Strange Field treats young people as co-authors of culture in Glasgow’s East End. Rather than a separate youth strand, young people take part across our programme: as makers, researchers, learners and organisers, through free workshops, artist-led projects, community history and events they help shape. This page gathers those opportunities in one place, for young people, families, schools and youth workers. Check the whats on page for current activities and events.
Saturday Sessions
Strange Exchange Saturday Sessions is a free series of open creative workshops for adults and families. Each session is led by an artist, educator or writer working with repurposed materials or experimental approaches to creative learning, sparking conversations around materials, spaces, heritage and storytelling.
These are playful, drop-in sessions. No booking required. Come to make something, meet people, and get to know the space.
Check the what's on page for all upcoming workshops and activities.
Comic Book Club
Comic Book Club is a free weekly workshop for young people aged 11 to 15 from Bridgeton, Dalmarnock and the surrounding areas. With the support of experienced comic artists, participants develop characters, invent stories and make zines and collaborative “comic jams”, working towards their own printed comic book and an exhibition at French Street.
Sessions are relaxed and sociable with food every week.
The first series is run by Bridgeton & Dalmarnock Area Association in partnership with Thenue Housing Association, Spider Arts and Strange Field.
We hope to run comic book workshops again soon, alongside other creative workshops for young people.
Interested in comic book or other creative workshops for young people? Fill in the form here to let us know, and be the first to hear when new sessions are announced.
Family Friendly Events
We want our spaces to be open to everyone in our community, and that includes young families, children and the people who care for them.
Unless otherwise stated, all our exhibitions are family friendly. Alongside our Saturday Sessions, our programme includes artist markets, film screenings and roller discos, giving families in the East End accessible ways to encounter contemporary art and creative activity on their doorstep.
We know that caring for others can make it difficult to take part in cultural life. As part of our ongoing work around radical care and access, we hope to trial kids’ play sessions running alongside events, so that parents and carers have the opportunity to attend.
Our space is also available to hire for private birthday parties. Get in touch to find out more.
Keep an eye on What’s On for the latest.
Under 18 Music Opportunities
We want to open up the music and events industry to young people. This is an opportunity to put on your first live event, gain hands-on experience, and get paid for it.
We provide free access to our space, equipment and technical support, with guidance from experienced industry professionals throughout. You take the lead on every part of your event, from booking artists and marketing to production, technical setup and delivery on the night. Along the way you build skills, confidence and a portfolio to take into future work.
Much of the industry relies on unpaid or underpaid work, and we think that needs to change. That’s why participants keep 100% of the profits from their event’s ticket sales.
Interested in putting on a live gig? Get in touch.
Contact Us
Telephone: +44 141 554 0563
E-mail: erika@strangefield.org
Address: 62 Moncur Street, Glasgow, G40 2SL
Strange Field is a registered Scottish Charity SCIO number SC052132
