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The Gifted is an organisation committed to generating opportunities for young people to engage in meaningful activities that both harness their enthusiasm and deliver them real outcomes by empowering them with new skills and knowledge.

27/10/2026

Creative sessions like Butterfly Arts can help girls develop confidence through making choices, trying things and seeing what they can do. The value lies in both the artwork and the experience of being supported while creating it. We love these sessions and watching girls build their confidence and grow their wings is one of the most rewarding parts of The Butterfly Project. Thanks to and for partnering with us on this workshop.

26/10/2026

As usual we had a blast! Our Butterfly Arts Workshop was such a great way to start Half Term break.

We got sculpting with artist and Art for the Heart author Xavier Leopold. Our Butterfly Arts girls created some of their favourite animals and wonderfully abstract creatures of their own.

We started by squishing, rolling and shaping play-dough, then tried quick-drying clay to bring even more ideas to life. A lovely opportunity to explore different materials and try something new.

Thank you, Art For The Heart and Xavier Laurent Leopold , for sharing your creativity with us!

Want to help more local children experience Butterfly Arts? We’d love to hear from businesses interested in sponsoring the programme.
📧 [email protected]

22/10/2026

As always we had a blast at last Monday’s Butterfly Arts Workshops. The girls put together their own music playlist and we finished designing our personalised T-shirts and Tote Bags. The girls ‘munched’ on their after school snacks but Kemi has been instructed by the girls ‘Not to Dance’
🤣💃💃. We still have spaces available if you would like your child to join our Monday After-School Creative Workshops. It’s a great place to build confidence and make new friends.

21/10/2026

Little hands, big imaginations! It’s half term, and we have a special Butterfly Arts session for girls aged 5–11! You told us you’d like Butterfly Arts to stay a space just for girls and we’ve listened. 💛

We’re so excited to welcome artist Xavier Leopold, author of Art for the Heart, for a playful afternoon of sculpting! Explore and discover what inspires him, then squish, roll and shape your own playdough creations.

No experience needed, just bring your imagination! Those with special educational needs and disabilities are warmly welcome. Please contact us before booking to discuss any support needs.

This event takes place at Wormley Community Centre in Broxbourne.

📅 Monday 26 October
🕝 2.30pm–5pm
🎟️ Only 12 spaces register today through our Eventbrite link!
Scan the QR Code on this link or visit the link in our bio.

16/09/2026

Since 2019, The Gifted has been training women to work with and support the next generation. Over the years, we have helped 15 young women and single mothers return to work, education and start their own business. Some of the women who originally came to us to train are still part of The Gifted today. Introduction to Youth Work is about much more than learning how to deliver a workshop. It’s about building confidence. Developing transferable skills. Gaining real experience.

This November, we’re opening just 8 FREE places on our Introduction to Youth Work programme for women aged 18+. There is no upper age limit and you don’t need previous youth work experience.

📅 Starts Monday 2 November, 10am or 8pm ONLINE
To register an interest: [email protected]

15/09/2026

Digital Butterfly is a free six-week online programme for girls aged 11–18—including girls who are home educated or live in areas, across Hertfordshire, where youth opportunities may be limited.

Through supportive Zoom sessions, participants build confidence, explore identity, strengthen relationships and develop skills for their future.

Older participants can also explore progression into volunteering, youth leadership and introductory youth-work opportunities with The Gifted.

Request a place.

Parents, carers, teachers and support workers can make a referral. Young people can also self-refer, with parent or carer consent if under 18.

Email [email protected]
Places are limited.

10/09/2026

We had a great time at Monday’s Butterfly Arts and we’re already super excited about the next one!

Paint Splash and Create provided a fantastic space for self expression, conversation, making new friends and building confidence

You’re still able to join us on Monday 14 September, Don’t worry if you can’t get to us by 3.30pm. We start with a relaxed little social, with light snacks and refreshments, so arriving a little later is absolutely fine.

Butterfly Arts is run by The Gifted Organisation, a charity creating welcoming spaces where girls and young people can connect, try new things and build their confidence. Our workshops are free for local families and are open to girls aged 5–11.

There’s also a waiting area for parents and carers if you’d prefer to stay close by while your child settles in.

📍 Wormley Community Centre
🗓 Monday 14 September
⏰ 3.30pm–5.00pm
🎟 Register using the Eventbrite link

We’d love to welcome you next week.

08/09/2026

We had so much fun at Week 1 of Butterfly Arts and we’re already looking forward to next Monday! 🦋🎨

There are still a few spaces available if your daughter would like to join us for Week 2: Design It Your Way, where the girls will be personalising their own tote bags or pencil cases.

Don’t worry if you can’t get to us for exactly 3.30pm. We start with a relaxed little social, with light snacks and refreshments, so arriving a little later is absolutely fine.

Butterfly Arts is run by The Gifted Organisation, a charity creating welcoming spaces where girls and young people can connect, try new things and build their confidence. Our workshops are free for local families and are open to girls aged 5–11.

There’s also a waiting area for parents and carers if you’d prefer to stay close by while your child settles in.

📍 Wormley Community Centre
🗓 Monday 14 September
⏰ 3.30pm–5.00pm
🎟 Register using the Eventbrite link

We’d love to welcome you next week. 💛

07/09/2026

We’re so excited to be starting our Butterfly Arts Project today!

What a great way to start a new week and a brand-new academic year.

Lots of FUN creative activities
A safe space to make new FRIENDS
Building CONFIDENCE through creativity
And it’s completely FREE

We can’t wait to welcome our girls and see what they create!

01/09/2026

In case you’re wondering “Why arts for primary school-aged girls in Hertfordshire?”

Because creativity gives girls a space to explore, express themselves, build confidence and feel proud of what they can do.

Through The Butterfly Arts Project, girls aged 5–11 can make, paint, design and upcycle while developing confidence, friendships and new skills. Butterfly Arts takes away the pressure of getting everything “right”.

Sometimes a tote bag, T-shirt or canvas is more than a craft project. It’s a fun place to say, “I made this. I had an idea. I can do things I didn’t think I could do.”

📍 Wormley Community Centre, Broxbourne
📅 Mondays, 7–14 September | 3.30–5pm
🎟️ Register via Eventbrite using the QR code

Address

Room 7 Ingram House (2nd Floor)
Waltham Cross
EN89NH

Telephone

+441992623888

Website

http://www.thegifted.org.uk/

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