Time Out Art Group The Art Group will be starting November 5th at the Orangebox and will be every Monday 3.30-5pm. This group is referral only so you may refer somebody or you can refer yourself. The sessions will include: cartoons, sketchbook making, glasswork, paper crafts, textiles, printing, drawing. No need to have any artistic skill or experience, just come along to relax and enjoy yourself. Email timeout@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk for a referral form.
Calderdale Theatre School Youth Theatre for young people from all over Calderdale. We currently have 80 members - young people aged 11 - 19 drawn from every area of the borough. We meet every Saturday in term time when the students get the opportunity to work with professional actors and drama teachers on theatre based skills workshops. www.calderdaletheatre.co.uk/ Workshop Wednesdays https://www.thepiecehall.co.uk/events/workshop-wednesdays 25 July 2018 - 29 August 2018 Various times and Various prices Fashion Fridays - Face painting & Fancy Dress https://www.thepiecehall.co.uk/events/fashion-fridays-face-painting-and-dressing-up 10 August 2018 -24 August 2018 10.30am - 3pm £1.50/£3 drop-in
Hippodrome Youth Theatre Any young person aged between 8 and 21 can join HYT. You do not need to have any previous experience of theatre, we just ask that you have a healthy interest in theatre and can offer commitment to HYT. HYT is split into two groups: The senior group, ages 11 -21, meet every Monday evening from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. The only change to this is during the run up to a production when it is normal to have meetings on more than one day. (Please note that senior HYT starts at Year 7 age). HYT Juniors, ages 8 to 11, meet on alternate Sunday mornings during term time and present an end of year production every July.
Handmade Parade We need volunteers during the week to help our artists with BIG MAKES, COSTUMES and WORKSHOP PREP - also anyone who can use a sewing machine is very welcome! We’re also looking out for volunteers for our PUBLIC WORKSHOPS to help people with with making costumes, masks, fantastical hats and props at the open workshops. You don’t need to be available for all the workshops, just an hour or two here and there would be amazing. For more information: thea@handmadeparade.co.uk Youth Art Delivered by practicing artist educator Harriet Lawton, develop new skills and discover hidden talent. £60 for 6 week course, next one beginning 18th April. Book on: https://www.theartworks.org.uk/courses-workshops-1/2018/4/18/youth-art-with-harriet-lawton
Halifax Brigade Brass Band We meet every Tuesday between 7.30pm and 9pm at Salem Methodist Church, Richmond Street, Halifax, HX1 5SX. The first session is free so people can come along and try it before having to pay and thereafter it is £5 per month. We provide all instruments and tuition and no previous musical experience is required. We have 3 different sections that members can be involved in: brass (trumpets, cornets, baritones etc); tuned percussion (glokenspiel, xylophone etc); and untuned percussion (bass drum, snare drum, cymbals). We take part in various local parades including the Halifax Charity Gala and Remembrance Day and also compete in national competitions as part of the British Youth Band Association (BYBA). We can be contacted via email on this address and we are also on Facebook (search Halifax BBGB Band) and have a website at www.halifaxbbgb.co.uk
Orangebox Rock School 6.30pm - 8pm, £5 per session or £3 with Passport to Leisure. For people 11-16 years old.he Rock School is delivered in partnership by Square Chapel and Orange Box – to find out more please telephone Square Chapel’s Box Office on 01422 349422, or email info@squarechapel.co.uk Orange Box Rock School is supported by Youth Music using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. orangeboxhalifax.org/event-details.asp?NID=90
Orangebox Choir The Orange Box Choir meet every Thursday from 3.30pm to rehearse. It is made up of young people and staff from Orange Box, Youth Works, Project Challenge, Next Step Trust, Calderdale College and Ravenscliffe High School and Sports College. Young people with varying abilities are in the Choir; some have never sung before and some have additional needs. The Choir is a huge confidence boost for them and creates a positive experience in an environment in which they feel safe. orangeboxhalifax.org/event-details.asp?NID=95
