Unleash your Creativity with Sita Brahmachari & Natalie Sirett

Step inside the Raven Treasure Box, an immersive multi-media presentation exploring the creation of When Shadows Fall – a poignant coming-of-age novel by award-winning author and Amnesty ambassador Sita Brahmachari and multi-media artist Natalie Sirett. In this interactive event for teenagers and schools, journey through the artistic collaboration between author and illustrator as they share their techniques and inspirations. Then, using the Raven Treasure Box as your own creative catalyst, write or draw your own artwork inspired by the words: 'When shadows fall'.

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