OFFBEAT: Artist Family Workshop, Retford Library
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The OFFBEAT: Artist Family Workshop will take place at Retford Library in Sheffield on 15 August 2026. The event is a family workshop led by Artist in Residence Sian Watson. Admission to the workshop is free.
Join Inspire's Artist in Residence Sian Watson this summer at a FREE family workshop!
Join Artist in Residence Sian Watson for a playful workshop exploring how music can inspire movement and drawing. Work together to create a large collaborative dance drawing, using rhythm and sound to guide your marks, then transform your artwork into split-pin puppets that can move and dance along with the music. A vibrant, creative celebration of colour, drawing, movement and sound!
FREE
Booking essential
Aimed at children 7+ and their families
Inspire's Artist and Author in Residence Sian Watson and Ashley Thorpe will be visiting 12 Inspire Libraries. For full information visit: inspireculture.org.uk/ArtistAndAuthor
This programme is part of Inspire's National Portfolio Organisation funded events.
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OFFBEAT: Artist Family Workshop, Retford Library takes place on Saturday, 15 August 2026 at 10:00.
OFFBEAT: Artist Family Workshop, Retford Library is held at Retford Library in Sheffield (Churchgate, Retford, DN22 6PE).
Entry to OFFBEAT: Artist Family Workshop, Retford Library is free.
Tickets for OFFBEAT: Artist Family Workshop, Retford Library can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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OFFBEAT: Artist Family Workshop, Retford Library
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The OFFBEAT: Artist Family Workshop will take place at Retford Library in Sheffield on 15 August 2026. The event is a family workshop led by Artist in Residence Sian Watson. Admission to the workshop is free.
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Join Inspire's Artist in Residence Sian Watson this summer at a FREE family workshop!
Join Artist in Residence Sian Watson for a playful workshop exploring how music can inspire movement and drawing. Work together to create a large collaborative dance drawing, using rhythm and sound to guide your marks, then transform your artwork into split-pin puppets that can move and dance along with the music. A vibrant, creative celebration of colour, drawing, movement and sound!
FREE
Booking essential
Aimed at children 7+ and their families
Inspire's Artist and Author in Residence Sian Watson and Ashley Thorpe will be visiting 12 Inspire Libraries. For full information visit: inspireculture.org.uk/ArtistAndAuthor
This programme is part of Inspire's National Portfolio Organisation funded events.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is OFFBEAT: Artist Family Workshop, Retford Library?
OFFBEAT: Artist Family Workshop, Retford Library takes place on Saturday, 15 August 2026 at 10:00.
Where is OFFBEAT: Artist Family Workshop, Retford Library taking place?
OFFBEAT: Artist Family Workshop, Retford Library is held at Retford Library in Sheffield (Churchgate, Retford, DN22 6PE).
How much are tickets for OFFBEAT: Artist Family Workshop, Retford Library?
Entry to OFFBEAT: Artist Family Workshop, Retford Library is free.
How do I get tickets for OFFBEAT: Artist Family Workshop, Retford Library?
Tickets for OFFBEAT: Artist Family Workshop, Retford Library can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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