Description

Join local artist and creative mentor, Jools Teare at this creative workshop designed to spark imagination and celebrate the written word at the Leek Loves Books Festival on Saturday 7th June - This is a ticketed event with limited spaces, so booking is essential.
Best for: Fantasy fans, families and creative adventurers! (Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult).
What to expect: Dive into the world of fantasy literature by designing and creative masks inspired by mythical creatures or characters. Participants will design, paint and decorate wearable masks to take home a fully customised mask - Perfect for cosplay or display.
Jools Teare is an artist and creative mentor with a passion for celebrating individuality and creativity. Jools specialises in interactive workshops that engage participants of all ages and skill levels. Her workshops focus upon blending artistic exploration and literary inspiration, creating memorable experiences that align perfectly with the spirit of the Leek Loves Books Festival.
Disclaimer: Leek Loves Books does not accept any responsibility for unaccompanied children. All children attending any events, workshops or activities must be accompanied by a responsible adult at any festival sites. This includes The Foxlowe Arts Centre, Moorlands House and any workshops offered by other partners for the Leek Loves Books Festival.
We also need to add: By attending the Leek Loves Books Festival and any events, workshops or activities falling under the Leek Loves Books Festival programme, you are consenting to having your photographs taken which may be used for publicity and promotion at any of our future events on our website and social media etc. Please make yourself known to a member of the Leek Loves books team if you do not wish to be photographed at each activity.
We cannot accept liability for photographs taken and shared by members of the public.
Date 7th June 2025
Start time 10:00-11:30
Ticket Price £7 per person
Quantity of tickets 15

Description

Foxlowe Arts Centre is a community run arts centre for the people of Leek and The Staffordshire Moorlands.

Leek’s arts centre is housed in the historic building, Foxlowe, at the top of Leek’s market place.

Foxlowe Arts Centre opened its doors in December 2011 and has already gained a strong following from the local community and is attracting attention from further afield as well. Funded by individuals’ pledges, donations and trading proceeds and with the majority of the staff volunteering, this is truly a community arts centre for the people of Leek and the Staffordshire Moorlands.

With a popular café, bar, gallery, live performance space for music, drama, comedy, talks and a cinema, the Foxlowe Arts Centre has rapidly established a reputation as the go to place in Leek.

Foxlowe arts centre has limited parking at the back of the building for permit holders and disabled users only. Some workshops will include a parking permit spaces are available. To access the car park follow parking signs on Stockwell Street signed ‘P Short Stay, Council Offices’ and turn left after the first parking bays – this is the entrance to Foxlowe arts centre car park for permit holders, disabled users and others with permission e.g. workshop attendees.

Market Place,

Leek,

Staffordshire,

England,

ST13 6AD.

01538 386112