Model Making with Aardman
About this Event
Join us for a fun and hands-on Gromit and Feathers McGraw model making session. You'll be able to get creative with clay and make a Gromit or Feathers McGraw model to take home with you. The session will be run by an expert model maker, who has worked on some of Aardman's best loved productions. They have lots of great anecdotes and insights into the wonderful world of Aardman to share too!
Sessions on Saturday will be making Gromit models, Sessions on Sunday will be making Feathers McGraw models.
- Suitable for ages 5+. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
- The price options for this workshop are: £0, £3, £5. Please read the pricing guidance below.
- There are 55 places available each session.
- The workshops will last approx 1 hour.
The workshop is taking place at 59 King William Street. The venue has level access with a slight ramp.
Please arrive at the venue 10 minutes before the workshop. Unfortunately your place may be allocated to a participant on the waiting list in the event of late arrival.
Pricing Guidance
We are offering this workshop on a ‘pay what you feel’ basis, with the option to select the price that feels most appropriate to you. Whatever price you choose will give you the same experience.
The price options are: £0, £3, £5
No proof of status is required - it is self administered on a trust basis. We hope those who can will pay the standard ticket price, and the affordable options will be accessed by those who need them.
The National Festival of Making is delivered through a combination of public funding, partnerships, sponsorship and ticket income. Revenue from ticket sales is reinvested into Festival of Making CIC to support the delivery of future commissions, workshops, talks and cultural programmes, helping us keep much of the festival free and accessible to all.
To see what else is going on over the festival weekend, click here.
About Aardman
For over 40 years, Aardman has entertained and charmed the world, creating much-loved characters and bringing unforgettable stories to life with household favourites Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, Chicken Run and Arther Christmas.
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The National Festival of Making: Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th July 2026, Blackburn Town Centre.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 0.00 to GBP 5.00
