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PYA 2012

Purbeck Young Artists (PYA) is the children’s section of the Festival. Our aim is to promote and celebrate the creativity of children of all ages. Each year the PYA team encorage schools to ecplore a shared theme and explore new creative activities. Outside of school, the performers who are playing at the Festival lead more workshops to introduce young people to their techniques and share their experience. This year Stephen Warbeck, the Gabrieli Consort and several local artists are sharing their skills.

The PYA theme this year is Carnival of the Animals and children are creating artwork, music, drama, and creative writing inspired by the music of Camille Saint-Saens.

We are delighted that 5 professional artists have agreed to lead workshops in 12 of our local schools. Children aged 7 to 17 are able to develop their skills in painting, mask making, sculpture, music and story telling with the help of experienced professional artists. Outcomes from the workshops will be showcased at the PYA Celebration Event at Swanage Middle School, at the ‘Crown the Castle’ Parade and on exhibition at Rollington Barn. YouTuba’s ‘Carnival of the Animals’ tea party and concert offers an exciting opportunity to hear the music and see the children’s artwork together.