Ipswich County Library BlankPage Project

A series of creative workshops for teens

Your mentors

Suffolk Libraries

Sarah Nkugwa

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Location address: Ipswich, IP1 3DE
Chosen age group:

Ages: 10 - 16 years

Available tickets:
Free HAF eligible FreeFree non-HAF eligible Free
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Funded by Suffolk County Council
Universal holiday club
A summary
Join us at Ipswich County 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: Ipswich County Library, Northgate Street, Ipswich, IP1 3DE Mon 22 Jul 2024 09:45 - 15:30 Gory Stories: Special Effects makeup workshop with artist Lorna Garside Wed 24 Jul 2024 09:45 - 15:30 Write a song in a day. Song writing workshop with Ben Brown & Catalina Carvajal Mon 29 Jul 2024 09:45 - 15:30 Power up stories with Sian Burford Thomas Wed 31 Jul 2024 09:45 - 15:30 Skateboard deck Design workshop with illustrator Joel Millerchip Mon 05 Aug 2024 09:45 - 15:30 Create your own wooden photography artwork with Gillian Allard Wed 07 Aug 2024 09:45 - 15:30 Design your own Activism graphics to wear, a workshop with Sarah Nkugwa from Rock Paper Scissors Mon 12 Aug 2024 09:45 - 15:30 Clay, Henna and Ink play with Alice Andrea Ewing Mon 19 Aug 2024 09:45 - 15:30 A book in a Day. A creative writing and art workshop with Chris James
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.
Sarah Nkugwa
Artist | Educator
Hi I’m Sarah Nkugwa aka Pop Print Studio, I am a contemporary Printmaker, Graphic Designer and educator living and working in Suffolk, UK. My main focus is on traditional printmaking with a specialism in screen printing. My work is inspired by human connection, positivity and imperfection. My visual language is bright and playful, remixing form and using brush strokes to create abstract compositions. I work spontaneously, responding to thoughts, sound and movement in real time. Every piece is unique; the unexpected elements of each reveal at the end of the process are a real highlight for me. An experimental, curious interpretation of the world around me informs my work. Embracing mistakes and flaws is central to my art, which encourages you to stand still and look. Every individual interprets my work in their own specific way as I hope you will too. My multi-disciplinary practice spans across drawing, printmaking and collage, I also spend time working on freelance projects and teaching creative workshops.
Alice Andrea Ewing
I am an artist and a founder-sculptor
Alice Andrea Ewing is an artist and a founder-sculptor with a foundry and studio in Suffolk. She studied Art History at Cambridge University before training to cast in the Italian or Renaissance Lost Wax process. She has exhibited nationally and internationally, collaborated with fashion label Loewe, and produced commissions for Aldourie Castle, The Newt in Somerset and Soho Farmhouse. In 2015 she established The Portable Foundry Project, designing creative educational programmes to encourage confidence in young people through engagement with sculpture and foundry activities. She has also designed and delivered a number of well-being and mental health programmes connected to the Arts. These include pilot programmes for Suffolk Art Link and NHS Primary Care Personalised Care Programmes. She has Mental Health first aid training and a foundation in Psychotherapy and Counselling.
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.
Christopher James
Poet, artist, encourager and inspirer!
Christopher James is a local poet, author, musician and artist. He's won the National Poetry Competition, The Bridport Prize and the Suffolk Poetry Competition. He's also written three Sherlock Holmes novels, including The Adventure of the Ruby Elephants. A Graduate of the MA in Creative Writing at University of East Anglia, he's also written plays, songs, and two musicals. He plays guitar, ukulele and piano, creates paper collage art, and had led many workshops for young people and adults.  
Rock Paper Scissors
Community arts organisation based in Ipswich
Rock Paper Scissors is a grass roots community arts organisation. Our focus is on creative learning - our role is to build confidence and encourage aspiration in our young artists. We teach problem solving and independent thinking through art & design. Our participants build confidence through working in small groups and it is important to us to provide a positive and inclusive space for all to shine.
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.
Ellie
Library and Information Assistant
I'm a library and information assistant in their early 20s with a passion for photography, poetry and creative writing. I have a great love and am often inspired by animals and nature - this comes from living in a house with 3 guinea pigs, a cat, 2 rabbits who think they're dogs and a spoiled dog who thinks he's a human toddler.
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.
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.
Ellen
Library and information advisor
I am an avid reader and a poet. I love working at Ipswich library and getting involved with creative projects!
Ipswich Library
Library and Information Advisor
Library and Information Advisor for Suffolk Libraries enjoy the arts in many forms
Lorna-Jane Garside
Theatre Maker, Facilitator, SFX Makeup
Theatre Maker, Facilitator, Workshop Leader
Mark Girling
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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 HAF eligible
Price£0
Ticket nameFree non-HAF eligible
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Where we'll be
Ipswich County Library, Northgate Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3DE
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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