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Playtrain Celebrates BBC Children in Need Success.

Playtrain is celebrating the success of a grant from BBC Childrens in Need to deliver a diverse creative arts programme for young people who access ‘in-patient’ Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) at Birmingham Children’s Hospital.

Craftshop will introduce young people to contemporary as well as traditional craft based activities that explore innovative approaches, processes and materials across a range of art forms, including: ceramics, printing, metal work, digital media, textiles, illustration and glass.

Craftshop has been designed in response to the interests and requests of young people accessing CAMHS and builds on Playtrain’s, ‘All About Me’ project, also funded by BBC Children in Need last year. Young people said they would like to see arts and craft opportunities more integrated throughout CAMHS services, ranging from recreational activities to personal development programmes.

Craftshop will culminate in a public exhibition which will share and celebrate the achievements of the young people.

The Children in Need grant will provide a unique opportunity for young people who are often marginalised and experience low self esteem to learn new skills, develop their own arts practice and share their achievements with the wider community.