programmes, starting at our meanwhile space in Mornington Crescent and now from our more permanent home at the Clore Learning Centre in Holborn Library. As we… Read More »Shaping Futures: Our Impact So Far
My Space: Inside Out
Your space, your story! Learn to draw like an architect and design your own unique spaces. Master professional drawing techniques and create a beautifully illustrated foldout booklet. Specialism: Architecture and Interior Design Cost: Free*Age: 10-14 (Y6-9)Class Size: Up to 12Experience Level: Beginner 📅 TimingsTerm: Autumn… Read More »My Space: Inside Out
Exploring Figurative Automata
It was a playful session last week with Year 5 pupils from Argyle Primary School, exploring ideas for the figurative automata they are creating as part of our Camtastic Toys project. At shiftED, we believe the early drafting and experimentation stages are where creativity really… Read More »Exploring Figurative Automata
‘Giant Gooners’ After-School Project
Make a giant model head of your favourite Arsenal player! Specialism: Prop-Making, Event & Production Cost: Free*Age: 15-17 (Y10/12)Class Size: Up to 12Experience Level: Intermediate 📅 TimingsTerm: Autumn 2025 / Spring 2026Day: ThursdaysTime: 16:30 – 18:30Length: 12 weeksStart Date: 6/11/25End Date: 12/02/26 📍Location: Holborn Library,… Read More »‘Giant Gooners’ After-School Project
Our School Programmes Take Off!
🎉 We’ve had a fantastic start to our School Programmes with four local Camden schools: Christopher Hatton, Argyle, St. Albans, and Netley! Feedback from both staff and students has been very positive, with a few students even bringing their parents in after school to show… Read More »Our School Programmes Take Off!
First Cuts: Our Woodwork Project Takes Shape
On Wednesday, we started the first session of our Muttering Bird project. Our young makers learnt about the different types of wood they will be working with and created prototypes of a bird in softwood, practising how to mark, measure, saw, and refine using a… Read More »First Cuts: Our Woodwork Project Takes Shape
Celebrating Our First After-School Textiles Project
✨ We’re excited to announce the launch of our very first after-school project, ‘Sew Many Choices’, at Holborn Library’s Clore Learning Space! 🪡 🙏Thanks to the generous support of The Skinners’ Company , we were able to bring out our new sewing machines and kick… Read More »Celebrating Our First After-School Textiles Project
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