“The project is aimed at children and young people ages three to 18 and combines hands-on crafts with creativity, social interaction, and shared experiences,” explained Kerstin Rice. Through inclusive workshops at the Rittergut and mobile pop-up events throughout the Altmark region, participants can explore a variety of craft and creative activities. The focus is not on prior experience. Rather, the goal is to discover one’s own abilities, build self-confidence, and gain positive experiences within the community.
A key component of the project is the involvement of volunteers, as Kerstin Rice explained. Seniors and people with immigrant backgrounds get involved, thereby fostering encounters between different generations and cultures. This exchange helps to promote a sense of community and mutual understanding.
During the tour of the manor, the district administrator also visited the printmaking studio. There, Kerstin Rice showed him the latest results of her work with young artists. She also presented oak benches that were built using a plug-in design and artistically decorated with graffiti paint. Just as Miles Rice was about to begin flame-charred another piece of oak, Puhlmann spontaneously pitched in and gave it a try himself.
“They’re really making something happen here,” said the district administrator. “I’m delighted that the project has received such recognition beyond the region,” Puhlmann continued. The additional funding of 5,000 euros is intended to help continue the programs for children and teens and to continue providing them with spaces where they can discover their talents, try new things, and get active together with others.
