Bling your Bike
As part of Transition Belper’s Eco Festival this year…come and bling your bike up in our Co-create space. Then bring it to the event on 14th September as part of their parade!
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Cotton-On exhibition
This one-year Fleet Arts project with Belper Youth Council culminated in a series of pop-up exhibitions in Black History Month. It was delivered by Hip Hop HEALS, with guests from Mixed Rage Collective and Making Change Studios.
THRIVE : Youth Arts Club
Our Youth Art Club in our Co-create space is continuing for at least two more terms! Different art mediums will be explored led by professional artists. FREE but must book via our online form as per poster details.
FREE Easter activities
Lots on offer over the Easter holidays in Heanor, Cromford, Belper and Ilkeston!
THRIVE : Youth Arts Club
A brand new Art Club for young people in our Co-create space. Different art mediums will be explored led by professional artists. FREE but must book via our online form as per poster details.
Youth Arts Club
A brand new Art Club for young people in our Co-create space. Different art mediums will be explored led by professional artists. FREE but must book via our online form as per poster details.
Meet & Make
Creative sessions for families, linked to books in Belper Library in school holidays.
40th Birthday Archive Exhibition
We are so proud to have gifted our 40 years of work to Derbyshire Records Office. Mini exhibition till 3rd January, 2025.
Bollywood in Belper
Book your tickets for a special evening of Bollywood dance with refreshments and disco.
Cotton-On exhibition
This one-year Fleet Arts project with Belper Youth Council culminated in a series of pop-up exhibitions in Black History Month and will be exhibited from January 2023, in Derby Museum and Art gallery. It has also been short-isted for a ‘Creative Lives’ Award…please vote for us here: http://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/peoples-choice-2022 (voting closes 27th January 2023).
Meet & Make
Creative sessions for families, linked to books in Belper Library in school holidays.
Young Traders
Young entrepreneurs are invited to apply for a stall to share their skills and wares at our Youth Market this Summer. Get in touch soon! We will have music, refreshments, art and much more.
Pride in Belper
We worked with artist, Steph Coley to run Love banner workshops with Blend Youth groups and Long Row Primary School. These were then paraded at the 12,000 strong parade!
2024 Update
2024 update to clarify confusion about the auction of our old rented building.
Youth Market
Young entrepreneurs are invited to apply for a stall to share their skills and wares at our Youth Market this Summer. Get in touch soon! We will have music, refreshments, art and much more.
Adult and family Lego workshops
Creative Lego building activities set by Lego artist/extraordinaire, Tan Draig. One workshop just for adults…one for families. Book soon to secure your place!
Global Grooves
Music sessions exploring different genres of music from different countries in Primary Schools.
Summer programme
We have lots of FREE events and workshops on for all ages over the Summer, plus a couple of ticketed sessions. Take a look!
Adult and family Lego workshops
Creative Lego building activities set by Lego artist/extraordinaire, Tan Draig. One workshop just for adults…one for families. Book soon to secure your place!
Larks in the Park
Face painting, drop-in art activities, live music in Belper River Gardens around the bandstand.
Whale Skeleton Community Parade
Mini road closure Saturday 25th March, 11am – 11.45am on King Street.
Family LEGO
Lego for all the family, join Lego extra-ordinaire, Tan Draig and his massive Lego collection, for fun, silly and totally seriously skilled Lego challenges! Booking through the Library in Belper.
You Create Rotary Showcase workshops
FREE drop-in creative table sessions with Poetry and visual art. Then submit your work to the Rotary Art Showcase/competition.
Winter 2023
We have lots of workshops, projects and events happening this Winter at the start of our 40th Birthday year. Enjoy!
Meet & Make
Ukrainian families have been making wire and bead stars to help decorate the Christmas Lights Switch On event on 25th November 5.30pm.
Belper Food Festival
We will have a drop-in festive art activity to take part in at this busy Food Festival.
RECENT PROJECTS
Bling your Bike
As part of Transition Belper’s Eco Festival this year…come and bling your bike up in our Co-create space. Then bring it to the event on 14th September as part of their parade!
THRIVE : Youth Arts Club
Our Youth Art Club in our Co-create space is continuing for at least two more terms! Different art mediums will be explored led by professional artists. FREE but must book via our online form as per poster details.
FREE Easter activities
Lots on offer over the Easter holidays in Heanor, Cromford, Belper and Ilkeston!
THRIVE : Youth Arts Club
A brand new Art Club for young people in our Co-create space. Different art mediums will be explored led by professional artists. FREE but must book via our online form as per poster details.
Youth Arts Club
A brand new Art Club for young people in our Co-create space. Different art mediums will be explored led by professional artists. FREE but must book via our online form as per poster details.
Meet & Make
Creative sessions for families, linked to books in Belper Library in school holidays.
40th Birthday Archive Exhibition
We are so proud to have gifted our 40 years of work to Derbyshire Records Office. Mini exhibition till 3rd January, 2025.
Bollywood in Belper
Book your tickets for a special evening of Bollywood dance with refreshments and disco.
Cotton-On exhibition
This one-year Fleet Arts project with Belper Youth Council culminated in a series of pop-up exhibitions in Black History Month and will be exhibited from January 2023, in Derby Museum and Art gallery. It has also been short-isted for a ‘Creative Lives’ Award…please vote for us here: http://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/peoples-choice-2022 (voting closes 27th January 2023).
Meet & Make
Creative sessions for families, linked to books in Belper Library in school holidays.
Young Traders
Young entrepreneurs are invited to apply for a stall to share their skills and wares at our Youth Market this Summer. Get in touch soon! We will have music, refreshments, art and much more.
Pride in Belper
We worked with artist, Steph Coley to run Love banner workshops with Blend Youth groups and Long Row Primary School. These were then paraded at the 12,000 strong parade!
2024 Update
2024 update to clarify confusion about the auction of our old rented building.
Youth Market
Young entrepreneurs are invited to apply for a stall to share their skills and wares at our Youth Market this Summer. Get in touch soon! We will have music, refreshments, art and much more.
Adult and family Lego workshops
Creative Lego building activities set by Lego artist/extraordinaire, Tan Draig. One workshop just for adults…one for families. Book soon to secure your place!
Global Grooves
Music sessions exploring different genres of music from different countries in Primary Schools.
Summer programme
We have lots of FREE events and workshops on for all ages over the Summer, plus a couple of ticketed sessions. Take a look!
Adult and family Lego workshops
Creative Lego building activities set by Lego artist/extraordinaire, Tan Draig. One workshop just for adults…one for families. Book soon to secure your place!
Larks in the Park
Face painting, drop-in art activities, live music in Belper River Gardens around the bandstand.
Whale Skeleton Community Parade
Mini road closure Saturday 25th March, 11am – 11.45am on King Street.
Family LEGO
Lego for all the family, join Lego extra-ordinaire, Tan Draig and his massive Lego collection, for fun, silly and totally seriously skilled Lego challenges! Booking through the Library in Belper.
You Create Rotary Showcase workshops
FREE drop-in creative table sessions with Poetry and visual art. Then submit your work to the Rotary Art Showcase/competition.
Winter 2023
We have lots of workshops, projects and events happening this Winter at the start of our 40th Birthday year. Enjoy!
Meet & Make
Ukrainian families have been making wire and bead stars to help decorate the Christmas Lights Switch On event on 25th November 5.30pm.
Belper Food Festival
We will have a drop-in festive art activity to take part in at this busy Food Festival.