The Workhouse Project (2022)

We were commissioned by Leeds 2023, in partnership with Thackray Museum of Medicine, to trial an activity on the theme of hidden stories. This led to 2 days of workshops with young people from the local area, working with youth worker Adam Aslam and writer and artist Asher Jael. Sessions used the history of the museum building and local area to explore the links between health and housing, work and wellbeing, and linking it to their own experiences. From the discussions in the workshops, we then produced a video podcast with the participants highlighting what they had learned and providing a platform for them to articulate their experiences. The 3rd day of activity was a celebration event where the local communities were invited to the museum. Visitors had the opportunity to look at the museum's collections, participate in workshops and watch the video podcast recorded earlier in the week. The Workhouse Project formed R&D for our year long youth club launched in 2023 called Culture Club. Project and Event Management - myself Supported by Leeds 2023.