Merseyside

Liverpool

Join us to create symbols of freedom in flight! Create your own multi media sculptures and photo-collage on large scale paper spread across the gallery walls to collectively explore freedom. In response to Lou Miller’s use of birds in her exhibition We Dream of Our Freedom, this drop-in workshop encourages you to use recycled materials to craft sculptures and layer mixed-media winged pieces!

Draw, stick or build your metaphors for freedom, taking inspiration from the poem Freedom Road by Simon Armitage, which you can view here.

There will also be an opportunity to create postcards and to contribute towards a communal zine to collectively explore freedom.

Free, drop in

Winged Creations

Join us for a hands on screen-printing workshop to celebrate the launch of our new exhibition, We Dream of Our Freedom by Lou Miller. This special drop-in screen printing workshop takes inspiration from the poem Freedom Road by Simon Armitage which you can view here.

Roll up your sleeves and print posters with the artist on paper for free, or a tote bag or tee shirt for a suggested £3 donation, and leave with something made by hand. All materials are provided, and Lou will be on hand to guide you through each step.

There will also be an opportunity to create postcards and to contribute towards a communal zine to collectively explore freedom.

Free, drop in

Family Screen Printing

Join photographers Yaqeen Amir, Anoosh Ariemhar and Open Eye Gallery for a free drop-in portrait session.

The photographers will have a range of images of historic and local landmarks, objects and wider imagery connecting to the theme of freedom to explore and project onto Bluecoat’s gallery walls.

Children and families are invited to select their preferred image/s and have a free portrait (or silhouette portrait if you want to remain anonymous) with the image.

A copy of the image will be available to take home on the day. A selection of images from the workshop will be displayed as part of a national photography exhibition celebrating the wider Our Freedom Then and Now programme.

There will also be a drop in opportunity to create postcards and to contribute towards a communal zine to collectively explore freedom, taking inspiration from the poem Freedom Road by Simon Armitage which you can view here.

Free, drop in

Picturing Freedom: Photography with Freedom Landmarks

He may be very busy checking lists, preparing gifts, checking lists (again), feeding the reindeer, polishing his boots, but he’s never too busy to visit one of his favourite places - the Bluecoat!

With a sackful of silly stories and a last-minute chance to check which list you might be on, Father Christmas invites you to a Winter Warmer full of family-friendly giggles, noise, and nonsense! This 60-minute show includes a chance for every family to meet, greet, and chat with Father Christmas—and take your own photos with the help of our friendly Elf.

Father Christmas has been bringing his silly storytelling shows to sold-out venues across Merseyside for over five years. His cousin and fellow storyteller, Gav Cross, has finally convinced him to bring this unique show to the heart of Liverpool!

Available Dates:
- Sat 29 Nov*
- Sun 30 Nov*
- Sat 6 Dec
- Sun 7 Dec
- Sat 13 Dec
- Sun 14 Dec
- Sat 20 Dec
- Sun 21 Dec

(*Scratch Weekend)

Available Times:
- 11am-12pm
- 1.30-2.30pm
- 3.30-4.30pm

*Scratch Weekend, Sat 29 - Sun 30 Nov: Preview performances at discounted price! See Father Christmas test out his stories in preview performances at a slightly discounted price. £7.50 per person.

Ticket Prices from Sat 6 Dec:

General Ticket: £13 per person
Family Ticket: £47 (Family of 4, minimum 1 adult and 1 child).

Father Christmas Storytelling

The Bluecoat

Liverpool’s contemporary arts centre.

Free gallery, cafe & garden, open Tue-Sun, 11am-5pm



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