Family Learning Creative courses

Creative courses are an opportunity for parents and carers to have fun making an exciting craft with their child. There are a variety of courses, including two-hour tasters and three-week courses.

Bug Hunt (2 hours)

Families will strengthen relationships, build confidence and extend communication whilst exploring the fascinating world of bugs. From indoor explorations to outdoor adventures, this course will spark curiosity, promote empathy toward wildlife and deepen understanding of habitats. Child's age range (yrs) 3+

Elmer elephant craftwork made out of milk bottles

Elmer Workshop (2 hours)

Families will make a 'milk carton Elmer', look at why we are 'one of a kind' and participate in a scavenger hunt based on the David McKee Elmer books. Child's age range (yrs) 3-11.

Handmade bird feeder with bird eating from it

Green Warriors (2-6 hours)

Families find fun and creative ways with their children to help the environment by reducing, reusing and recycling. Child's age range (yrs) 3-5 Mini Green Warriors and 6-11 Little Green Warriors.

Kite Making (2 hours)

Families will extend knowledge, work together, design and make kites and fly their kite, weather permitting. The kites can be based on topics related to a school project if the tutor is notified at the time of booking the course. Child's age range (yrs) 3-11.

Little Gardeners (2-6 hours)

Help families find different ways to engage with gardening, help their children become familiar with the concept of growing their own and explore a range of fun, creative children's activities to raise awareness of horticultural concerns. Child's age range (yrs) 3-11.

Mask Making (2 hours)

Make masks together as a family. These can be based on topics related to a school project if the tutor is notified at the time of booking the course. Child's age range (yrs) 3-11.

Modelling (salt dough/clay/papier mache) (2 hours)

Discover the joy of modelling with this course designed to support interaction and provide quality time for fun learning experiences. Strengthen relationships, boost confidence and extend communication skills. From mastering the art of clay and dough creations to building stronger family and community connections. Child's age range (yrs) 3-11.

Movers and Shakers (2 or 6 hours)

Learn about a 'rich sensory environment' and this fun way of learning, extending memory, knowledge and building on fine and gross motor skills. Make and use simple instruments in song and dance activities. Child's age range (yrs) 2-4.

Outdoor Activities (2 hours)

For parents and carers to develop their interest in the outdoors. Workshops include; Making a Bird Feeder, Twig People and Leaf Printing. Families will participate in outdoor (weather permitting or indoor) activities to encourage empathy with wildlife and habitats. Child's age range (yrs) 3-11.

Rocket Making (2 hours)

Join us for an exciting two-hour session where families will unleash their creativity by crafting paper planes and pop bottle rockets! Weather permitting, we'll launch our rockets into the sky for an exhilarating experience. Child's age range (yrs) 3-11.

Seasonal Crafts (2 hours)

A creative and festive experience for the whole family. Work together to make cherished memories and beautiful crafts that celebrate the joy of togetherness. Families will extend their knowledge of crafts and create a variety of seasonal craft items. Great for Christmas, Diwali, Easter and many other cultural occasions. Child's age range (yrs) 3-11.

Butterfly craft made with toilet roll holder

Story and Craft (2 hours)

Strengthen family relationships through shared stories and crafting. Join us for a special reading experience where parents and carers read and discuss age-appropriate stories with their children. Create puppets and related crafts inspired by the tale to enhance enjoyment and promote creativity. Child's age range (yrs) 3-8.

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