Youth Arts Workshops
Learn new skills, make new friends and develop your confidence. Our workshops are designed by young people, led by experienced tutors and supported by peer leaders.
New members always welcome. No experience needed.
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FREE Saturday Programme
Fusion for 11-16 yrs
Saturdays 12 - 2pm from Sat 1 Feb - 29 Mar
Drama games and confidence building
A fun and friendly group, Saturday Fusion is a great way to develop your skills and confidence.
No experience needed and new people are always welcome.
Spring term workshops start on Sat 1 February 2025 and run every Saturday until 29 March.
Underground for 14-18 yrs
Saturdays 3:30-5:30pm from Sat 8 Feb - 29 Mar
Performance skills and Writing
Gain new skills in acting, writing, lyrics, music and performance.
No experience needed and new people are always welcome.
Spring term workshops start on Sat 8 February 2025 and run every Saturday until 29 March.
FREE Creative Leadership
Work Experience
Develop your creativity, confidence and event skills
Flexible times
Get in touch or ask your school, college or university to contact hena@secondwave.org.uk.
Learn what happens behind the scenes in community arts settings.
Meet different members of the team and discover career opportunities and connect with current projects.
Changemakers: Young Volunteers
Developing your leadership skills and potential
Starts 1 Feb evenings and weekends in 2025
Discover your voice and engage positively in your community.
Support your peers and build your skills and CV.
Expenses provided.
Critical Encounters Workshops
Learn how to manage conflict and reduce violence
Every month starting 23 January 2025
Take part in workshops with police officers where young people set the agenda.
Use your creative skills to manage conflict.
Sharpen your critical skills, learn your rights and support young people in the community.
Our Centre
Where is Second Wave?
In the heart of Deptford!
Walk all the way down Deptford High Street (towards Greenwich side) until you reach Creek Road. There, you will find the big red brick Methodist Mission Building on 1 Creek Road.
Cross the road and when you reach the green doors, ring the Intercom buzzer for Second Wave. Our friendly team will buzz you up! Want helpful directions? Let Wavers be your guide in this 🎥...
Our address 📍
1st Floor. Deptford Mission Building.
1 Creek Road. Deptford. SE8 3BT
Nearest buses 🚌
Deptford High Street Stop
188, 199, or 47 (1-minute walk)
53, 453, 177, or 225 bus (6-minute walk)
Nearest station 🚊
Deptford Station (5-minute walk)
Deptford Bridge DLR (15-minute walk)
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What happens when I arrive?
You will be greeted by our friendly team of tutors and young people who will help you with the registration form and give you a tour of our studio and rehearsal rooms.
You can relax in our foyer with games and light refreshments before the workshops begin!
We welcome new people all through the term, and you will find many friendly faces in the workshop. We encourage everyone to take part in their own time.
On Saturdays, our centre is open for young people from 10:30am - 5pm.
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Get in touch
Contact the Second Wave team
If you’d like to speak to someone, please call 020 8694 2444. Alternatively, please use the contact form below.
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