# Event Details - **Event Name**: Kids Art Workshop: Making Sea Stories with Alice Starobina (For ages 4-11) - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am – Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join local artist Alice Starobina at Happy Reading Children's Bookshop for a creative recycling art workshop inspired by our oceans!About this EventPerfect for children aged 4–11, this hands-on workshop invites young artists to transform found and recycled materials into bold, eye-catching posters celebrating our seas and encouraging us all to care for the natural world.Through collage, colour, texture and creative design, children will discover how art can tell powerful stories and inspire positive change.ABOUT THE WORKSHOPWhat makes a great poster? How can pictures and words work together to tell a story? And how can everyday recycled materials become amazing works of art?Using collected and found materials, children will create their own environmental awareness posters inspired by the sea, experimenting with collage techniques, stencilling and imaginative composition along the way.As they explore colours, textures and unexpected materials, they'll discover that creativity can be found almost anywhere—and that even discarded objects can be transformed into something beautiful and meaningful.ABOUT ALICE STAROBINAAlice Starobina is a local artist whose creative workshops encourage children to experiment, explore and express themselves through art. Passionate about sustainability and creative reuse, Alice inspires young makers to see the artistic potential in everyday materials while celebrating the beauty of the natural world.During this creative workshop, children will:? Create their own environmental awareness poster inspired by the sea♻️ Explore collage, stencilling and mixed-media art techniques? Learn how artists use pictures and words to tell powerful stories?️ Experiment with colour, texture and recycled materials? Celebrate creativity while thinking about how we can care for our oceans and environmentWhether your child loves crafting, drawing or simply making things with their hands, this welcoming workshop is designed to spark imagination, encourage creativity and inspire a love of our natural world.— and every child will take home their own unique artwork to proudly display at home!Important Information :Suitable for children aged 4 - 11Event duration: up to 60 minutesTicket price: £5 per child Booking is essential — spaces are limited!The bookshop is on the first floor, accessed via a flight of stairs.Children will sit/stand at play/craft tables for activities. All materials are provided and age-appropriate.Adults may stay for the event (limited seating available) or relax with a coffee and pastry downstairs in STAPLE.If you can’t attend, please let us know so we can offer your space to another family.Photos may be taken for social media (backs of heads only). Please let us know at the start of the session if you prefer your child not to be included.? Questions? Contact: books@happyreading.uk - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/broadstairs/kids-art-workshop-making-sea-stories-with-alice-starobina-for-ages-4-11/100001993545924525 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, Workshops, Kids, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Happy Reading Children's Bookshop - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 5, max: 5, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Broadstairs - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Happy Reading Children's Bookshop - **lat**: 51.3743726 - **long**: 1.4312459 - **full address**: Happy Reading Children's Bookshop, 30a Reading Street, Broadstairs, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Kids Art Workshop: Making Sea Stories with Alice Starobina (For ages 4-11) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/4132be3745102f3dbce8c29e31fcfbed2f0cd1f6aea8990f84ebd4eae9956308-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1783630284 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Kids Art Workshop: Making Sea Stories with Alice Starobina (For ages 4-11) being held? - **A:** Kids Art Workshop: Making Sea Stories with Alice Starobina (For ages 4-11) takes place on Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am to Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Happy Reading Children's Bookshop, 30a Reading Street, Broadstairs, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Kids Art Workshop: Making Sea Stories with Alice Starobina (For ages 4-11)? - **A:** Kids Art Workshop: Making Sea Stories with Alice Starobina (For ages 4-11) is organized by Happy Reading Children's Bookshop. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Kids Art Workshop: Making Sea Stories with Alice Starobina (For ages 4-11) is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Broadstairs, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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Together with my outreach work with schools and the local community as The Kids Books Curator, the Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop represents the culmination of my ultimate goal – establishing a physical presence on the high street. This shop is more than just a place to buy books; it's a vibrant community hub where young readers can discover the joy of reading and where we can foster a lifelong love of literature in children. Our collaboration with the café and artisanal bakery STAPLE means that visitors can also enjoy a shared love of coffee, cakes, and books in a cozy and welcoming environment.” - Nicci Rosengarten, Founder, Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop, Broadstairs, Kent.Discover a dreamy Children’s bookshop filled with books to inspire and nurture young minds (and also the slightly older)!!The Happy Reading Children's Bookshop is a collaboration with STAPLE, an artisanal baker and café that uses traditional techniques and seasonal ingredients to create delicious, handmade breads and viennoiseriee pastries. STAPLE has multiple highly popular cafés across the Isle of Thanet including Broadstairs, Margate, Ramsgate and Westgate-on-Sea.Founded by a multi-award winning bookseller Nicci Rosengarten (a Moon Lane alumnus), this delightful Children's literary destination at Staple Broadstairs is on the quaint and picturesque, and aptly named, Reading Street, located in the historic village of St Peters, just in land from Botany Bay and Joss Bay. Our store is 20 minutes walk from Broadstairs Station and free parking is available both on, and at either end of Reading Street.Outreach with local schools, home educators and other children's services is a priority. In-store events happen regularly, including a free (relaxed) children's storytime on Friday mornings. Teachers receive a 10% discount on books in store with a school ID!!" } ] } ] ```