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Jump Studios is Knowle West Media Centre’s programme for 10 – 25 year olds. We offer a range of after-school groups, creative courses, work experience, training opportunities and holiday activities.
Our after-school groups – Control Alt Delete and Creative Hub – are listed below; they run during term time and are listed below. Our new music programme will be launching soon which includes festival performance opportunities, an annual residential and supports artist development from beginner through to advanced.
You can keep up to date with the Jump Studios team on Facebook and Twitter – or by clicking the See It Live button on this page. If you’d like more details about any of the groups please contact Dot or call 0117 903 0444.
Control-Alt-Delete
Mondays, 4.30-6pm, term time
Ages 10-16
Jump into technology! Explore new technologies such as robots, Virtual Reality, 3D printing, Microbits, drones and coding.
Creative Hub
Wednesdays, 5-7pm, term time
Ages 10-16
Jump into creativity or music! Explore filmmaking, technology, gaming, animation and music as you develop your own creative projects and ideas. No experience needed.
Knowle West Media Centre’s popular summer programme is back for 2018: join us for three weeks of fun and creativity as we jump into music, tech and photography!
This year we’re running a series of creative courses, as well as two special half-day workshops just for girls. Please register here for all activities you would like to book.
24th July, 10am – 1pm: girls only session
25th & 26th July, 10am – 3pm: all welcome
Make music and instruments, create your own songs and perform, have a go at DJing and meet new friends!
31st July, 10am – 1pm: girls only session
1st & 2nd August, 10am – 3pm: all welcome
Explore exciting new technologies including robots, Virtual Reality, 3D printing, Microbits, drones and coding.
7th, 8th & 9th August, 10am – 3pm: all welcome
Try your hand at studio photography, fashion photography, street photography and photo journalism – and see your work exhibited for family and friends at the end of the week.
No experience is needed for any of the activities. All kit will be provided.
Please bring a packed lunch with you.
For more information call 0117 903 0444 and ask for Dot or e-mail dot@kwmc.org.uk
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