DC Learn is our learning and engagement programme for families, young people and our communities in Devonshire ward.

Our programmes are free, artist-led, inclusive, and open-access. We believe regular activity is important, so our programmes are structured weekly or monthly and require no particular experience or skills to attend.

We run a range of free family and community workshops at our gallery VOLT and DC Learn Studio as well as regular activities for people of all ages and all walks of life. Visit our What’s On page to take a look.

We aim to respond to gaps in cultural provision for our local community, and therefore currently focus on early years, children, teachers and the most marginalised communities in the ward, in particular, refugees and asylum seekers. DC is one of only two Arts Award Centres in Eastbourne.

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DC Learn programming currently comprises:

• ‘Sticky Fingers’, a free weekly sensory art and play for 0–4’s and their carers from low-income backgrounds in the Devonshire ward.
• ‘Networx Creative Club’, a safe space for refugee children aged 5–11 with complex needs to create and express themselves.
• Courses and Arts Awards at various levels for Home Educated and SEND 6–16 year olds unable to access mainstream education.
• ‘Devonshire Youth Collective’, a free open-access embedded creative programme for young people 16–25 to create together.

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Contact Creative Learning Manager Gina Leonard to enquire or make a booking.