Following the success of the summer programme of Blank Page workshops, Suffolk Libraries has announced a new series of winter workshops for young people taking place in libraries across the county.
Winter workshops start on Thursday 21 December and will take place at libraries in Haverhill, Stowmarket, Gainsborough, Lowestoft, Chantry, Great Cornard, Halesworth and Bungay.
The Blank Page programme gives 10-16 year-olds the chance to express their creativity through a range of mediums at high-quality workshops run by local artists. Blank Page was launched for the Easter holidays and is funded through the Holiday Activity Fund.
Workshops are completely free to attend but please book your place to avoid disappointment. The full list of workshops is listed below and more details and booking information can be found at https://www.suffolklibraries.co.uk/whats-on/annual-events/blank-page
The summer Blank Page programme was a huge success, inspiring many young people to try new things and make new friends over the summer holidays. 81% said they would definitely recommend the workshops and 84% of parents said their children gained confidence from taking part.
The full programme of winter Blank Page workshops and booking details can be found on the Suffolk Libraries website and the dates and venues are listed below:
Haverhill Library
- Friday 22 December: Digital art with Michelle Brace
- Thursday 28 December: Calendar creation with Chris James
Stowmarket Library
- Thursday 21 December: Multi-sensory storytelling with Kirsty Tallent
- Friday 22 December: Photography with Gillian Allard
- Wednesday 27 December: Digital art with Michelle Brace
Gainsborough Library
- Wednesday 27 December: Calendar creation with Chris James
- Thursday 28 December: Digital art with Michelle Brace
- Friday 29 December: Creative writing with Poppy Stevens
Lowestoft Library
- Thursday 21 December: Photography with Gillian Allard
Chantry Library
- Wednesday 27 December: Photography with Gillian Allard
- Thursday 28 December: Printmaking art with Lily Hammond
- Friday 29 December: Storyboarding and theatre crafts with Sian-Burford Thomas
Great Cornard Library
- Friday 29 December: Photography with Gillian Allard
Halesworth Library
- Thursday 21 December: Bookbinding and notebook creation with Hazel Garrity
Bungay Library Friday 22 December: Bookbinding and notebook creation with Hazel Garrity