Get Creative Festival 2019
Build a key board, construct a flag, design a bag, create textiles or make a wax wrap. There's something for everybody at Get Creative Festival 2019 at Explore Libraries across York.
These workshops are part of the #GetCreativeFestival. Get Creative Festival is a national celebration of everything creative, taking place across the UK from 11 – 19 May 2019. The annual festival shines a light on all the great cultural activity that takes place on a regular basis in every community and encourages people to try their hand at something new and get actively involved in creativity in their local area. To find out more: www.getcreativeuk.com
Build a Keyboard
Saturday 11 May, 10 – 11am & 11:15am – 12:15pm
Let digi maker Paul Fothergill guide you through the fun process of building a simple keyboard. Play notes, trigger samples and realise the potential of Bare Conductive Touchboard technology. All materials supplied.
Free event.
No need to book. Suitable for age 8+
For further details:
Tel: 01904 552 677
Email: strensall@exploreyork.org.uk
Fly the Community Flag
Saturday 11 May, 10am – 12pm
Get creative with local artist Griselda Goldsbrough and create your own flag to celebrate Local and Community History Month. Free event. No need to book. Suitable for children and adults.
For further details:
Tel: 01904 555 444
Email: fulford@exploreyork.org.uk
Cyanotype Tote Bags
Wednesday 15 May, 10am - 12pm
Join artist Alun Kirby and design your own tote bag with the use of cyanotype photography, using the magic of light sensitive chemicals. All materials provided. Free event. No need to book.
For further details:
Tel: 01904 552 651
Email: acomb@exploreyork.org.uk
Cyanotype Tote Bags
Wednesday 15 May, 2 – 4pm
Join artist Alun Kirby and design your own tote bag with the use of cyanotype photography, using the magic of light sensitive chemicals. All materials provided. Free event. No need to book. Suitable for children and adults.
For further details:
Tel: 01904 552 680
Email: poppleton@exploreyork.org.uk
Creative Decorative Embroidery
Friday 17 May, 10am – 12pm
Embroidery Artist Jessica Grady will teach a selection of her contemporary and colourful methods for embroidery art. Each participant will leave with their own unique textile sample piece. Perfect for beginners wanting to have a go at something new. Free event. No need to book.
For further details:
Tel: 01904 552 669
Email: huntington@exploreyork.org.uk
Creative Recycling
Friday 17 May, 3 – 5pm
Join embroidery artist Jessica Grady and learn how to create sequins and beads out of plastic waste and recycled materials and then stitch them onto fabric to make a colourful piece of art! Free event. No need to book. Suitable for children and adults.
For further details:
Tel: 01904 552 678
Email: bishopthorpe@exploreyork.org.uk
Waxed Fabric Food Wraps
Saturday 18 May, 10am – 12pm
Join artist Kat Wood and create an eco-friendly, reusable beeswax food wrap. Beeswax has natural antibacterial properties so the wraps are ideal for wrapping various foodstuff and can be reused again and again. Free event. No need to book. Suitable for children and adults.
For further details:
Tel: 01904 552 674
Email: dringhouses@exploreyork.org.uk
Build a Keyboard
Saturday 18 May, 10:30 -11:30am & 11:45am – 12:45pm
Let digi maker Paul Fothergill guide you through the fun process of building a simple keyboard. Play notes, trigger samples and realise the potential of Bare Conductive Touchboard technology. All materials supplied. Free event. No need to book.
For further details:
Tel: 01904 552 662
Email: clifton@exploreyork.org.uk
Where
Explore Libraries
When
Entry
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Booking
Just drop in, no need to book