WHAT: Make a pennant with a message. Something you love, something you’re passionate about…
Get hands on making vibrant pennants with a big slogan, Join Alison as she shows you how to DIY a cardboard pennant, guiding you to pick the right word, font or colours to get your message across
WHEN: 11:00-12:00 in the workshop room
WHO: Capacity 12 people. Age 5+, (under 12 accompanied by an adult.)

Alison Erika Forde (she/her/they/them) is Co-Director of Two Crows Arts Studio CIC based in Bury, running workshops/ events, an Artist studio and spreading the word that Art Is For Everyone.

Alison is a Visual Artist/ illustrator practising in and around Greater Manchester for the past 15 years. Specialising in painting, inspired by anything from high art to the sub-cultural with playfulness, exhibiting Internationally as well as locally at Manchester Art gallery and The Whitworth.
Co-founder of Yiiikes! Art Collective and Two Crows Arts Studio, Alison believes art brings people together, she has always been passionate about making Art more accessible as well as sustainability!

Recent commissions include illustrations for The Portico Library, The World Reimagined, Depart Consultancy and artwork for The Met Bury.
@alisonerikaforde @two_crows_studios

WHAT: Through lovingly crafted creative writing prompts we’ll connect with one of our ancestors (living, in the after-living, or future. Known/unknown) and craft them a letter. Dal will then guide you on how you can continue this journey after the session. Featuring real life letter-writing paper, envelopes and a stamp!
WHEN: 12:30-13:30 in the workshop room
WHO: Capacity 20 people. Age 16+

Dal Kular (she/her) is a creative facilitator, writer, mentor and mixed-media
maker. Her creative social practice centres ancestors, healing, liberation,
abolition and joy. She’s inspired by Black/Global feminisms, Mother Earth
and social justice. She lives in Sheffield.
@dalkular dalkular.com

WHAT: In this playful workshop, participants will create their own mini zine using simple drawing and collage techniques. We’ll focus on self-expression through portraits — capturing identity, emotions, or imagination — and explore different mini-zine making methods with samples for inspiration. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to experiment and have fun!
WHEN: 14:00-15:00 in the workshop room
WHO: Capacity 12 people. Age 10+ (under 10 accompanied by an adult.)

Wingyu Yeung (she/her) is an artist and illustrator originally from Hong Kong, now based in the U.K. Her practice focuses on portraiture, memory, and storytelling, and she often runs creative workshops for both children and adults that encourage self-expression through art.

@wingyuyeungart wingyuyeungart.com