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Holborn Library
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Giant Gooners
Thu 8 Oct | 4:15pm-6:15pm
Holborn Library · Holborn
FreeProject Overview Design and make a giant wearable head caricature mask inspired by an Arsenal player. Your challenge is not only to create the mask but also to develop a proposal for how it could be used to engage supporters, celebrate the club and contribute to community events and activities. There are many skills to practise, from caricature drawing and modelling prototypes in clay to creating a large-scale painted papier-mâché head. This project aligns with the Creative Industries, particularly set, prop and costume design for TV, film, theatre and live events. Arsenal Football Club is one of the most recognised sports organisations in the world and plays an important role in the identity of our local community. The club is based in Islington, close to our makerspace in Camden, and has many local supporters. Please note, it is fine if you are not an Arsenal fan….. you can still take part and enjoy the experience of designing and making! _______________ Key Information TARGET AUDIENCE 11–18-year-olds (Year 7-13) DAY Thursdays, from 4.15-6.15pm (Except final contingency date) DATES 24th Sep, 1st Oct, 8th Oct, 15th Oct, 22nd Oct (Autumn Half-Term - No Sessions) 5th Nov, 12th Nov, 19th Nov, 26th Nov, 3rd Dec Extra Contingency Dates: Thursday, 10th Dec and Friday, 11th Dec *Please note this is a project-based programme and relies on regular attendance to sessions in order to complete outcomes. COST This project is free thanks to the generosity of our donors. We welcome donations should you wish to support our work and keep programmes free at the point of delivery. _______________ Application Process We welcome all young people and prioritise those who may have fewer opportunities to access high-quality creative education. Please complete the Plinth Application Form, and we will get back to you within the first week of the academic term to confirm your place, if available. _______________ Further Information This project is part of shiftED’s After-School Programme, giving young people the opportunity to explore the creative industries. Please click here for further details and to sign up for further notifications. If you have any further queries, you can contact us at: afterschool@shifted.org.uk
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Mixed activities
+100 ptsGet Out This Weekend
Don't Bin It, Fix It! - Repair Hub
Sat 10 Oct | 11:00am-2:00pm
Holborn Library · Holborn
FreeCome along to our free Community Repair Hub to fix your clothes and small electronics. Our volunteer Repairers will be on hand with advice, materials and equipment to help you to give your broken items some TLC. We won't be able to fix everything at the Community Repair Hub as some repairs may require extra equipment, materials or time. Our volunteers will try to give you advice and ideas on how you could get your item repaired elsewhere if it's not possible at the hub. Ages 11+ (children to be accompanied by an adult at all times) Access: The Repair Hub will take place on the ground floor of Holborn Library.
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Mixed activities
+100 pts
Lightbox Elements
Mon 12 Oct | 4:15pm-6:15pm
Holborn Library · Holborn
FreeProject Overview Create a colourful glass landscape inspired by earth, water, fire and air, and bring it to life with light. Work alongside professional glass artist Helen Brough and discover the specialist techniques she uses in her own creative practice. In this project, you will construct a three-dimensional light box, install LEDs and paint directly onto real glass to create a colourful landscape inspired by nature. Along the way, explore expressive drawing and painting techniques, add layers to build depth, and experiment with colour, transparency and light to transform your artwork. By the end of the project, you'll have a unique illuminated artwork to display at home, as well as an insight into what it's like to learn and create alongside a practising creative professional. _______________ About the Artist Helen Brough is a multimedia landscape artist based at Cockpit in Bloomsbury, where she creates contemporary artworks in glass and aluminium. Click here to discover more about her work or here to learn about her creative process. _______________ Key Information TARGET AUDIENCE 10–15-year-olds (pupils in Years 6–10). We also accept young people aged 16–18, but please email us first to enquire. DAY Mondays, from 4.15-6.15pm DATES 21st Sep, 28th Sep, 5th Oct, 12th Oct, 19th Oct (Autumn Half-Term - No Sessions) 2nd Nov, 9th Nov, 16th Nov, 23rd Nov, 30th Nov *Please note this is a project-based programme and relies on regular attendance to sessions in order to complete outcomes. COST: This project is free thanks to the generosity of our donors. We welcome donations should you wish to support our work and keep programmes free at the point of delivery. _______________ Application Process We welcome all young people and prioritise those who may have fewer opportunities to access high-quality creative education. Please complete the Plinth Application Form, and we will get back to you within the first week of the academic term to confirm your place, if available. _______________ Further Information This project is part of our After-School Programme, giving young people the opportunity to explore the creative industries. Please click here for further details and to sign up for further notifications. If you have any further queries, you can contact us at: afterschool@shifted.org.uk
Adventure
Mixed activities
+100 pts
Cut.Stitch.Burnish.Clutch
Tue 13 Oct | 4:15pm-6:15pm
Holborn Library · Holborn
FreeProject Overview Design, craft and sew leather to create your leather crossbody bag with Johnetté Taylor , a professional leatherworker and founder of Nette, a leather goods company. In this project we will work together to make a leather bag that can be worn on your shoulder or across your body. We will be using pattern cutting techniques to create a paper pattern for your bag. From the paper pattern we will make a simple fabric sample of our pattern, that will be used to guide up to our final piece in leather. _______________ About the Artist Johnetté Taylor is the founder of Nette’ Leather Goods, creating handcrafted, sustainable leather goods from her studio at Cockpit Arts in Central London. Originally from California, she has lived in London since 2002 and studied at London College of Fashion, where she discovered her passion for leather goods. She specialises in made-to-order and bespoke leather accessories, inspired by her love of travel and adventure. Click here to discover more about her work or here to watch a video about her background and work. _______________ Key Information TARGET AUDIENCE: 10–15-year-olds (pupils in Years 6–10). We also accept young people aged 16–18, but please email us first to enquire. DAY Tuesdays, from 4.15-6.15pm DATES 22nd Sep, 29th Sep, 6th Oct, 13th Oct, 20th Oct (Autumn Half-Term - No Sessions) 3rd Nov, 10th Nov, 17th Nov, 24rd Nov, 1st Dec *Please note this is a project-based programme and relies on regular attendance to sessions in order to complete outcomes. COST This project is free thanks to the generosity of our donors. We welcome donations should you wish to support our work and keep programmes free at the point of delivery. _______________ Application Process We welcome all young people and prioritise those who may have fewer opportunities to access high-quality creative education. Please complete the Plinth Application Form, and we will get back to you within the first week of the academic term to confirm your place, if available. _______________ Further Information This project is part of shiftED’s After-School Programme, giving young people the opportunity to explore the creative industries. Please click here for further details and to sign up for further notifications. If you have any further queries, you can contact us at: afterschool@shifted.org.uk
Adventure
Mixed activities
+100 pts
All At Sea
Wed 14 Oct | 4:15pm-6:15pm
Holborn Library · Holborn
FreeProject Overview In this project you will learn to make a beautiful wooden automata depicting a boat at sea. Starting by creating a wooden box which will hold the waves, you will then work with wire to create the mechanism to animate them. You will cut and shape the waves and off-set them to create a moving sea when the handle is turned. When the waves move as you’d like, you will decide whether you want a boat or a bird or something else to sit on them, and you will make that. Finally, you will have the option of adding other moving parts that can sit atop the box and be animated along with the waves. You will learn the skills of accurate measuring and marking, sawing and joining pieces of wood and filing and sanding to create a professional finish. You can leave the wood bare or paint your pieces, depending on how you want your finished piece to look. At the end of the project you will have something to take home and keep which will reflect your skill, application and design. _______________ Key Information TARGET AUDIENCE 10–15 year-olds (pupils in Years 6–10). We also accept young people aged 16–18, but please email us first to enquire. DAY Wednesdays, from 4.15-6.15pm DATES 23rd Sep, 30th Sep, 7th Oct, 14th Oct, 21st Oct (Autumn Half-Term - No Sessions) 4th Nov, 11th Nov, 18th Nov, 25th Nov, 2nd Dec *Please note this is a project-based programme and relies on regular attendance to sessions in order to complete outcomes. COST This project is free thanks to the generosity of our donors. We welcome donations should you wish to support our work and keep programmes free at the point of delivery. _______________ Application Process We welcome all young people and prioritise those who may have fewer opportunities to access high-quality creative education. Please complete the Plinth Application Form, and we will get back to you within the first week of the academic term to confirm your place, if available. _______________ Further Information This project is part of shiftED’s After-School Programme, giving young people the opportunity to explore the creative industries. Please click here for further details and to sign up for further notifications. If you have any further queries, you can contact us at: afterschool@shifted.org.uk