WORKSHOPS

WRITE NIGHT
9 June, 6pm, Holmfirth Library

Are you a prolific scribbler, with a head full of poems and story ideas or even an unpublished novel on the shelf? Join the Holmfirth Writers' Group for a creative writing workshop which we hope will stimulate and inspire you to take the next step ... we promise we'll be gentle with you. Free.
No booking required.


ANIMATING HEBREW LETTERS
Friday 13 June, 10.30am, Holmfirth Parish Church

Hebrew script is an ancient combination of letters and pictures which is easy to copy and bring to life. In this workshop you will learn the Hebrew alphabet by copying the letters of your name. You will also be introduced to the original humorous additions with which the Jewish scribes animated the text and be given the chance to try your own.
Led by Brenda Wall from Foster Place Retreat House.
To book a place, ring Brenda on 688680. Admission free


WALKING AND POETRY WORKSHOP WITH HARRIET TARLO
Sunday 15 June, 2pm, Meeting at Hepworth Church

A workshop suitable for beginners and more experienced poets. Harriet Tarlo is a poet based in the Holme Valley who has published many poems based around walking. She will give a talk, including a short reading, suggest some writing/walking strategies and take a short guided walk around Cheesegate Nab in order to put these ideas into practice. Numbers are limited so ring now if you are interested.
On the day, you will need reasonably stout shoes or boots and notebook and pen.
£4 (£3 concessions). To book or find out more, ring Harriet on 680457

For more on Harriet Tarlo see www.shu.ac.uk/research/hrc/sp-harriet-tarlo.html
Also: Archive of the Now, http://people.brunel.ac.uk/~enstaab2/ More fun - you can hear poets reading!


EVERYTHING IS ILLUMINATED
17, 19 and 20 June, 2pm – 4pm, Holmfirth Parish Church

Everything is Illuminated is a series of workshops, inspired by the illuminated manuscripts found in the Magnificent Miniatures exhibition. You will be using card and various papers in gorgeous colours and embellishing them with gold and silver to produce unique signature pieces of work, for an illuminating experience.
The workshops are open to everyone. All you need is enthusiasm and a willingness
to have a go. All materials are provided.

Workshop 1 Luminous Letter Panes
Workshop 2 Precious Signatures
Workshop 3 Tower of Babel

Organised and led by Andrea Freeman and Judith Brown.
£10 for 3 sessions, or £4 each. Available from 01484 664920 or 01484 667376 or on the door.


FAMILY ARTS WORKSHOPS
in association with Kirklees Children and Young People’s Service
Saturday 21 June, 10am-12noon; 1pm-3pm, various locations around Holmfirth

A fantastic opportunity for young people and their parents and carers to participate in a two hour arts based workshop activity. The workshops will include:
Environmental Arts with Sarah Branson
Indian dance with Manasamitra
Music with James Squires
Cartooning with Ben Simpson
Songwriting with Emily Druce
Craft with Kay Spencer
Sculpture with Mick Kirkby-Geddes & Billy Mayne
African drumming with Louisa Houghton
Philosophy for children with Dick Palfray
Ceramics with Zoe Carratt
Tickets £2.50 per person, ring Kirklees Children and Young People’s Service on 01484 225850, or email us: familyartsworkshops@holmfirthartsfestival.co.uk