Your Stories
Take part in free workshops designed by young creatives for the people of Southampton, and tell your story to the world.
Inspired by Jane Austen’s work, these free workshops use poetry, painting, cartoons, collage, fashion, and textiles so that you can tell your stories in powerful, creative ways. Your art will be shared digitally and displayed in a collective exhibition in late autumn, leading up to a celebration on Jane Austen’s 250th birthday on 16 December.
If you are a literature lover, a budding creative or just someone with something to say about today’s world – this is your space to be heard.
Free drinks and snacks at every workshop, and everyone is welcome. Interested in more than one workshop? Go ahead and sign up for a few in advance using the links below.
Please note that activities are suitable for people aged 11+. The workshops have been designed for adults, young people and older children. Anyone under 18 will need to be accompanied by an adult at all times – and that adult is very welcome to join in!
DROP-IN
25 October – Silhouette Photography ‘booth’ in Marlands Shopping Centre
From 1 – 3pm you can join us in Marlands shopping centre, Southampton, for a free drop-in workshop. You will be able to have a silhouette photo taken of you using our silhouette ‘photo booth’ inspired by portraits from Jane Austen’s time, with a copy to take home! You’ll also be invited to write a one-line story to leave with us for the project.
Partners
Project in partnership with In Focus.
Supporters
Project supported by Southampton Forward, National Lottery Heritage Fund and Foyle Foundation as part of Jane Austen 250.
