Family Saturdays: 7 Days, 7 Stories
7 Days, 7 Stories a series of Family Saturdays workshops exploring language, delivered as part of Portsmouth Creates In Our Words programme.
Led by visual artist and researcher Maria Amidu, alongside facilitators Isis and Michelle, participants will delve into the themes of colour, culture, memory, and voice, using a variety of imaginative activities. From illustrating lullabies and crafting characters from folklore to learning papercraft techniques and uncovering the meanings behind colour names and symbols, this is an opportunity to get creative together while discovering new ways to express yourself.
Dates
21 June, 11am-1pm – Illustrated lullabies with Isis
28 June, 11am-1pm – Colours, words and meanings with Isis
5 July, 11am-1pm – Papercraft and poetry with Michelle
12 July, 11am-1pm – Secrets word collage workshop 1 with Maria
19 July, 11am-1pm – Secrets word collage workshop 2 with Maria
2 August, 11am-1pm – Brazilian folklore characters with Isis
9 August, 11am-1pm – Folklore as cultural memory and identity with Michelle
How to attend
No booking is required and you can drop in and out of the session.
Please note, there is a total capacity of 30 people at any one time. All are welcome to wait in our cafe or explore our exhibitions if a queue develops.
The suggested donation for Family Saturdays is £3 per participant. You can make a donation at the venue or by donating online here. All donations will help us continue to deliver access to art.
Accessibility
Family Saturdays takes place in the Learning Space on the ground floor and has step free access. The session may become noisy at times due to the nature of the workshops. For those with noise sensitivity, you are welcome to bring along your own ear protectors or ear plugs. More information about accessibility at Aspex can be found on our website here
About In Our Words
In Our Words is a year-long festival of literature, literacy, and storytelling developed by Portsmouth Creates – designed to inspire, engage, and connect people of all ages.
From celebrating Portsmouth’s famous literary figures to everyday reading In Our Words will bring books, writing, and creativity to life through events, workshops, and community-driven projects.