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Bob Sumner + Sarah Jane Scouten | Auditorium
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Doors Open 19:30
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Wed 17 Jun
Bob Sumner + Sarah Jane Scouten | Auditorium
20:00 - 22:00
Doors Open 19:30
We are delighted to announce the four artists that are leading our Summer Arts for Kids workshops
About the Artists
Helen O'Brien - Visual artist and creative practitioner whose work explores materials, making and connections with the natural world.
Jasmine Holt - Illustrator creating playful, colourful work inspired by storytelling, people and everyday life.
Phoebe Rose - Author and illustrator whose vibrant children's books and artwork are inspired by Scotland's landscapes, wildlife and folklore.
Zoe Gibson - Multidisciplinary artist known for imaginative work exploring memory, myth, pattern and storytelling
Summer Arts for Kids’ school holiday sessions are back
Join us for our artist-led creative programme for children, running throughout the school holidays.
Each week, a different Lead Artist introduces children to new art forms, materials and ways of thinking creatively, encouraging them to express themselves freely in a joyful and supportive environment. In these child-centred, hands-on workshops, participants are invited to explore, experiment and play.
Sessions are led by specialist arts tutors, with each workshop focusing on a different medium, technique or creative concept. Whether children are discovering something completely new or building on existing interests, they will be encouraged to participate in ways that feel comfortable and meaningful to them.
Each session begins with a gentle start to help everyone settle in. Parents and guardians are welcome to stay for as long as needed to ensure their child feels safe and confident in the space.
Places are limited to 10 children per session, allowing for a supportive and engaging experience for every participant. We offer these workshops on a Sliding Scale basis to help ensure accessibility for all families.
If your child has any access needs you would like to discuss ahead of the sessions, please get in touch at visualarts@birnamarts.com. We are happy to work with you to make the experience as welcoming and inclusive as possible.
Helen O'Brien
Using everyday materials such as paper and card, we will assemble extraordinary 3D objects and transform the ordinary into something unexpected
Zoe Gibson
Create your own colourful flag for play, decoration, or storytelling
Phoebe Roze
Following a reading of Phoebe Roze’s debut author-illustrated picture book Our Islands, together we will create our own special island
Jasmine Holt
Explore different methods of creating stories and create an illustrated book cover or zine. Learn how design and art can be combined to tell an exciting visual story.
Dates: THURSDAYS
July: 9, 16, 23, 30
August: 6, 13
Time: 10:30 - 12:00
Location: Visual Arts Room
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Welcome to Birnam Arts, a boutique multi-purpose arts, conferencing and entertainment venue.
Pop in to the Foyer Cafe for breakfast, grab a delicious coffee with a selection of our homemade baking or enjoy a light lunch whilst browsing on the free WiFi. Wander upstairs to view the latest of our monthly art exhibitions before visiting the world of Beatrix Potter, or the Gift Shop to purchase a special gift for your loved ones or yourself!
The Birnam Book Festival Committee were so pleased with how the new facilities in the Auditorium added to an extremely professionally presented event. The lighting allowed us to create staging to match the country’s leading book festival events, such as we’ve seen in Edinburgh.
Fiona Ritchie | Birnam Book Festival 2022
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I have enjoyed taking part in events such as Scots Opera before we came to live in the area. Since then we have enjoyed both attending events and the splendid cafe In the foyer. It is a brilliant example of a local/regional community arts initiative and must not be allowed to falter.
Christopher D Morris | Crowdfunder #savebirnamarts 2020
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