In October 2021, Jump Studios ran a Photography Programme for 10–16 year-olds throughout the half-term holidays. The programme featured a day where the young people got to learn and collaborate with We The Curious. The goal was to produce a photograph that expressed their take on climate change, in the community, for COP-26.
A lot of the young people had never used a DSLR camera before so Jump Studios spent the morning running creative workshops at We The Curious, before heading out onto the harbour for them to put their new skills into action.
The goal was to produce one photo, with their storytelling and social action skills that they have been learning in after-school sessions at Jump, that creatively expresses their views on climate change. Aside from this, the trip allowed young people to meet new peers and explore new parts of central Bristol.
“ It was nice having a walk around town. We got to see the ducks, the pigeons and I learnt how to use a DSLR camera.”
Young person
The exhibition was such a success; the young people wanted to send their work to We The Curious in hope of being chosen for the public COP-26 exhibition in central Bristol.
We were delighted when we found out the young people’s work was being displayed and We The Curious also gave out some free family memberships for the young people involved.
You can now find the work exhibited in our very own main studio at Knowle West Media Centre.
We are going to be running another Photography Holiday Programme over the summer.
Please get in touch via megan@kwmc.org.uk or jumpstudios@kwmc.org.uk if you know a young person who would like to be involved!