Part of: Free activities and events, Chester Literature Festival 2022
Comma Press are a legendary non-profit Manchester publisher, and their latest project The Cuckoo Cage is about creating brand new superheroes to tackle the problems we face in the UK in 2022. In this workshop, 6-12 year olds will create a storyboard and superhero puppet to take home, and learn a little about protest heroes from Britain’s past. No prior art experience is needed. All materials and equipment are provided.
This session is free but booking is required.
Approx 60 mins
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