Come and create your own tiny “museum exhibits” that explore identity, storytelling, myths and legends of the city, or perhaps a vision of Peterborough’s future.   

Working with Fi Cifaldi, folks will decorate and display objects (real or symbolic), which can be made through air dry clay, drawing, painting, mixed media, collage and with various other crafting supplies or found objects.  

In groups, we will make little plaques for our ‘artefacts’ which will include information about where the objects may have been found, who the artist is, a story of how the object came into being, where in Peterborough it’ll be displayed next etc. Over the course of the day, we will display our mini museums for people to explore and learn from what one another have shared.    

This taster workshop is part of Where We Are… Peterborough a UK wide youth-led project with the British Museum. This is a chance to find out about the project, and how to get involved in creating something together that is special and powerful for the city and your community. 

Snacks included!  

Who is this session for? 

This session is aimed at young people aged 16 – 19 year olds, particularly those who identify as LGBTQ+ and / or disabled and / or neurodivergent. 

Access 

The RBI Centre is based in Queensgate shopping centre, opposite where the old John Lewis store use to be based. Queensgate and the RBI Centre has step free access and accessible by wheelchair. The space will have chairs and tables, which can be moved around and adjusted. There is some noise pollution from the main shopping centre that goes into the shop.   

About Fi Cifaldi  

Fi is a multi-disciplinary creative with a strong commitment to community and inclusivity with a firm belief in pursuing self expression through fun and play at all ages. With nearly ten years of experience in design, illustration, and facilitation, they enjoy helping individuals and groups communicate effectively and connect through impactful storytelling, shared experience and imaginative exploration. Fi’s work spans from graphic design and digital art to hands-on crafts and youth work, always with a focus on stress-free creative environments.  

About The Kite Trust 

Since 1993, The Kite Trust has been at the forefront of delivering LGBTQ+ youth programmes, offering peer-to-peer support and safe social spaces for young people facing discrimination and marginalisation. Each year, they support over 500 young people aged 13–30 through a range of services, including weekly social groups, family events, residential trips, one-to-one support, and youth leadership initiatives. 

You can find out more about The Kite Trust here: https://thekitetrust.org.uk/ 

About the Where We Are… programme 

Where we are… is a UK wide youth-led programme for those aged 16–24, which places them at the heart of shaping arts and culture in their local communities, empowering young people through the co-creation of arts and culture. Each year, the British Museum invites cultural and third-sector organisations from across the UK to co-create projects with young people – and we’re thrilled to have been chosen to lead this exciting programme in Peterborough. 

You can find out more about the previous rounds of the Where We Are programme here.