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Are you aged from 13 to 16 and living in Westminster?

You can get exclusive access to Westminster’s most inspiring cultural organisations and get the chance to boost your CV by taking part in talks, workshops and work placements with some of the biggest names in the creative industry.

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We were previously taught that art is a paintbrush and paper but today has shown us that art is a huge world. City Lions is a good thing to do as it provides really good opportunities to visit places like this (Somerset House).

Ayad, Year 9 pupil at St Marylebone School and City Lion

Upcoming Events

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14 Mar - 8 Apr 2025 | | | CreativeDigital SkillsModel MakingProgrammeWorkshops

Free

Ardagh Young Creatives

Taking part in the young creative programme from April - August 2025 to take part in workshops, masterclasses, exciting conversations and co-designing a project to be displayed at the design museum. You will build skills in:

• Digital and practical design skills
• Model making
• Industry standard techniques 
• Expressing ideas and concepts
• Critical thinking
• Practical build
• Teamworking with young people and professional designers
• Collaboration
• Employability skills
• work with the world-renowned Design Museum!

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7 Apr - 10 Apr 2025 | | | ActivitiesArtFriendsFun

Free

Easter Holiday Programme 2025

Taking place between the 7th - 10th of April, the City Lions team will be bringing you an exciting 4-days filled with creativity, trips, friendships and fun to keep you busy during your Easter break.
Don't miss out on the exciting opportunity!

DRAWING LAB Social Media

2 Apr - 13 Apr 2025 | The Showroom | Church Street Library | CreativeDrawingWorkshop

Free

Drawing Lab

Get ready to rethink everything you know about drawing!

Drawing Lab is a playful, confidence-building workshop where we’ll explore what drawing can be. What happens when you try to draw a pineapple with the wrong hand? Can a battery-powered chihuahua make its own masterpiece? What does a self-portrait look like when you're standing on one leg with your eyes closed?

This is your chance to experiment, have fun, and try something new. Whether you're a seasoned sketcher or just curious, this workshop is all about creativity, exploration, and shaking up the rules.

You'll also get to meet new people and discover more about The Showroom—a space with a rich history of radical art practice and rethinking what a gallery is and who it’s for.

No experience needed, just bring your imagination! All materials provided. Ages 7-13

PROTEST BADGES Social Media

2 Apr - 8 Apr 2025 | The Showroom | The Showroom | CollageDrawingHistoryWorkshop

Free

Badges of Protest

Join us at The Showroom—a space of solidarity, community, and protest for over 40 years!
In this hands-on workshop, we’ll dive into the powerful history of protest badges. From anti-war messages and climate action to LGBTQ+ rights, badges have long been used to speak out and stand up for what matters.

Got something to say? Want to stand up for a cause? Now’s your chance to make your voice heard! Using found images, drawing, and collage, you'll design and create your very own protest badge to wear with pride.

Come and get creative, make a bold statement, and be part of a legacy of resistance and change.
All materials provided. Open to young people of all abilities. Ages 11-16

PAVEMENT ART WORKSHOP Social Media

2 Apr - 15 Apr 2025 | | | ArtCreativeWorkshop

Free

Chalk Pavement Workshop

Chalk pavement drawing, inspired by The Showroom Mural Commission: Nassim Azarzar – Hayat al Noujoum / La vie des étoiles

In this outdoor workshop, the pavement becomes your studio!
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What’s your journey? How did you get here?
Maybe it was the number 6 bus, a quick walk from around the corner, or maybe your story spans countries and oceans. Whether your journey is simple or complex, long or short, this is your chance to share it—visually, playfully, and together—on the streets of Church Street.

Artist Nassim Azarzar reflects on migration and movement through symbols and stories. In this workshop, you’ll add your own mark to a shared artwork that celebrates how we all arrive at The Showroom, from near and far.

All ages welcome. No experience needed—just bring your story and your imagination!

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