The Old Electric is taking over an empty shop unit and converting it to a Lightbox for Lightpool!
We invite you to take part in a workshop to create your own shadow puppets inspired by Blackpool’s rich history of circus, carnival and spectacle, which will be brought to life and showcased as part of the Lightpool Festival
The Old Electric are running a project for all the family to get involved with and be part of the magic of Lightpool.
Come along and make shadow puppets with artist Janine Walker to build scenes from Blackpool of years gone by.
We invite people of all ages and abilities to take part in a workshop to create your own shadow puppets – from a simple sea lion to a more elaborate elephant…you’ll be supported to explore Blackpool’s heritage of circus, carnival and spectacle and create your own characters from card and coloured gels. Using a range of different techniques, we’ll bring your puppets to life and all stories will be projected onto the window of 4 Edward St during Lightpool Festival.
Making Shadow Puppets
| Saturday 13 September | 1.30 – 3pm | Family Room @ Palatine Library |
| Sunday 14 September | 1.30 – 3pm | Space to Create @ Abingdon Street Market |
| Tuesday 16 September (tbc) | 1 – 2.30pm | Central Family Hub, Gorton Street |
| Wednesday 17 September (tbc) | 5 – 6.30pm | Revoelution |
Although some workshops may be drop-in, others are bookable so we recommend you check the The Old Electric website for full details
Public workshops at:
Plus special sessions with:
Our purpose is to ensure that arts and creativity is accessible for all Blackpool communities.
Our objectives are to inspire individuals to connect with their own creativity through a menu of high-quality socially-engaged arts activities in Blackpool.
Collaborate with others to reduce barriers to communities connecting with high quality arts programmes.
Support emerging creatives in their professional aspirations via regular development and employment opportunities.
Develop a new hub of social connectivity and creative practice in the town.
Generate income to support our aims to develop financial and organisational resilience.
