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WordFest 2023

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WordFest is back with free family events and activities this May!

WordFest prepares to take over local libraries and venues across the Wakefield District to celebrate bringing stories to life in new and inspiring ways from 1-31 May!

From author talks and storytelling to music and film showings, there is something for everyone! Find out below just SOME of the incredible events and workshops happening for families this May.

 

  1. The Magic Paintbrush

Expect an inspirational performance for children and their families/carers in this brand-new commission by Edgeland Arts! Using visual theatre, music and magical shadow puppetry, you will become immersed in this enchanting performance.

Find out more and book your free place here.

🧒🏽 Aimed at children of all ages

 

 

  1. Roots

Looking for something for babies and toddlers? Roots is a gentle and fun story of belonging for Early Years children, set in the enchanted world of Story Trails. Explore the world and discover the story through music, interactive props and Makaton.

Find out more and book your free place here.

🧒🏽 Aimed at children under 5 years

 

  1. Hare & Moon Suitcase Show

Eye of Newt will be joining WordFest with their Hare and Moon Suitcase Show! Experience a gentle and beautiful theatre show performed from a vintage suitcase, followed by
an exciting, illuminated lantern workshop that the whole family will love.

Find out more and book your free place here.

🧒🏽 Aimed at children of all ages

 

  1. Author Workshops

Ready for fun and interactive workshops with children authors?! Get hands on in a workshop with book illustrator and author Liz Million! Or why not join Harry Heape and pick up some handy tips on how to build comic characters.

Find out more and book your free place here.

🧒🏽 Aimed at children of all ages

 

  1. Tweet

Join text artist and birdsong obsessive Adrian Riley for 90 minutes of fun collectively writing bird language, making up nonsense raps and even a little jumping about. It’s an activity for eggheads and birdbrains alike and we promise that the time will fly by…

Find out more and book your free place here.

🧒🏽 Aimed at children over 5 years

 

  1. Exploring Zine Techniques

It’s time to explore different zine making techniques, including collage, redaction, and zine creation. In this workshop by Long Division, get ready to create booklets, posters, book covers, and album covers.

Find out more and book your free place here.

🧒🏽 Aimed at children 8 – 12 years

 

  1. Unleashing The Power Of Ai

Want something for your older children? Join artist Leigh de Vries for an artificial intelligence (AI) adventure! Get hands-on experience with AI tools and create a unique digital outcome such as a poetry book with images.

Find out more and book your free place here.

🧒🏽 Aimed at children 10 – 14 years

 

  1. See Your Name In Collage

Are you a family with an artistic flair? Let’s collaborate and create collages of our names to tell the stories behind them. Cut, stick and have fun as a family in this workshop by Buttercrumble.

Find out more and book your free place here.

🧒🏽 Aimed at children 4 – 8 years

 

Do you want to join in the WordFest fun? For more information on all of the free events taking place during the festival month and to book your free place, head over to expwake.co/WordFest

 


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