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Pottery Classes at WYPC

Wednesday 14th March 2012

Over 30 young people got their hands dirty last night in the first of our series of pottery classes at WYPC. The kids and adults alike enjoyed getting stuck in and making little bird houses from clay in preparation for the Spring time. We'll be glazing and firing the clay creations in our kiln next week, and they will then be ready for decorating and installing in local gardens.

Fancy learning some pottery? If you are between 7 - 14 come along next Tuesday and get involved. Click here for all the details.

Adult Pottery Classes in Wolvercote

Taught by Hannah Yeadon.

Introduction to handbuilding in ceramics for adults.

Tuesdays 10am - 12pm. A 5 week course starting on the 1st of May and ending the 29th of May.

To book a place, contact Hannah on 07810344718 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Who uses the centre

As well as offering a thriving social and learning space for young people, our centre is used by many other groups in the community and across all ages. Here are just some of the local groups who use the Wolvercote Young People's Centre:

• Oxfordshire Autism Family Support
• Meadowbrook College courses for young people not in education, employment or training (NEETs)
• Countywide 5-a-side football tournaments (several every year)
• Senior Citizens’ bingo
• Senior Citizens’ annual party organized by WYPC
• OCC staff meetings away from base, if desired
• Dutch and other international young people (some from twinned cities) visiting Oxford every year
• A polling station
• Art and other cultural exhibitions
• Community meetings etc.
• Oxford School of Drama for rehearsals and voice sessions
• Oxford Bridge Learning
• Boxing exercise classes
• Connexions Thames Valley
• Duke of Edinburgh scheme from OCC
• OAYP meetings / first aid courses / interviewing
• Parasol Project
• Occasional lettings by film companies for casting and costume fittings
• Children's parties and birthday parties
• Pottery groups

We also plan to use the centre in other ways too, including:

• Community use of the gym equipment (at a modest charge)
• More bingo/short mat bowls/other activities for the older generation
• IT lessons for the older generation and run by our young people
• Hall rental for indoor Five-a-Sides
• Other children’s and youth groups in North Oxford using the site for sport/social events

If you have any ideas for how you’d like to use the centre then please get in touch on 01865 559 374 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

We're here to support you...

Growing up should be fun, but it can also be a tough and confusing time for many young people, especially with the pressure to try new things.

Well here at Wolvercote Young People’s Club, our aim is to support you through these challenges. Through providing better hands-on support, as well as the advice and guidance you need, we'll help you through difficult times and provide a safe and fun environment for you to socialise and learn in.

Working with the Oxfordshire Association for Young People