The final two workshops of Kunst doet Verbinden this year focused entirely on glass fusing. Using coloured glass, different shapes and, above all, their own ideas, participants created their own designs. For some, it was their first time working with glass. For others, it was simply another opportunity to try something new. And that is exactly what Kunst doet Verbinden is about. You do not need any previous experience, and nothing has to be perfect. It is about exploring, cre

What would happen if young people got to decide what happens in the library for an entire day? Together with Bibliotheek Gelderland Zuid, Bildung Nijmegen is developing Take Over de Bieb: a day in which young people from Nijmegen will be given the space to shape the library in their own way. Think music, art, workshops, conversations, performances, gaming, fashion and, most importantly, ideas that come directly from young people themselves. That is why the programme has not b

As part of Art Connects, last week we explored a new creative discipline: welding. For most participants, it was their first time working with metal and a welding machine. It felt exciting and slightly challenging at first, but curiosity and enthusiasm quickly took over. After an introduction to safety and the basic techniques, everyone had the opportunity to get hands-on. Step by step, participants learned how to join pieces of metal and discovered that welding is not only a

At Bildung Nijmegen, we believe that meaningful projects begin with young people themselves. That is why we are launching Jongeren kiezen wat telt at the end of September. This project brings young people together to explore which ideas they want to develop further within Bildung Nijmegen. These ideas can grow from their own interests, talents and experiences, whether that is around creativity, culture, community, conversations, activities or new ways of bringing people toget