Transformative Futures

Transformative Futures offers people aged 15-25 an opportunity to learn new skills and explore different approaches to art-making.

Each session is led by a contemporary artist offering participants the opportunity to try processes and techniques being explored by artists today including drawing, performance, sculpture. The Autumn season will be led by artist and educator Ayşe Köklü who will lead a series of workshops exploring what is measurable, visible and what is felt.

We aim to create a supportive, inclusive, anti-racist learning environment where participants can develop new skills, learn about the find out more about the world of contemporary art and collaborate with their peers.

• These workshops are for 15 – 25 year olds with an interest in art, making, creativity.
• No previous experience/ knowledge necessary and all materials will be provided
• We are particularly interested in working with young people not currently in University education and based in the boroughs of Camden, Brent, Barnet and Harrow.
• Participants are welcome to join as many sessions as they wish, there is no expectation of attending every week.

The programme will culminate in a takeover event produced by participants in July 2026. Alongside the workshops additional opportunities such as residencies, open studios and development sessions are available through the year. If you have any questions please do get in touch: learning@camdenartcentre.org

Additional Information:

• We have 40 places each week and booking via Eventbrite is required.
• Sessions take place at Camden Art Centre every Saturday during term time from 2.30 to 4.30 pm and give the opportunity to use the centre as a resource, see our current exhibitions, get behind the scenes of a gallery and meet new people.
• Sessions can be attended as a one-off events or the whole series. Each session functions as a standalone workshop though sustained engagement is encouraged.
• No previous art-making experience is necessary and all materials are provided, free food and drinks are available.
• The programme is open to all aged 15 -25 but we are particularly interested in participants who are not currently studying at higher education level and do not have degrees.
• Transformative Futures is designed to be inclusive and accessible, if you have any questions, access requirements or would like more information please get in contact with The programme will culminate in a takeover event produced by participants in July 2026. Alongside the workshops additional opportunities such as residencies, open studios and development sessions are available through the year. If you have any questions please do get in touch: learning@camdenartcentre.org