Creating Folklore Tales with artist Joseph Witchall & The North Devon Arts

Join artist Joseph Witchall for 1, 2 or all 3 creative workshops & have fun exploring folklore.

The resulting artwork will be displayed at Barnstaple Library from March 20th.

Workshop One: Saturday 10th January 10-12

Creating Folklore tales – an introduction into folklore, learn about folk stories from around Devon. Then have the opportunity to write your favourites or create tales of your own.

Workshop Two: Saturday 24th January 10-12

Characters design and story illustration – Choose a folktale and create and draw some dynamic characters. Then learn how to produce sequential story illustrations (comics)

Workshop Three: Saturday 31st January 10-12

Continue your illustrations from workshop two and produce finished artworks ready for display at Barnstaple Library Lates on 20th March

More about Joseph here: Joseph Witchall – Author & Illustrator

In collaboration with North Devon Arts & supported by a grant from North Devon Council and The Flourishing Culture Strategy.

Part of the Better Tomorrow Season at Barnstaple Library funded by the Arts Council.

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