i've tried this on the sheffield graffiti thread, but no joy, so i thought i'd ask here...

does anyone know of any projects/workshops/spaces etc in sheffield where graffiti can be done legit?

i'm looking for something for a 14 y/o lad - mum and dad won't be too happy if he gets into bother doing it, in fact they're looking for something to keep him out of bother and he has an interest in graffiti.

this sin't a thread re: the rights and wrongs of graffiti, or to discuss the potential of getting into trouble - that's for the lad and his parents to think about, but any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

thanks

its legal to do graffiti at the london road basket ball court......

the reason the ball courts is bieng mentioned is that would be a good place to start, its not that we egnored your request.
i do workshops, and graffiti has its elegall side but can be usefull in workshops to stere a youngster who may find out that he has a creative talent, to channel his energy into somthing artistic. did he go to sharrow festival where the graffiti artists where?

hi

thanks for your replies. it's a young person who i know about through work, rather than someone i know personally, so i know very little about him and don't know if he went to the festival. i was looking at it from the angle of him being creative and having an interest in this area.

The trouble with graffiti 'art' is that the canvas is always somebody elses poperty - be that private or public buildings. Not many graffiti vandals have got jobs and can't buy their own walls. Maybe you should be encouraging the lad to do something productive and useful for his community and tell him to grow up - scribbling on walls is really a thing for toddlers.:roll:

The trouble with graffiti 'art' is that the canvas is always somebody elses poperty - be that private or public buildings. Not many graffiti vandals have got jobs and can't buy their own walls. Maybe you should be encouraging the lad to do something productive and useful for his community and tell him to grow up - scribbling on walls is really a thing for toddlers.:roll:

maybe you should read my op again, particularly the last paragraph, and save your views for an appropriate thread, because although you're entitled to your opinion, this is clearly not what i asked for on this particular thread and your comments are therefore off-topic. thank you.

edit: i wouldn't tell any of the young people that i work with to 'grow up'. they're children and entitled to enjoy their childhood. if you re-read my op, you'll note how i specifically addressed the legal aspects of graffiti in terms of what i was requesting.

thanks for your reply anvil, it could be a good idea for him i'm sure its worth a try, and dont wory about the 'sombody elses property' brigade there always going to be on here, just like the rest of us. and they know nothing about it.

Grow up, superchrome, and if you send me any more PMs ask your school teacher to check the spelling first!

frankief...

where did that statement come from about graffiti ARTIST'S not having jobs?

Pretty much every single writer i know has a job,and a succesfull one.And they are also NOT kids,they are over the age of 20,and mature adults,who can choose what they wish to do.

This goes for most writers in the world,not just sheffield

Just because we choose to write our name on whatever we see fit does not mean we are lowlife scum,or un-employed,or homeless or whatever else you want to call us,cretins,idiots etc etc....we have already grown up,live with it.

If the council actualy let us build our own walls then maybe we would?But all this hatred towards graffiti,legal or illegal is so strong,that if we were millionares wanting to build our own walls for graffiti we wouldnt be able too.Because supposedly we are encouraging illegal activities that ruin lives.....Bull-****.

And having a dig at peoples spelling and grammar is so pathetic.Proves you have no point to make and just want to cause trouble,you obviously dont know a single thing about graffiti and never will.

Bye...

i've tried this on the sheffield graffiti thread, but no joy, so i thought i'd ask here...

does anyone know of any projects/workshops/spaces etc in sheffield where graffiti can be done legit?

i'm looking for something for a 14 y/o lad - mum and dad won't be too happy if he gets into bother doing it, in fact they're looking for something to keep him out of bother and he has an interest in graffiti.

this sin't a thread re: the rights and wrongs of graffiti, or to discuss the potential of getting into trouble - that's for the lad and his parents to think about, but any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

thanks

This may be helpful.....

http://www.graffiti-workshops.co.uk/

There is also the NonStop Foundation. Unfortunately, I can't find a working link to their website.

Contact -
NonStop Foundation
Unit 1,
Rutland Court,
161 Rutland Road,
Sheffield,
S3 8UB

tel: 0114 272 2491

info@nonstopables.org

This may be helpful.....

http://www.graffiti-workshops.co.uk/

There is also the NonStop Foundation. Unfortunately, I can't find a working link to their website.

Contact -
NonStop Foundation
Unit 1,
Rutland Court,
161 Rutland Road,
Sheffield,
S3 8UB

tel: 0114 272 2491

info@nonstopables.org

thank you :)

THC etc...what's mature and adult about writing your name over and over again on the bus shelter, road sign etc? Or scratching it in the window of the local shop. It all looks the same and gets a bit boring after a while. You just do it because you like to see your name up there, a little bit of fame for you -it's patheticand childish. Don't worry about the millions spent cleaning this crap - the grown ups will pay for that.
I guess I do see the world differently, I see a beautifully constructed stone bridge for instance and am amazed at the craftsmanship it took to build it. I can also see how it is ruined by spray paint vandals in seconds.
You don't work as a bricklayer I take it? No, didn't think so.

He really should have gone to the Sharrow festival, there were some amazing pieces being done, it would have been very inspiring.

I know a graffiti artist that does a lot of work on canvas (or something similar)and sells them. They really are amazing. :)

Does anyone know how Kid Acne (if that is who it is) gets to do so much what seems like legal graffiti in Sheffield. Is it comissioned work privatley?

THC etc...what's mature and adult about writing your name over and over again on the bus shelter, road sign etc? Or scratching it in the window of the local shop. It all looks the same and gets a bit boring after a while. You just do it because you like to see your name up there, a little bit of fame for you -it's patheticand childish. Don't worry about the millions spent cleaning this crap - the grown ups will pay for that.
I guess I do see the world differently, I see a beautifully constructed stone bridge for instance and am amazed at the craftsmanship it took to build it. I can also see how it is ruined by spray paint vandals in seconds.
You don't work as a bricklayer I take it? No, didn't think so.


I think you are talking about tagging there, not graffiti. Graffiti is artwork, tagging is what you explain above. Maybe get your facts straight before interfeering with a thread that is meant to be helping a youngster stay on the straight and narrow.

THC etc...what's mature and adult about writing your name over and over again on the bus shelter, road sign etc? Or scratching it in the window of the local shop. It all looks the same and gets a bit boring after a while. You just do it because you like to see your name up there, a little bit of fame for you -it's patheticand childish. Don't worry about the millions spent cleaning this crap - the grown ups will pay for that.
I guess I do see the world differently, I see a beautifully constructed stone bridge for instance and am amazed at the craftsmanship it took to build it. I can also see how it is ruined by spray paint vandals in seconds.
You don't work as a bricklayer I take it? No, didn't think so.

Please try to understand that the OP requested information about legal spaces- not a condemnation of graffiti as a whole.

This thread is not about tagging (which is what your 'writing your name over and over again on a bus shelter' refers to), it's about youngsters wanting to learn how to make artwork murals in a legal way.

Please remember that when you reply.

Aahh sorry moderator, I forgot to tell our readers about the difference between tagging and graffiti 'writers'. Anybody can do the first, just remember to finish your signature with a squiggle and then an arrow :hihi:
Grafitti writers are a serious crew and they need a look out, (cos they are an undercover army rebelling against the state! )and they are allowed to carry at least three coloured spray cans in their satchel, it's the same thing as tagging but their name now has a silver surround - much harder to clean off and they feel better when they see it for months and months, they have made something of their lives!:loopy:. God knows what would happen if their mom found out about them vandalising the new childrens playground.

Aahh sorry moderator, I forgot to tell our readers about the difference between tagging and graffiti 'writers'.

no, you forgot to read the original post and keep your off-topic comments to yourself.

mods - can you please close this thread - thanks

Closed at OP request.