Testimony Arts offers a diverse set of workshops for young people through skill-building, artistic exposure, healthy lifestyle choices, and entrepreneurial thinking, all while building cultural awareness and community engagement. Our main workshops include:
- Live Strong: Focused on building resilience, this workshop promotes healthy lifestyle choices, teaching strategies for mental and physical wellness, self-care, and coping mechanisms that support long-term well-being.
- Healthy Relationships: This workshop helps participants understand and develop healthy relationships, covering communication, respect, boundaries, and conflict resolution to build stronger personal and social connections.
- Functional Literacy and Numeracy: Aimed at enhancing practical literacy and numeracy skills, this workshop provides hands-on learning experiences essential for everyday tasks, employment readiness, and self-confidence.
- Arts Communication and Curation: Participants explore the world of arts communication, learning how to curate, showcase, and share creative works effectively. This workshop develops artistic appreciation and presentation skills, vital for personal expression and engagement with the arts community.
- Repair and Restoration: Centered on practical skills, this workshop teaches repair techniques and fosters sustainable practices. Participants learn about restoration as both a craft and a way to contribute to a circular economy.
- Creative Industries: Providing an introduction to various creative fields, this workshop equips participants with industry insights, career paths, and hands-on experiences in areas such as design, media, and digital arts.
- Social Entrepreneurship: Fostering entrepreneurial thinking, this workshop introduces concepts of social enterprise and community impact. Participants learn to identify local challenges, generate business ideas, and develop skills in innovation, problem-solving, and project planning.
- Cultural Awareness: This workshop fosters respect and understanding of diverse cultural backgrounds, emphasising inclusivity, identity, and the value of different perspectives. Through cultural awareness activities, participants gain a deeper appreciation of their own and others’ cultural heritage, building empathy and unity.
Through these workshops, Testimony Arts combines skill-building, creative exploration, and personal development to inspire participants to make positive life choices and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
