'˜Story Factory' set to return to Chichester this Easter

Providing sessions in creative writing, art and music in an imagination-stretching day, ‘An Awfully Big AD-venture’ will see children exploring persuasive writing through the creation of their own advertisements.

Working to the briefs of local businesses including Pinks Vintage Ice Creams, The Sweet Jar, Russells Garden Centre and Sussex Arts Academy, poster design will form the art element, with the music session focussing on the making of TV and radio commercial jingles, led by Story Factory’s resident musician Mike Fry.

There will also be storytelling sessions in the Cosy Corner for younger children.

Founded in 2014 by Chichester writers Katy Lassetter and Vicky Edwards, Story Factory aims to celebrate and encourage children’s creative flair. Suitable for children aged around six to 13, guest experts help youngsters to free their imaginations and to explore stories through words, art and music. Past guests include authors, publishers, illustrators, story massage practitioners, and newspaper editors.

Previous workshops have been a huge success with both parents and children.

Tanya Hatton, the mother of one of the regular Story Factory Chichester attendees, said: “It’s a wonderful opportunity to bring together children with energy and imagination, as well as talented grownups, to generate a fabulous result!”