WORKSHOP: Sun Catchers (Festival Hub)

Tuesday 9 August, 12.30pm-1.30pm

Venue: Festival Hub (next to Toyland), The Piazza, Princess Alexandra Walk, HD1 2RS

Ticket price: Free (booking recommended)

Age guidance: 4+ (under 16s should be accompanied by an adult)

Venue Access Guide: https://www.accessable.co.uk/huddersfield-literature-festival/access-guides/hlf-festival-hub

Enjoy a creative art workshop with a South Asian flavour! In this small group interactive workshop, you will be shown how to create a colourful sun catcher. Choose from a range of South Asian patterns or create one of your own design.

Embellish your framed piece of work with beads and crystals to catch the sunlight shining through your window!

Note: this is a free workshop, but if you are able to make a donation to Festival funds, please choose one of the donation buttons when booking.

Louise Grassby is a strong believer in the therapeutic benefits of art and creativity. Louise has been running silk painting workshops for the past year, including at the first Sangam Festival. Her qualifications include a BA Hons in Art, Art History and Printmaking from the University of Derby, a first-class BEd from Bradford University, majoring in Art and Drama, and a Foundation Degree in Art Therapy from Sheffield Hallam. She has worked as an art teacher and in primary schools, as well as volunteering at the Art Studio at Wheatfields Hospice in Leeds. https://www.louiseartworkshops.co.uk/