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In celebration of Windrush Day, we’re looking back In celebration of Windrush Day, we’re looking back on our half term with @ltmuseum, where we were remembering all the amazing Caribbean canteen staff who brought all sorts of colourful flavours and cuisine to London’s transport workers.

We asked our lovely participants to collage a plate of their favourite food out of recycled materials, and they did not disappoint! We ended up with a delicious looking spread from all over the world, from Ghana, to Italy, Japan to Mexico. 

Thank you to everyone who joined us. Happy Windrush Day! 

Photo credit: Portrait of Mrs Enid Parkinson, canteen cook, Fleet Fotos, 1973 - from London Transport Museum collection

#windrushday #familycraft #blackhistory #holidayactivities 
#museumactivities
🫟🤩A massive thank you to @thetoweroflondon and all 🫟🤩A massive thank you to @thetoweroflondon and all of the wonderful Tower Hamlets families who have been joining us for our Explore and Move sessions. See you at the Tower! 🏰✨

#freeworkshops #under5s #towerhamlets #makaton #londonlandmarks
🎨 History you can feel, smell, and sing! 🦚✨ We re 🎨 History you can feel, smell, and sing! 🦚✨

We recently wrapped up an incredible 4-week sensory sculpture project with the brilliant students at @lindenlodgesch and Cricket Green School, inspired by the historical artefacts at the @thewimbledonmuseum !

Led by our amazing facilitators Lee and Zoe, the children explored local history through their senses - crafting everything from gingerbread-scented Modroc biscuits to ultra-soft teddy bear pillows and glittery peacock feathers. Every piece came together to form a beautiful, interactive curtain sculpture full of rich textures and scents.

We love what the teachers had to say about the impact: 💬 “The workshops were very thoughtfully designed and delivered to be inclusive for all students...” - Serafina Min, Linden Lodge School 💬 

“Everything was amazing and so organised... I think every class should have a chance to be part of it.” -  Foteini Prodromidou, Cricket Green School

A massive thank you to Wimbledon Museum funders, The Wimbledon District Nursing and Midwifery Benevolent Society, for making this inclusive arts programming possible!

👉 Head to the link in our bio to explore our accessible workshops and see how we bring learning to life through drama, art, and song. 🎶

#Artburst #SensoryArt #InclusiveEducation #WimbledonMuseum #AccessibleArt CommunityArts ArtWorkshops CreativeLearning
Make a Ladybird with us, one of our planets most b Make a Ladybird with us, one of our planets most beautiful bugs. How many spots does yours have? 🐞

#creativekids #makingathome #springcrafts #paperplatecrafts #under5s
✨Here's to 20 years of shelves of wonder, endless ✨Here's to 20 years of shelves of wonder, endless creativity, and incredible community! ✨

As part of our 20th anniversary year, we are diving deep into the archives to share some beautiful memories. @joannemerritth worked on our 3 year Speak Out program back in 2011. 🎭💛

Swipe through the slides to take a trip down memory lane with Jo - featuring workshops in local children’s centres, high-energy training days at our old, and a classic throwback to the day Amy & Penny got the Artburst van! 🚚💨

Our journey over the last two decades has been shaped by the most talented facilitators, passionate team members, and brilliant families. Thank you, Jo, for being such a special part of our story! 🫶🎨

Did you work on the Artburst Speak Out project? Or did you have a child who attended? We'd love to hear from you in the comments 👇

#Artburst20 #ArtburstMemories #CreativeEducation #DramaFacilitator #LondonFields #ArtburstMinis
🎨 FREE MAY HALF TERM WORKSHOPS FOR TOWER HAMLETS C 🎨 FREE MAY HALF TERM WORKSHOPS FOR TOWER HAMLETS CHILDREN! 🎭

🔊Calling parents/carers of 7-10 year olds in Tower Hamlets 🔊
Artburst is hosting two “Play in a Day” workshops at the Minerva Community Centre E2 9EH

Your child will spend the day creating props, set, costumes, practicing drama, and making music, ending with a performance for family and friends at 3:15pm!

✨ Details: 
* Dates: 28th & 29th May * Cost: FREE (Supported by Tower Hill Trust) * Inclusion: Fully SEND Friendly * Lunch: Please bring a packed lunch (we’ll provide the snacks!)

🔗 Book your spot here by May 19th: http://forms.gle/6Gh2QSRYomihKkvv6

#towerhamlets #MayHalfTerm #PlayInADay #SENDfriendly #e2
From Manchester to London with a suitcase and a pa From Manchester to London with a suitcase and a passion for art! 🎨✨

As part of our #Artburst20 celebrations, we’re looking back with GabbyJahanshahi-Edlin ( @bloodygoodperiod ) Before she was changing the world, she was here with us, facilitating magic!

Gabby remembers her time at Artburst as “life enhancing and soulful,” from the joy of collecting materials to the pride on children’s faces after a performance of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. 🍫🍭

In Gabby’s words: “It’s incredible, in this age of funding pressures, that Artburst is 20 years old! It’s a testament to the brilliant work of the team and the wonderful children.”

We couldn’t agree more. Here’s to the facilitators who make it all possible! 🥂💖

What’s your favorite Artburst memory? Tell us in the comments! 👇

#Artburst #20years #CommunityArts #ArtsFacilitation
We are so excited to announce that our FREE Artbur We are so excited to announce that our FREE Artburst Boogie workshops are coming to Fernbank Children’s Centre starting THIS Friday, 1st May! 🎈

Designed for the under 5’s, our sessions are a creative whirlwind of: 🎤 Singing 💃 Dancing 🪂 Parachute play 🙌 @makaton signing 

It’s the perfect way for parents and carers to bond with their little ones while learning new ways to communicate and play in a fun, supportive environment.

🗓 When: Fridays (Starting May 1st) 🕙 Time: 10:30am - 11:00am 📍 Where: Fernbank Children’s Centre, N16 7EA 💰 Cost: Completely FREE!

How to join: You can pre-book your spot via @happityapp or simply turn up on the day! We can’t wait to see you there for some moving, grooving, and Makaton fun! 🤖🚁

#ArtburstBoogie #Under5s #HackneyParents #Makaton #InclusiveArts
✨🎨 One more memory, this time from one of our rece ✨🎨 One more memory, this time from one of our recent interns, the lovely Daisy! Daisy joined us from @cssdlondon 🎭 as a work placement in late 2025, and has since been freelancing with us as an assistant in between her studies! We’re so glad to have been a part of her facilitation development journey, and look forward to seeing her go even further! 😊✨ #artburst #workplacement #communityart #communitydrama #anniversary
A royal throwback! 👑 10 years ago, we partnered wi A royal throwback! 👑 10 years ago, we partnered with @londonmuseum and students from Oak Lodge School to bring "The Boy Who Went to The Palace" to life.

As we mark #AutismAcceptanceMonth, we’re reminded of the power of creative workshops to foster inclusion and confidence.

✨ Did you take part in an Artburst project 10 years ago? Let us know in the comments!

🔗 Full video at the link in our bio.

#CelebrateDifferences #Neurodiversity #Artburst #LondonEvents #AutismAcceptance
This April is our 20 year anniversary! 💐 To mark This April is our 20 year anniversary! 💐

To mark this ✨special✨ occasion we’ve asked our wonderful interns, freelancers, staff, parents and participants all about their favourite Artburst memories. 💕

Today we have a lovely submission from Hanifa Hussain who's conection with Artburst spans over a decade. Here is what Hanifa had to say about her time with us:

"I’m Hanifa, I am currently working in a daycare but I also freelance with Artburst. I am coming up to my third year working with artburst. My connection with Artburst spans more than a decade. As a child, I attended their workshops, not knowing how much those early creative moments would shape me.

At the age of 18, I returned as an intern. This time seeing the work from the inside, helping to create the same inspiring environments I once loved. After my internship, stepping into freelance work with them felt like a natural progression. Looking back, it feels like a full-circle journey: from participant to intern to freelancer. Artburst has been a constant thread in my life, guiding my growth and reminding me why creativity matters.

Artburst has given me many opportunities to grow. Allowing me to thrive in what I’m good at and what I enjoy doing. One of my favourite memories with Artburst would probably be helping out in the office with prepping workshop materials and editing videos on premiere pro. Artburst has allowed me to take part in many different projects and training to help me further develop. My favourite was being able to go to the Lego headquarters. I had the opportunity to experience something that not a lot of people get to experience. I also really enjoyed the workshop we did at old palace primary school during Easter. It was nice to come back and run a workshop in the primary school I used to attend."
🥳🎨Our 20th anniversary is just around the corner! 🥳🎨Our 20th anniversary is just around the corner! To celebrate, we asked you what you loved about Artburst, and your responses warmed our hearts 🥰 

✨Today we’re sharing just some of the amazing feedback we’ve had from our brilliant and creative families at Holdspace - we’re truly so grateful for all your support, and we couldn’t do this without you! 💕

#artburst #20years #notforprofit #islingtonmums #islingtondads
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