Five great things to do at the Deepings StoryFest

Deepings StoryFest will be held at the Deepings Community Centre Library on Sat 23rd and Sun 24th April from 1.30 to 5pm. Some workshops can be pre-booked online at ArtPopUp.Eventbrite.co The event is organised by Art Pop-Up and is part of the Deepings Literary Festival funded by South Kesteven District Council. Follow @ArtPopUpUK for the latest details.

• Animaldance party • BookFactory • Authorvisits • Art&creative writingworkshops • Circusskills

Free,funfilledafternoonson Sat23rd &Sun24th April1.30-5pm

Comedressedas your favourite bookcharacter towinprizes! DeepingsLiteraryFestival.co.uk

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Circus skills

Pendragon Circus

On Sunday afternoon, Pendragon Circus are inspired by author and illustrator Ellie Sandall’s new book Balancing Bernie.

Bernie the dog has a brilliant balancing act! Soon dogs from all over the park are hurrying with a woof and a bark to join in... Meet the author and illustrator Ellie Sandall to find out more about her new book featuring these funny, fabulous dogs of all shapes and sizes and have a go at drawing with her. Then join Will of Pendragon Circus to learn some tricks of your own!

Suitable for ages 6+, book a free workshop place with Ellie Sandall at: ArtPopUp.Eventbrite.co

The circus workshop is drop-in, maximum numbers may apply.

Puppet theatre

In the library on Sunday, the focus will be on adventures and the environment with Hocus Pocus Puppet Theatre performing the magical tale Like a Tree, told with handmade puppets and a vintage pram mini theatre. The story touches on climate change, beginning with the growth of a new sapling. At the same time, a child is born and their lives entwine. The piece is suitable for all ages. Performances on Sunday at 1.30pm, 2.45pm & 4pm (booking not required however maximum numbers will apply). On Saturday we’re all about awesome animals and mighty beasts in our StoryLab. Get inspired by Mark Grist’s Fantastical Writing Club, draw with Ellie Sandall and create your own at our Book Factory drop-in (running on both Saturday and Sunday) with Emily Bowers. Ever wanted to create your own book? Illustrator Emily Bowers is running a drop-in Book Factory to show you a quick and easy way to make your own short story books and zines. Fill the pages with your fantastical imaginings – for inspiration on Saturday, Ellie Sandall will be giving top tips on character drawing and you can join Mark Grist’s Fantastical Writing Club. Mark is a multi-award winning poet and international battle rapper viewed online by over 40 million. He’s made many appearances on TV and radio and is currently working on a series of children’s books with Bloomsbury.

The free workshops with Ellie and Mark can be pre-booked online at: ArtPopUp.Eventbrite.co Hocus Pocus Puppet Theatre

Ellie Sandall

StoryLab

Mark Grist

On Saturday, come craft your own wings and join Darren Rawnsley as he spins the tale of ‘Golden Wings for Ademena’ in an interactive storytelling session. Ademena sends Bob the Weaver on a magical journey to an unknown land full of busy narrow streets, dappled sunshine and the Darren Rawnsley scent of a thousand roses in search of the gold dust required to weave wings. Sunday’s art workshop is inspired by our Tall Tales Treasure Hunt and the magical mischief makers of Hogwarts, as we make our own marvellous Maps. Sessions run throughout the afternoon. Drop-in workshops, booking not required but maximum numbers will apply.

Animal dance party

Continuing our animal-tastic Saturday, Laura Samson will be leading the fun and games and then welcoming Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear and winner of the Blue Peter Book Awards 2022. We’ll be celebrating the upcoming release of David Walliams’ World’s Worst Pets in our Wall of Fame and finishing off our creature extravaganza with an Animal Dance Party for all the family, led by DJ Paul of Sparkarama and inspired by well-loved favourites such as Giraffes Can’t Dance, Everybunny Dance and Dinosaurumpus.

Don’t forget to come dressed as your favourite book character to win a prize and to vote for your favourite book EVER as we determine Deeping’s most-loved books!

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