Book-Themed Crafts....
Workshop Duration: 1 Hour
Group Max: 20
Age: 5-7, 8-12
I recommend kids being divided into these age groups, due to their attention span and ability. However, if you have a mixture of ages, this can work too - just ask me before the day
Educational & Fun! Content Includes
* Book & Author discussion
* Theme & Extracts discussion
* Design & Craft done by the kids!
These workshops are designed to take children away from screens and back books, to explore where the real magic begins. Every movie, game and app begins with an idea, a creative spark.
I introduce the kids to the authors of the books, discuss extracts of the book specific to the theme of the workshop and, where necessary, discuss the movie and how it differs from the book.
Each workshop is completed with a craft!
By making a craft at the end of the workshops, it's a way for children to explore their own creativity, while delving deeper into the themes and characters of the book.
I provide everything - all I need from you is the space to work in!
For your Community/youth group, why not read the book in advance, have a workshop and then watch the movie?
If you have a favourite book that you'd like to have explored further, please get in touch and I will attempt to design an appropriate workshop for you.
I introduce the kids to the authors of the books, discuss extracts of the book specific to the theme of the workshop and, where necessary, discuss the movie and how it differs from the book.
Each workshop is completed with a craft!
By making a craft at the end of the workshops, it's a way for children to explore their own creativity, while delving deeper into the themes and characters of the book.
I provide everything - all I need from you is the space to work in!
For your Community/youth group, why not read the book in advance, have a workshop and then watch the movie?
If you have a favourite book that you'd like to have explored further, please get in touch and I will attempt to design an appropriate workshop for you.
Here are some of the workshops I currently have on offer:
Harry Potter: Magic Wands
Great for a Wizarding event or Halloween...!
* Discussion and viewing of the different wands of the characters
* Designing of their own wand & magical properties they will have
CRAFT: Create a Wand all of your own!
Suggested age: 8-12 year olds (suitable for 5-7 year olds, however, I have found it's best for the older age group)
* Designing of their own wand & magical properties they will have
CRAFT: Create a Wand all of your own!
Suggested age: 8-12 year olds (suitable for 5-7 year olds, however, I have found it's best for the older age group)
Harry Potter: Spell Books
CRAFT:
* Creating their own "old style" pages
* Creating a cover for their Spell Book & binding it together using "old style" methods
* Placing their Harry Potter spells and Fantastic Beasts onto the pages
Suggested age:
8-12 year olds (suitable for 5-7 year olds, however, I have found it's best for the older age group)
* Creating their own "old style" pages
* Creating a cover for their Spell Book & binding it together using "old style" methods
* Placing their Harry Potter spells and Fantastic Beasts onto the pages
Suggested age:
8-12 year olds (suitable for 5-7 year olds, however, I have found it's best for the older age group)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Draw a Wimpy Character & Create a Diary
* Learn how to draw a Wimpy Kid character using the same method as Jeff Kinney
CRAFT: Make a diary similar to the Wimpy Kid diary and a pencil topper of your character
Suggested Age: 8-12
CRAFT: Make a diary similar to the Wimpy Kid diary and a pencil topper of your character
Suggested Age: 8-12
Charlie & The Chocolate Factory: Create your Own Wonka-Style "Sweets"
CRAFT: Kids create their own pretend "sweets" and experiment with creating their own. We use playdough (I will have pre-made this), the kids add scent and colour themselves (don't worry, I keep mess to a minimum!). They name their "sweets" then design the packages for their "sweets" to go into.
Suggested Age: 5-7, 8-12
Suggested Age: 5-7, 8-12
The BFG: Create a Dream Jar
* "Mix" your own dreams, using pictures
CRAFT: Create a "Dream Jar" (a plastic cup decorated and labelled) for your mixed dream - to place beside your bed when you go home
Suggested Age: 5-7
CRAFT: Create a "Dream Jar" (a plastic cup decorated and labelled) for your mixed dream - to place beside your bed when you go home
Suggested Age: 5-7
The BFG: Create a Character
CRAFT: Create your own BFG-type character (using air-dough clay)
Suggested Age: 8-12
Suggested Age: 8-12
Fantastic Beasts & Where To Find Them: Create a Fantastic Beasts-Style Creature
CRAFT: Using various materials, design and create your own character to take home
Suggested Age: 5-7, 8-12
Suggested Age: 5-7, 8-12