Haverhill Library The Blank Page Project

Free creative workshops for teens

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Location address: Haverhill, CB9 8HB
Chosen age group:

Ages: 10 - 16 years

Available tickets:
Free HAF eligible FreeFree non-HAF eligible Free
Next date: Friday 27th Dec,
Funded by Suffolk County Council
Universal holiday club
A summary
Join us at Haverhill Library for a variety of FREE creative workshops this winter 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 and our amazing artists, please visit our website: www.suffolklibraries.co.uk/blank-page Library: Haverhill Library, Camps Road, Haverhill, CB9 8HB Fri 27 Dec 2024 09:45 - 15:30 Build a Den, Build a Story Workshop with Sian Burford-Thomas Fri 03 Jan 2025 09:45 - 15:30 Digital Billboards Workshop with Michelle Brace Workshop details: Fri 27 Dec 2024 09:45 - 15:30 Build a Den, Build a Story Workshop with Sian Burford-Thomas Join theatre maker Sian Burford-Thomas for this free creative workshop for 10-16 year olds and create your very own cosy den space to house your unique micro performance. Calling all den builders and story makers! Join us to create a cosy den to house a unique performance of your own. We’ll be thinking up brand new stories based on our own ideas as we head into 2025 – think adventures, celebrations, hopes and dreams! Your den will become your very own stage, ready to tell whatever story you have in your imagination. We’ll be using theatre making techniques to get us thinking, but there’ll be no pressure to perform in front of others if you don’t want to. The wellbeing of our young people is really important to us and time outdoors is a key part of that. With this in mind, where possible a short walk or time outdoors will be incorporated into the workshop days. This will be supervised by the staff running the workshops and will also be weather dependent. Please ensure your child has a coat and sensible footwear! 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. Fri 03 Jan 2025 09:45 - 15:30 Digital Billboards Workshop with Michelle Brace Join digital artist Michelle Brace for this free creative workshop for 10-16 year olds and 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. The wellbeing of our young people is really important to us and time outdoors is a key part of that. With this in mind, where possible a short walk or time outdoors will be incorporated into the workshop days. This will be supervised by the staff running the workshops and will also be weather dependent. Please ensure your child has a coat and sensible footwear! 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.
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.
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.
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.
Beverlee Sammon
Lets get creative in the Library!
I previously worked as a Teacher of Art and Design at GCSE and 'A' Level and Experimental Photography at 'A' Level. Now I work in Haverhill Library helping to design and supply Craft Activities to people aged from 2 upwards!
Audrey
Passionate about peoples wellbeing and values
I am patient and understanding of all ages and abilities, I am very good at teaching new skills and supporting peoples needs.
Teresa
Busy book lover
I enjoy working for Suffolk Libraries and am delighted to be involved in the Blank Page Project.
Susan Wiseman
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Learning aims
Aim 1
To learn about what Suffolk Libraries can offer
Aim 2
To develop confidence in meeting and working with new people
Aim 3
To try something new and explore creativity
Pricing information
Ticket nameFree HAF eligible
Price£0
Ticket nameFree non-HAF eligible
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Where we'll be
Haverhill Library, Camps Road, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 8HB
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.

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