WELCOME . . .

Celebrating youth arts in the heart of Deptford...
Since 1982

Queen's Award for Voluntary Service

"Developing invaluable skills for our next generation of leaders and trailblazers"  

LEWISHAM MAYOR

Hi there!
Welcome to Second Wave 👋

We are a youth arts centre in Deptford and all our programmes are FREE for young people aged 11-25 years.
Sessions bring a mix of drama, music, lyrics, singing, writing, filmmaking, photography & media 🎭 🎤 🎥 🥳
We also offer work experience, volunteering, traineeships and employment.
Just scroll down to find what's on or get in touch with us to tell us about you. See you soon!

For schools & colleges

↓ Free Workshops for Young People ↓

Fusion for 11-16 yrs
Saturdays 12 - 2pm
Drama games and confidence building
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A fun and friendly group, Saturday Fusion is a great way to develop your skills and confidence.
No experience needed and new people are always welcome. 👍

Spring term workshops start on 27 January 2024 and run every Saturday until 16 March 2024.

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Underground for 14-18 yrs
Saturdays 3-5pm
Performance skills
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Gain new skills in acting, writing, lyrics, music and performance.
No experience needed and new people are always welcome.

Spring term workshops start on 3 February 2024 and run every Saturday until 16 March 2024.

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↓ Free Creative Leadership Opportunities ↓

Work Experience
Gain experience in community arts
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Get in touch with us or ask you school or college to.
Learn what happens behind the scenes in community arts settings.
Meet different members of the team and discover career opportunities and connect with current projects.

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Changemakers
Grow into a young leader
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Discover your voice and enage positively in your community.
Support your peers and build your skills and CV.
Expenses provided.

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Critical Encounters
Challenge stereotypes
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Engage in debates and discussions with your peers and police officers in a safe place.
Sharpen your critical thinking skills and gain confidence that follows you into the real world.

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↓ More About Us ↓

Our Purpose
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Our programmes are designed by young people, for young people.
We believe that young people need a person-centred approach to bring out their strengths and build their resilience. We also believe that placing young people at the heart of decision-making is one of the best ways for our communities to learn and grow together.
Find out more about our practice.

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Our Partnerships
Find out more
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Second Wave is an active member in the community, placing young people at the heart of change.
We work in close partnership with those who have influence over young people's lives with a view to building trust and improving relationships so that young people feel heard and valued.
Thier creative work is always followed up with discussions and debates with a mixed audience.
Find out more about our partnership approach.

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Our Legacy
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Second Wave has placed youth voiced in the heart of local decision making for over 40 years.
We have extensive experience in supporting young artists, creating new materials, working with educational settings to deliver youth-led workshops, and developing youth-centred dialogue and practice.
Find out more about our legacy.

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Get in touch

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Send a message to the Second Wave team
If you’d like to speak to someone, please call 020 8694 2444. Alternatively, please use the contact form below.
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Someone from our team will get back to you soon!

You can always call us on 020 8694 2444 if you like.

↓ Stay in touch ↓

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