In this cross-disciplinary school holiday workshop, kids will combine drawing 'ugly' animals with creative writing.
Super talent, Sami Bayly, is the author and illustrator of the new children’s book, 'The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Ugly Animals' and she will be stepping the kids through the art of drawing some weird and wonderful animals. Your young creative will be exploring some of the curiosities behind the most unusual creatures across the globe, from the blobfish, to the naked mole rat. Sami will be bringing in a selection of taxidermy specimens and elements from nature for inspiration.
After you've had fun drawing your ugly animals we'll have a quick snack break and once refuelled we begin our story writing. We'll take the kids on a little creative journey with prompts, scaffolding and stories to help them create their own stories about their Ugly Animals.
This school holiday workshop is suitable for primary aged students aged 7+. Book in fast as we have limited spots:) 
About Sami Bayly
Sami Bayly is a natural history illustrator based in Newcastle, who loves all things weird and wonderful. She finds the beauty and importance of all animals regardless of their appearance, and hopes to share her appreciation with others.
After recently completing her University degree, she is eager to see what the world has instore for her and her quirky subject matter. The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Ugly Animals is her first book.
After recently completing her University degree, she is eager to see what the world has instore for her and her quirky subject matter. The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Ugly Animals is her first book.
Workshop Schedule
This is a 2.5 hour workshop with a morning tea break
What you get:
An opportunity to meet and create with a young author/illustrator
All art and writing materials supplied What to bring:
Water bottle and morning tea
Your lovely creative child! At Hudson Street Hum we are committed to providing a safe and happy environment for young people. Child Safe Policy
An opportunity to meet and create with a young author/illustrator
All art and writing materials supplied What to bring:
Water bottle and morning tea
Your lovely creative child! At Hudson Street Hum we are committed to providing a safe and happy environment for young people. Child Safe Policy
About Sami Bayly
Sami Bayly is a natural history illustrator based in Newcastle, who loves all things weird and wonderful. She finds the beauty and importance of all animals regardless of their appearance, and hopes to share her appreciation with others.
After recently completing her University degree, she is eager to see what the world has instore for her and her quirky subject matter. The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Ugly Animals is her first book.
After recently completing her University degree, she is eager to see what the world has instore for her and her quirky subject matter. The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Ugly Animals is her first book.
Sami Bayly is a natural history illustrator based in Newcastle, who loves all things weird and wonderful. She finds the beauty and importance of all animals regardless of their appearance, and hopes to share her appreciation with others.
After recently completing her University degree, she is eager to see what the world has instore for her and her quirky subject matter. The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Ugly Animals is her first book.
After recently completing her University degree, she is eager to see what the world has instore for her and her quirky subject matter. The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Ugly Animals is her first book.