Gainsborough Library Blank Page Project

A series of creative workshops for teens

Your mentors

Suffolk Libraries

Uwu Studio

Organisation links
Location address: Ipswich, IP3 0RL
Chosen age group:

For ages: 10 - 16 years years

Available tickets:
Free non-HAF eligible Free Free HAF eligible Free
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Funded by Suffolk County Council
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A summary
Join us at Gainsborough Library for a variety of FREE creative workshops this Easter holidays. These activities are specifically designed for Children aged 10 -16 (Secondary and Primary Year 6), and are open to all. Workshops are 9:30am - 3:30pm include a free lunch, drinks and snacks. Library: Gainsborough Library, Clapgate Lane, Ipswich, IP3 0RL Wed 03 Apr 2024 09:30 - 15:30 Pattern and Print art with Lily from UWU studios Thu 04 Apr 2024 09:30 - 15:30 Discover your inner film star- Film making with Evie Capon Fri 05 Apr 2024 09:30 - 15:30 Gorey Stories - special effects makeup with Lorna Garside Wed 10 Apr 2024 09:30 - 15:30 Illustrated Board games creation with Joel Millerchip Thu 11 Apr 2024 09:30 - 15:30 A Secret Space - Using photography and images to create a wooden keepsake box with Gillian Allard Fri 12 Apr 2024 09:30 - 15:30 Find your voice - Podcast and Voice over workshop with Evie Capon
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
Evie Capon
Fun and caring support worker and performer.
Freelance performing arts teacher with specialist skills to support people with additional needs.
Phil Willis
Professional application developer
Professional application developer, robot maker, Coder Dojo mentor and Pi Wars judge.
Lorna-Jane Garside
Theatre Maker, Facilitator, SFX Makeup
Theatre Maker, Facilitator, Workshop Leader
kaileigh harewood
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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 name Free non-HAF eligible
Price£0
Ticket name Free HAF eligible
Price£0
PHOTO GALLERY
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

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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.