This exciting new project will work with local young people to nurture talent and provide opportunities within the music industry, providing support from freelancers to develop skills and confidence.  Suitable for those who have broad ambitions and interests including; sound engineering; producing, marketing, and performing. No previous experience needed.

You are invited to The Hive’s wellbeing projects showcase on the 17th of December from 3.30pm-5.30pm! If you or someone you know has benefitted from The Hive’s projects this year, we would love for you to come and help us celebrate all the wonderful things that have been happening here in 2024.

Have a nose around the community exhibition in our gallery and enjoy performances from the incredible young people we support.

To help us keep an eye on numbers, please email admin@hiveonline.org.uk. Donations welcomed.

Creative sessions which enable parents, carers and children aged 5 and under to form joint experiences and memories whilst building relationships and developing children’s creativity, sensory and essential social skills. Activities includes pottery, messy play, storytelling, music and gardening. Interactive sessions take place two to three times a month during term time at Harlescott, north Shrewsbury.

This Project introduces music to a youth group in a positive and engaging way, as a progressive, enjoyable, and beneficial activity for young adults aged 15 – 25 with additional needs who live in Harlescott, Shrewsbury.

This diverse project made possible by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund allows us to reach out to our community in a variety of ways. Workshops and events funded include our amazing Street Festival, creative sessions with Shropshire Supports Refugees, a Young Curator’s group and so much more to come! 

Did you know you can commission your own creative project with The Hive? Whether you’re a non-profit or local organisation we can design and deliver thoughtful, accessible and imaginative experiences for children, young people and adults. For more information about commissions please email sarah@hiveonline.org.uk

MYCollege works creatively to boost confidence, encourage connection and get 16 – 30 year olds living in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin believing that “they can”. Specifically designed to support those experiencing transitory challenges in life and help them gain independence. Participants aim to learn new skills, make connections with others, explore ideas, build confidence and have fun. These workshops are led by our team of professional artists. Access by referral, for example from: adult mental health team, care leaver support team, education pastoral care team, young adult carer teams.

This project is about recognition, celebration, and promotion of local culture amongst young people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin. Working with young people aged 5 – 18, we explore the artistic and cultural inspiration that The Hive has provided over the years and use this, alongside a choice of exciting creative opportunities to engage young people in realising the potential for their own cultural futures. The young people become researchers, learners, practitioners, performers, and curators.

We want you to tell us how to make Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings better for young people.

The Flax Collective is a monthly group for 18-25-year-olds who are keen to tell us what they want! We are looking for your fresh, bold and brave ideas to help us get more young visitors through our doors. Design events, get creative with our spaces and gain skills to help you with your education or career. There’s even a chance to help us plan some amazing events for summer 2024.

Come and join our safe and supportive group led by staff and volunteers to see how you could help make others see how exciting heritage can be.

Get in touch to get involved! projects@hiveonline.org.uk

Saturdays: 10am-2pm. Starting February 2024

An intergenerational community project exploring the heritage and tales behind Shropshire’s hidden canals and waterways. Through creative workshops we engage participants in traditional and modern art forms and how they can be used as a vehicle for storytelling; use creativity as a tool to improve mental and emotional wellbeing; and improve community cohesion and pride in the local area. Workshops so far have included pottery, photography, and poetry. We’re programming even more activity this summer and we’re looking for participants to take part.

Have fun exploring Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings and making music at the first multi floored iron-framed building in the world, the grandparent of the modern skyscraper! The day will include a tour of the site and exhibition for participants, learning about the history of this incredible heritage building. Refreshments provided by onsite Turned Wood Café. Help with travel costs available. Made possible with a Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings Microgrant.
Open to Visually Impaired / Hearing Impaired young people aged 13-25.
Participants must be accompanied by support if necessary.

For more info or to sign up contact
Tom Hayes: tom@hiveonline.org.uk