TD-03 | Workshops and Masterclasses at Tarwewijk Playground
TD-03 | Workshops and Masterclasses at Tarwewijk Playground
About the Project
At We Don't Care Foundation, we believe that creativity thrives best when nurtured early and within a supportive environment. Our project TD-03 aims precisely at creating such a nurturing space through a series of inclusive and easily accessible creative workshops and masterclasses, specifically tailored for the young residents of the Tarwewijk neighborhood in Rotterdam.
These workshops are specially designed to engage youth who are still at the early stages of exploring their creative talents and interests. TD-03 offers them an open, safe, and supportive environment to freely experiment, learn, and discover their creative passions.
Collaborative Community Approach
TD-03 is a genuine community initiative created in partnership with key local stakeholders. We are actively collaborating with Tarwewijk Playground and Cultuur Concreet Charlois, crucial community anchors, to ensure our workshops deeply resonate with and meet the community's needs.
Our workshops and masterclasses will be led by experienced local artists, educators, and creative mentors, who will guide and inspire participants throughout the program. The curriculum will cover diverse creative fields, offering opportunities for youth to explore various artistic disciplines, from visual arts and performance to digital creativity and clothing design.
We envision this as a sustainable initiative, aiming to establish regular workshop days with rotating creative disciplines, always playful, accessible, and designed specifically to introduce young children and teenagers to creative practices for the very first time—such as handling a camera, exploring computer programs, or creating their own clothing. While providing accessible activities, we will also integrate challenging yet achievable professional tasks to help participants build confidence and self-esteem.
Current Status
We're currently finalizing the structural details of the workshop trajectory. A crucial meeting is scheduled for early May with local partners (Tarwewijk Playground and Cultuur Concreet Charlois), during which we plan to solidify the details, logistics, and understand fully how each party can contribute effectively. Following this meeting, we will submit a refined and comprehensive funding application to VSB Fonds.
Additionally, we are preparing to organize our Give Back event GB-01 at Tarwewijk Playground in collaboration with Cultuur Concreet. During this event, we will offer previews of our creative workshops, inviting local residents and encouraging them to participate and stay engaged with upcoming sessions.
What Do We Still Need?
Finalization of the Project Plan: Awaiting the May meeting with Tarwewijk Playground and Cultuur Concreet to clarify collaborative roles, workshop specifics, and sustainable scheduling.
Local Artists and Mentors: We are actively recruiting talented and passionate artists, workshop leaders, and mentors from Rotterdam, particularly those skilled in various creative disciplines, who can provide engaging and accessible workshop sessions.
Promotional Activities: Once the plan is finalized, we will launch initial promotional efforts to spread awareness about the workshops within the community and attract enthusiastic young participants.
Join and Support Us!
Are you passionate about youth engagement, creative education, and community development? Would you like to join TD-03 as a mentor, facilitator, or creative partner—or support the initiative in another meaningful way?
Please contact us via info@wedontcarefoundation.com, clearly mentioning "TD-03" in your subject line.
Together, we can foster a thriving creative community, ensuring every young person has the opportunity and encouragement to confidently pursue their creative dreams.