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Workshops & Performances
A series of workshops and performances by award winning authors and illustrators
Tuesday 30 January
Tue, 30 JanStation Hall30 Jan 2024, 16:30 – 17:15Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin author Jeffrey Boakye as he introduces his first middle-grade novel. Meet Kofi and Kelvin who find themselves on a mischievous, money making adventure. Travel back to the 90s in this fun interactive game show-style event and find out why Kofi and Kelvin are about to have their best summer EVER!
Wednesday 31 January
Wed, 31 JanStation Hall31 Jan 2024, 16:00 – 16:45Station Hall"Have you ever wanted to leap twenty times your own body length? Can you drink through your skin? Or catch food with your tongue? Join author Jane Porter to learn all about frogs in a fun, interactive session where you will invent a new frog species and leave with your very own frog club badge.
Thursday 1 February
Thu, 01 FebStation Hall01 Feb 2024, 16:00 – 16:45Station HallDuring this workshop, inspired by Viola’s book, Hello! we will draw along with Viola and explore the fun process of designing a character with eco clothing.
Friday 2 February
Fri, 02 FebStation Hall02 Feb 2024, 16:00 – 17:00Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin "everyone's favourite pantomime dame," (Metro) Mama G, on a brand new panto adventure for the whole family! Families are sure to love this storytelling show full of panto fun, interaction, song and dance, puppetry, and some of the finest picture books currently on the market!
Saturday 3 February
Sat, 03 FebStation Hall03 Feb 2024, 15:30 – 16:15Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKThe Clockwork Conspiracy is a whodunnit set inside Big Ben on the night the clocks go back, packed with rooftop chases, cryptic clues, and out-of-this-world science. Hear the amazing real-life stories that inspired Sam's new adventure, and discover the secrets of the most famous clock in the world.
Sat, 03 FebStation Hall03 Feb 2024, 15:00 – 04 Feb 2024, 15:30Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKCongratulations on entering the Stepping Into Stories Competition! Join Sam Sedgman, bestselling author of mysteries and adventures, to find out whether you’ll be heading home with a prize and celebrate all the children who have taken part in our competition this year.
Sat, 03 FebStation Hall03 Feb 2024, 14:00 – 14:45Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin writer and social commentator Kelechi Okafor for an inspirational event based on her heart warming debut picture-book Strong Like Me. A story about finding your own ways to be strong, discovering your power and championing yourself.
Sat, 03 Feb198 Contemporary Arts and Learning03 Feb 2024, 14:00 – 14:45198 Contemporary Arts and Learning , 198 Railton Rd, London SE24 0JT, UKDiscover the joy of expressing your feelings through art in this motivational and interactive workshop for children, based on illustrator and author Xavier Leopold’s creative journal Art for the Heart. Xavier will help you learn how to use art to become more self-aware and build confidence.
Sat, 03 FebBrockwell Greenhouses03 Feb 2024, 13:30 – 14:15Brockwell Greenhouses, Brockwell Park, London SE24 9BJ5 Minute Nature Stories encourages children to explore and enjoy the interconnectedness of nature and the wonder of science behind each story. This session in Brockwell Greenhouse aims to spark curiosity by looking around at the wonders of Nature in the park with nature-inspired writing and drawing.
Sat, 03 FebStation Hall03 Feb 2024, 13:00 – 13:45Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKGavin Puckett introduces us to Frank the Alpaca. Frank lives in a petting zoo and feels like he doesn’t fit in until he discovers a book about unicorns . . . and wakes up to a horn on his head! Then one day he performs a daring rescue where he comes to see that he is perfect just the way he is.
Sat, 03 FebStation Hall03 Feb 2024, 11:30 – 12:15Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJames Catchpole introduces his picture book, You’re So Amazing!, a story featuring Joe, who has one leg. When people meet Joe, they often treat him as Amazing Joe or Poor Joe. But can’t he just be . . . Joe? You’re So Amazing! offers a funny, warm informative take on abled responses to disability
Sat, 03 Feb198 Contemporary Arts and Learning03 Feb 2024, 10:30 – 11:15198 Contemporary Arts and Learning , 198 Railton Rd, London SE24 0JT, UKHop on board an extraordinary journey down to the sea! In this epic train adventure a tiger boards the train, along with a jungle of other animals - all without dad even looking up from his phone! Join Mariesa for a roarsome event full of fun and imaginative activities
Sat, 03 FebStation Hall03 Feb 2024, 10:00 – 10:45Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKJoin illustrator Frann Preston-Gannon for an interactive storytime and drawing workshop. Frann will read from her new book, The Eco Family, and will get kids drawing pictures inspired by the nature of Brockwell Park
Sunday 4 February
Sun, 04 FebStation Hall04 Feb 2024, 14:00 – 14:45Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKMeet a little Cow with a BIG fear. She's the star of stage show Hey Diddle Diddle but she's TERRIFIED of the grand finale. She doesn't think she can jump over Moon! Join us to see if she can finally find her courage and follow her dreams with a teensy bit of help from YOU!
Sun, 04 Feb198 Contemporary Arts and Learning04 Feb 2024, 13:30 – 14:15198 Contemporary Arts and Learning , 198 Railton Rd, London SE24 0JT, UKHave you ever wondered where wishes go? Discover the world of wishkeepers and magical storytelling with Rachel Chivers Khoo. Packed full of audience interaction from a magical wishfulness gauge to a wish-popping toaster, will you unlock the secret to making wishes come true?
Sun, 04 FebStation Hall04 Feb 2024, 13:00 – 13:45Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKA fresh take on classic fairytales, packed with jokes, actions and messages of empowerment. Get down with disco-dancing gorilla, CinderGorilla, strut with Snowy White and the cat-walk cats of Purry Tale Lane… and let down your ears with the long-eared rabbit Rabunzel.
Sun, 04 Feb198 Contemporary Arts and Learning04 Feb 2024, 12:00 – 12:45198 Contemporary Arts and Learning , 198 Railton Rd, London SE24 0JT, UKInspired by Viola’s book, Hello! we will learn how to "make friends" – literally! using a 3D model-making kit prepared by Viola.
Sun, 04 FebStation Hall04 Feb 2024, 11:30 – 12:15Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKEvie's world is turned upside down when she discovers that the city she lives in is filled with hidden magic. Can she discover her powers before the evil sorcerer Vale gets his hands on the Spellstone? A session about how we can take ordinary things and make them extraordinary in our own stories.
Sun, 04 Feb198 Contemporary Arts and Learning04 Feb 2024, 10:30 – 11:15198 Contemporary Arts and Learning , 198 Railton Rd, London SE24 0JT, UKJoin Ken Wilson-Max as he shares the story of Catch! using words, drawings and paint. However hard she tries, Kiona cannot catch anything. But Mum knows there is a very special something that Kiona can catch! Catch! is a joyful picture book about the little loving things that make a difference.
Sun, 04 FebStation Hall04 Feb 2024, 10:00 – 10:45Station Hall, Railton Rd, London SE24 0JW, UKTo The Other Side is the story of a journey; one that many children around the world are starting this very instant. What would you do if you were in their shoes? Through masks and creatures inspired in the Mexican culture, you will design your very own alebrije to colour and take home.
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