Gainsborough Library Blank Page Project

Creative workshops in the library for teens

Collection links
Location address: Gainsborough Community Library, Ipswich
Chosen age group:

Ages: 10 - 16 years

Available tickets:
Paid non HAF child £15 per session Free HAF eligible Free
Next date: None - Register your interest
Funded by Suffolk County Council
Universal provision
Gainsborough Library Blank Page Project block mentored by Suffolk Community Libraries
Gainsborough Library Blank Page Project block mentored by Suffolk Community Libraries
Gainsborough Library Blank Page Project block mentored by Suffolk Community Libraries
Gainsborough Library Blank Page Project block mentored by Suffolk Community Libraries
Gainsborough Library Blank Page Project block mentored by Suffolk Community Libraries
Gainsborough Library Blank Page Project block mentored by Suffolk Community Libraries
Gainsborough Library Blank Page Project block mentored by Suffolk Community Libraries
Gainsborough Library Blank Page Project block mentored by Suffolk Community Libraries
Gainsborough Library Blank Page Project block mentored by Suffolk Community Libraries
A summary
Join us at Gainsborough Community Library for a variety of creative workshops throughout the winter holidays for 10-16 year olds! Workshops are 9:45am - 3:30pm and include lunch, drinks and snacks. Free places are available for those eligible for benefit related free school meals. Unsure if you’re eligible? For guidance visit www.gov.uk/apply-free-school-meals. For more information on each workshop and our brilliant artists, please visit our website: suffolkcommunitylibraries.co.uk/blank-page If your booking is made within 72 hours of the workshop, we may not be able to accommodate specific dietary requirements. Please get in touch with the library location for the workshop to discuss options. Library: Gainsborough Library, Clapgate Lane, Ipswich, IP3 0RL 31 March Weaving and Crochet Taster session with Kelly Hammond Get creative and turn simple strips of fabric into a colourful egg-shaped rag wreath you can be proud of. Mix bright spring colours, bold patterns and wool to design something totally unique to you. It’s hands-on, relaxing, and a brilliant way to show off your creativity without needing any sewing skills. You can make your wreath soft and pastel, wild and vibrant, or themed around your favourite colours. By the end, you’ll have an eye-catching piece of art that’s perfect to hang up and show everyone what you have created. About Kelly: 1 April Zine Making Workshop with Illustrator Lily Hammond Explore zine making in this one-day workshop led by illustrator Lily Hammond! You will spend some time reflecting on what the students enjoy reading or learning about and then find those books in the library, look at story lines, scenes, characters etc that they could re-create in their zine If the students are not big readers, we can focus on non-fiction books which can tie into hobbies like art fashion, nature, sports, history, science, etc and use these books to inform their zine. A bit of book binding on making the zines and then create them with collage drawing lettering and print. Refining a front and back cover as well as the inside pages. Then we will focus on the bookmarks with print making and encourage the students to borrow a book from the library and use their new bookmarks. About Lily: Lily is an illustrator working from her studio in rural Suffolk, having graduated with a first-class honours in illustration. Her practice spans the creative sector from working on a commission for Black History Month for the BBC to working in an East London studio.  Lily has a real passion for colour and pattern that feeds into her love of interior décor. In addition to her decorative work lily creates bright portraits, often having inspirational women from minority ethnic backgrounds as her subject focus.  7 April Making Key Chain Charms with Crocheter Clare Sams Make your own unique accessories for your backpack! Textile artist Clare Sams will help you to create sensory keychains using beads, cords and ribbons, which you can carry everywhere. You will also have the opportunity to design and make a plushie bag charm, using fleecy fabrics and simple stitching techniques. About Clare: Clare is a textiles arts practitioner, lecturer and arts educator, and is Suffolk Libraries’ Environmentalist in Residence. She has a master’s degree in Academic Practice for Art Design and Communication and holds a Guinness World Record for the largest crochet hook.   As a freelance educator, Clare facilitates creative arts activities for all ages and abilities, using accessible techniques and sustainable materials in a range of cultural, community and educational settings. 10 April Robot Fun Programming Workshop with STEM ambassador Steve Hubbard Try something different! Why not come along and have a go at programming a real robot? Anyone, from Y1 to 101 can do it! You'll get to meet some really cool robots too. We’re all about programming and using robots to learn and have a good time. We’ve brought together state of the art robots and want to promote STEM activities to Blank Page students. To check out some of the robots you might be working with, visit the link below. https://robotfun.co.uk/our-robots/ About Steve: Steve is a fully qualified and experienced STEM ambassador based in Ipswich. He worked with the Education Team on their outreach and virtual robotics programmes, with primary and secondary school age children.
send accessibility checklist
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
Sensory or quiet spaces
Makaton trained
PECS trained
More information available on request
Contact the Mentor to discuss your specific needs regarding this list item.
Please note:
It is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the the measures provided above. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed.
About your mentors
Suffolk Community Libraries
Where I belong.
We’re the independent charity that runs Suffolk’s library service. We nurture children’s literacy, support vulnerable people and promote wellbeing across Suffolk.
Dilly
Suffolk libraries information advisor
Hiyaa I’m Dilly and I love animals, being creative, including sustainable creativity, when I’m not spending time interacting with animals or at gigs I can often be found either working or volunteering with young people, their enthusiasm, inquisitiveness and perspectives on the world they live in is a treasure to be part of and to learn from.
Grace Dersley
Relief Library & Information Advisor
A regular member of the team at Gainsborough Library, who loves to read, write and create. I used to work weekends and help run Girls Group in 2022, but now can often be found covering shifts on the weekdays and in school holidays. Radio and music are my other passions and I'm always trying to link them to my library work one way or another!
Georgia
Library and Information Advisor
Here to support the young people attending, and artists providing our Blank Page Project workshops. I look forward to seeing you all and having a fun time during our workshops
Mandy Grimwood
Passionate community library manager
I love working with the local community and being able to offer new, exciting opportunities for young people to improve their confidence, self-esteem and aspirations.
Samantha Scott
Library and Information Advisor
.
Kim
Library and Information Advisor + Book Dragon
.
Learning aims
Aim 1
To try something new and explore creativity
Aim 2
To learn about what Suffolk Libraries can offer
Aim 3
To develop confidence in meeting and working with new people
Pricing information
Ticket namePaid non HAF child
Price£15
Ticket name Free HAF eligible
Price£0
Gainsborough Library Blank Page Project - image 1
Gainsborough Library Blank Page Project - image 2
Gainsborough Library Blank Page Project - image 3
Gainsborough Library Blank Page Project - image 4
Gainsborough Library Blank Page Project - image 5
Gainsborough Library Blank Page Project - image 6
Gainsborough Library Blank Page Project - image 7
Gainsborough Library Blank Page Project - image 8
Gainsborough Library Blank Page Project - image 9
LEARNER REFLECTIONS0 reflections
Where we'll be
Gainsborough Community Library, Clapgate Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0RL
WHAT’S PROVIDED
Drinks
Snacks
Meals
Equipment
Safety
Enhanced 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
Free bookings do not require refunds but as places are limited, please cancel if you cannot attend so that your place can be offered to someone else.

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.