Design, illustrate and construct a tunnel book – a layered 2D artwork which creates a 3D image by using depth and illusion. All materials provided.
Tag: Craft
May Half Term at The Tank Museum
Explore the museum with a dedicated trail, discover the role forests played in tank warfare, and enjoy a range of hands-on craft activities inspired by the natural world. There will also be vehicle rides, live displays, 300 tanks, children’s activities, an opportunity to meet Stick Man (24 May) and join Sophie’s Ceramics for a pottery...
Wiggly Wigglers at Komedia
Telling the stories of best friends, Creepy and Crawley, two wriggly wigglers laughed at by the cute gang, chased by birds and screamed at by gardeners. In time they discover who they really are and the importance of their role in the garden. With puppets, storytelling and songs as well as a simple workshop to...
Teencraft at Wiltshire Museum
After school craft sessions sometimes inspired by the Museum and its collections, with a different craft to learn and do each time. Suitable for ages 12-16 years, booking essential.
Circus of Curiosities at The American Museum
Celebrating craft, art and moving sculpture, a family exhibition of animated models, toys and whimsical characters. Discover the world of mechanical art made by contemporary makers and get hands on in creative play workshops. Touring exhibition by Cabaret Mechanical Theatre, featuring 25 vibrant and witty mechanical sculptures, brought to life at the push of a...
Clay Modelling Workshop at the Roman Baths
Draw creativity from the museum’s collection, sparking ideas for your own creations, have an exclusive tour of the Roman Baths, learn to use modelling clay and tools, creating a series of models inspired by the museum’s exhibits, and discover the lives and culture of Roman Britain, gaining insight into the historical context of your creations....
Make a tote bag with Bath Share & Repair
Make a tote bag using canvas cotton, fully lined with cotton fabric with guidance to help you use your machine and leave with a finished item. All materials pre-prepared (no cutting required), and included in ticket price. Please bring your sewing machine, a fully wound bobbin and thread.
May Half Term at The American Museum
Craft and build sessions (Monday-Friday) with hands-on activities and creative spaces for all ages, as well as America 250 interactive family trail, and explore Kith & Kin: The Quilts of Gee’s Bend exhibition and fuzzy felt activities. The gardens and play area will also be open. On 25 May, it will be a special pay-what-you-can...
May Half Term at Victoria Art Gallery
Create a large, wild and dreamy landscape using pen and ink, suitable for ages 5-11 years. There will also be Create & Colour sessions in the afternoons, where children can make a blue collage seascape inspired by the exhibition.
Wiltshire Game & Country Fair 2026
With live displays, shows, activities and countryside sports, as well as have-a-go sports such as fishing, axe throwing and craft workshops. There will also be the World of Dogs with agility and gun dog trials, craft village, cookery demonstrations and food stalls, live music and fairground rides.
Halloween Adventure at Bowood
Explore the grounds by taking part in a pumpkin trail throughout the grounds, as well as arts crafts activities and more.
Bonnets and Bicorns at No1 Royal Crescent
Make and decorate your own Georgian-style hat to take home. Drop in craft, free with museum admission (children enter the museum free with a paying adult).
Make a Spectroscope at The Herschel Museum
Make rainbows and explore the properties of light, with this fun science activity using recycled materials. Drop-in activity, free with museum entry; children enter the museum free with a paying adult.
Marvellous Moths and Butterflies at No1 Royal Crescent
Imagine you are a Georgian botanist and make a butterfly or moth artwork in this drop-in activity, free with museum entry. Children free museum entry with a paying adult.
Big Easter Adventure at Bowood
Ten giant eggs are hidden around the grounds on a brand-new trail route. Six of the large eggs each hold a letter — find them all and unscramble the letters to reveal the mystery word. Next, find the remaining four giant eggs, each featuring a riddle. Solve them all and claim a chocolate treat. In...
Toddler Explorers at Victoria Art Gallery
A fun-filled session of play and arty learning for ages 2-4 years designed for parents/carers and toddlers to play and enjoy art together. Each session includes a special child-friendly tour of the gallery, arts and crafts and play time.
Aubrey Origami Workshop at Chippenham Museum
Free, drop-in session to create origami butterflies for a community artwork; suitable for all ages.
Quiet Time at Chippenham Museum
The free creative activities can also be experienced in a quieter way before the museum opens with spaces limited to four accompanied children, these sessions offer an opportunity for those who may find the busy nature of drop-in sessions overwhelming to enjoy the activities in a calm, relaxed environment. Sessions run from 9-10am. Free but...
Quiet Time at Chippenham Museum
The free creative activities can also be experienced in a quieter way before the museum opens with spaces limited to four accompanied children, these sessions offer an opportunity for those who may find the busy nature of drop-in sessions overwhelming to enjoy the activities in a calm, relaxed environment. Sessions run from 9-10am. Free but...