Creative Summer School - Creative Imaginarium
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
About Creative Summer School - Creative Imaginarium
Welcome to “The Imaginarium”, a creative summer school starting this August for children aged 7-14. Under the guidance of highly experienced creative practitioners and artists, children can engage in a range of immersive activities including acting, songwriting, jewellery making, comic book and Manga drawing. Delivered by DBS checked local artists, makers, and musicians, including celebrated local musician Dan Britton, a singer-songwriter who has produced nationally acclaimed albums, Niel Rabjohn, multi-instrumentalist and music workshop leader and Becky Edwards, New York trained actor and presenter with a wealth of experience working in media production. For children with a passion for visual arts, local creator and author Sam Berry will lead on crafts, creative arts, and collage.
“The Imaginarium” promises something creative for every child from writing a song in a day to bead making. Sessions will run from 10 am - 3 pm and children can book for the whole week or individual sessions. Children are encouraged to sign up for the five-day summer school experience and receive the “Imaginarium” certificate of attendance. A momentous event for the summer holidays; new creative skills, new friends and time away from technology.
Hosted at the Samworth Centre, from Monday, August 5th – Friday 9th with a variety of creative activities for children. Each day session is £35 or the whole week with certificate is £150.
Visit the Access All Areas website on the events page to find out more and book your place – www.accessaa.info or alternatively, contact us via email on: contactus@accessaa.info
or telephone: 01664 784 785
Please note that the Creative Summer School must be booked in advance.
For future dates other than the current advertised, please email us on contactus@accessaa.info
Creative summer school for children aged 7-14 yrs
Welcome to “The Imaginarium”, a creative summer school starting this August for children aged 7-14. Under the guidance of highly experienced creative practitioners and artists, children can engage in a range of immersive activities including acting, songwriting, jewellery making, comic book and Manga drawing. Delivered by DBS checked local artists, makers, and musicians, including celebrated local musician Dan Britton, a singer-songwriter who has produced nationally acclaimed albums, Niel Rabjohn, multi-instrumentalist and music workshop leader and Becky Edwards, New York trained actor and presenter with a wealth of experience working in media production. For children with a passion for visual arts, local creator and author Sam Berry will lead on crafts, creative arts, and collage.
“The Imaginarium” promises something creative for every child from writing a song in a day to bead making. Sessions will run from 10 am - 3 pm and children can book for the whole week or individual sessions. Children are encouraged to sign up to the five-day summer school experience and receive the “Imaginarium” certificate of attendance. A momentous event for the summer holidays; new creative skills, new friends and time away from technology.
This event must be booked in advance.
Programme
Monday 5th august
10 am - 12 pm Drama workshop with Mark Frisby & Becky Edwards
1 pm - 3 pm Collage art with Sam Berry
Tuesday 6th august
10 am - 12 pm Doodling workshop with Sue Bagshaw
1 pm - 3 pm Drumming workshop with Neil Rabjohn
Wednesday 7th august
10 am - 12 pm comic book drawing with Mark Frisby
1 pm - 3 pm bead making with Liz Dyer
Thursday 8th august
10 am - 12 pm A song in a day with Dan & Neil
1 pm - 3 pm A song in a day with Dan & Neil
Friday 9th august
10 am - 12 pm Yoga & relaxation with Sam Berry
1 pm - 3 pm Drama workshop with Mark Frisby & Becky Edwards
from 10am - 3pm daily, bring a packed lunch
from 10am - 3pm daily, bring a packed lunch
£35 a day or £150 for the week.
Book through our website or email contactus@accessaa.info
Please note that the Creative Summer School must be booked in advance.
For future dates other than the current advertised, please email us on contactus@accessaa.info
Facilities
Toilets
Accessible Toilets
Wheelchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Opening Times
- Monday, 10:00 - 15:00
- Tuesday, 10:00 - 15:00
- Wednesday, 10:00 - 15:00
- Thursday, 10:00 - 15:00
- Friday, 10:00 - 15:00
- Saturday, Closed
- Sunday, Closed
Please note that the Creative Summer School must be booked in advance.
For future dates other than the current advertised, please email us on contactus@accessaa.info
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (7-14) : £35.00
- Child (7-14) : £150.00
Hosted at the Samworth Centre, from Monday, August 5th – Friday 9th with a variety of creative activities for children. Each day session is £35 or the whole week with a certificate is £150.
Visit the Access All Areas website on the events page to find out more and book your place – www.accessaa.info or email: contactus@accessaa.info or call us on 01664 784 785
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Typical visit time 4 - 5 hours
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Contact Details
Samworth Centre
Burton Street
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE13 1AE
England
Tel: 01664784785
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Melton Mowbray Train Station
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