Art Connects: learning to weld together

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 technical skill, but also a creative way to express yourself. Each participant worked on their own piece, transforming separate elements into something unique.

Like all activities within Art Connects, the workshop was about much more than the final result. It was an afternoon of learning together, helping one another and meeting new people. Participants exchanged ideas, encouraged each other and celebrated each other’s progress.

This is exactly what Bildung Nijmegen stands for: creating spaces where young people can develop new skills, build confidence and connect with others through meaningful experiences.

We look back on a successful first welding workshop and are grateful to everyone who took part. Seeing participants grow in confidence and proudly present their creations made the afternoon truly special.

We are already looking forward to the next creative workshops. Hopefully, we will see you there!

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