Family Fun: Art Cart
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Join us in the Sculpture Court for fun, hands-on craft activities led by our talented artists. These relaxed, drop-in sessions are perfect for families with children aged 5–12. Come along and get creative together!
Saturday 4 July 13:00-15:00
Porthole Pictures and Origami Boats
Create porthole pictures and origami boats using collage, drawing, and simple paper folding techniques, adding texture and detail with buttons, wool, and card to craft imaginative sea scenes and floating vessels.
Saturday 11 July 13:00-15:00
Marine Paper Sculptures
Make marine paper sculptures using cutting, folding, and layering techniques to create colourful sea creatures, plants, and waves in this hands‑on, family‑friendly crafting session.
Wednesday 15 July 11:00-13:00
Marine Paper Sculptures
Make marine paper sculptures using cutting, folding, and layering techniques to create colourful sea creatures, plants, and waves in this hands‑on, family‑friendly crafting session.
Thursday 16 July 11:00-13:00
Fantastic Sea Creatures
Create fantastical sea animals by cutting, rearranging, and drawing on illustrated templates, then colour, name, and invent stories for your creature.
Friday 17 July 11:00-13:00
Fishermen & Sea Animals
Create a hanging artwork using paper cuts and wool, inspired by fishermen and sea creatures, combining simple making techniques to bring underwater stories to life through playful, family friendly craft activities.
Saturday 18 July 13:00-15:00
Folding Fish
Fold, decorate, and assemble paper fish using simple techniques, exploring shape and pattern to create playful, colourful sea creatures in this easy, hands on, family friendly making session.
Saturday 25 July 13:00-15:00
Coaster Creations
Design your own sea themed coaster using collage and drawing, creating layered scenes with sea creatures or mythical figures like mermaids and monsters on ready made coasters in this fun, hands on session.
Part of Festival of the Sea 2026
Saturday 19 September, 13:00-15:00
Art Cart
Drop-into the Sculpture Court and try your hand at some crafty activities!
Saturday 4 July 13:00-15:00
Porthole Pictures and Origami Boats
Create porthole pictures and origami boats using collage, drawing, and simple paper folding techniques, adding texture and detail with buttons, wool, and card to craft imaginative sea scenes and floating vessels.
Saturday 11 July 13:00-15:00
Marine Paper Sculptures
Make marine paper sculptures using cutting, folding, and layering techniques to create colourful sea creatures, plants, and waves in this hands‑on, family‑friendly crafting session.
Wednesday 15 July 11:00-13:00
Marine Paper Sculptures
Make marine paper sculptures using cutting, folding, and layering techniques to create colourful sea creatures, plants, and waves in this hands‑on, family‑friendly crafting session.
Thursday 16 July 11:00-13:00
Fantastic Sea Creatures
Create fantastical sea animals by cutting, rearranging, and drawing on illustrated templates, then colour, name, and invent stories for your creature.
Friday 17 July 11:00-13:00
Fishermen & Sea Animals
Create a hanging artwork using paper cuts and wool, inspired by fishermen and sea creatures, combining simple making techniques to bring underwater stories to life through playful, family friendly craft activities.
Saturday 18 July 13:00-15:00
Folding Fish
Fold, decorate, and assemble paper fish using simple techniques, exploring shape and pattern to create playful, colourful sea creatures in this easy, hands on, family friendly making session.
Saturday 25 July 13:00-15:00
Coaster Creations
Design your own sea themed coaster using collage and drawing, creating layered scenes with sea creatures or mythical figures like mermaids and monsters on ready made coasters in this fun, hands on session.
Part of Festival of the Sea 2026
Saturday 19 September, 13:00-15:00
Art Cart
Drop-into the Sculpture Court and try your hand at some crafty activities!
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