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Monday, 3 August 2009
YWCA Cwmafan gets arty in London
Art group goes on whistlestop tour of London's art sights
Young women from YWCA Cwmafan's Art and Performing Art group have been on a whirlwind tour around London to sample different art mediums.
The two-day trip for the 12- to 16-year-olds included two hours of private tuition at Tate Modern, where they produced their own modern artwork, an evening watching Hairspray at the theatre, seeing the street performers at Covent Garden and an open top bus tour to view London's architecture.
YWCA's centre manager Sian Tones said: "The girls were extremely excited about this trip and it's been a fantastic opportunity for them to really absorb many different art forms and cultures. Without the support of YWCA staff and funding from the Big Lottery Fund this trip would not have been possible.
Fifteen-year-old Charlotte Lowe, who was on the trip, said: "It was just brilliant. We went on the underground and travelled all over London. Hairspray and the Tate Modern were amazing. We learned so much, it was brill!"
YWCA Cwmafan's Art and Performing Arts group provides opportunities for young women aged 11 to 18 to explore the issues that affect them through different art mediums. They have so far produced graffiti boards and DVDs and have choreographed various dances.
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- It is wonderful to see that Sian is still doing such fab work in the community. I'd like to hear more! Chris
Chris - Auckland, New Zealand 27 Aug 2009 - 02:21
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