Create your own digital billboard using text, collage materials and visual mixing techniques! This workshop is part of The Blank Page Project.
Workshops take place from 9.45AM to 3.30PM and include a free lunch, drinks and snacks!
Through a hands-on process of building up a colourful collage using images, text, acrylic markers and collage papers you will create a design for your billboard that can be re-mixed and added to in Procreate on the iPad (supplied for use in the workshop). Your digital design will be uploaded into a mock-up app so that you can see your work displayed, in its full creative glory, in its street location (think bus stop display or large-scale advertising hoarding).
You can expect to come away from the day with skills in digital mixing, editing and an experience of working with layers and layer masks but, if you prefer just to collage, that is awesome too. You will still be able to create your own digital billboard! The session will include a playful exploration of words and text so that, if you like, you can get your message out there along with your awesome creativity via your billboard. Your digital designs will be shared digitally after the workshop and an A4 printed copy of your digital billboard will be given to you to take home.
The wellbeing of our young people is really important to us and time outdoors is a key part of that. With this in mind, where possible a short walk or time outdoors will be incorporated into the workshop days. This will be supervised by the staff running the workshops and will also be weather dependent. Please ensure your child has a coat and sensible footwear!
How to book
Workshops are completely free to attend but must be booked in advance. You can book online via equ.
If your booking is made within 72 hours of the workshop, we may not be able to accommodate specific dietary requirements. Please get in touch with the library location for the workshop to discuss options. Please note that whilst we welcome all young people, our staff are not specifically SEND trained.
This workshop is for 10-16 year olds only. If you feel your child requires additional support in the form of adult attendance in order to access this workshop, contact us by emailing katie.puls@suffolklibraries.co.uk.
About Michelle Brace
Michelle Brace is a digital and media artist who uses moving image, natural materials, collage, mark making, text and photographic textures to build colourful visual compositions for digital media platforms and live projection. Michelle has a wealth of experience as a creative project producer, engagement coordinator and facilitator with regional arts organisations, and holds a degree in Arts Practice & the Community from Middlesex University. Her work continues to have a community focus with a current emphasis on developing her creative practice to support mental health and wellbeing.
How to get here
Sudbury Library is a four minute walk from the nearest bus stop, and you can find up-to-date times on the Suffolk Onboard website.
Sudbury railway station is a seven minute walk away and you can find times on the Greater Anglia website.
The nearest paid parking is a seven minute walk away at Sudbury railway station.
Plan your journey using Suffolk Onboard.