BA (Hons) Illustration
“My favorite thing about volunteering for the story works is seeing the children’s reactions to the drawings at the end of the session.”
BA (Hons) Fine Art
Esmee Rundle
BA (Hons) Fine Art
“I enjoy creative writing and inventing characters. I love reading, especially fantasy books. If I’m not reading, I’m creating all kinds of art in my studio or hanging out with friends.”
BA (Hons) Illustration
“I really love volunteering as an illustrator for The Story Works. Bringing smiles to the children’s faces as well as being able to do what I enjoy most is definitely one of the best opportunities.”
Chloe Cunningham
BA (Hons) Illustration
“I love how enthusiastic and kind the students are. They always light up when you show them a finished illustration, and getting to see them have a fun time being creative is always very rewarding.”
MRes ARTS
“I love volunteering for The Story Works because I really enjoy working with young people, helping them explore their ideas and express themselves, and getting to see what they create!”
Anson Antony –
MSc. Cybersecurity
“Blown away by the kids’ creativity, I can’t help but wish we had such workshops back in my home country too! Working with such creative students and volunteers has been a blast. And the cherry on top? The beaming smiles and positive feedback from the schools and kids after each session. It’s the best reward our team could ask for!”
“I love volunteering with Story Works because I get to see the fun creativity of children. The stories that they create are always fun and the plots definitely rival books I read now.”
Ifeoluwa Akinniran
BA (Hons) Illustration
” I volunteer at Story Works because I get to see the delight and joy on the children’s faces when I get to bring their amazingly creative ideas to life.”
Oliver Hautala
MBa Scriptwriting
“I love volunteering for The Story Works because the stories I get to read and illustrate every week are beyond brilliant, and I think it’s important to give children a place to explore their creativity in a supportive environment”
Maddie McCoubrie
BA (Hons) Illustrationy
“Our workshops give me such a sense of fulfilment and joy every week. The children’s responses to the stories and artwork make the sessions so rewarding, plus getting to see them use their imagination in a fun environment is always a bonus.”
Lucy Gregory
BA (Hons) Illustrationy
“As an illustrator, I have a strong passion for art and audience engagement. Volunteering at the story works has been once of the most valuable projects I have taking part in through my university experience. Not only does the charity provide the children with priceless fun and creative time but it has also provided myself with meaningful opportunities for the future.”
Niamh Barry
BSC (Hons) Psychology
“I joined The Story Works because it was unique, allowing children the freedom to create short stories, with their limitless creativity.”
“Being a volunteer at The Story Works has been a very fun and inspiring role as an artist. Seeing the kids express their creativity and watching their ideas grow through workshops is a joy to witness. Capturing their unique perspectives and stories through illustration has given me valuable experience in illustrating narratives, as well as supporting the kids with their storytelling”
Oleksandra Hudkova
BA (Hons) Illustration
“For me, volunteering with The Story Works is a magnificent opportunity to help children in their creative journey as well as to explore storytelling and illustrating. I love that each of our workshops is a unique space where creativity flourishes, and wonderful tales are born.”
Martin Samways
BA(Hons) Illustration
“Their smiles before you’ve even finished drawing for them in the workshops was the most instant positive feedback I ever received during my illustration degree. These workshops were a highlight of my university routine and the children seemed to feel it was a highlight of their school year too.”.”
