The workshop venue: Deep Shelter Mural, originally built in order to provide respite from attacks during world war two, it is a prominent landmark which has been painted by a local artist. Credit: Naveen Narayanan
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Londoners were invited to take part in a free art and film-making workshops in Clapham, in response to funding cuts in the capital’s arts sector.
Saturday, March 9, marked the first of ten sessions led by the Clapham Film Unit, (CFU) who want to help local residents improve their creative skills
The workshop offering access to camera equipment, art materials, and guidance from experienced tutors.
Charlotte Bill, Director and Project manager for CFU, said: “I wanted to run a free workshop so that everyone can come and just learn what they want to learn.”
The art and film workshop starts from March 8th to May 11th. Credit: Naveen Narayanan
“People are ringing me up and saying college courses are too expensive to just try something out and see if you like it, so people were feeling quite blocked from investigating things they were interested in by the money to get on a course because with the high cost of living, people have got less spare money”.
But free workshops serve as opportunities for residents seeking to enhance their skills.
According to CFU, widespread budget cuts is affecting schools, resulting in a decline in arts programs and the availability of art materials including paints and camera equipment.
The charity is focused on the importance of accessible resources for artistic exploration.
Participants have access to camera equipment and guidance to tutors on filmmaking. Credit: Naveen Narayanan
Emma, a 27-year-old DJ and music student, has found it difficult to access creative arts education and wants to learn how to create her own digital content.
She emphasised the importance of digital content in creative industries, describing it as a vital aspect of documenting and promoting her work.
She said: “It’s tough in London at the moment and when you’re struggling to afford to basically survive, putting £2000 away for a decent camera is impossible.
“To be able to come and have access to camera equipment and tutors at Clapham Film Unit is invaluable.
“I’ll definitely be attending the rest of the sessions.”
The next workshop will be held at Clapham Deep Shelter
on March 16.
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Londoners were invited to take part in a free art and film-making workshops in Clapham, in response to funding cuts in the capital’s arts sector.
Saturday, March 9, marked the first of ten sessions led by the Clapham Film Unit, (CFU) who want to help local residents improve their creative skills
The workshop offering access to camera equipment, art materials, and guidance from experienced tutors.
Charlotte Bill, Director and Project manager for CFU, said: “I wanted to run a free workshop so that everyone can come and just learn what they want to learn.”
The art and film workshop starts from March 8th to May 11th. Credit: Naveen Narayanan
“People are ringing me up and saying college courses are too expensive to just try something out and see if you like it, so people were feeling quite blocked from investigating things they were interested in by the money to get on a course because with the high cost of living, people have got less spare money”.
But free workshops serve as opportunities for residents seeking to enhance their skills.
According to CFU, widespread budget cuts is affecting schools, resulting in a decline in arts programs and the availability of art materials including paints and camera equipment.
The charity is focused on the importance of accessible resources for artistic exploration.
Participants have access to camera equipment and guidance to tutors on filmmaking. Credit: Naveen Narayanan
Emma, a 27-year-old DJ and music student, has found it difficult to access creative arts education and wants to learn how to create her own digital content.
She emphasised the importance of digital content in creative industries, describing it as a vital aspect of documenting and promoting her work.
She said: “It’s tough in London at the moment and when you’re struggling to afford to basically survive, putting £2000 away for a decent camera is impossible.
“To be able to come and have access to camera equipment and tutors at Clapham Film Unit is invaluable.
“I’ll definitely be attending the rest of the sessions.”
The next workshop will be held at Clapham Deep Shelter
on March 16.
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