The project ran on one day per week over a 20 week schedule, from January - July 2023, and ended with an exhibition and open day.
Thank you to all those who made this project possible!
'An exciting free 20-week programme for refugees, asylum seekers, or individuals for whom English is an additional language. Aimed at building confidence in English language skills through a programme of arts, and crafts (including painting, drawing, sculpture, mosaic making, sewing, collage, glass work), cultural visits and the development of English skills throughout the programme, which will end with an exhibition'.
'Be More' at Swarthmore
Project: January - July 2023
The 'Be More' at Swarthmore Project was an Arts and English course at the centre open to refugees and asylum seekers who based in the City. The project ran over 20 weeks and provided access to arts and crafts, cultural visits and the development of English skills throughout the programme. Swarthmore Education Centre recruited volunteers to help support the participants with arts and language development. The project's intention was to provide a safe space for participants to develop their language skills, support their health and well being, and improve confidence through arts based activities.
