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SUMMARY:Event W01: Photography workshop with Simon King
DESCRIPTION:Join professional photographer\, Simon King\, for a location-based photography workshop. \nDuring a walking trip around Chichester\, you will learn about framing\, exposure and other photography skills\, from photographing architecture to street photography. Bring your own camera or smartphone. \nSuitable for all levels of experience.
URL:https://festivalofchichester.co.uk/event/event-w01-photography-workshop-with-simon-king/
LOCATION:Assembly Room at the Council House\, Chichester\, The Council House\, North St\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO19 1LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Williams":MAILTO:benwilliams303@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Event W02: BookFest YA\, Writing Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Part of June’s multi-event BookFest YA series for 11 to 17-year-old book lovers and aspiring writers! \nSign up for a Sunday Creative Writing Masterclass and/or enter a First Chapter writing competition. \nAbout BookFest YA\nBookFest YA is here to ignite imaginations\, offering: \n\nIn-school visits from authors Patrice Lawrence\, Tasneem Abdur Rashid\, Lucas Maxwell and Bryony Thomson.\nFirst Chapter writing competition – free entry\, great prizes!\nInter-school Student Librarian Conference at Chichester University\n\nBookFest YA: First Chapter\nA Creative Writing Competition for young people aged 11-17. Got a story in your head? A hero\, a world\, a voice no one’s heard yet? This is your moment! \nWrite the opening chapter of one of the following: a Young Adult novel\, a verse novel or graphic novel in any genre. No minimum words\, but the maximum is 500. Just the first chapter. Make us want more! \nWe warmly welcome creative entries from SEND young people\, including recorded spoken word/poetry\, scaffolded writing/poetry and found poems/stories. Need some ideas? Go to childrensbookfest.com \nShortlisted writers will be invited to read their work at a special prize-giving evening at Chichester Assembly Rooms in September. Winners will receive book voucher prizes and be published in the Chichester Observer! \nHow to enter: Send us your stories by July 31 2026.\nEmail your entry to nicola@childrensbookfest.org or hand in a paper copy to your school or Chichester Central Library. Remember to include your name\, year group and the name of your secondary school (or give your parent/carer’s contact email if you’re homeschooled). \nBookFest YA: Masterclass: Keep an eye on our website for more details: childrensbookfest.com
URL:https://festivalofchichester.co.uk/event/event-w02-bookfest-ya-writing-masterclass/
LOCATION:Chichester Free School\, Hunston Road\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO20 1NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T113000
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SUMMARY:Event W03: Tales from the Cathedral Library
DESCRIPTION:Discover the stories hidden within Chichester Cathedral’s historic library through our Tuesday morning workshop series\, Tales from the Cathedral Library. \nEach of these sessions offers a chance to explore fascinating manuscripts\, rare books\, and other treasures\, and to discuss their significance for the Church – both then and today. Step behind the scenes of one of Chichester’s most remarkable spaces and learn about the Cathedral Library’s treasures in a welcoming\, intimate setting – where every item has a story to tell – led by Cathedral Sub-Librarian Dr Andrew Foster and Canon Chancellor\, the Rev Dr Earl Collins. \nHeld in the Dresden Room\, George Bell House\, sessions last approximately one and a half hours and conclude with coffee\, conversation\, and a moment to reflect on the morning’s discoveries \nJune 16: Why do we have Roman Catholic works in our cathedral library? \nAfter 1570\, it would have been illegal to hold Roman Catholic books in your home\, yet cathedral and university college libraries obtained such books to engage in controversies and for many scholars\, Catholic works were well respected. What books are we talking about with regard to Chichester?
URL:https://festivalofchichester.co.uk/event/event-w03-tales-from-the-cathedral-library/
LOCATION:George Bell House\, 4 Canon Lane\,\, Chichester\, England\, PO19 1PX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Event W04: Improv Workshop with Chichester Improv and Drama
DESCRIPTION:If you loved drama at school or you are still practising or even just curious\, these one-hour taster workshops are for you\, designed to give your imagination a gentle work-out and remind you what it is to be playful. \nFlex your creative muscle and dare to take the plunge. These lively\, low-pressure workshops consist of a mix of spontaneous creative challenges and simple guided scenarios. Experience the mix of imagination\, risk and connection that improv brings. If you end up wanting more\, you can sign up for our weekly Wednesday evening workshops.
URL:https://festivalofchichester.co.uk/event/event-w04-improv-workshop-with-chichester-improv-and-drama/
LOCATION:Roussillion Park Community Hall\, Donegall Avenue\, Roussillion Park\, CHICHESTER\, West Sussex\, PO19 6DF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T160000
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SUMMARY:Event W05: The Place That Made You: Prose and Poetry Creative Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Local authors and experienced creative writing tutors Stephanie Norgate and Karen Stevens will discuss how their imaginations have been shaped by rural or urban landscapes. They will then guide you through a series of connected writing exercises\, inviting you to explore your emotional landscapes\, cityscapes or seascapes. \nIn this two-hour creative writing workshop\, Karen and Stephanie will draw on their own experiences of creating stories\, characters and poems from a sense of place. Participants will need to bring some paper and a pen or laptop and be prepared to delve into the sights\, sounds\, objects and dramas associated with the special places\, landscapes\, cityscapes or seascapes of their personal histories. Karen’s collection of short stories\, Brilliant Blue\, is set in the urban landscape of the Duncock Estate\, while Stephanie’s novel Hartisborne and some poems in her collection\, The Conversation\, draw on her native village of Selborne. \nThe creative exercises will invite you to discover a layering of emotion\, place and character in your writing whether you write prose or poetry and whether your work is gritty or lyrical. Come along with an open mind\, ready to experiment and connect with other writers in a warm\, encouraging workshop. \nSuitable for all levels. Soft drinks included in price.
URL:https://festivalofchichester.co.uk/event/event-w05-the-place-that-made-you-prose-and-poetry-creative-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:New Park Centre\, Chichester\, New Park Rd\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO19 7XY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Event W06: LANO Sound Bath with Ayumi
DESCRIPTION:Begin with simple guided breathwork and intention setting accompanied by Tibetan bowls and soothing instruments to settle deeply into the present moment. Then enter deep relaxation with gongs\, crystal bowls\, drums and chimes. \nThe vibrations create an immersive soundscape to quiet the mind\, calm the nervous system and encourage restoration.
URL:https://festivalofchichester.co.uk/event/event-w06-lano-sound-bath-with-ayumi/
LOCATION:Lano Yoga\, 2nd Floor\, 1 Old Market Avenue\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO19 1SP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Williams":MAILTO:benwilliams303@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260628T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260628T153000
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SUMMARY:Event W07: Introduction to Indian Blockprinting
DESCRIPTION:Join Sussex printmaker Sarita for a hands-on Indian woodblock printing workshop. Practise using carved wooden blocks to print cards and notelets before creating a cushion cover\, tea towel or tote bag to take home. Perfect for beginners\, this relaxed session builds confidence while exploring colour\, pattern and traditional printing. \nJoin Sarita for a joyful\, hands-on introduction to the timeless art of wood block printing. Sarita will demonstrate how to print using her extensive collection of beautifully hand-carved wooden block stamps\, all created by skilled artisans in India. She’ll share practical tips on designing your layout\, working with fabric paints\, and creating balanced\, eye-catching compositions. You’ll begin by practising your technique on cards or notelets — to keep and use later. Once you’re feeling confident and inspired\, you’ll move on to printing a fabric piece. You can choose from either a cushion cover\, tea towel or tote bag and create a unique handmade item you’ll be proud to show off. \nThis relaxed two-hour session will help you switch off\, unwind\, and immerse yourself in creativity. You’ll leave feeling inspired\, and delighted with your handcrafted pieces. You will go home with a set x 4 hand printed cards and envelopes and your printed fabric item. \nSuitable for children aged 7+ when accompanied by an adult. A particularly fun activity for parent and teens!
URL:https://festivalofchichester.co.uk/event/event-w07-introduction-to-indian-blockprinting/
LOCATION:Jam Café / Creative Beatz\, 33 Southgate\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO19 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children,Workshop
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