Tis the week of Christmas, which is so often filled with last minute panic. Maybe you don't have the money, haven't had time for shopping or are just out of ideas…whatever the reason, instead of panicking and battling through the crowds to find something, why not try some cheap and easy DIY Christmas gift ideas? After all nothing says Christmas better than homemade presents with a personal touch!

Feeling down about the winter weather? I know I am! Whether you're five, twenty five or fifty, Christmas spirit is there for the taking. Here are 10 easy ways to catch hold of it right now.

There are so many jobs in the arts and with that a number of different pathways to get into an arts career. The 4 main things that opens doors into arts careers are passion, creativity, training and hard work.

You don't have to be a keen writer to get involved in the media, or to contribute to Voice!

Sadly, socialising doesn't come naturally to a lot of young people, especially me, who are only just getting to grips with the real world.

New things can be difficult to accept. Education in particular can be extremely scary, especially when you're moving from the environment that you've been in for 5 years, to somewhere completely new.

It's Start Your Arts Award Day! Here are our top tips for getting going with Arts Award...

Here's a handy guide to writing reviews for the web by A Younger Theatre's Editor Jake Orr.

The theme this month is art takes a trip, but it's often the case people take a trip to see the art.

Music videos are a good way for film makers to express their creativity and originality. But, don't make the mistake of thinking they're easy to create...

Shakespeare Schools Festival is the largest youth drama festival in the UK! Whether your school is taking part or not, there's no reason why you can't get to a performance in your area. Here's a simple guide to reviewing a performance yourself.

Last week, I attended a screen printing workshop with Illuminate. Illuminate is part of Nottingham Museums and Galleries for 16-24 year olds and we meet weekly every Wednesday, getting up to lots of creative activities and munching on Jaffa Cakes!