Out of the blue

Photography, film and music are a big part of all our lives – and there is a group in Bexhill who are making sure these are a top priority.

The Blueprint Collective is a group of 16-22 year olds who meet at the De La Warr Pavilion (DLWP) on the second and fourth Sunday of every month.

Their aims are to connect with others their own age, make a contribution to the cultural experience at the DLWP, and encourage other teens and young adults to get involved at the arts and music venue.

Tag spoke to Robin Fox (17) of Bexhill College who is a Blueprint member:

Tag: What kinds of activities do you do?

Robin: We do all kinds of activities, from putting on exhibitions and performances, to just creating our own things to take home! We work with all sorts of mediums and often have guests come in to teach us different activites, such as architectural drawing or willow sculpture!

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