In Focus Education & Development
@infocuscio.bsky.social
🖼️📸Charity delivering creative educational development through arts and photography to young people and communities for over a decade!
What's going on in October? 🎃👻
Plenty to get stuck into! We have our weekly free DSLR sessions for 16-25 year olds which you are always welcome to drop in to ✨ Plus creative writing and our famous monthly Zine Workshops at God's House Tower🏰
Plenty to get stuck into! We have our weekly free DSLR sessions for 16-25 year olds which you are always welcome to drop in to ✨ Plus creative writing and our famous monthly Zine Workshops at God's House Tower🏰
October 1, 2026 at 2:07 PM
What's going on in October? 🎃👻
Plenty to get stuck into! We have our weekly free DSLR sessions for 16-25 year olds which you are always welcome to drop in to ✨ Plus creative writing and our famous monthly Zine Workshops at God's House Tower🏰
Plenty to get stuck into! We have our weekly free DSLR sessions for 16-25 year olds which you are always welcome to drop in to ✨ Plus creative writing and our famous monthly Zine Workshops at God's House Tower🏰
September, you've been a blast! 📸🎨
This month has been another busy one so we thought it's time share some artwork produced by our talented groups and workshops 💥
This month has been another busy one so we thought it's time share some artwork produced by our talented groups and workshops 💥
September 30, 2026 at 3:31 PM
September, you've been a blast! 📸🎨
This month has been another busy one so we thought it's time share some artwork produced by our talented groups and workshops 💥
This month has been another busy one so we thought it's time share some artwork produced by our talented groups and workshops 💥
On Saturday, we had our monthly Zine Workshop at God's House Tower🏰
This time, the theme was 💥Tragedy💥 and participants made some wonderful 3D petal zines to add to our ever-growing zine library✨
This time, the theme was 💥Tragedy💥 and participants made some wonderful 3D petal zines to add to our ever-growing zine library✨
September 23, 2026 at 3:03 PM
On Saturday, we had our monthly Zine Workshop at God's House Tower🏰
This time, the theme was 💥Tragedy💥 and participants made some wonderful 3D petal zines to add to our ever-growing zine library✨
This time, the theme was 💥Tragedy💥 and participants made some wonderful 3D petal zines to add to our ever-growing zine library✨
A couple weeks ago, our LGBTQIA+ Portsmouth Group had their work displayed at the S.A.L.T. Festival🌈
The exhibition aimed to encapsulate the theme of 'Joy' through photography and mixed media📸
The exhibition aimed to encapsulate the theme of 'Joy' through photography and mixed media📸
September 19, 2026 at 6:02 PM
A couple weeks ago, our LGBTQIA+ Portsmouth Group had their work displayed at the S.A.L.T. Festival🌈
The exhibition aimed to encapsulate the theme of 'Joy' through photography and mixed media📸
The exhibition aimed to encapsulate the theme of 'Joy' through photography and mixed media📸
Tomorrow’s zine workshop is officially SOLD OUT! 🎟️
So, while we get ready to explore ‘Tragedy’ through Petal Zines, we thought we’d take a look back at what happened last time…
So, while we get ready to explore ‘Tragedy’ through Petal Zines, we thought we’d take a look back at what happened last time…
September 18, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Tomorrow’s zine workshop is officially SOLD OUT! 🎟️
So, while we get ready to explore ‘Tragedy’ through Petal Zines, we thought we’d take a look back at what happened last time…
So, while we get ready to explore ‘Tragedy’ through Petal Zines, we thought we’d take a look back at what happened last time…
What were we up to in August ? 📸
Short answer: a lot ! So we thought we'd share some artwork produced by our talented groups and workshops 🎨
In our young people sessions, we finished some 7-story plot zines, got creative with blackout poetry and tried our hand at promotional flyers 👽
Short answer: a lot ! So we thought we'd share some artwork produced by our talented groups and workshops 🎨
In our young people sessions, we finished some 7-story plot zines, got creative with blackout poetry and tried our hand at promotional flyers 👽
September 10, 2026 at 4:30 PM
What were we up to in August ? 📸
Short answer: a lot ! So we thought we'd share some artwork produced by our talented groups and workshops 🎨
In our young people sessions, we finished some 7-story plot zines, got creative with blackout poetry and tried our hand at promotional flyers 👽
Short answer: a lot ! So we thought we'd share some artwork produced by our talented groups and workshops 🎨
In our young people sessions, we finished some 7-story plot zines, got creative with blackout poetry and tried our hand at promotional flyers 👽
What do we have coming up in ✨September✨?
Plenty of workshops for young people, zine making at God's House Tower and creative writing, all FREE!📸
Plenty of workshops for young people, zine making at God's House Tower and creative writing, all FREE!📸
September 9, 2026 at 10:21 AM
What do we have coming up in ✨September✨?
Plenty of workshops for young people, zine making at God's House Tower and creative writing, all FREE!📸
Plenty of workshops for young people, zine making at God's House Tower and creative writing, all FREE!📸
🎉 We’re back! After a little August break, And There It Was… For the Curious returns next Wednesday 🦊🖋️
DIY Southampton x In Focus’s free, relaxed creative writing group for ages 16+. Expect playful prompts, word games, unexpected ideas and plenty of laughs.
DIY Southampton x In Focus’s free, relaxed creative writing group for ages 16+. Expect playful prompts, word games, unexpected ideas and plenty of laughs.
September 2, 2026 at 10:47 AM
🎉 We’re back! After a little August break, And There It Was… For the Curious returns next Wednesday 🦊🖋️
DIY Southampton x In Focus’s free, relaxed creative writing group for ages 16+. Expect playful prompts, word games, unexpected ideas and plenty of laughs.
DIY Southampton x In Focus’s free, relaxed creative writing group for ages 16+. Expect playful prompts, word games, unexpected ideas and plenty of laughs.
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Hope to see some of you at #southamptonpride this weekend!
I’ll be with @infocuscio.bsky.social both days and in the Trans+ zone on a panel discussion about the EHRC guidance on Saturday at 1pm.
#translivesmatter #pride
I’ll be with @infocuscio.bsky.social both days and in the Trans+ zone on a panel discussion about the EHRC guidance on Saturday at 1pm.
#translivesmatter #pride
🌈 Southampton Pride! 🥳🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ We’ll be at the Youth Zone for both days of Pride (opposite The Stage Door) with photography, crafts and arts treats, all for FREE! 📸✂️🧶🌈
So come on down and bring a friend to our friendly In Focus stand, run by our wonderful team and some of the talented young participants 💙
So come on down and bring a friend to our friendly In Focus stand, run by our wonderful team and some of the talented young participants 💙
August 28, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Hope to see some of you at #southamptonpride this weekend!
I’ll be with @infocuscio.bsky.social both days and in the Trans+ zone on a panel discussion about the EHRC guidance on Saturday at 1pm.
#translivesmatter #pride
I’ll be with @infocuscio.bsky.social both days and in the Trans+ zone on a panel discussion about the EHRC guidance on Saturday at 1pm.
#translivesmatter #pride
🌈 Southampton Pride! 🥳🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ We’ll be at the Youth Zone for both days of Pride (opposite The Stage Door) with photography, crafts and arts treats, all for FREE! 📸✂️🧶🌈
So come on down and bring a friend to our friendly In Focus stand, run by our wonderful team and some of the talented young participants 💙
So come on down and bring a friend to our friendly In Focus stand, run by our wonderful team and some of the talented young participants 💙
August 28, 2026 at 1:14 PM
🌈 Southampton Pride! 🥳🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ We’ll be at the Youth Zone for both days of Pride (opposite The Stage Door) with photography, crafts and arts treats, all for FREE! 📸✂️🧶🌈
So come on down and bring a friend to our friendly In Focus stand, run by our wonderful team and some of the talented young participants 💙
So come on down and bring a friend to our friendly In Focus stand, run by our wonderful team and some of the talented young participants 💙
How is it August already?! 😭☀️
2026 is absolutely flying by, so we thought we’d slow things down for a second and look back at some of what our young people have been creating each month 📸🎨
Starting with July…
2026 is absolutely flying by, so we thought we’d slow things down for a second and look back at some of what our young people have been creating each month 📸🎨
Starting with July…
August 15, 2026 at 4:29 PM
How is it August already?! 😭☀️
2026 is absolutely flying by, so we thought we’d slow things down for a second and look back at some of what our young people have been creating each month 📸🎨
Starting with July…
2026 is absolutely flying by, so we thought we’d slow things down for a second and look back at some of what our young people have been creating each month 📸🎨
Starting with July…
🌊 In Focus is growing on the Isle of Wight, so we’ve launched dedicated IOW socials 📸
Know an Island youth service, arts org, charity or community group we should connect with? Tag them below 👇
💙facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InFocusIOW/
🩷 instagram too!: https://www.instagram.com/infocusiow/ 😎
Know an Island youth service, arts org, charity or community group we should connect with? Tag them below 👇
💙facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InFocusIOW/
🩷 instagram too!: https://www.instagram.com/infocusiow/ 😎
August 15, 2026 at 12:30 PM
🌊 In Focus is growing on the Isle of Wight, so we’ve launched dedicated IOW socials 📸
Know an Island youth service, arts org, charity or community group we should connect with? Tag them below 👇
💙facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InFocusIOW/
🩷 instagram too!: https://www.instagram.com/infocusiow/ 😎
Know an Island youth service, arts org, charity or community group we should connect with? Tag them below 👇
💙facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InFocusIOW/
🩷 instagram too!: https://www.instagram.com/infocusiow/ 😎
It’s #NationalBookLoversDay 📚 while we love a good book, we’ve got a soft spot for their smaller, scrappier, cousins… zines! Young people at In Focus and visitors to our free workshops at God’s House Tower have been creating their own zines! You can pop by GHT and browse our growing zine library! 📖
August 9, 2026 at 5:33 PM
It’s #NationalBookLoversDay 📚 while we love a good book, we’ve got a soft spot for their smaller, scrappier, cousins… zines! Young people at In Focus and visitors to our free workshops at God’s House Tower have been creating their own zines! You can pop by GHT and browse our growing zine library! 📖
📸 'Looking Closer' is still on display at Southampton Central Library until the end of August! The exhibition features photography created by Compass students during weekly sessions with In Focus, inspired by the library’s own art and photography collection. 👀
August 7, 2026 at 3:32 PM
📸 'Looking Closer' is still on display at Southampton Central Library until the end of August! The exhibition features photography created by Compass students during weekly sessions with In Focus, inspired by the library’s own art and photography collection. 👀
🌈 LGBTQIA+ creatives and community leaders: ‘a space’ arts has launched a new Pitch Your Project Open Call, with a £2,000 bursary for a creative, community-focused LGBTQIA+-led initiative taking place in the SO postcode
🗓️ Apply by Monday 3 August, 9am
🔗 https://godshousetower.org.uk/opportunities/
🗓️ Apply by Monday 3 August, 9am
🔗 https://godshousetower.org.uk/opportunities/
July 25, 2026 at 8:02 AM
🌈 LGBTQIA+ creatives and community leaders: ‘a space’ arts has launched a new Pitch Your Project Open Call, with a £2,000 bursary for a creative, community-focused LGBTQIA+-led initiative taking place in the SO postcode
🗓️ Apply by Monday 3 August, 9am
🔗 https://godshousetower.org.uk/opportunities/
🗓️ Apply by Monday 3 August, 9am
🔗 https://godshousetower.org.uk/opportunities/
Our 2024/25 Annual Report is here! 📸 A year of growth across Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and beyond - made possible by our funders, team, partners, volunteers, and young participants💙
Thank you.
https://www.infocusedu.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/24-25-in-focus-annual-report-end301125-1.pdf
Thank you.
https://www.infocusedu.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/24-25-in-focus-annual-report-end301125-1.pdf
July 15, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Our 2024/25 Annual Report is here! 📸 A year of growth across Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and beyond - made possible by our funders, team, partners, volunteers, and young participants💙
Thank you.
https://www.infocusedu.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/24-25-in-focus-annual-report-end301125-1.pdf
Thank you.
https://www.infocusedu.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/24-25-in-focus-annual-report-end301125-1.pdf
☀️ We did it, THANK YOU! ☀️
We've hit our crowdfunder goal for more new pro equipment for our free sessions for young people AND a cyanotype kit!☀️📸 This means we can run cyanotype workshops to help you make sun-soaked prints like this!
But it's about more than kit. Your support helps us...
We've hit our crowdfunder goal for more new pro equipment for our free sessions for young people AND a cyanotype kit!☀️📸 This means we can run cyanotype workshops to help you make sun-soaked prints like this!
But it's about more than kit. Your support helps us...
July 15, 2026 at 1:12 PM
☀️ We did it, THANK YOU! ☀️
We've hit our crowdfunder goal for more new pro equipment for our free sessions for young people AND a cyanotype kit!☀️📸 This means we can run cyanotype workshops to help you make sun-soaked prints like this!
But it's about more than kit. Your support helps us...
We've hit our crowdfunder goal for more new pro equipment for our free sessions for young people AND a cyanotype kit!☀️📸 This means we can run cyanotype workshops to help you make sun-soaked prints like this!
But it's about more than kit. Your support helps us...
☀️ Our Southampton summer holiday club is booking now for creative 10-17 year olds! 🎨📸
Activities include: 📸 Photography Arts & Crafts ✍🏻 Creative writing and Zine/book-making➕ more!
🗓Wednesdays 10:30am – 3:30pm
Limited spaces available on 29th July, 5th Aug, 19th Aug
Activities include: 📸 Photography Arts & Crafts ✍🏻 Creative writing and Zine/book-making➕ more!
🗓Wednesdays 10:30am – 3:30pm
Limited spaces available on 29th July, 5th Aug, 19th Aug
July 8, 2026 at 6:02 PM
☀️ Our Southampton summer holiday club is booking now for creative 10-17 year olds! 🎨📸
Activities include: 📸 Photography Arts & Crafts ✍🏻 Creative writing and Zine/book-making➕ more!
🗓Wednesdays 10:30am – 3:30pm
Limited spaces available on 29th July, 5th Aug, 19th Aug
Activities include: 📸 Photography Arts & Crafts ✍🏻 Creative writing and Zine/book-making➕ more!
🗓Wednesdays 10:30am – 3:30pm
Limited spaces available on 29th July, 5th Aug, 19th Aug
Beautiful results from our Art&Design National Saturday Club in a recent cyanotype Masterclass with multidisciplinary artist Kama Mielczarek, exploring sun printing, composition, natural forms and alternative photographic processes 🔷☀️
July 8, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Beautiful results from our Art&Design National Saturday Club in a recent cyanotype Masterclass with multidisciplinary artist Kama Mielczarek, exploring sun printing, composition, natural forms and alternative photographic processes 🔷☀️
Can you believe 2026 is already halfway through? 📸✨
From photography and zines to gallery trips, exhibitions and plenty of creative expression, young people at In Focus have been busy making brilliant work. Take a look at just some of those creations that young people have produced in 2026 so far 👇
From photography and zines to gallery trips, exhibitions and plenty of creative expression, young people at In Focus have been busy making brilliant work. Take a look at just some of those creations that young people have produced in 2026 so far 👇
July 7, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Can you believe 2026 is already halfway through? 📸✨
From photography and zines to gallery trips, exhibitions and plenty of creative expression, young people at In Focus have been busy making brilliant work. Take a look at just some of those creations that young people have produced in 2026 so far 👇
From photography and zines to gallery trips, exhibitions and plenty of creative expression, young people at In Focus have been busy making brilliant work. Take a look at just some of those creations that young people have produced in 2026 so far 👇
✍️ Southampton writers, poets, lyricists and curious creatives, come along to a free creative writing night at 'And There It Was… For the Curious'
⭐ Ages 16+
📅 Wednesday 8th July, 7:30–8:45pm
📍 In Focus, inside Network Labs Southampton SO14 7SJ
All info / fb event : https://fb.me/e/6Y2laQCzP
⭐ Ages 16+
📅 Wednesday 8th July, 7:30–8:45pm
📍 In Focus, inside Network Labs Southampton SO14 7SJ
All info / fb event : https://fb.me/e/6Y2laQCzP
June 30, 2026 at 8:11 AM
✍️ Southampton writers, poets, lyricists and curious creatives, come along to a free creative writing night at 'And There It Was… For the Curious'
⭐ Ages 16+
📅 Wednesday 8th July, 7:30–8:45pm
📍 In Focus, inside Network Labs Southampton SO14 7SJ
All info / fb event : https://fb.me/e/6Y2laQCzP
⭐ Ages 16+
📅 Wednesday 8th July, 7:30–8:45pm
📍 In Focus, inside Network Labs Southampton SO14 7SJ
All info / fb event : https://fb.me/e/6Y2laQCzP
Thanks to those who have supported our kit fund so far ❤️ time is running out and we need a last push! Every pound buys pro equipment for young people to express themselves through creativity 📸 https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/in-focus
June 29, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Thanks to those who have supported our kit fund so far ❤️ time is running out and we need a last push! Every pound buys pro equipment for young people to express themselves through creativity 📸 https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/in-focus
Last call to apply for our three new job roles currently hiring at our Southampton-based Charity!⏳
Apply by 12pm Friday 19 June.
Details & apply: https://www.infocusedu.co.uk/join-the-team/
Apply by 12pm Friday 19 June.
Details & apply: https://www.infocusedu.co.uk/join-the-team/
June 17, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Last call to apply for our three new job roles currently hiring at our Southampton-based Charity!⏳
Apply by 12pm Friday 19 June.
Details & apply: https://www.infocusedu.co.uk/join-the-team/
Apply by 12pm Friday 19 June.
Details & apply: https://www.infocusedu.co.uk/join-the-team/
Free zine-making workshop! 📖✨
Make your own 16-page zine, no experience needed!
🗓 Sat 11 July, 2:30–4pm
📍 God's House Tower, Southampton
🆓 Free — June sold out, so book fast! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/in-focus-zine-workshop-overcoming-the-monster-tickets-1983081242379
Make your own 16-page zine, no experience needed!
🗓 Sat 11 July, 2:30–4pm
📍 God's House Tower, Southampton
🆓 Free — June sold out, so book fast! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/in-focus-zine-workshop-overcoming-the-monster-tickets-1983081242379
June 15, 2026 at 8:49 AM
Free zine-making workshop! 📖✨
Make your own 16-page zine, no experience needed!
🗓 Sat 11 July, 2:30–4pm
📍 God's House Tower, Southampton
🆓 Free — June sold out, so book fast! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/in-focus-zine-workshop-overcoming-the-monster-tickets-1983081242379
Make your own 16-page zine, no experience needed!
🗓 Sat 11 July, 2:30–4pm
📍 God's House Tower, Southampton
🆓 Free — June sold out, so book fast! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/in-focus-zine-workshop-overcoming-the-monster-tickets-1983081242379
We’re raising £1,250 to bring more professional photography and cyanotype kit into our free creative workshops for young people aged 16–25 📸
Your support helps young creatives build skills, confidence, belonging and access paid creative opportunities.
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/in-focus
Your support helps young creatives build skills, confidence, belonging and access paid creative opportunities.
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/in-focus
June 14, 2026 at 12:05 PM
We’re raising £1,250 to bring more professional photography and cyanotype kit into our free creative workshops for young people aged 16–25 📸
Your support helps young creatives build skills, confidence, belonging and access paid creative opportunities.
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/in-focus
Your support helps young creatives build skills, confidence, belonging and access paid creative opportunities.
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/in-focus