Art workshops to be held over summer holidays at Denbighshire’s Libraries

This summer, libraries across Denbighshire are encouraging children to fire up their imaginations through the power of reading and creative expression.

Working in partnership with Denbighshire Leisure Community Arts, libraries county-wide will be running craft workshops for the readers taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge.

The Summer Reading Challenge aims to prevent the “summer dip” learning loss many children experience over the holidays when they aren’t in school.

With libraries’ support, it provides a free, fun way to keep young minds active. In 2023, over 685,000 children across the UK participated.

The theme of this year’s challenge is ‘Marvellous Makers’, and Denbighshire’s Libraries are being joined by brilliant local artists for the summer, including, Tara Dean, Jess Balla, Lisa Carter and Elen Williams.

These creative activities will include printmaking with air dry clay, decorating paper hats, collage printing and creating a comic.

Sessions are free but spaces are limited, so please contact your local library to book a place.

Deborah Owen, Principal Librarian for Denbighshire County Council said:

‘’The Summer Reading Challenge is a great way to encourage children to read for pleasure during the summer, improving their reading skills and confidence.

It’s all about imagination and creativity this year so there is something for everyone, come to your local library and join in the Marvellous Makers fun.”

Councillor Emrys Wynne, Lead Member for Welsh Language, Culture & Heritage said:

“This summer’s reading challenge is all about expressing creativity in as many ways as possible.

Art workshops are a brilliant way for our young readers to hone their artistic skills, and learn more about creative expression.”

These sessions are arranged in partnership with DLL Active Communities, and are funded by UK Government.

Full list of dates here:

Marvellous Makers Craft Workshop with Tara Dean – Corwen Library Wednesday 7th August, 10.30-12.30

Marvellous Makers Craft Workshop with Tara Dean – Llangollen Library Wednesday 7th August, 2-4

Marvellous Makers Craft Workshop with Elen Williams – Prestatyn Library Tuesday 6th August, 10.30-12.30

Marvellous Makers Craft Workshop with Lisa Carter – Prestatyn Library Tuesday 13th August, 10.30-12.30

Marvellous Makers Craft Workshop with Lisa Carter -Prestatyn Library Tuesday 20th August, 10.30-12.30

Marvellous Makers Craft Workshop with Elen Williams – Rhyl Library Tuesday 6th August, 2-4

Marvellous Makers Craft Workshop with Lisa Carter – Rhyl Library Tuesday 13th August, 2-4

Marvellous Makers Craft Workshop with Lisa Carter – Rhyl Library Tuesday 20th August, 2-4

Marvellous Makers Craft Workshop with Lisa Carter – Ruthin Library Monday 12th August, 2-4

Marvellous Makers Craft Workshop with Lisa Carter – Ruthin Library Monday 19th August, 2-4

Marvellous Makers Craft Workshop with Lisa Carter – Denbigh Library Monday 12th August, 10.30-12.30

Marvellous Makers Craft Workshop with Lisa Carter – Denbigh Library Monday 19th August, 10.30-12.30