Crafty Bears
Get crafty with textile artist Annick Akanni and discover the magic of textile art in this bear-themed creative space. Come along and learn new skills and explore creative textile techniques.
Bring your own bear or cuddly friend!
Creative Hub
4+
Teddy Bear's Garden (Urban Orchard)
Annick Akanni
Weaving,
Teddy Bears,
Sensory Play
30 September - 4 October
Tuesday
30th September
Wednesday
1st October
Thursday
2nd October
Friday
3rd October
Saturday
4th October
Free event
Accessibility Guide
Lighting and Sound
Total blackout (audience)
Lighting level
Outdoors, in marquee
Flashing lights
Loud sounds
Repetitive noises
Drums
High-pitched tones
Unexpected sounds
Background Music
Interactivity and Participation
Children invited on stage
Artist goes into audience
Manual activity (e.g. read, draw, sing, paint, construct things)
Constructing using scissors, glue, fabric, plastic needles, pom poms and recycled materials. May need to read and/or draw
Undertake direct movement
Only when instructed
Participation in groups/pairs
Yes, but can work solo if preferred
Parent/carer can support in participation
Capacity for a child slower in their movements to participate
Senses, Emotions and Effects
Distinctive smells
Special effects
Textures
Fabrics and sensory art materials
Balloons
Characters express anger
Dialogue driven
Props
Attention Span
Intermission/break
Introduction
5 minutes minimum
Children need to sit in one place
Appropriate to make noise/move around
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