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Stories

Our stories, written by the talented individuals we support, bring to life some of the opportunities we have brokered and enabled. We hope you enjoy reading them!

The Orchards School

The Orchards School

Read wonderful feedback from The Orchards School regarding clarinet playing in school over the last year. Read more

Published: 19th July, 2022

Updated: 20th July, 2022

Author: Eden Haslam

Dimitra Maravelaki

Dimitra Maravelaki

Curating a young people’s exhibition of artwork may sound easy but it is definitely not! It is a fun, though challenging, experience from which one can gain great knowledge and develop new skills. Read more

Published: 24th June, 2022

Updated: 30th June, 2022

Author: Eden Haslam

Gareth Hughes

Gareth Hughes

Severn Arts' Drum Tutor and Inclusion Lead Gareth discusses how his own experiences have influenced his teaching and what he hopes to achieve through his role. Read more

Published: 14th June, 2022

Updated: 23rd June, 2022

Author: Eden Haslam

Debbie Fawcett

Debbie Fawcett

Severn Arts' Director of Learning Debbie explains how inclusion has grown with Worcestershire's Music Education Hub. Read more

Published: 14th June, 2022

Updated: 23rd June, 2022

Author: Eden Haslam

Emma and Freddie

Emma and Freddie

Emma and Freddie created films to demonstrate the positive impact of participating in arts and culture through their education. Theses films were debuted at Creativity Exchange 2022. Read more

Published: 8th June, 2022

Updated: 4th July, 2022

Author: Eden Haslam

Maria-Magdalena Mineva

Maria-Magdalena Mineva

Working as a Producing Intern and Assistant Producer for Severn Arts has given Maria-Magdalena more confidence in her knowledge and capability and developed her critical thinking skills. Read more

Published: 15th December, 2021

Updated: 13th June, 2022

Author: Eden Haslam

Martha Henley

Martha Henley

The Severn Arts apprenticeship was exactly what I needed. I hadn’t intended to go into outdoor arts but I fell in love with it. Read more

Published: 15th December, 2021

Updated: 13th June, 2022

Author: Eden Haslam

Faith Taylor

Faith Taylor

By taking a risk and entering the Young Poet Laureate competition, I have learned so much about the poetry community, and it has been one of the best experiences of my life. Read more

Published: 9th December, 2021

Updated: 4th April, 2022

Author: Eden Haslam

Joseph James

Joseph James

I had a really fantastic time working with the Leap Youth Ensemble and am delighted that Severn Arts nominated me to take part. Read more

Published: 18th August, 2021

Updated: 13th June, 2022

Author: Min Sowden

Bobbie Whittaker

Bobbie Whittaker

This was a fantastic experience which I would highly recommend. I learnt so much, had great fun and created an amazing exhibition, showcasing work from children in Worcester Cathedral visitors to enjoy. Read more

Published: 7th July, 2021

Updated: 13th June, 2022

Author: Min Sowden

Martha Henley

Martha Henley

I have had so many opportunities to support events at Severn Arts and have thoroughly enjoyed my apprenticeship so far. Read more

Published: 11th February, 2021

Updated: 19th August, 2021

Author: Min Sowden

Ellie Dart

Ellie Dart

Being Worcestershire Young Poet Laureate has boosted my confidence in so many ways, and I look forward to whatever awaits me next in this role in 2020/2021 Read more

Published: 12th November, 2020

Updated: 9th December, 2021

Author: William Ellis

Brontë Smith

Brontë Smith

Working within Severn Arts has developed my confidence and knowledge in an area of work I have a passion for. Read more

Published: 29th September, 2020

Updated: 19th August, 2021

Author: Min Sowden

Alice Whitten

Alice Whitten

Being involved with music has given me a wonderful and valuable skill set and helped me to make friends for life. Read more

Published: 8th April, 2020

Updated: 23rd June, 2022

Author: Min Sowden

Katie Hawcutt

Katie Hawcutt

My passion for music began at an early age. I grew up immersed in a world of music and creativity and from a young age I was involved in Severn Arts ensembles which was a fantastic experience for me. Read more

Published: 22nd October, 2019

Updated: 13th June, 2022

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Published: 11th June, 2018

Updated: 26th July, 2022

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