We have the pleasure of delivering and collaborating on a diverse range of creative projects with a wide variety of organisations over the years, and have met so many incredible children and young people. Have a look below at a selection of these projects and courses.
Illustrations & digital illustrations
Young artists at MBN Arts explore traditional drawing and digital illustration — developing skills in character design, shading, perspective, colour and visual storytelling. Through hands-on and digital practice, they build confidence, experiment with styles and create expressive artwork that showcases their growing creativity and technical ability.
Food Technology
In MBN Arts’ Food Technology project, young people learn practical cooking, baking and nutrition skills through hands-on sessions. From exploring world cuisines to developing food safety and independence, the project builds confidence, creativity and essential life skills in a fun, supportive environment.
Wood Work
In our Woodwork Project, young people learn practical joinery and creative construction by designing and building real pieces — from benches to small furniture and artistic objects. Through measuring, cutting, shaping and finishing, participants gain hands-on skills, confidence and the sense of achievement that comes from making something tangible with their own hands.
Photography
At MBN Arts our Photography Project gives young people the chance to explore photography and visual storytelling — from composition and lighting to digital editing and creative shoots. Through guided sessions they build technical skills and creative vision, learning to capture moments that reflect their style, voice and perspective while growing confidence in a supportive arts space.
Design Technology
Our Design Technology course invites young people to take on design challenges — from decorative items to mechanical prototypes — guiding them through planning, building, refining and problem-solving. With hands-on making and creative thinking, participants develop practical skills, resilience and creative confidence in a supportive, alternative-education setting.
Clay Creations
In our Clay Creations project, young people get hands-on with clay to sculpt imaginative creatures, characters and models. Through shaping, texturing and finishing, they explore form and creativity in a supportive environment — turning ideas into tangible sculptures and building practical skills, confidence and artistic expression.
The Graffiti Wall of Fame!
More information about this project Our 40ft external graffiti wall is an amazing resource, that we are lucky to have here at provision. Completely undercover, meaning rain or shine our young people can [...]
Resin Creations
More information about this project Resin is another technique which requires a delicate hand, focus and attention to detail. Here are a few examples from the group, including designs created using flowers [...]
Pointillism
More information about this project A variety of pointillism and spray painted designs created by CRUZ and RICO! These took a lot of patience and focus to complete. I wonder how many [...]
Textile Creatures
More information about this project From sock monkeys to creepy top hat wearing creatures, to anima characters, to textile animals. A variety of skills and techniques to manipulate fabrics and materials were [...]
Wooden Robots
More information about this project Robot invasion at MBN ARTS! In a series of woodwork sessions, this army of robots were born. Each robot is different and unique in its own way, [...]
Upcycling
More information about this project Transformation and sustainability merge as our young people breathe new life into discarded materials, turning forgotten objects into vibrant, functional creations. Students develop both environmental awareness and [...]
Sculptures & Models
More information about this project Creative vision takes three-dimensional form as our young people work with clay, wood, paper mache, recycled materials, and resin to produce an impressive collection of sculptures and [...]
Lino Printing
More information about this project Lino printing is a very popular activity here at provision, where each young person can create incredible unique printed designs to any concept they wish. No two [...]
