Felixstowe Library Blank Page Project

A series of creative workshops for teens

Your mentors

Suffolk Libraries

Hazel

Organisation links
Location address: Felixstowe, IP11 7BY
Chosen age group:

Ages: 10 - 16 years

Available tickets:
Free non-HAF eligible FreeFree HAF eligible Free
Next date: Friday 9th Aug,
Funded by Suffolk County Council
Universal holiday club
A summary
Join us at Felixstowe 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: Felixstowe Library, Crescent Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7BY Fri 26 Jul 2024 09:45 - 15:30 From Pulp to Paper: Make Your Own Paper Pages from Scratch with Hannah Fletcher Fri 09 Aug 2024 09:45 - 15:30 Creative Weaving workshop with Clare Sams Fri 16 Aug 2024 09:45 - 15:30 Power up stories with Sian Burford Thomas Fri 23 Aug 2024 09:45 - 15:30 Create your own wooden photography artwork with Gillian Allard Fri 30 Aug 2024 09:45 - 15:30 Combining photography and digital drawing with Gillian Allard and Eloise Cookson
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.
Hazel Garrity
When your mentor provides a strapline it will go here
My chief enthusiasms have always been words, books and making things so bookbinding combines these elements perfectly. It's also accessible and fun. As a secondary school English teacher, I worked with young people to give them the confidence to be creative with language. Now I want to explore the possibilities offered by combining words with the craft of constructing books in different forms and expressing ideas in new ways. As a member of the Society of Bookbinders, I have been lucky enough to attend workshops with some expert professionals in this area and, although I'm not an expert myself, I know how satisfying it can be to create something unique and personal, using simple materials with traditional tools and skills. Far from dry and dusty, this is a fascinating world offering endless possibilities for self-expression.
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.
Eloise
Library & Information Advisor
I'm Eloise! I'll be your Blank Page Assistant in the Stowmarket workshops. I work part time as a librarian at Stowmarket Library and I'm also a freelance artist myself, so I'm happy to bounce back and fuel any of your wonderfully creative ideas =) In my free time I'm a bit of a nerd who likes animation, video games, and cats.
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!
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.
Heather Read
Library and Information Advisor
I work in Felixstowe Library and love all the activities we provide. I have a 16 year old son, 26 year old daughter, 4 dogs and a husband.
Amy
Library & information advisor
I work at the library and enjoy creative arts and crafts in my spare time.
Shauna King
Library and Information Advisor
I work at Felixstowe Library and enjoy arts and crafts.
Harriet
Suffolk Libraries Blank Pages Team Member
I am a librarian at Felixstowe Library. I love books!
Debra
Library and Information Advisor
I work at the library.
Learning aims
Aim 1
To develop confidence in meeting and working with new people
Aim 2
To try something new and explore creativity
Aim 3
To learn about what Suffolk Libraries can offer
Pricing information
Ticket nameFree non-HAF eligible
Price£0
Ticket nameFree HAF eligible
Price£0
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Where we'll be
Felixstowe Library, Crescent Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7BY
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.

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