“This has been amazing, because at school I never wanted to do stuff, in this I just got out my comfort zone and gave it a try”
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Create Thrive Enterprise
Create Thrive Enterprise will work with 10 unemployed individuals in North Lanarkshire who are interested in pursuing a career within the creative industries, equipping them with the skills, knowledge and experience needed to start their own businesses.
Over 10 weeks participants will work to gain an SCQF Level 3 qualification, and work towards setting up as self-employed. They will have 1 hour per week of mentoring from a matched industry professional working in the creative sector. At the end of the programme, they will undertake a paid 2-week work placement in an organisation which matches their interest.
Finally, participants will receive a fund to pay for creative area-specific training, and/or membership of a relevant organisation, or to attend a conference/event or other similar opportunities for developing their business model.
Participants will receive up on £30 per week as a training allowance for attending the programme.
*Please note we can only take on 10 individuals and with the number of referrals coming through there will be an application process after initial referrals are made, and you will be contacted directly if successful.*
Dates: 7th January to 28th March inclusive
Days: Tuesdays & Wednesdays, with two-week full-time work placement at the end
Venues: Airdrie Town Hall, Stirling St, Airdrie ML6 0AS
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“It was an amazing opportunity to explore community arts and discover more outside my own discipline of silver jewellery.”
Art Wise
Running in North Ayrshire, Falkirk and Renfrewshire, Art Wise aims to help families meet their individual needs, thrive and stay together through creative play.
This programme provides parents and carers with therapeutic and creative support to better understand their child’s behaviour and develop tools to connect and communicate with them. We also help caregivers support their child to identify their own needs and develop coping strategies using art and creativity.
Working with our qualified Art Therapist and Wellbeing Support Worker, you will have a mix of parents/carer sessions and whole family creative play sessions. You will be able to connect with other parents, access peer support, and develop your local support networks by linking in with other local organisations which can support other aspects of family life e.g. benefits, welfare, food security, relationship support, nutrition etc.
Art Wise is free to attend, snacks are provided and we can reimburse travel costs.
To be eligible to join Art Wise, parents/carers must be one of the following: under 25 years old; minority ethnic parents; lone parent; have 3+ children; have a disability; struggling with mental health; or affected by substance misuse.
“I always feel less anxious and relaxed after coming to Art Wise. I love seeing my daughter free to explore the messy play and her interactions with others.”
Locations
The programme will run in 10-12 week blocks, with follow up sessions.
North Ayrshire
Who: Parents/carers and babies/toddlers aged 0 – 4
When: Wednesdays at 10.30am -12pm, 23rd April – 25th June 2025
Where: Fullarton Connexions, Church Street, Irvine, KA12 8PE
This programme is funded by the Whole Family Wellbeing fund.
Falkirk
Who: Parents/carers and children aged 0-3
When: Fridays at 10:15am – 11:45am, March 14th – June 20th 2025
Where: Stenhouse and Carron Parish Church Hall, 153 Church St, Stenhousemuir, Larbert, FK5 4BU
Art Wise Falkirk is now fully booked in Falkirk. But if you’re still interested, please get in touch and we’ll add you to our waiting list.
Renfrewshire
We hope to launch our next block of activity in Renfrewshire in soon. More details will be announced soon.
North Lanarkshire
Art Wise in North Lanarkshire is operating as part of the Families Here and Now Service (FHANS). For more information, please contact jamielee.aitken@impactarts.co.uk or call on 07919 501 479.
“A safe space to talk about personal and parenting challenges and receive emotional support.”
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Learn, create, upskill, connect
Are you a lone parent and/or a global ethnic minority parent who wants to learn new skills, get creative, start a training programme or find a new job? Join Impactful Parents!
Impactful Parents is a stage 1, non-traditional creative employability project.
Over 12 weeks, using the arts as a focus, we will support you to feel more confident, connect with other parents, boost your wellbeing and gain qualifications including a SQA Communications unit.
You will be supported by an artist, wellbeing support worker and opportunities co-ordinator who will provide 1:1 and group support. This programme is completely free to attend and your travel expenses will be paid for. We’ll also work with you to ensure your benefits are not affected.
A place for you to build your confidence and boost your wellbeing
Programme details
West Lothian
Starting: April 23rd – June 18th 2025
Days: Wednesdays, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Venue: Bathgate Regal Theatre, 24-34 North Bridge Street, Bathgate, EH48 4PS
Keep checking this page for updates on future Impactful Parents programmes in other local authorities across Scotland.
West Lothian Participant Guide
North Lanarkshire Participant Guide
What to expect
On our Impactful Parents programme, you will:
Take part in creative engagement techniques including music making, painting, sculpture, animation and creative writing!
We will help you prepare to progress into work, further education or training, establish a routine, create a CV, prepare for interviews and look for opportunities.
There will be a focus on Mental Health and Wellbeing where you can learn about mindfulness and good eating, practice yoga, get outside and visit community projects, and take part in confidence-building creative workshops.
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Create, grow and connect
Ages: 16-24
Aged 16+ and out of work, education or training? Then this programme is for you!
At Impact Arts, you can be creative, gain confidence and earn qualifications. No creative experience necessary.
Impactful Starts is a stage 1, non-traditional creative employability project. Over 12 weeks, using the arts as a focus, we will support you to feel more confident; overcome some of the hurdles you might be facing; and gain some qualifications.
You will be supported by an artist, youth worker and opportunities co-ordinator who will provide 1:1 and group support.
Programme details
Edinburgh
Starting: Tuesday, April 8th 2025 – Wednesday, June 25th 2025
Days: Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10am-4pm
Venue: 5-7 Montgomery St Lane, Edinburgh, EH7 5JT
Glasgow
Starting: April 7 – June 20 2025
Days: Thursdays & Fridays, 10am – 4pm
Venue: The Boardwalk, 105 Brunswick St, Glasgow G1 1TF
North Lanarkshire
Starting: 7th January – 27th March
Days: Tuesday, Thursdays & Fridays, 10am-3pm
Venue: Tuesdays and Thursdays at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre, High Rd, Motherwell ML1 3HU, and Fridays at New College Lanarkshire, 1 Enterprise Wy, Wishaw, Motherwell ML1 2TX
What to expect
On our Impactful Starts programme, you will:
Take part in creative engagement techniques – for example: music, painting, sculpture, animation, poetry!
We will help you: prepare for progressing into work; establish a routine; create a CV, prepare for interviews and look for jobs.
There will be a focus on Mental Health and Wellbeing – learning about mindfulness and good eating; getting out and visiting community projects; and taking part in confidence-building creative workshops
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Make It Your Own
- Have you been homeless or are you care experienced?
- About to move, or just moved into your first tenancy?
- Struggling to make this house feel like your home?
- Feeling lost as to where to start?
Make It Your Own can help you to gain creative, practical and life skills to help sustain your tenancy.
We will work with you to explore how you can turn a house into your home.
What?
Almost 100% of people sustain their tenancies long term following Make It Your Own support.
A creative interior design programme that provides bespoke support to help you take ownership of your tenancy and to decorate it in your own style so it feels like yours.
You’ll benefit from practical decorating support and equipment. We will also help and support you to find your own style; design and make items for your home such as cushions, throws, upcycled furniture, accessories and artworks for the walls; a home improvement budget; life-skills training and development (e.g. financial management, CV writing, setting routines) and support to set goals for the future.
You will also:
- Receive £150 home improvement budget
- Receive a welcome pack that is tailored to you and contains creative and practical materials
- Have weekly one to one sessions with the tutor, where they will work with you to set out tasks for the week ahead. Including a tour of your home and discussions to establish what you would like to improve while creating mood boards.
- Have the opportunity to attend weekly private Facebook live sessions to allow you to join in a creative activity, ask questions and have the opportunity to share your creative creations with other people on the project
- Remain part of the Make It Your Own community after sessions are complete
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