Amber Ray
3 April, 2025
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Elland 2050: Children’s Art Trail brings future visions to life over Easter holidays

This Easter, Elland town centre will be bursting with colour as local children’s artwork takes over shop and business windows for the Time Out Elland 2050 Art Trail. Running from Tuesday April 15 - Tuesday April 22, the trail invites the community to explore young imaginations of Elland in 2050—a future filled with creativity, dreams, and bold ideas.

Elland 2050 Children's Art Trail over Easter holidays

Visitors can pick up a free map from Elland Library to follow the trail at their own pace or join a guided walkabout on Tuesday April 15 at 11am (no booking required).

To help bring this vision to life, free creative workshops will be held in Elland in the run-up to the trail, giving children and families the chance to contribute their own artwork:

Free creative workshops from Time Out over Easter holidays
Free creative workshops from Time Out over Easter holidays Credit: Healthy Minds Calderdale

Tuesday April 8 – The Big Paint and Draw (Ages 7-11, booking required)

 Elland Community Hub  1pm - 3.30pm

Thursday April 10 – Family Drawing Workshop with Beka Haigh (Ages 7+, book ahead or drop in)

 Elland Library  10am - 12pm and 1pm - 3pm

To book on a workshop, visit:  https://www.bit.ly/FINDYOURTHING

Organised by Time Out with support from Curious Motion, the project is about more than just art—it’s about supporting children’s mental health through creativity and community. Part of local mental health charity Healthy Minds, Time Out provides opportunities for young people to express themselves, connect with others, and find activities that support their wellbeing.

"Creative expression is a powerful way for children to explore their emotions and feel connected to their community," said Kate Edwards, Time Out Service Manager. "The Art Trail not only showcases their incredible talent but also highlights how art can support mental health and wellbeing."

The Art Trail and workshops are funded by Culturedale, supporting creative opportunities across Calderdale.