Kids get creative at mid-term arts camp

The Mayor, Michaela Boyle was the special guest on Wednesday afternoon at Studio 2’s ‘Mid-Term Arts Camp’ when she presented certificates to over 60 children, aged three to ten, who took part in the Arts for Fun learning initiative.
By The Newsroom
Published 21st Feb 2020, 10:48 BST
Updated 21st Feb 2020, 10:48 BST
The Red Team (3-5 years) pictured with some of the facilitators and volunteers on Wednesday.The Red Team (3-5 years) pictured with some of the facilitators and volunteers on Wednesday.
The Red Team (3-5 years) pictured with some of the facilitators and volunteers on Wednesday.

The event, organised by Studio 2/Greater Shantallow Community Arts, attracted children from all over the city and further afield, with each day’s activities starting at 9.30am and continuing until 2.30pm.

On offer was a wide range of Arts and Crafts activities led by a dedicated team of Youth Arts Facilitators including Irena Noonan, Emma Daly, Holly Bonner and GSCA’s Youth Worker-in-Charge Gary Curran as well as Studio 2’s superb team of volunteers.

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Mayor Boyle said it was fantastic to see so many children enjoy the array of Arts activities on offer over the three days. “Looking at their faces, it’s not hard to see they’ve enjoyed being part of the fun at Studio 2 this week. Also important is that they are engaged in creative learning too.”

The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Michaela Boyle explaining the Mayoral Chain of Office to one of the youngsters at Wednesdayâ€TMs Mid-Term Art Camp at Studio 2.The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Michaela Boyle explaining the Mayoral Chain of Office to one of the youngsters at Wednesdayâ€TMs Mid-Term Art Camp at Studio 2.
The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Michaela Boyle explaining the Mayoral Chain of Office to one of the youngsters at Wednesdayâ€TMs Mid-Term Art Camp at Studio 2.

She also praised the facilitators and staff at Studio 2 for coming up with the idea of creating something for local children to do during mid-term.

“I’m sure mammys and daddys are pleased the children have somewhere to go, feel safe in this environment, and have fun and learn at the same time. Well done to Everyone at GSCA.”

Ollie Green, Artistic Director at Studio 2 said: “It’s wonderful to see so many amazing children really enjoying the creative learning and joy that the Arts can bring over these past three days and I want to thank all the parents for bringing their children along and allowing them to be inspired, to unlock their creative potential and to experience so many diverse art forms whilst making new friends and having fun.

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Addressing the current building work being carried out at the studio, Mr Green continued: “As we look forward to completion of current refurbishments at Studio 2 we hope that our new Youth Arts facilities will be up and ready to provide much-needed access to the arts and creative expression for children from across the city and region for the summer and indeed for many years ahead.

Some of the children who who took part in this weekâ€TMs February Mid-Term Art Camp at Studio 2 pictured on Wednesday afternoon.Some of the children who who took part in this weekâ€TMs February Mid-Term Art Camp at Studio 2 pictured on Wednesday afternoon.
Some of the children who who took part in this weekâ€TMs February Mid-Term Art Camp at Studio 2 pictured on Wednesday afternoon.

“GSCA is committed to enhancing children of all ages’ quality of life though engagement in the arts and this week, being able to witness the laughter and joy of our wonderful kids has been a delight for all the team at Studio 2,” Mr Green added.

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