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In Focus Education & Development @infocuscio.bsky.social · 15d

Half term’s coming up! 🍂🎨📸
Join us at In Focus for photography, writing & collage for ages 10–17.

💸 £30 per day or book Oct + Feb & get April half price!
📅 Wed 29 Oct, Network Eagle Labs, Southampton

👉 Book: https://tr.ee/infocushol

#Southampton #HalfTerm #CreativeWorkshop #YouthArts

In Focus Education & Development @infocuscio.bsky.social · Sep 28

👋 Looking for half term plans?
Ages 10–17 in Southampton can dive into photography, creative writing, collage, mixed media + more.

💷 £30 a day – or plan ahead: book Oct + Feb and get April half price!

📍 Network Eagle Labs, Portland Terrace, SO14 7SJ
🎟 Book now: https://tr.ee/infocushol

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In Focus Education & Development @infocuscio.bsky.social · Sep 10

Who has the best team ever? 👋 That’s us! Last week we had our In Focus team day - sharing ideas, getting creative & even a collage workshop led by one of our young #DSLR1625 participants. Grateful for this inspiring bunch 🤍 More to share soon!

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In Focus Education & Development @infocuscio.bsky.social · Sep 5

It’s #InternationalDayofCharity 💙 Usually we share young people’s creativity, but today we’re asking for your support. Every donation helps us break down barriers so young people can access creative opportunities. Thank you! https://www.infocusedu.co.uk/donate/

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In Focus Education & Development @infocuscio.bsky.social · Sep 4

✨ On 13 June, young people from In Focus’ DSLR programme unveiled And Everything In-Between: their latest group exhibition. See the full feature + video here: https://www.infocusedu.co.uk/2025/08/14/and-everything-in-between/

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In Focus Education & Development @infocuscio.bsky.social · Aug 28

In Focus #dslr1625 sessions are supported by @artscouncilengland.bsky.social & The National Lottery, @blagravetrust.bsky.social , The Quilter Fund and Quakers

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In Focus Education & Development @infocuscio.bsky.social · Aug 28

🤯We can’t believe it’s been a whole year since 'They Will Not Take You Seriously' at God’s House Tower!
The young LGBTQIA+ artists continue to amaze us today🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
One of the standout pieces was a powerful poem written and performed by the group, take a minute to watch/listen 💖

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In Focus Education & Development @infocuscio.bsky.social · Aug 27

We had such an amazing time at #southamptonpride over the weekend! You all looked fabulous in our photobooth! Thank you to those who came and had a chat, and struck a pose! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🥳 #southampton #southamptonevents #pride #pridesoton #sotonpride

In Focus Education & Development @infocuscio.bsky.social · Aug 27

The Living Wage Foundation has helped put £3bn back into the pockets of low-paid workers since the campaign began over 20 years ago and is at the heart of the movement who campaign for the simple idea that a hard day’s work deserves a fair day’s pay.

Find out more here: www.livingwage.org.uk/

In Focus Education & Development @infocuscio.bsky.social · Aug 27

The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate based on the cost of living. It is voluntarily paid by over 15,000 UK businesses who believe their staff deserve a wage which meets everyday needs⁠
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In Focus Education & Development @infocuscio.bsky.social · Aug 27

We are proud to be celebrating a year of being an accredited living wage employer by Living Wage Foundation!🎉⁠
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We join over 15,000 other employers in the country in a voluntary scheme committed to paying our employees a wage that reflects the realities of working life in the UK.⁠

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In Focus Education & Development @infocuscio.bsky.social · Aug 19

Through collaborative image-making, the group have explored belonging, identity, and the liminality of life in the UK for some within the community 📷

🖥️ Visit the exhibition online now → [https://hollikalina7.wixsite.com/borderless]
#InFocusSouthampton #SWVG #MigrationStories #PhotographyForChange

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In Focus Education & Development @infocuscio.bsky.social · Aug 19

👩🏽‍💻BORDERLESS📸
In Focus is proud to support this project, continuing our commitment to creative community spaces 💛
Borderless is a virtual photography exhibition created with and by migrant and refugee communities in Southampton.

Two women, one in a denim outfit and the other in a white hijab and dress, smile while adjusting a camera on a tripod outdoors.

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In Focus Education & Development @infocuscio.bsky.social · Aug 18

🆓🎟️FREE! No booking needed, just show up!
🚰📸Refreshments and equipment provided.
🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️All In Focus groups are a safe and inclusive space for everyone.

📍 Network Eagle Lab, Portland Terrace, Southampton SO14 7SJ (opposite ASDA, next to Cex)
📧Questions? Email: [email protected]

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In Focus Education & Development @infocuscio.bsky.social · Aug 18

Sessions:
🗓️ Tuesdays | 6-7:30pm | LGBTQIA+ (16-25yrs)
🚨new timings for: 🗓️ Wednesdays | 4:30-6:00pm | Open to all (16-25yrs)
🗓️ Thursdays | 1-2:30pm | Open to all (16-25yrs)

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In Focus Education & Development @infocuscio.bsky.social · Aug 18

✨ Join our FREE Photography & Creative Workshops! ✨

Explore your creativity, connect with others, and learn new skills in a safe, relaxed and inclusive space. Open to ages 16-25! Perfect for young creatives in Southampton / Hampshire who want to build skills in photography and art.

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In Focus Education & Development @infocuscio.bsky.social · Aug 13

✨ Free tickets: https://tr.ee/yourstories

Your Stories is led by @artswork.bsky.social in partnership with In Focus Education & Development, supported by Southampton Forward, National Lottery Heritage Fund & Foyle Foundation as part of #JaneAusten250

Your Stories - Southampton

Take part in free workshops designed by young creatives for the people of Southampton, and tell your story to the world. Inspired by Jane Austen’s work, these free workshops use art forms so that you can tell your stories in powerful, creative ways.

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In Focus Education & Development @infocuscio.bsky.social · Aug 13

🖤 Blackout Poetry – Sat 16 Aug, 13:00
✂️ Collage – Sat 30 Aug, 14:00
👗 Fashion – Sat 6 Sept, 13:00
🦸 Comic Creation – Sat 13 Sept, 13:00
✍️ Poetry Writing – Sat 4 Oct, 13:00
🎨 Abstract Painting – Sat 11 Oct, 13:00
🧵 Textiles – Sat 18 Oct, 13:00

free tix:

Your Stories - Southampton

Take part in free workshops designed by young creatives for the people of Southampton, and tell your story to the world. Inspired by Jane Austen’s work, these free workshops use art forms so that you can tell your stories in powerful, creative ways.

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In Focus Education & Development @infocuscio.bsky.social · Aug 13

🎨 Your Stories: Free Jane Austen-inspired workshops in Southampton to share your story through art 💬 Your work joins a digital + public exhibition before her 250th birthday 🎉 🧃 Free snacks 📍 Southampton 📅 11+ (U18s with adult) https://tr.ee/yourstories In partnership with @artswork.bsky.social

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In Focus Education & Development @infocuscio.bsky.social · Jul 28

📺 We’ve been awarded support by @artscouncilengland.bsky.social & The National Lottery @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk for our programme Develop Skills Learn and Reflect (DSLR16-25)!!🎉 Which means more continued creativity for incredible young artists! Thank you so much to ACE & The National Lottery!
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In Focus Education & Development @infocuscio.bsky.social · Jul 16

📸 About In Focus:
Our charity empowers young people through creative learning in photography, visual arts, and writing
🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 We are LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent-led. Applicants must show allyship and a willingness to learn.
🔗 Apply now: tr.ee/infocusbreakthrough

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In Focus Education & Development @infocuscio.bsky.social · Jul 16

You’ll also work with our Admin Officer gaining core workplace skills.
🗂 Key tasks:
• Creating & scheduling posts/newsletters
• Supporting & capturing events
• Workshop set-up/pack-down
• File organisation & SharePoint
• Supporting exhibitions
• Working alongside our Youth Leadership group

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In Focus Education & Development @infocuscio.bsky.social · Jul 16

💻 We'll support your learning in social media marketing & communications including:
• Social media scheduling & content creation
• Capturing workshops/events using phone or DSLR
• Updating our website & newsletters
• Writing blogs and basic design
• Training in GDPR & safeguarding

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In Focus Education & Development @infocuscio.bsky.social · Jul 16

🚨 18-25 years? In Focus & @artswork.bsky.social are offering a Traineeship Administration & Communications Assistant role through the Breakthrough Programme!
📍 Southampton
⏳ 25 hrs/week
💸 £12.60/hour
🗓️ Deadline: 11:45pm, 17 August
🧭 Start date: 29 Sept 2025 – 28 March 2026 tr.ee/infocusbreak...

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In Focus Education & Development @infocuscio.bsky.social · Jul 1

We’re finalists for a Community Organisation LGBT Award at the National Diversity Awards out of 85,000 nominees! We’ve been recognised for our inclusive, creative work with young people. This is huge for us, and for the communities we serve. 💫🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

👉https://tr.ee/EuXJgm

#InclusionMatters #Southampton

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