Youth Festival

Junior Reporters Magazine Making Challenge

Sat 05 & 12 Aug, 11:00am – 3:00pm

The Community Newsroom, 82 Bowman St Glasgow G42 8LF

Book tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/junior-reporter-magazine-making-challenge-govanhill-international-festival-tickets-675929191407

We’re inviting children and young people aged 10-16 to get involved in producing a special issue of the Greater Govanhill magazine including reviews of festival events and writing about the issues that matter to them. This two part workshop will provide practical advice and support to enable people to produce their own articles and images.

Rumpus Summer Yard Club

Mon 07 to Wed 09 Aug, 10:00am – 1:00pm

Rumpus Room, Langside Ln, Glasgow G42 8BH

This year to coincide with GIFC, Rumpus Room will be running their annual Rumpus Summer Yard Club for ages 7+ Open and free to all kids from 7-12 y/o, come and join artists and play workers to created artworks, enjoy free-play, cooking, gardening, building and more!

Magic with Paper: Family Poetry & Paper Marbling

Sat 12 Aug, 1:00 – 3:00pm

Glasgow Zine Library, 32-24 Albert Rd, Glasgow G42 8DN

Tickets on a sliding scale

Book tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/magic-with-paper-family-poetry-paper-marbling-tickets-643015365267

Join us at the Family Poetry & Paper Marbling workshop, a cheerful, tactile and creative event for the whole family! Get ready for an afternoon of artistic exploration and connection. We’ll introduce the fascinating world of paper marbling. Learn different design patterns, explore vibrant colours, and try your hand at this wildly approachable technique. We’ll also provide collage materials, encouraging you to craft meaningful sentences and poetic messages on your marbled paper. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity for artistic expression and community building. Join us at GZL for a memorable Saturday!