Canvas
A creative youth group shaped by you
Canvas is a youth-led creative programme for 13–18-year-olds in Wellingborough. It’s designed to give young people a voice, build new skills, and make a difference through the arts.
Whether you’re interested in music, art, events, media, or just want to try something new – this is a space where you can explore creativity, meet new people, and talk about the things that matter to you. Oh, and there’s pizza.
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What’s happening next?
We would love you to join us in planning and co-producing Well Creative Festival with us, a combined arts festival in Wellingborough town centre on 21st March 2026!
There will be an introductory session in December, and regular sessions will run from January to March 2026 at Wellingborough Library, with pizza nearby around 6pm!
Dates for this project are:
- Introduction session – Monday 15th December 2025 4.30pm-6.30pm
- Session 1 – Tuesday 13th January 2026 4.30pm-6.30pm
- Session 2 – Tuesday 27th January 2026 4.30pm-6.30pm
- Session 3 – Tuesday 10th February 2026 4.30pm-6.30pm
- Session 4 – Tuesday 3rd March 2026 4.30pm-6.30pm
- Session 5 – Tuesday 10th March 2026 4.30pm-6.30pm
- Session 6 – Tuesday 17th March 2026 4.30pm-6.30pm
- Well Creative Festival – Saturday 21st March 2026 (times tbc)
As a Canvas member, you’ll get to:
- Be part of a creative team
- Volunteer and boost your CV
- Co-design and plan real events
- Take part in inspiring trips and workshops
- Gain confidence and leadership experience
- Try new things in a safe, supportive environment
Join Today
It’s free to join, and you can come along on your own or bring a friend. Everyone’s welcome, whether you’re bursting with ideas or just curious.
Sign up:
New applications to the group are currently closed until we complete the current project.
Questions?
Email any enquiries to info@madewithmany.org
Recent highlights from the Canvas group
During May and June 2025, the group focused on music production, and created their own songs with Artist and Producer Deuon Smith. Listen to one of the tracks created below.
New group co-ordinator
From December 2025 Kitty Benford will be working with the CANVAS group, whilst former group co-ordinator Sophia Madden is working on some very exciting plans for her company Mad2Perform as well as continuing her work with us at Corby Bub Club.
Christmas Tree Festival (Dec 2024)
Canvas members created a one-of-a-kind tree installation for Wellingborough’s Christmas Tree Festival.
Farewell Becky, welcome Sophia
In November 2024, the group said goodbye to youth lead Becky Carrier, who’s moving on to new adventures at The Creative Place. From January 2025, Sophia Madden will be leading the group.
Well Creative Festival (Oct 2024)
A huge success co-designed by the Canvas group – showcasing music, art and performance in the heart of town.
Inspiring Futures
Two Canvas members shared their story in a powerful blog, later featured in the Northants Telegraph.
Work experience week (July 2024)
Canvas members joined the Made With Many team for a week of hands-on experience, learning about branding, event planning, and marketing. “I was treated with respect and like an adult – which made my experience a lot better.”
Festival visits
In summer 2024, the group visited KettFest and Family Arts Festival to learn how creative events are run and get ideas for their own.
Marketing workshop
The Made With Many marketing team joined a session to help the group shape how they promote their next event.
How it started
Canvas grew out of a youth forum pilot (2022–2023), run with Support Northamptonshire and funded by the Office of the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner. The young people involved delivered creative projects and made a short film about the social impact of their work – calling for support to keep it going.
Since then, they’ve created festivals, murals, music, podcasts, and more. Now it’s your turn to shape what happens next.
