Creative Workshops | Short Breaks | Widnes

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Location address: Halton Lea Library, Runcorn
Chosen age group:

Ages: 8 - 17 years

Available tickets:
Donation Ticket £5 per sessionFree Ticket Free
Next date: Saturday 23rd May,
Funded by Halton Short Breaks
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Creative Workshops | Short Breaks | Widnes block mentored by Digital Arts Box
Creative Workshops | Short Breaks | Widnes block mentored by Digital Arts Box
Creative Workshops | Short Breaks | Widnes block mentored by Digital Arts Box
Creative Workshops | Short Breaks | Widnes block mentored by Digital Arts Box
Creative Workshops | Short Breaks | Widnes block mentored by Digital Arts Box
What we'll do
1. Minecraft Build Challenge Workshop Saturday 23rd May | St Paul’s Church Hall, Widnes In this engaging two-hour Halton Short Breaks session, your young person will design and build their own Minecraft escape room using red stone. They’ll create puzzles, hidden doors, and secret switches, before testing each other’s creations and trying to escape! __________________ 2. AI Animation Workshop Date TBC | St Paul’s Church Hall, Widnes Join us for a brand-new animation workshop where your young person will design their own digital character and bring it to life using Sketch MetaLab. They’ll use AI (Artificial Intelligence) to animate their character to walk, dance, run and more! __________________ 3. Halloween Paper Lantern Workshop Date TBC | St Paul’s Church Hall, Widnes In this creative workshop, your young person will design and build their very own Halloween-themed paper lantern. Using paper crafts and simple circuitry, they’ll create a glowing lantern that lights up at the touch of a button. __________________ 4. Light Up Christmas Card Design Workshop Date TBC | St Paul’s Church Hall, Widnes Join us for a festive Halton Short Breaks workshop where your young person will design and create their own light-up Christmas card using digital art. They’ll combine creativity with simple electronics to build a circuit that makes their card shine. __________________ 5. Digital Music Making Workshop Date TBC | St Paul’s Church Hall, Widnes Join us to explore the exciting world of digital music making. Your young person will use an iPad to create their own unique beat and develop it into a short track to share.
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1:1 care
2:1 care
Qualified to administer medication
Epilepsy trained
Secure environment
Accessible toilet
Assist with personal care and toileting
Hoist and changing bench
Wheelchair accessible site
Autism awareness trained
Sensory or quiet spaces
Makaton trained
PECS trained
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About your mentors
Digital Arts Box
Creative experiences.
We are a not-for-profit Community Interest Company based in Halton, delivering unique and engaging workshops and clubs that focus on technology and creativity within the community.
James
Digital Arts Tutor
I am a Digital Arts Tutor working with Digital Arts Box. I like making music and coding video games
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can get involved? Full eligibility criteria: For young people aged 8–17 in Halton with a current EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) or 15+ hours of assessed support needs, and a diagnosis of a hearing or visual impairment, learning or physical disability, chronic or life-threatening condition, communication need (including autism), consciousness disorder, or mental health need. __________________ How much does it cost? We request a £5 donation contributing to your young person’s place. (non-refundable) However, we completely understand that everyone’s circumstances are different. If you’re finding it difficult to make a donation, please don’t hesitate to give us a call on 0151 345 1419 – we’re happy to help. __________________ How do I sign up? Sign up for a place here on EEQU by clicking the register button and filling out our registration form. For any clarifications please contact us at hello@makocreate.co.uk or call 0151 345 1419. __________________ Participants with an additional need may be permitted to be joined by a sibling who does not meet our eligibility criteria, but only if the sibling’s presence will be of benefit to the young person and if there is adequate space on the course. Due to our provision agreement with Halton Borough Council, we must reserve the right to cancel sibling places in order to accommodate other young people with additional needs. We will require a phone call with you to discuss your circumstances if you would like to enrol a non-eligible sibling onto a session. **Tickets are non-transferable - please ensure the name of the participant you sign up matches the young person who arrives at our session. Each young person must have their own ticket.**
Pricing information
Ticket nameDonation Ticket
Price£5
InformationThis ticket allows you to contribute towards your young person’s place at our Short Breaks Workshop.
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Price£0
InformationThis ticket secures your young person a place at our Short Breaks Workshop with no donation fee.
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Where we'll be
Halton Lea Library, Second Avenue, Runcorn, England, WA7 2PF
WHAT’S PROVIDED
Equipment
Safety
Enhanced DBS
Basic DBS
Risk Assessment
Public Liability Insurance
Safeguarding Training
First Aid Training
First Aid Kit
Smoke Detector

Please note

Please note, it is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the safety measures. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed here.

Cancellation Policy
*** Please note refunds are not available ***

My experience consists of a leisure activity, on a specific date(s), and therefore the 14-day ‘cooling off period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 does not apply.