Abstract Painting
Taking Jane Austen book titles as inspiration, create mini abstract panel paintings using acrylic paint. These will be joined together into a giant collective ‘book cover’. Explore how shape, colour and texture can express your ideas and feelings.
Your Stories
Take part in free workshops designed by young creatives for the people of Southampton, and tell your story to the world.
Inspired by Jane Austen’s work, these free workshops use art forms so that you can tell your stories in powerful, creative ways. Your art will be shared digitally and displayed in a collective exhibition in late autumn, leading up to a celebration on Jane Austen’s 250th birthday on 16th December.
If you are a literature lover, a budding creative or just someone with something to say about today’s world – this is your space to be heard.
Free drinks and snacks at every workshop, and everyone is welcome - just sign up in advance.
Please note that activities are suitable for people aged 11+. The workshops have been designed for adults, young people and older children. Anyone under 18 will need to be accompanied by an adult at all times - and that adult is obviously very welcome to join in!
Please also note that you may be photographed during the workshop for evaluation and publicity purposes. You will be asked about permission to use of any photos taken at the point of booking your tickets.
These workshops are Supported by Southampton Forward, National Lottery Heritage Fund and Foyle Foundation as part of Jane Austen 250.
We also wish to thank In Focus Education for their support with this project.
