Community workshops @ Ellesmere Port Library
6 November - 5 February 2024
Community is an exhibition and a series of workshops in Ellesmere Port Library. It is a celebration of unity and shared creativity that brings together the artistic talents of Whitby High School’s ‘People and Place’ and the work of Hinderton Primary Special School, in collaboration with Open Eye Gallery’s Creative Producer and Photographer for schools and young people, Anna Wijnhoven.
As part of the Community project and exhibition, there will be monthly responsive workshops run by Anna Wijnhoven, for any Ellesmere Port community members who would like to engage with the work on display. From cyanotypes to photowalks, collage and Christmas card making workshops, ‘you can come and have a natter, get creative and maybe learn something new, all in your local community library’, said Anna Wijnhoven.
Workshop dates:
6 November 2023 – contact cyanotype prints inspired by the changing of seasons;
4 December 2023 – a local photo walk inspired by the people and place of Ellesmere Port (weather permitting). There will be a limited number of cameras available, but it would also be great if the attendees could bring something to take photos on;
8 December 2023 – a drop in session for attendees to make a cyanotype Christmas card;
5 February 2024 – a local photo walk inspired by the people and place of Ellesmere Port (weather permitting). There will be a limited number of cameras available, but it would also be great if the attendees could bring something to take photos on.
All workshops are happening from 11 am – 1 pm. A sign-up sheet will be available at the library. Please note that the workshop numbers are limited. To register interest in workshops: forms.gle/
Community is free and open to the public from the 27th of October 2023 to the 27th of April 2024, with a display of the work by Whitby High School students.
The exhibition is free and open to the public during regular library hours. All are encouraged to visit and explore this outstanding presentation of community spirit through the eyes of our local youth.
Ellesmere Port Library opening hours:
Monday, Thursday and Friday: 9am – 7pm
Tuesday and Wednesday: 9am – 5pm
Saturday: 9am – 1pm
Whitby High students’ work is brought to you by the Our Time, Our Place engagement programme, whose aims are to empower young people to discuss current issues, explore their own history, and share it through pathways in photography and associated practice. Is Anybody Listening? Our Time, Our Place is presented by the University of Salford and Open Eye Gallery and generously supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
The Community exhibition and responsive project is supported and made possible by the Building on Recovery grant from Cheshire West and Chester council.
Image: Analiese Davies
Community is an exhibition and a series of workshops in Ellesmere Port Library. It is a celebration of unity and shared creativity that brings together the artistic talents of Whitby High School’s ‘People and Place’ and the work of Hinderton Primary Special School, in collaboration with Open Eye Gallery’s Creative Producer and Photographer for schools and young people, Anna Wijnhoven.
As part of the Community project and exhibition, there will be monthly responsive workshops run by Anna Wijnhoven, for any Ellesmere Port community members who would like to engage with the work on display. From cyanotypes to photowalks, collage and Christmas card making workshops, ‘you can come and have a natter, get creative and maybe learn something new, all in your local community library’, said Anna Wijnhoven.
Workshop dates:
6 November 2023 – contact cyanotype prints inspired by the changing of seasons;
4 December 2023 – a local photo walk inspired by the people and place of Ellesmere Port (weather permitting). There will be a limited number of cameras available, but it would also be great if the attendees could bring something to take photos on;
8 December 2023 – a drop in session for attendees to make a cyanotype Christmas card;
5 February 2024 – a local photo walk inspired by the people and place of Ellesmere Port (weather permitting). There will be a limited number of cameras available, but it would also be great if the attendees could bring something to take photos on.
All workshops are happening from 11 am – 1 pm. A sign-up sheet will be available at the library. Please note that the workshop numbers are limited. To register interest in workshops: forms.gle/
Community is free and open to the public from the 27th of October 2023 to the 27th of April 2024, with a display of the work by Whitby High School students.
The exhibition is free and open to the public during regular library hours. All are encouraged to visit and explore this outstanding presentation of community spirit through the eyes of our local youth.
Ellesmere Port Library opening hours:
Monday, Thursday and Friday: 9am – 7pm
Tuesday and Wednesday: 9am – 5pm
Saturday: 9am – 1pm
Whitby High students’ work is brought to you by the Our Time, Our Place engagement programme, whose aims are to empower young people to discuss current issues, explore their own history, and share it through pathways in photography and associated practice. Is Anybody Listening? Our Time, Our Place is presented by the University of Salford and Open Eye Gallery and generously supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
The Community exhibition and responsive project is supported and made possible by the Building on Recovery grant from Cheshire West and Chester council.
Image: Analiese Davies
