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Our beginnings
When Graffiti Workshop™ first launched we were well aware of the challenges presented before us, yet unsure of the journey ahead. Today our record of achievement celebrates work with countless customers nationally and internationally, offering tailor made programs to public and private enterprise.
Successfully, we have developed deliverable provision within an art form whose backdrop of controversy since it´s emergence in the UK during the 1980's is well documented; it´s artistic merits dividing public opinion, not least in part due to the majority of work performed illegally on public and private property by its so called ´graffiti kings, queens and toys'. Costing local authorities vast sums of money in order to clean up and bring those responsible to justice.
In light of the above and intrinsic to our service was a deliberate 'demystification' of the skills required to create graffiti art legally; brought out from the shadows for all to see and try - making what appeared exclusive become inclusive.
Identifying recordable outcomes in a supervised manner, measurable for learning purposes in a variety of educational settings, formal and informal. Our intention was quite simply to make graffiti art accessible to all.
To this end we now offer a broad range of accredited or non accredited learning packages to suit, whether you are a school, youth provision or community organisation.
Or perhaps you intend to host a party or an event with a creative theme and simply stuck for ideas. Have a look at our Prices page as we may have the answer you are looking for :)
Dedication towards our clients is the secret to our success
Graffiti Workshop™ has always worked closely in partnership with educational practitioners, lead professionals and business entrepreneurs to ensure quality service delivery at affordable prices. And the results speak for themselves; satisfied customers and ecstatic kids! Not to mention adults too!
Q. When is a graffiti workshop not a graffiti workshop?
A. When you end up with a one man show OR as we call it - 'commission creep'.
Graffiti Workshop™ refreshingly stands out from the rest. Our workshops are precisely that - tutors and students working together. Not a 'one man show' where you or your friends become bored spectators or a workshop where you are not free to think creatively due to the visiting graffiti artist being too controlling.
Typical scenarios of the underlying fact of a 'commission' mis-sold as a workshop by inexperienced tutors at best and cynical opportunists at worst. You may end up with a shining example of graffiti art, as expected with a commission, however the experience of working together that a workshop would promise never took place. Big difference.
Sadly your workshop was all about the artist and not much about you.
A genuine workshop
Graffiti Workshop™ however is a genuine workshop, where you or your group are given the opportunity to take the lead and have fun with your learning experience; making real artistic decisions, exploring ideas, problem solving, taking creative risks whilst gaining confidence by acquiring new skills.
Our expertise is to encourage your participation, offering guidance where necessary to ensure you are satisfied with your learning and satisfied with your results. In other words good value for your money.
Have a look at the art work throughout this website, what we promise is what we display; genuine art work made by our clients.
Anyone can learn graffiti. Yes even you !
Here at Graffiti Workshop™ we hold the view that you don't have to be or become a ‘graffiti artist’ to participate at one of our workshops or parties and have fun learning the skills of aerosol art. For instance you might like to look at graffiti and would like to try yourself or maybe you have commenced a research project at school recently and would like to know more. You could be a professional artist and would like to develop your skills. Whatever your interest we can show you how to create bright and beautiful paintings using graffiti art materials.
Dare to believe !
Make no mistake, our workshop is not simply about learning how to paint and draw-as important as that may be, but more importantly it's about team work, channeling creativity, ownership, and installing self belief that makes attendees realise achieving other goals, beyond the scope of graffiti art, can be attainable.
The present and the future
Graffiti Workshop™ is currently looking to see how it can further liaise with Local Education Authorities within the field of Foundational Learning and moreover to encourage Social Mobility within the lives of those who wish to learn; young and old.
Looking to the future we intend to adapt provision within the fields of non traditional education, special needs education and art therapy. We understand, having consulted our customers through extensive evaluation, this art form has far reaching, sustainable outcomes. Whether it helps students who are at risk of becoming excluded to reengage or for those who wish to explore personal challenges through visual representation, Graffiti Workshop™ realizes the value of, and wishes to promote the enthusiasm for; life long learning.
Please Note
Graffiti Workshop™ has no affiliations with the current illegal graffiti art scene. Furthermore we purposely do not hire 'big name' artists or the latest 'greatest graffiti crew ever' no matter how skilled artistically they may be. Rather, the artists we select have one skill in particular and one intention, to further your enjoyment as you pick up a spray can, take aim, and press that nozzle!
Here's to happy painting :)
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