CAN YOU HEAR US? - Yes, we can!

A monthly creative session for women affected by breast cancer, offering activities such as card-making, needle felting, embroidery and miniature crafts. The workshops will provide a welcoming space for creativity, connection and peer support.

Working with a local ceramic artist, the group will create a collaborative artwork representing their shared experiences. The finished piece will be gifted to the new Isle of Wight Breast Unit opening in 2026.

Two participatory clay workshops at Appley Day, inviting the public to create temporary land art using recycled porcelain and clay flowers. Participants will collectively transform the park landscape through accessible and playful sculptural making.

Young people from Brading will design costumes and flags, and create choreography to take part in the Ryde Mardi Gras parade, gaining creative skills and confidence while experiencing a vibrant community celebration many would not otherwise access.

Community members will collaboratively create a large tapestry using sailcloth to tell the story of Cowes’ boatbuilding heritage. Workshops with volunteers, schools and local groups will combine textile-making with local history.

A weekly creative arts group for prisoners developing confidence, communication and teamwork through performance. Participants will work towards public-facing productions, including festivals and a Christmas show within the prison community.

Free open-mic nights for electronic musicians, DJs and producers to share work, collaborate and receive feedback. The events will build a supportive local network and encourage creative experimentation within the Isle of Wight electronic music scene.

Free street performances and a public workshop introducing the techniques of Gypsy jazz during Ryde’s festival. The project aims to widen access to this underrepresented genre and strengthen the Island’s growing jazz community.

A series of practical workshops exploring traditional willow crafts, including planting, hurdle-making, and weaving a living willow structure. Participants will help create functional features and gathering spaces within the community growing site.

Reviving Gurnard’s May Day celebrations with a craft fair, demonstrations, and hands-on sessions showcasing traditional skills and sustainable agriculture. The event will bring families together and highlight training pathways for young people.

Free workshops where residents create decorative glass and pottery pieces for a collaborative ‘Tree of Life’ artwork in the community garden, strengthening local pride while enhancing a shared outdoor space.

Four photography workshops for young people across the Isle of Wight, exploring personal stories through the Photovoice approach. Participants will learn photography skills and co-curate exhibition prints showcasing their perspectives.

Inclusive craft workshops creating sustainable paper flowers for a public trail displayed in shops and community spaces across Ryde. The project encourages creativity, collaboration and increased footfall for local businesses.

Community dance and costume-making workshops celebrating Indonesian culture, while preparing participants to join the Isle of Wight Mardi Gras parade. The project promotes cultural exchange and community integration.

Hands-on felting workshops using fleece from the farm’s own sheep. Participants will learn to process, dye, and transform raw wool into creative objects while connecting with farming heritage.

Members will collaborate on designing and painting a mural celebrating the Island’s landscapes, agriculture and wildlife. Workshops will explore environmental themes while strengthening community identity.

Skaters across the Island will contribute footage to a collaborative short film documenting the local skateboarding scene. Workshops and meet-ups will support young people to develop mobile filming skills and share their stories.

Silent disco equipment will enable inclusive movement, music and wellbeing sessions in community venues, care homes and outdoor spaces. Participants can control their own sound levels, supporting accessibility for people with sensory needs.

A three-night youth music micro-festival in Cowes, offering young performers the chance to play short live sets. Free for audiences and participants, the event will support emerging musicians and energise the local music scene.

Creative workshops exploring coastal ecology and engineering through art-making. Participants’ work will be installed within local coastal defence structures, creating a public trail celebrating community creativity and environmental awareness.

Weekend creative sessions including DJ skills workshops, sewing and collaborative craft projects for young people. Participants will create banners and artworks promoting the Can You Hear Us? programme.

A digital arts workshop where young people experiment with film, sound and live projection using professional software. The project culminates in a collaborative projection showcase celebrating participants’ creative ideas.

Community writing workshops inviting participants to create poems for a ‘Poetry Pharmacy’ and festival exhibition during Ventnor Fringe. Work will be shared through posters, recordings and interactive installations.

Learning-disabled volunteers will take part in training sessions to help lead participatory drumming workshops for the wider community. The project will highlight participants’ skills while building confidence and leadership experience.

Intergenerational outdoor creative days where families explore crafts such as whittling, nature art, and den building. Participants will share a campfire meal while learning practical skills connected to nature and local heritage.