The following has been sent to us from Flying Duck Studio Lab. Please check their website and social media for updates on workshop times:

We invite you to be part of an exciting initiative, "Tales of a Child," in collaboration with Calderdale Valley of Sanctuary, Calderdale Libraries, local artists, and residents. This unique project offers five dynamic activities leading to an exhibition. Our aim is to address social issues and promote refugee integration through art.

“Tales of a Child” is a short documentary animation, still in development by the Creative Studio, Flying Duck Studio Lab, about a Syrian girl who flees warfare with her father and arrives in the UK to face new challenges and integration. Though having been through a lot, the girl dreams of a bright future, a career after school and being part of a new community and society. 

So far, Flying Duck Studio Lab, The Valley of Sanctuary and Calderdale Libraries have had the pleasure of organising and discussing the best approach to deliver the activities in the most impactful way. We are now ready to start spreading the word. 

2 x Focus Groups for local and refugee community - registration required, limited space (30 people in total per Focus Group)

Focus Groups: Join us for engaging discussions on integration and community. In partnership with The Valley of Sanctuary and Calderdale Libraries, we will host 2 focus groups. We welcome refugees, students, and locals to share their stories and perspectives. Each group will accommodate up to 30 participants, using "Tales of a Child" as a springboard for meaningful conversations.

• Saturday, 28/09-2024 (time TBC and registration link TBC via Flying Duck Studio Lab’s social media, The Valley of Sanctuary and Calderdale Libraries)
• Calderdale Libraries, Halifax, library, Square Rd, Halifax HX1 1QG
• Estimated duration per focus group: 2-3 hours

• Free entrance and a small merchandise gift as a token for your time 
• Parents with small children will have the opportunity to have them cared for by a professional childminder and volunteers in the library during the Focus Group hours 
• Snacks and drinks will be provided

Volunteers

As part of the Focus Groups in September, we are also on the lookout for volunteers who have experience with similar activities, refugee community and childcare. We will need a few DBS checked volunteers to look after children during the Focus Groups and 1-2 volunteers participating in the Focus Groups. If this sounds like something you would be interested in, please contact Josephine via email: contact@flyingduckstudiolab.co.uk and state whether it is for childcare or helping out with the Focus Groups. We look forward to hearing from you :)

Where?

Calderdale Libraries, Halifax, library, Square Rd, Halifax HX1 1QG

When?

Saturday, 28/09-2024 (time TBC) 

What?

Volunteer throughout the day either looking after the children (toys, games and snacks and drinks will be provided) or as a helper throughout the Focus Groups (making sure the activity is running smoothly). Snacks and drinks will be provided and just as the Focus Groups participants, you will also receive a little merchandise gift as a token for your time. 

Contact Josephine via email: contact@flyingduckstudiolab.co.uk

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