Ipswich County Library BlankPage Project

A series of creative workshops for teens

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Location address: Ipswich County Library, Ipswich
Chosen age group:

Ages: 10 - 16 years

Available tickets:
Paid non HAF child £15 per sessionFree HAF eligible Free
Next date: Monday 7th Apr,
Funded by Suffolk County Council
Universal holiday club
A summary
Join us at Ipswich County Library for a variety of creative workshops this easter 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: www.suffolklibraries.co.uk/blank-page Library address: Ipswich County Library, Northgate Street, Ipswich, IP1 3DE Mon 07 April 2025 09:45 - 15:30 Photography Animation with Gillian Allard Mon 14 April 2025 2024 09:45 - 15:30 Digital Billboards with Michelle Brace Workshop details: Mon 07 April 2025 09:45 - 15:30 Photography Animation with Gillian Allard Join photographer Gillian Allard for this creative workshop for 10-16 year olds at your local library. Create a unique time-lapse film by playing with photography and sound effects. The workshop will start with participants taking original photos that represent their unique perspective, using books from the library, and any imagery they like. We will then manipulate the images and work them into a series, layering them together. In the second part of the workshop, we will explore creating animation through our photo series, ripping up the images to reveal each layer, making a time-lapse film. Lastly, we will be adding sound effects to enhance the visual experience of our artwork. 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. Please note that whilst we welcome all young people, our staff are not specifically SEND trained. This workshop is for 10-16 year olds only. If you feel your child requires additional support in the form of adult attendance in order to access this workshop, contact us by emailing katie.puls@suffolklibraries.co.uk. 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 Mon 14 April 2025 2024 09:45 - 15:30 Digital Billboards Workshop with Michelle Brace Join digital artist Michelle Brace for this creative workshop for 10-16 year olds at your local library. Create your own digital billboard using text, collage materials and visual mixing techniques! Through a hands-on process of building up a colourful collage using images, text, acrylic markers and collage papers you will create a design for your billboard that can be re-mixed and added to in Procreate on the iPad (supplied for use in the workshop). Your digital design will be uploaded into a mock-up app so that you can see your work displayed, in its full creative glory, in its street location (think bus stop display or large-scale advertising hoarding). You can expect to come away from the day with skills in digital mixing, editing and an experience of working with layers and layer masks but, if you prefer just to collage, that is awesome too. You will still be able to create your own digital billboard! The session will include a playful exploration of words and text so that, if you like, you can get your message out there along with your awesome creativity via your billboard. Your digital designs will be shared digitally after the workshop and an A4 printed copy of your digital billboard will be given to you to take home. 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. Please note that whilst we welcome all young people, our staff are not specifically SEND trained. This workshop is for 10-16 year olds only. If you feel your child requires additional support in the form of adult attendance in order to access this workshop, contact us by emailing katie.puls@suffolklibraries.co.uk. 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
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About your mentors
Suffolk 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.
Michelle Brace
Digital & mixed media artist
I describe my work as digital mixed media. I use all kinds of things as visual source material including moving image, natural materials, collage, mark making, text and photographic textures to build colourful visual compositions. I've recently been collaborating with dancers, musicians and other visual artists to make studio based work and work for live performance and projection. I often work with communities producing and facilitating projects and have a current emphasis on developing my creative practice to support mental health and well-being.
Ellie
Library and Information Assistant
I'm a library and information assistant in their early 20s with a passion for photography, poetry and creative writing. I have a great love and am often inspired by animals and nature - this comes from living in a house with 3 guinea pigs, a cat, 2 rabbits who think they're dogs and a spoiled dog who thinks he's a human toddler.
Gillian Alllard
A photographer
I enjoy teaching and sharing my knowledge. I have a broad range of skills in photography from film to digital disciplines and other more experimental techniques. I am a qualified teacher and have a full DBS.
Ellen
Library and information advisor
I am an avid reader and a poet. I love working at Ipswich library and getting involved with creative projects!
Hannah
Assistant Library Manager
I've worked in academic and public libraries for 6 years, and am a big supporter of the arts in Suffolk.
Ipswich Library
Library and Information Advisor
Library and Information Advisor for Suffolk Libraries enjoy the arts in many forms
Mark Girling
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Learning aims
Aim 1
To develop confidence in meeting and working with new people
Aim 2
To try something new and explore creativity
Aim 3
To learn about what Suffolk Libraries can offer
Pricing information
Ticket namePaid non HAF child
Price£15
Ticket nameFree HAF eligible
Price£0
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Where we'll be
Ipswich County Library, Northgate Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3DE
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

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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.

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