Crafty Nannas
Weave, create, and connect!
Join textile artist Annick Akanni at the Crafty Nannas Hub for a creative journey with weaving and giant yarn looms. Textile crafters of all ages are welcome to share their skills, explore colour, texture, and pattern, and enjoy this hands-on, intergenerational activity. Celebrate creativity, community, and connection through the art of textiles!
Accessibility Guide
Lighting and Sound
Total blackout (audience)
Lighting level
Flashing lights
Loud sounds
Repetitive noises
Drums
High-pitched tones
Unexpected sounds
Background Music
Interactivity and Participation
Children invited on stage
Artist goes into audience
Manual activity (e.g. read, draw, sing, paint, construct things)
Undertake direct movement
Participation in groups/pairs
Parent/carer can support in participation
Capacity for a child slower in their movements to participate
Senses, Emotions and Effects
Distinctive smells
Special effects
Textures
Balloons
Characters express anger
Dialogue driven
Props
Attention Span
Intermission/break
Introduction
Children need to sit in one place
Appropriate to make noise/move around
