Chantry Library The Blank Page Project

A series of creative workshops for teens

Your mentors

Suffolk Libraries

Sarah Nkugwa

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Location address: Ipswich, IP2 0QY
Chosen age group:

Ages: 10 - 16 years

Available tickets:
Free non-HAF eligible Free Free HAF eligible Free
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Funded by Suffolk County Council
Universal holiday club with SEND support
A summary
Join us at Ipswich County Library for a variety of FREE creative workshops throughout the summer holidays for 10-16 year olds! Workshops are 9:45am - 3:30pm and include a free lunch, drinks and snacks. For more information on each workshop, please visit our website: www.suffolklibraries.co.uk/blank-page Workshop details: Library: Chantry Library, Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich, IP2 0QY Mon 22 Jul 2024 09:45 - 15:30 Discover your Inner Film star! Film making workshop with Evie Capon Wed 24 Jul 2024 09:45 - 15:30 Creative Weaving workshop with Clare Sams Fri 26 Jul 2024 09:45 - 15:30 Create a clay character story pot - Bring Your Favourite Book to Life with Emma Jayne Robertson from EJR Ceramics Mon 29 Jul 2024 09:45 - 15:30 Wed 31 Jul 2024 09:45 - 15:30 Painting our community mural PART 2 with Lily Hammond from UWU Studios Fri 02 Aug 2024 09:45 - 15:30 Cyanotype portraiture Photography with Gillian Allard Mon 05 Aug 2024 09:45 - 15:30 Clay, Henna and Ink play with Alice Andrea Ewing Wed 07 Aug 2024 09:45 - 15:30 Gory Stories: Special Effects makeup workshop with artist Lorna Garside Fri 09 Aug 2024 09:45 - 15:30 From Pulp to Paper: Make Your Own Paper Pages from Scratch with Hannah Fletcher Mon 12 Aug 2024 09:45 - 15:30 Power up stories with Sian Burford Thomas Wed 14 Aug 2024 09:45 - 15:30 Skateboard deck Design workshop with illustrator Joel Millerchip Thu 15 Aug 2024 09:45 - 15:30 Design your own Activism graphics to wear, a workshop with Sarah Nkugwa from Rock Paper Scissors
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.
Sarah Nkugwa
Artist | Educator
Hi I’m Sarah Nkugwa aka Pop Print Studio, I am a contemporary Printmaker, Graphic Designer and educator living and working in Suffolk, UK. My main focus is on traditional printmaking with a specialism in screen printing. My work is inspired by human connection, positivity and imperfection. My visual language is bright and playful, remixing form and using brush strokes to create abstract compositions. I work spontaneously, responding to thoughts, sound and movement in real time. Every piece is unique; the unexpected elements of each reveal at the end of the process are a real highlight for me. An experimental, curious interpretation of the world around me informs my work. Embracing mistakes and flaws is central to my art, which encourages you to stand still and look. Every individual interprets my work in their own specific way as I hope you will too. My multi-disciplinary practice spans across drawing, printmaking and collage, I also spend time working on freelance projects and teaching creative workshops.
Alice Andrea Ewing
I am an artist and a founder-sculptor
Alice Andrea Ewing is an artist and a founder-sculptor with a foundry and studio in Suffolk. She studied Art History at Cambridge University before training to cast in the Italian or Renaissance Lost Wax process. She has exhibited nationally and internationally, collaborated with fashion label Loewe, and produced commissions for Aldourie Castle, The Newt in Somerset and Soho Farmhouse. In 2015 she established The Portable Foundry Project, designing creative educational programmes to encourage confidence in young people through engagement with sculpture and foundry activities. She has also designed and delivered a number of well-being and mental health programmes connected to the Arts. These include pilot programmes for Suffolk Art Link and NHS Primary Care Personalised Care Programmes. She has Mental Health first aid training and a foundation in Psychotherapy and Counselling.
Uwu Studio
Pattern print and colour lover
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 her portfolio demonstrates a plethora of different subject matters, whilst staying true to her loves and passions in life. She works in a variety of media– predominantly digital art, markers and acrylic painting – and makes use of textured and layered techniques to create energetic, eyecatching creations.
Sian Burford-Thomas
Theatre maker & practitioner
I work with young people and communities to share stories, explore identity and develop skills through theatre making. I enjoy working with texts and well as devising original work, and it's really important to me that anyone taking part is at the centre of the process. I’m fascinated by what motivates us as human beings, exploring the catalysts for action and change, and the stories that make us who we are. I run inclusive workshops and encourage laughter, teamwork and a positive shared experience. I now work as a freelance artist after having spent 8 brilliant years at the New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich.
Suffolk Libraries
Where you belong
Suffolk Libraries is a charity which has run Suffolk’s library service since August 2012. We have kept all of Suffolk’s libraries open. There are even more libraries now than in 2012 with a 45th opening in 2022. In total there are 45 libraries, three mobile libraries covering hundreds of stops in rural areas and three pop-up weekly library sessions. This website is also packed with useful information and provides a gateway to our extensive free eLibrary service. All this means you’re never too far away from the library in Suffolk!
Rock Paper Scissors
Community arts organisation based in Ipswich
Rock Paper Scissors is a grass roots community arts organisation. Our focus is on creative learning - our role is to build confidence and encourage aspiration in our young artists. We teach problem solving and independent thinking through art & design. Our participants build confidence through working in small groups and it is important to us to provide a positive and inclusive space for all to shine.
Joel Millerchip
Illustrator and artist.
I’m Joel Millerchip, an artist, ADHD thinker, illustrator and tattooist-in-the-making. Born in Birmingham, blossoming in Suffolk. My distinctive illustrative style is perfect for bold, impactful designs that work perfectly in print, on a wall, on a screen or all over your left leg. I also Lecture and support creative workshops with young people.
Wendy Barrett
Often seen with foraging for craft materials.
I started working as a Nursery Nurse. Now at Chantry Library, I enjoy working with children of all ages encouraging imagination learning through play about the environment and nature using recyclable craft materials. Its surprising what you can make with an old box or milk carton. I also love books.
Hannah Fletcher (White Rabbit Black Cat co)
Art for a better environment!
I'm a professional artist working in Ipswich, Suffolk where I take my inspiration from all things nature! I work predominantly in relief printing, but also painting, ceramics and paper-making. I have loved making art all my life, and in 2020 I was lucky enough for it to become my job!
Emma Jayne Robertson - EJR Ceramics Ltd
Artist, Tutor & Owner - EJR Ceramics Ltd
Emma Jayne Robertson is a Ceramic & Applied Arts Artist & Tutor. Her studio & gallery, EJaRt Creative, is based at Grange Farm, Hasketon, near Woodbridge. She has been sharing her skills and knowledge through creative workshops for over 15 years, working with all ages and abilities.
Clare Sams
Sustainable textile arts practitioner
Textile artist with a background in fashion and arts education. MA in learning and teaching art and design for higher education. Sustainable arts practitioner. Development and facilitation of accessible creative arts engagement. Engaging and inclusive arts education.
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.
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.
Diane Roe
Love words and paint!
The power of the word through literature is vital, and I believe empowers the individual. The act of making art like-wise.
Evie Capon
Fun and caring support worker and performer.
Freelance performing arts teacher with specialist skills to support people with additional needs.
Hannah Tovell
Library and Information Advisor
I love to help others and I love to read, so I combined the two!
Lorna-Jane Garside
Theatre Maker, Facilitator, SFX Makeup
Theatre Maker, Facilitator, Workshop Leader
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Learning aims
Aim 1
To learn about what Suffolk Libraries can offer
Aim 2
To try something new and explore creativity
Aim 3
To develop confidence in meeting and working with new people
Pricing information
Ticket name Free non-HAF eligible
Price£0
Ticket name Free HAF eligible
Price£0
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Where we'll be
Chantry Library, Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 0QY
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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