Join artist Megan Dowsett to make a quirky, playful book using the shadows created by natural objects. We’ll transform the shadowy shapes into pages and create eccentric people, goblins, spirits and monsters to bring our books to life. Inspired by Megan’s own shadow book, ‘Weathered’, we’ll use papers pre-coloured with natural dyes and inks, so brings your best detective hats to guess what plants and vegetables each colour came from! Unless it’s really sunny, we’ll be using torches and phone-torches to cast shadows. Please bring one along if you have one.
About the artist
“I am fascinated by books. By stories, their illustrations and by their form – how far can I push the form before it is no longer a book? Books are the means by which I both explore creative boundaries and express my personal journey.
I began to specialise in books eight years ago, making board books for and with my children. At the same time I explored creative formats for a personal diary charting the experience of motherhood.
In recent years however, I’ve increasingly looked to the natural environment, seeking to nurture a connection with nature through participation work, and reflecting my own journey of discovery through artist books.”
This event is taking place in the Studio which is only accessible by stairs. Please contact access@theatrealibi.co.uk if you have any access requirements.
All children must be accompanied by an adult, with the adult ticket free for studio events.
Ticket Prices: £8/£10/£12
Doors: 10.30am
Event starts: 11am
Event duration: 2 hours
Suitable for: 5-12 Years
Where: Alibi, EX4 1EJ (Studio)
This event is part of the What If…? Celebration of Children’s Stories, taking place at Alibi from 24th – 31st May. Check out the other exciting events in the programme here.
We’ll also have a café serving hot drinks and delicious snacks – we take our coffee seriously— expect nothing less than excellent brews at Alibi.
Please note, there is no parking at Alibi. If you are driving, please use the public car park on Okehampton Street. If you have access requirements, please contact access@theatrealibi.co.uk and we will be able to reserve a spot for you on site.
Ticketing
We want to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy our events, so we are trialling a ticket system which we hope will allow this.
Our BASIC ticket price is based on how much we pay the brilliant artists who will be entertaining you at the event. It doesn’t include any of our running costs or staffing.
Our BOOST ticket price is for those of you who feel you can help; it includes a small mark up which goes straight back into our charity and helps us to keep doing what we’re doing.
Our CONCESSION price is a no-questions-asked price. If you and your family want to join us, but things are a bit tight right now, this is for you. 
