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Seven Stories, the Centre for Children's Books

www.sevenstories.org.uk

Seven Stories is where our rich heritage of children’s books is collected, explored and celebrated.

Visitors can step into the magical world of children’s books where words and pictures are the inspiration for creative activities, storytelling, dramatic fun and interactive exhibitions. Browse the specialist children’s Bookshop and relax in the Café.

Exhibitions
Open now...
Up to Mischief with Horrid Henry!
Let Horrid Henry and Perfect Peter be your guides as you come face to face with some of literature's best-loved naughty characters in this naughty new exhibition. Look for adventure with Peter Rabbit, get into trouble with Clarice Bean or break all the rules with Just William and Pippi Longstocking!

Stories about naughty characters have been told for centuries and this interactive exhibition explores why they have so much appeal. Just make sure you're on your best behaviour or you might even get sent to the naughty children's room!
Open now in the Walker Gallery.
Supported by Orion publishing.

From Toad Hall to Pooh Corner
Amble down to Seven Stories this summer and you’ll be sure to stumble across some old friends and familiar faces. From Badger, Mole and Ratty to Eeyore, Piglet and Pooh visitors can waste the day away in the country, when in fact they’re just outside the heart of Newcastle.

Venture through the wild wood to Badger’s Kitchen or ride in Toad’s car. Visit Pooh Corner, search for Heffalumps and Woozles, and admire original manuscripts and illustrations. A celebration of the Centenary edition of The Wind in the Willows, this exhibition provides the perfect setting for families of all ages to make their own adventure!
Opens to the public 12 July 2008

Produced in collaboration with Templar publishing.

_Events __

Summer Story Party
Drop-in to our Summer Story Parties for themed stories, rhymes, games and drawing, especially for our younger visitors. Children can embark on their own adventure, exploring the pleasure of storytelling in a relaxed environment. There will be ideas and tips for sharing stories and linked activities to do at home with your children.
For children aged 18 months to 5 years, each session is flexible, depending on audience, and will last no more than an hour.

Mondays and Wednesdays from 21 July at 10.15am, excluding bank holidays.
Booking essential, please call 0845 271 0777 ext 714.

Story Trail
Saturday 12 July – Sunday 31 August
Create your own story as you journey up and down the seven floors at Seven Stories, building up characters, landscapes and content as you go. Be inspired by boats and the riverside as your finish your trail out on the Ouseburn River – but how will you get there.
No booking required.

Boat Sculpture
Monday 21 – Sunday 31 August
Bring the Seven Stories willow boat sculpture to life by adding your own piece of work. From mast to fag pole, decking to side panel, the whole family can enjoy adding their own piece of creativity to this magical boat.
No Booking required.

Creative Writing Workshops
Tuesday 22 & 29 July, Thursday 7 & 14 August, Saturday 23 August
10.30 – 11.30am for the whole family
1.30 – 2.30pm for ages 8+
Create a new and exciting story to develop your creative writing skills. Who knows where your pen will take you!
Booking essential, T: 0845 271 0777 ext 715.

'Become an Illustrator' Workshops
Thursday 24 & 31 July, Saturday 9 August, Tuesday 19 & 26 August
10.30 – 11.30am for the whole family
1.30 – 2.30 for ages 8+
Using a variety of illustration styles, create a piece of artwork the whole family can enjoy in these artist lead workshops.
Booking essential, T: 0845 271 0777 ext 715.

'Be the Designer' Workshops
Saturday 26 July, Tuesday 5 & 12 August, Thursday 21 & 28 August
10.30 – 11.30am for the whole family
1.30 – 2.30 for ages 8+
Be inspired to design a new exhibition space or a brand new landscape in these artist lead, creative workshops.
Booking essential, T: 0845 271 0777 ext 715.

Coming Soon
Saturday 6 September
Family Storytelling in association with A Bit Crack
11–11.45am, 12.15-1pm
Seven Stories’ favourite storytellers are back and will be cooking up a storm! With there own unique brand of tales, a sprinkling of drama and, of course, a dash of audience participation, it’s sure to be quite a concoction.
Booking required T: 0845 271 0777 ext 715

Starting Saturday 6 September
Storytelling Course
Seven Stories is all about celebrating a love of stories, and now we’re offering you the opportunity to tell some tales of your own! Discover the art of storytelling from building characters, excitement and suspense to using body language, props and imagination. A 10 week course for 8–12 year olds, 10.15 -11.45am.
Booking essential, T: Sue Walters 0845 271 0777 ext 709.

Saturday 27 September
Cultural Olympiad Launch Day-‘Stories of the Gods’
Hear legends of power, heroism and athleticism in a fantastic storytelling session with Pascale Konyn to celebrate the launch of the Cultural Olympiad. Be inspired by tales of triumph you hear to create your own silk painting using ancient methods. The Seven Stories archive team will also be on hand with a chance to see highlights from our very special collection of original manuscripts, illustrations and books.
Storytelling: 1.00pm – 1.50pm
Silk Painting: 2.15pm – 2.45pm, 2.30pm – 3.00pm, 2.45pm – 3.15pm
Original Archive Material; 2pm – 4pm
Booking essential T: 0845 271 0777 ext 715

Thursday 2 October
Winged Tales of the North – David Almond exhibition launch
To celebrate a decade of the award-winning children’s book Skellig (1998) by North East author David Almond, Seven Stories have created an exciting exhibition to showcase David’s impressive body of work. From the scribbling of the writer at work to the production of an award winning novel, see how David draws inspiration from his North East roots to create tales of extraordinary experiences. Open in the Artist’s Attic for one month only.

Saturday 4 October
David Almond - A Great North Run Cultural Event
4.30 – 6.30pm
An exciting opportunity to meet one of the UK’s bestselling children’s authors, celebrating the publication of his short story Harry Miller’s Run, part of the BUPA Great North Run Cultural Programme. David will read from his new story and answer questions on his work surrounded by the brand new touring exhibition Winged Tales of the North.
Admission is FREE for this event, Booking essential T: 0845 271 0777 ext 715.

Thursday 9 October
Debi Gliori Book Launch Event
5.30 – 7.30pm
Meet award winning author and illustrator Debi Gliori, a writer who has used the tools of her trade to highlight ecological problems facing the Earth. Join her as she reads from her new book The Trouble with Dragons and discusses the environmental issues in her books. An enlightening and fun event for all the family.
Admission is FREE for this event, Booking essential T: 0845 271 0777 ext 715.

Saturday 18 October
Illustration Workshop – Future Fairytales
As part of October’s Big Draw event, join Seven Stories as we take fairytales out of the past and give them a fresh and funky twist of the future. With an artist to help you learn new techniques, let your imagination and pencil run wild as you develop your own unique style to match your modern day characters.
For ages 8+, Booking essential T: 0845 271 0777 ext 715

HALF TERM AT SEVEN STORIES
Saturday 25 October – Sunday 2 November
Spooks and Scares week at Seven Stories
Will you be in for a trick or a treat during October half term at Seven Stories? Are you brave enough to find out? Uncover the spooky story corner in the Artist’s Attic where you can read your favourite grim or ghoulish story surrounded by cobwebs, bats and all manner of creepy creatures! Venture down to the Creation Station to make and create your own nasties, and to really feel at home, why not come dressed as your favourite monster, ghoul or creature!

Saturday 25th October
Drama Workshop: Become your Favourite Monster!
Step into the character of your favourite monster and learn new ways to bring storybooks to life! Why not dress up as your favourite character to really set the mood.
1pm - 2pm: Family
2.30pm – 3.30pm: 8+

Monday 27th October
Dr Who Monsters and Masks in the Attic
Ray Phillips, make-up and mask designer for Dr Who will take up residence in the Artist’s Attic for the day working on new masks and moulds. Ask Ray questions as he works try masks on and take photos with some of his best loved creatures from the TV series. Young people can also make and create their own Dr Who monster downstairs in the Creation Station.
All day in the Attic and Creation Station, no booking required.

Tuesday 28th October
Animation Workshop: Make your own Monster Movie, 8+ only
Learn the basic technique of stop-motion animation using plasticine to create monsters and ghouls. This 2 hour workshop will involve creating models or using ready made ones. You will work in pairs to bring your models to life by moving them bit by bit, getting them to act out a story and taking a picture after every move. When you join these pictures together and play them back, the models appear to move on their own. This animation will then be saved onto DVD for collection at a later stage.
For children 8-12 years. Limited places. Book early to avoid disappointment T 0845 271 0777 x715. 10.30am – 12.30pm, 2.30pm – 4.30pm.

Wednesday 29th October
‘Build Your Own Haunted House’ design workshop
Be inspired in this artist-led workshop to make your own haunted house. Participants will leave with a world in a box made from drawings, collage and their own imaginations!
Materials provided, Booking Required. Tel: 0845 271 0777 ext 715.
10.30am – 11.30am: Family
1.30pm – 2.30pm: 8+

Thursday 30th October
Drama Workshop: Become your Favourite Monster!
Step into the character of your favourite monster and learn new ways to bring storybooks to life! Why not dress up as your favourite character to really set the mood.
1pm - 2pm: Family
2.30pm – 3.30pm: 8+

Friday 31 October
Halloween Special with Tommy Donbavand
Join Seven Stories’ writer in residence Tommy Donbavand as we host a series of Halloween events to celebrate the publication of the first four books in his Scream Street series.
1pm – 2pm Creative Writing Workshop
Hear from Tommy how to get ideas, put them on paper and begin to write your first book in this fantastic opportunity for children to work with a published author.
2.30 – 3.45pm Storytelling Session
Tommy will read from his new Scream Street series and the very special, very spooky story he has written for Seven Stories, Ghostwriter. Stick around afterwards for what is bound to be a hilarious and entertaining Questions and Answers session.
4.15pm Bookshop Signing of new Scream Street Books
Booking essential T: 0845 271 0777 ext 715

Saturday 1st November
Animation Workshop: Make your own Monster Movie, 8+ only
Learn the basic technique of stop-motion animation using plasticine to create monsters and ghouls. This 2 hour workshop will involve creating models or using ready made ones. You will work in pairs to bring your models to life by moving them bit by bit, getting them to act out a story and taking a picture after every move. When you join these pictures together and play them back, the models appear to move on their own. This animation will then be saved onto DVD for collection at a later stage.
For children 8-12 years. Limited places. Book early to avoid disappointment T 0845 271 0777 x715. 10.30am – 12.30pm, 2.30pm – 4.30pm.

Saturday 22 November
Northern Children’s Book Festival Gala Day at Seven Stories
Meet Nick Butterworth, creator of Percy the Park Keeper, as he visits Seven Stories as part of the 25th anniversary celebrations of the Northern Children’s Book Festival. An exciting storybook event followed by a signing in Seven Stories bookshop.
Booking is essential and must be done via NCBF:
T: 0845 002 0336 E: information@newcastle.gov.uk

Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 November
Seven Stories World of Wizardry and Witchcraft
November’s theme for the National Year of Reading is ‘Screen Reads’ and Seven Stories will be to celebrating this with famous Wizards and Witches from TV and film with fantastic drop-in activities and brilliant workshops!

Seven Stories, the Centre for Children’s Books,
Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE1 2PQ.

W: www.sevenstories.org.uk T: 0845 271 0777 E: info@sevenstories.org.uk

Seven Stories is open seven days a week: Monday–Saturday: 10am – 5pm, Sunday: 11am – 5pm.

Registered Charity Number 1056812
Admission charges apply.

Details are subject to change. For latest updates and information visit www.sevenstories.org.uk or call 0845 271 0777 ext 715.

Seven Stories, the Centre for Children’s Books, 30 Lime Street, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2PQ. Registered Charity number 1056812.

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