{"product_id":"the-happy-doodles-community-photoshoot-and-fundraiser","title":"THE HAPPY DOODLES COMMUNITY PHOTOSHOOT - A creative evening and fundraiser","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a very special, invite-only Happy Doodling evening for people who have previously attended one of my workshops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI've recently moved into a beautiful new workshop venue, and I need your help!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI'm creating new photographs and videos to share Happy Doodling with more people, and I'd love to fill the room with familiar faces who already know what what Happy Doodling is all about.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis won't be a typical Happy Doodling workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI'll have all the usual paints, pens, stamps and creative materials ready for you to enjoy, and i'll be on hand for guidance, but I'll also be taking photographs and filming little moments of people creating together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can expect plenty of time to play, experiment, chat and make art at your own pace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOccasionally I may ask if you'd mind:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoving to a different table\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eholding up your artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmiling at the camera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003erecreating a moment for a photo or short video\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ejoining a group shot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNothing will be overly posed or formal. My aim is simply to capture the genuine joy, creativity and connection that happens naturally during Happy Doodling sessions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease don't worry if you're a little camera shy—there'll be absolutely no pressure, and if there's a particular photo you'd rather not be included in, just let me know.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA creative evening that gives back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead of charging for the event, I'm asking for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eminimum donation of £10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eEvery penny raised will go directly towards supporting \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeena, Muhammad, Hala and little Eileen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, a family in Gaza whom I've been helping for two years. If you'd like to know more about this family you can read more on the dedicated \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Chuffed.org Fundraiser for Leenas family in Gaza\" href=\"https:\/\/chuffed.org\/project\/help-support-leena-her-children-in-gaza\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efundraiser page I've set up here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Chuffed.org Fundraiser for Leenas family in Gaza\" href=\"https:\/\/chuffed.org\/project\/help-support-leena-her-children-in-gaza\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour donation will help them pay the rent for the room they're living in and buy food during incredibly difficult circumstances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you'd like to give more, you can choose one of the higher donation options when booking, or donate directly through the dedicated fundraiser page above, but this is not an expectation, it's just there if you want it. Every extra pound makes such a difference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVenue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bright, spacious workshop room above the Steam Crane Pub\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth Street, Southville\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpaces are limited\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a small, invite-only event, so booking is essential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou are welcome to bring along a friend who is new to Happy Doodling and children who have previously attended are very welcome too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI'd absolutely love to spend another creative evening with you while creating something that will help Happy Doodling grow and support a family who truly need our help.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you so much for being part of this lovely Happy Doodling community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKate x\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kate Elkington Art","offers":[{"title":"July 14th 2026 6:30-8:30pm - Steam Crane North Street Southville \/ Supporter - £10","offer_id":58505092530521,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"July 14th 2026 6:30-8:30pm - Steam Crane North Street Southville \/ Kind Heart - £20","offer_id":58505141715289,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"July 14th 2026 6:30-8:30pm - Steam Crane North Street Southville \/ Generous Soul - £30","offer_id":58505141748057,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"July 14th 2026 6:30-8:30pm - Steam Crane North Street Southville \/ Hope Giver - £50","offer_id":58505141780825,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0877\/3635\/3113\/files\/WorkshopGirls.jpg?v=1783254241","url":"https:\/\/kateelkingtonart.com\/products\/the-happy-doodles-community-photoshoot-and-fundraiser","provider":"Kate Elkington Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}