Gainsborough Library Blank Page Project

A series of creative workshops for teens

Your mentors

Suffolk Libraries

Stacey Rezvan

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Location address: Ipswich, IP3 0RL
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 Gainsborough Community 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: Gainsborough Library, Clapgate Lane, Ipswich, IP3 0RL Thu 01 Aug 2024 09:45 - 15:30 Write a song in a day. Song writing workshop with Ben Brown & Catalina Carvajal Fri 02 Aug 2024 09:45 - 15:30 From Pulp to Paper: Make Your Own Paper Pages from Scratch with Hannah Fletcher Thu 08 Aug 2024 09:45 - 15:30 Create a clay character story pot - Bring Your Favourite Book to Life with Emma Jayne Robertson from EJR Ceramics Fri 09 Aug 2024 09:45 - 15:30 Lights! Camera! Action! Film Workshop with Kirsty Tallent Wed 14 Aug 2024 09:45 - 15:30 Gory Stories: Special Effects makeup workshop with artist Lorna Garside Thu 15 Aug 2024 09:45 - 15:30 Drawing Sound. A visual art and music workshop with Carl Cole & Emma Denby Fri 16 Aug 2024 09:45 - 15:30 Make Your Own Video Game! An Interactive Fiction workshop with Stacey Rezvan Wed 21 Aug 2024 09:45 - 15:30 Discover your Inner Filmstar! Film making workshop with Evie Capon Thu 22 Aug 2024 09:45 - 15:30 Cyanotype portraiture Photography with Gillian Allard Fri 23 Aug 2024 09:45 - 15:30 Creative Weaving workshop with Clare Sams Thu 29 Aug 2024 09:45 - 15:30 Power up stories with Sian Burford Thomas Fri 30 Aug 2024 09:45 - 15:30 Create your own computer game. A gaming and coding workshop with Phil Willis
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.
Stacey Rezvan
Writer, Game Designer, Educator
Hi there! I am a writer and a tutor who also loves video games. I have taught English around the world, including Poland, Romania and China. I love learning about other perspectives in life and enjoy helping people create stories that they're passionate about. I have taught English to adults and children abroad and in the UK for over seven years. My favourite video games include Horizon Zero Dawn, Tomb Raider, Civilization, Pokémon and Genshin Impact. I am surprisingly good at Mario Kart, too! The games I make all have in-depth stories about characters who need to make tough decisions in a complex world. I specialise in interaction fiction/visual novel games because I think they're a great way of telling a story. In my spare time I'll be performing on stage with spoken word and poetry or walking the dogs. My advice for any would be writer is to look after the spark that motivates you to write, and to keep on writing!
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.
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!
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.
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.
Creative Powerhouse
Exciting & engaging arts for all!
Ben is a songwriter and community musician from Manningtree in East Anglia. Catalina is a visual artist from Bogotá in Colombia.
Evie Capon
Fun and caring Performing Arts facilitator.
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
Aperture Audio/Visual/Arts
Art & Music Faciliation led by Emma & Carl
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Kirsty Tallent
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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
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Ticket name Free HAF eligible
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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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