Blackhorse Responders - Blackhorse Workshop

MAKE ⚡ MESSAGE ⚡ MOBILISE

Blackhorse Responders are a group of 15-25 year olds from Walthamstow with a passion for applying creativity to build community.

Film by Joyce Nicholls and Daisy Gaston

WHAT?

It’s 5 months of free WEEKLY workshops, where Responders gain access to some of the most exciting brains in London and projects worldwide, supporting them to create ideas for their own social movement. Responders learn essential skills in design, making and activism to apply them in their community, and receive a small stipend to support transport costs.

WHY?

London’s citizens are facing mounting pressures from crime, discrimination, environmental crises and debt. How can our frustration inspire creative activism – what form should this take, and where should these responses be heard? How can young people respond to their surroundings in innovative, thoughtful, and creative ways?

WHO?

Blackhorse Responders is a blend of learning practical skills, building community, and getting connected to the incredible creative energy our city has to offer.

Our last two cohorts in 2022 and 2023 were lucky enough to meet with:

WHERE?

Meetings take place at Blackhorse Workshop.

WHEN?

The next group of Blackhorse Responders will run weekly every Tuesday from 30th January – 18th June, 5:30 – 8pm with monthly Saturday workshops that run 11am-5pm