Creating Something from Nothing: Creative Workshop
What to expect?
Join us for an evening of improv, character creation and silliness!
Let's create a 2025 silly bucket list, learn how to cartoon, and create a character from an inanimate household object.
Everyone is welcome we are all creative, no matter our experience, background, or job.
This event is hosted by Rachel Baker, and is taking place as part of The January Challenge 2025!
Creative materials and refreshments will be provided.
Who is Rachel Baker?
Rachel is a comedian, and community producer and has just finished The Rep Foundry course, which focused on facilitating over 8 months, growing her passion and love for welcoming groups of people to creative practices.
“Rachel is a hardworking, empathetic, and pragmatic facilitator. She constantly prioritises her participants’ welfare, enjoyment, and input.” - Will Costello, Facilitator.
Rachel is a Creative Ambassador for The January Challenge 2025 - read more here. You'll discover creative prompts designed by Rachel on Day 28, 29 and 30!
How do I get there?
This event will be held at Stirchely Baths, in the cinema room.
The closest train station is Bournville, a few minutes walk away.
Accessibility
The venue is wheelchair accessible.
When you register for this event there will be an opportunity to share with us any access requirements that would support your attendance. This might include (but is not limited to) a BSL interpreter, access assistance, support with travel expenses or travel arrangements.
What is The January Challenge?
This event is part of The January Challenge a national campaign for creativity from social enterprise 64 Million Artists.
The January Challenge is 31 fun, free and accessible creative prompts over 31 days, designed by different people and communities across the UK. An invitation to ignite creativity and connection during the coldest, darkest days of the year.
Throughout January, 64 Million Artists deliver a new creative prompt to your inbox each day, and there are supporting events lead by the people that designed the prompts - like this one.
The January Challenge is a chance to explore your imagination as an individual, with friends and family or as part of a teaching plan, library event, team engagement at work or in any community setting. Join us and thousands of people across the UK by signing up for free today - here.