A summaryJoin 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: www.suffolklibraries.co.uk/blank-page
Library: Gainsborough Library, Clapgate Lane, Ipswich, IP3 0RL
Tue 08 April 2025 09:45 - 15:30
Upcycled Collage and Decoupage with Clare Sams
Thur 10 April 2025 09:45 - 15:30
"Who am I?" Make a Character with a Difference with Theatre Maker Sian Burford-Thomas
Tue 15 April 2025 09:45 - 15:30
Sculpture & Casting Creations Workshop with Emma Denby
Thur 17 April 2025 09:45 - 15:30
Illustrated Tattoo Designs with Joel Millerchip
Workshop details:
Tue 08 April 2025 09:45 - 15:30
Upcycled Collage and Decoupage with Clare Sams
Join textiles artist Clare Sams for this creative workshop for 10-16 year olds at your local library. Learn how to make recycled art using magazines, comics and varnish.
In this workshop you will learn how to customise objects with recycled comics and magazines to make fun and personalised creations. Decoupage is a traditional craft, used to upcycle objects for the home with colours, pictures, and patterns by using scrap paper and varnish. In the session you can try out the art of collage using paper glue, magazines, and card to get familiar with the techniques. Next you will make a customised keychain charm using decoupage glue and lettering. Moving onto a larger project after lunch, you can use your new decoupage skills to customise your own project, including wooden boxes, coasters, and canvases. What will you create?
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.
Thur 10 April 2024 09:45 - 15:30
"Who am I?" Make a Character with a Difference with Theatre Maker Sian Burford-Thomas
Join theatre maker Sian Burford-Thomas for this creative workshop for 10-16 year olds at your local library. This unique workshop will explore identity and performance, taking you on a creative journey of self-discovery!
Jump into action this spring and create a character with a difference! Our blank canvas’ identity will be revealed only by you…
Bring the character to life through designing their look, who they are on the inside and how they will make a difference to the world around us.
We’ll be looking at visual elements such as clothing to shape the look of our character and creating performances to reflect our character’s traits and passions, using recorded voice work. Accessible and fun theatrical exercises and techniques will help participants to develop their ideas.
Our finished character will remain on display at the library for all to see at the end of the day.
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.
Tue 15 April 2025 09:45 - 15:30
Sculpture & Casting Creations Workshop with Emma Denby
Join professional sculptor Emma Denby for this creative workshop for 10-16 year olds at your local library! Learn how to use clay to sculpt your creations and cast them into a final piece.
This workshop introduces participants to the process of using clay to sculpt sculptures and using silicone and Jesmonite to cast them into a final piece. We will also explore using Jesmonite with pre-made moulds and will develop a variety of casting techniques.
Exploring a variety of artistic techniques, Emma will be leading participants through creative ways of building sculpture, whilst using specialist skills such as moulding and casting. Using pre-made moulds, different techniques used to create swirly patterns, abstract shapes and bright colours will be explored. Participants will take away their own sculptures cast in Jesmonite, along with coasters or candle holders which they decorate in their own way.
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.
Thur 17 April 2025 09:45 - 15:30
Illustrated Tattoo Designs with Joel Millerchip
Join illustrator Joel Millerchip for this creative workshop for 10-16 year olds at your local library. Create a fun flash sheet of your very own cartoon tattoo designs!
Participants will draw a flash sheet of designs to be decorated using ink and water colour techniques. Everyone will get to take home their original multi-coloured sheet full of tattoo designs.
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
