Inspired by the story of Russell the Sheep by Rob Scotton, join us to create your very own fluffy sheep diorama – with moving parts!
Drop-in, no need to book
Event Audience: Children
Inspired by the stories about Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister, join us to decorate and create your own colourful fishy friend! Drop-in, no booking
Inspired by the story of Hamish the Highland Cow by Natalie Russell, join us to create your very own scruffy lovable Hamish model to take home.
Free, Drop-in, no need to book
Benjamin Zephaniah’s joyful rhyming celebration of the natural wonders around us, in his book Nature Trail has inspired this Green Fingers workshop to decorate and plant up your own cress pots.
Free Drop-in no booking.
Join Claire at CappARTcino this summer for a range of fun and creative painting workshops for adults and children.
Adult’s Sunflower Acrylic Painting Workshop
Tuesday 23 July, 18:30 – 20:30
£30
Come join us for an evening of painting sunflowers with acrylics – it’s a workshop just for adults!
Children’s Hot Air Balloon Painting Workshop (Ages 4 – 14)
Tuesday 30 July 10:30 – 12:00
Tuesday 30 July 15:30 – 17:00
£20
Come join us for a fun-filled session of painting colourful hot air balloons at our Children’s Hot Air Balloon Painting Workshop!
Flamingos Adult’s Acrylic Painting Workshop
Friday 2 August 19:00 – 21:00
Saturday 24 August 2024 18:00 – 20:00
£30
Come join us for a fun evening of painting flamingoes – it’s the perfect adults-only creative escape!
Children’s Sunflower Painting Workshop (Ages 4 – 14)
Tuesday 6 August 10:30 – 12:00
Tuesday 6 August 13:00 – 14:30
Tuesday 6 August 15:30 – 17:00
£20
Come join our fun workshop where kids can unleash their creativity by painting sunflowers inspired by the artist Van Gogh!
Children’s Butterfly Painting Workshop (Ages 4 – 14)
Tuesday 13 August 10:30 – 12:00
Tuesday 13 August 13:00 – 14:30
Tuesday 13 August 15:30 – 17:00
£20
Join us for a fun and creative Children’s Butterfly Painting Workshop where kids can unleash their artistic talents and create butterflies!
Children’s Strawberry Painting Workshop (Ages 4 – 14)
Tuesday 20 August 10:30 – 12:00
Tuesday 20 August 13:00 – 14:30
Tuesday 20 August 15:30 – 17:00
£20
Come join us for a fun-filled Children’s Strawberry Painting Workshop where kids aged 4-14 can unleash their creativity with summer berries.
Children’s Beach Hut Painting Workshop (Ages 4 – 14)
Tuesday 27 August 10:30 – 12:00
Tuesday 27 August 13:00 – 14:30
Tuesday 27 August 15:30 – 17:00
£20
Come join our fun Beach Hut Painting Workshop for kids aged 4-14, where they can unleash their creativity and paint colourful beach huts
Pottery in the Park is open every day in the school holidays 10am – 4pm for general public.
Offering drop in sessions to paint your chosen piece of pottery. £5 per head studio charge to cover the paints, glazing and firing etc plus the cost of the chosen piece. Items are ready on 2-3 weeks for collection.
Play with Clay for £8.50 – create your own masterpiece and either take it home or leave with us to be fired and glazed for an extra £5.
Guided clay sessions at £25 per person. Bookable in advance on www.potteryinthepark71.com
BYO pottery painting evenings for growns ups only are also bookable on potteryinthepark71@gmail.com Pottery in the Park can also host birthday parties. Please contact Victoria on potteryinthepark71@gmail.com
At Del’s Laser Workshop, we’re here to ignite your creativity and curiosity too. Join us for unique workshops and hands-on sessions that cater to both young adventurers and seasoned enthusiasts. Use your imagination alongside Derek, and experience the thrill of transforming raw materials into works of art.
Del’s Laser Workshop is located in the craft courtyard behind the Visitors Centre.
Make a Mini Beast £3
Thursday, 25 July⋅11:00am – 3:00pm
Sunday11 August⋅11:00am – 3:00pm,
Come and make a little insect to take home or on adventures around the forest, maybe take some photos and share them on our instagram!
Make a wind chime £5
Friday, 26 July⋅11:00am – 3:00pm
Wednesday, 14 August⋅11:00am – 3:00pm
Come and make a lovely little wind chime to ring in the summer holidays!
Cardboard Warrior! £5
Saturday, 27 July⋅11:00am – 3:00pm
Friday, 16 August⋅11:00am – 3:00pm
Design a picture for your shield and show your crafting prowess!
Make a dream catcher £5
Sunday, 28 July⋅11:00am – 3:00pm
Saturday, 17 August⋅11:00am – 3:00pm
Dreams can come true, have a great dream with a great dream catcher!
Make a bug hotel! £5
Wednesday, 31 July⋅11:00am – 3:00pm
Sunday, 18 August⋅11:00am – 3:00pm
Even our smallest little bugs need a home to stay in, make a lovely little bug hotel to show them where to go!
Make a Sun catcher £3
Friday, 2 August⋅11:00am – 3:00pm
Wednesday, 21 August⋅11:00am – 3:00pm
Colour in one of our lovely sun catchers then take it home to display in your window!
Design a note book £5
Saturday, 3 August⋅11:00am – 3:00pm
Friday, 23 August⋅11:00am – 3:00pm
Draw your design on paper then watch it lasered on to the cover of a wooden a6 note book!
Make a Layered magnet £3
Sunday, 4 August⋅11:00am – 3:00pm
Saturday, 24 August⋅11:00am – 3:00pm
Colour in a lovely little magnet, stick the layers together and then stick them together to stick on your fridge!
Design a book mark £3
Wednesday, 7 August⋅11:00am – 3:00pm
Friday, 30 August⋅11:00am – 3:00pm
Draw your design for a wooden book mark, and watch it being lasered before adding a pretty tassel.
Design a flower pot £4
Friday, 9 August⋅11:00am – 3:00pm
Sunday, 25 August⋅11:00am – 3:00pm
Do a design, watch it lasered and then plant up your flower pot!
Design a Dino £5
Saturday, 10 August⋅11:00am – 3:00pm
Wednesday, 28 August⋅11:00am – 3:00pm
Design your dinosaur and watch it cut out before building it to take home!
Design a Keyring (£2) or Coaster £3
Monday, 26 August⋅11:00am – 3:00pm
Draw your design and then watch it lasered on to a Key ring or a coaster!
Make a London skyline scene £15
Saturday, 31 August⋅11:00am – 3:00pm
Colour and stick your London Skyline and add some Fiber optics and an led to make it a cool piece of art!
Design a Keyring…. Free!
Sunday, 1 September⋅11:00am – 3:00pm
To Celebrate the end of the summer come and design a Keyring and then see it lasered! One per person, Stock may be limited!
Come along and get crafty!
Celebrate World Elephant Day by creating your very own Elephant-themed DIY craft to take home.
FREE, Drop-in, limited spaces and availability.
Learn about the flags of the different countries that make up South Asia in this fun game and craft session.
FREE, spaces limited, please book in advance at the welcome desk of your chosen library or over the phone.
The peacock is a large ,brightly coloured male bird, native to South Asia. Use your cutting and decorating skills to create a vibrant 3D Peacock.
FREE, drop in, limited spaces and availability