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Paper-based workshops for Nottstopping Festival

Date published: 24 May 2020

Posted by: Joe Pick

City arts - Paper Mindfulness

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For Nottstopping Festival, we live streamed three FREE activities on the theme of paper and mindfulness.

If you missed them at the time, you can watch them below. Tune in, have fun and look after your well-being. Send us a picture of what you create – we’d love to see your work!

Nottstopping festival is fundraising to provide gifts, treats and experiences for frontline workers. You can donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/nottstopping

The first minute of each video is just the materials list – so skip ahead once you’ve found everything you need.

Paper Puppetry

Bryony McCombie Smith shows you how to make a mini-tabletop puppet. Use paper to craft new lockdown companions. Learn how to bring them to life and make them dance.

Paper Poetry

A fun filled poetry workshop with Amelia Daiz. Play games and do simple exercises to create content your own homemade zine, using materials you’ll have at home.

Paper Wings

A fun and creative workshop combining mindfulness, drawing, music and origami. Add your own unique designs to stunning folded paper butterflies. Led by artist Meridith Dickin.