Please read our Covid guidelines before booking for workshops and groups.
In the event of delayed opening we will give customers a choice of a refund of workshop tickets or a ticket for a new date.
Saturday Art Club
Our Saturday art and craft club aimed at children ages approximately 8 - 12. In this group we will be working on different projects or with a different medium each week, sometimes looking at different artists and taking inspiration from various sources. Great for those who want to create projects using inspiration and their imagination. Unfinished projects can be either taken home to complete or we can keep them until the child artist next joins us.
Example projects could include watercolours, sewing, printing, card making, drawing and lots more!
Dragon Painting with Whimsical by Ellie
Join Ellie from Whimsical by Ellie to paint your own 3D dragon this Easter. The dragons are 3D printed by Ellie using PLA - a filament made from corn starch and rice waste products. Children (and their grown ups!) can then use acrylic paint and paint pens to colour and decorate their dragons.
This workshop is open to all ages but children under 8 will need a parent to stay with them.
Art & Craft Day
This Easter join us for our children’s art and craft clubs.
Tuesday 8th April
You can choose from two hour sessions, or the full day, 10am - 3pm. If you need an earlier or later drop off please get in touch to discuss.
On these days children will use a range of arts and crafts techniques and medium to create a variety of pieces. We will also have board games available for those that would like to take a break from the arts and crafts.
The two hour sessions are generally suitable for ages 4+ though we ask for an adult to stay for ages 4 - 7. Children ages 8+ can be left with us and may also stay over the lunch break. In this case please send them with a packed lunch, water and snacks. We have refreshments such as squash, cookies, and cakes available in the shop so your child may wish to bring some spending money.
If your child has younger siblings you are welcome to bring them and play in our snug or choose from our drop in crafts during the workshops.
Tweens & Teens Needle Felted Flowers
In this Easter holidays Tweens & Teens workshop participants will learn how to make needle felted flowers. Participants will learn how to use felting needles to create the shapes, how to felt around a stick for the stem and create their final 3D flowers. It is possible to make a fee of these flowers to make a beautiful bouquet.
Clay Trinkets and Decorations - Making
Week 1 - 11th April, Making
In this workshop you will be creating air dry clay trinket dishes and decorations using cutters, stamps and textured rollers. You can add words and letters to your pieces. They will be left with us to dry ready for week 2, or you can collect them from us to paint at home.
Week 2 - 18th April, Painting
This week we will be painting and varnishing our clay pieces. If you would like to just come to this week then we will have some pieces made for you to paint. You may need to leave your pieces with us for at least an hour after the workshop for paints and varnish to dry - they can be collected later that day, or at a later date.
Saturday Art Club
Our Saturday art and craft club aimed at children ages approximately 8 - 12. In this group we will be working on different projects or with a different medium each week, sometimes looking at different artists and taking inspiration from various sources. Great for those who want to create projects using inspiration and their imagination. Unfinished projects can be either taken home to complete or we can keep them until the child artist next joins us.
Example projects could include watercolours, sewing, printing, card making, drawing and lots more!
Fused Glass Suncatchers Drop In
This Easter join us to make your own fused glass suncatcher. Choose your glass shapes and colours to create a beautiful suncatcher. These will be kiln fired for you and ready to collect at a later date. Slots are running through the day with two slots per half hour. If you would like more than two to come at the same time then get in touch and we can arrange it.
Suitable for ages 8+
Younger siblings are welcome to come at the same time and choose from our drop in boxes.
Art & Craft Club
This Easter join us for our children’s art and craft clubs.
In this art club children will use a range of arts and crafts techniques and medium to their art. We may work on one large piece or a number of smaller pieces of art.
This art club is suiabtl for ages approx 8 - 12.
We have refreshments such as squash, cookies, and cakes available in the shop so your child may wish to bring some spending money.
If your child has younger siblings you are welcome to bring them and play in our snug or choose from our drop in crafts during the workshops.
Clay Trinkets and Decorations - Painting
Week 2 - 18th April, Painting
This week we will be painting and varnishing clay trinket dishes and decorations. If you joined us for week 1 you will have your own pieces to paint, otherwise we will have a variety of pieces made for you to choose and paint. You may need to leave your pieces with us for at least an hour after the workshop for paints and varnish to dry - they can be collected later that day, or at a later date.
Saturday Art Club
Our Saturday art and craft club aimed at children ages approximately 8 - 12. In this group we will be working on different projects or with a different medium each week, sometimes looking at different artists and taking inspiration from various sources. Great for those who want to create projects using inspiration and their imagination. Unfinished projects can be either taken home to complete or we can keep them until the child artist next joins us.
Example projects could include watercolours, sewing, printing, card making, drawing and lots more!
Crochet Drop In
Join Lisa for this half term crochet drop in. Complete beginners can learn how to get started with crochet - they may just learn to chain and then take their crochet upstairs to continue practising. Those that can already chain or how a basic stitch can make a hair bobble, wind spinner or granny square.
Slots run every 30mins. After you 30mins you are welcome to continue crocheting in our upstairs rooms.
Due to part of this workshop being unsupervised children under 10 will need an adults to stay with them.
We have opened up two slots every half hour - if three or more friends would like to come together just get in touch and we can book you in.
Although this is a bookable event if there are spaces still available on the day then you can just drop in.
Saturday Art Club
Our Saturday art and craft club aimed at children ages approximately 8 - 12. In this group we will be working on different projects or with a different medium each week, sometimes looking at different artists and taking inspiration from various sources. Great for those who want to create projects using inspiration and their imagination. Unfinished projects can be either taken home to complete or we can keep them until the child artist next joins us.
Example projects could include watercolours, sewing, printing, card making, drawing and lots more!
Saturday Art Club
Our Saturday art and craft club is back! It is aimed at children ages approximately 8 - 12. In this group we will be working on different projects or with a different medium each week, sometimes looking at different artists and taking inspiration from various sources. Great for those who want to create projects using inspiration and their imagination. Unfinished projects can be either taken home to complete or we can keep them until the child artist next joins us.
Example projects could include watercolours, sewing, printing, card making, drawing and lots more!
Tweens & Teens UV Resin Workshop
This is a tweens and teens half term workshop.
Learn how to work with UV resin to create earrings, pendants, keyrings and more. Also learn how to use UV resin to layer on top of items such as shrink plastic.
This workshop is suitable for ages 11+
Glass Painting Drop In
Join us this half term to paint your own glass tumbler. Use paints and paint pens to design your own glass, then when it’s dry take it home to cure in the oven (instructions will be given).
We have opened up slots for 4 every hour - get in touch if you’d like to book for a larger group.
You will paint your glasses in our upstairs workshop room. This is an unsupervised activity and as such children under 10 will need an adult to stay on site.
Book your time slot for your start time. We expect it to take approx 30-60mins in total.
Although this is a bookable event if there are time slots available on the day then you are welcome to drop in. If you would like to add extra glasses then you can add them on at £5 per glass and pay on the day.
Drop in and Craft
Drop in to The Place Stamford and choose from a wide range of arts and crafts with something for all ages! Little ones can choose from plaster shapes to paint, or create some art with out mixed craft boxes and art projects. Young and young at heart can choose form a range of crafts including jewellery making, felting, watercolour, lino printing and more. All materials are included, instructions are given to get you started and we will then be around to help if you need it!
Coffees and cakes are available to buy too!
Drop in and Craft
Drop in to The Place Stamford and choose from a wide range of arts and crafts with something for all ages! Little ones can choose from plaster shapes to paint, or create some art with out mixed craft boxes and art projects. Young and young at heart can choose form a range of crafts including jewellery making, felting, watercolour, lino printing and more. All materials are included, instructions are given to get you started and we will then be around to help if you need it!
Coffees and cakes are available to buy too!
Crochet Drop In
Join Lisa for this half term crochet drop in. Complete beginners can learn how to get started with crochet - they may just learn to chain and then take their crochet upstairs to continue practising. Those that can already chain or how a basic stitch can make a hair bobble, wind spinner or granny square.
Slots run every 30mins. After you 30mins you are welcome to continue crocheting in our upstairs rooms.
Due to part of this workshop being unsupervised children under 10 will need an adults to stay with them.
We have opened up two slots every half hour - if three or more friends would like to come together just get in touch and we can book you in.
Although this is a bookable event if there are spaces still available on the day then you can just drop in.
Drop in and Craft
Drop in to The Place Stamford and choose from a wide range of arts and crafts with something for all ages! Little ones can choose from plaster shapes to paint, or create some art with out mixed craft boxes and art projects. Young and young at heart can choose form a range of crafts including jewellery making, felting, watercolour, lino printing and more. All materials are included, instructions are given to get you started and we will then be around to help if you need it!
Coffees and cakes are available to buy too!
Drop in and Craft
Drop in to The Place Stamford and choose from a wide range of arts and crafts with something for all ages! Little ones can choose from plaster shapes to paint, or create some art with out mixed craft boxes and art projects. Young and young at heart can choose form a range of crafts including jewellery making, felting, watercolour, lino printing and more. All materials are included, instructions are given to get you started and we will then be around to help if you need it!
Coffees and cakes are available to buy too!
Tweens & Teens Stamped & Painted Tote Bags
This is a tweens & teens workshop for half term.
We will use a range of stamps brushes to paint and decorate tote bags. Each person can make two bags.
We recommend a minimum age of 11 for this workshop.
Macrame Drop In
Learn the basics of macrame and create your own plant holder, bottle bag or hanging. You will start downstairs, being shown the various macrame knots needed. Lisa will then get you started on your chosen project and you may move upstairs to continue. Full instructions are given.
Due to part of this workshop being unsupervised, and the difficulty of the projects, it has a minimum age of 11.A
We have opened up two slots every half hour - if three or more friends would like to come together just get in touch and we can book you in.
Book your time slot for your start time. We expect it to take approx two hours in total. You are also welcome to take your project home to complete once you know what you are doing.
Although this is a bookable event if there are time slots available on the day then you are welcome to drop in.
Drop in and Craft
Drop in to The Place Stamford and choose from a wide range of arts and crafts with something for all ages! Little ones can choose from plaster shapes to paint, or create some art with out mixed craft boxes and art projects. Young and young at heart can choose form a range of crafts including jewellery making, felting, watercolour, lino printing and more. All materials are included, instructions are given to get you started and we will then be around to help if you need it!
Coffees and cakes are available to buy too!
Felted Soaps Drop In
Use our wool carder to create a mini wool batt in your chosen colours, then use your wool to create a beautiful felted soap. Full instructions are given. You will start in our show carding your wool, then move upstairs to wet felt your soap. This is a self led activity - we will show you what to do and give you the materials, but you will not have supervision upstairs while felting your soap. As such children until 10 will need a parent to stay with them.
We have opened up one slot every half hour - if two or more friends would like to come together just get in touch and we can book you in.
Book your time slot for your start time. We expect it to take approx 60-90mins in total.
Although this is a bookable event if there are time slots available on the day then you are welcome to drop in.
Saturday Art Club
Our Saturday art and craft club is back! It is aimed at children ages approximately 8 - 12. In this group we will be working on different projects or with a different medium each week, sometimes looking at different artists and taking inspiration from various sources. Great for those who want to create projects using inspiration and their imagination. Unfinished projects can be either taken home to complete or we can keep them until the child artist next joins us.
This week we will be printing with lino and/or foam squares.
Example projects could include watercolours, sewing, printing, card making, drawing and lots more!
Art & Craft Day
Our Full Day Art & Craft Days are back for the summer! One day each week of the summer holiday we are hosting a full day art and craft club. You can choose from two hour sessions, or the full day, 10am - 3pm. If you need an earlier or later drop off please get in touch to discuss.
On these days children will use a range of arts and crafts techniques and medium to create a variety of pieces. We will also have board games available for those that would like to take a break from the arts and crafts.
The two hour sessions are generally suitable for ages 4+ though we ask for an adult to stay for ages 4 - 6. Children ages 7+ can be left with us and may also stay over the lunch break. In this case please send them with a packed lunch, water and snacks. We have refreshments such as squash, crisps, cookies, and cakes available in the shop so your child may wish to bring some spending money.
If your child has younger siblings you are welcome to bring them and play in our snug during the workshops.
Drop in and Play
Summer Holiday Drop in and Play
For toddlers, preschool and foundation stage children and their parents/carers. Join us for free play through the day on a Wednesday through the summer holidays. There will be painting, a sensory tray with different activities each week, plus lots of toys and games to play with in our events room and snug. £3 per child to come and play and stay for as long as you’d like. Free for pre-walkers. Refreshments available in the shop too!
Book online to reserve your place or drop in and pay on the door.
Tweens & Teens - Fused Glass
Our programme of Tweens & Teens workshops runs throughout the summer holidays offering older children and young adults the opportunity to try a variety of new arts and crafts. See individual dates for guidance on age suitability.
27th August - Fused Glass
Suitable for ages 11+. Children will make a fused glass suncatcher (or upgrade to make a picture or more than one suncatcher - £15 per suncatcher or £30 for a picture). Children will learn how to cut the glass and use a grinder to make shaped pieces for their suncatchers. The glass pieces will then be taken away by us and fused and available to collect approx one week later.
Tweens & Teens - Shrink Plastic
Our programme of Tweens & Teens workshops runs throughout the summer holidays offering older children and young adults the opportunity to try a variety of new arts and crafts. See individual dates for guidance on age suitability.
22nd August - Shrink Plastic.
Suitable for ages 9+. Children will create designs on shrink plastic which we will shrink in the oven. They can then make them into earrings, keyrings, pendants, badges and gift tags.
27th August - Fused Glass
Suitable for ages 11+. Children will make a fused glass suncatcher (or upgrade to make a picture or more than one suncatcher - £15 per suncatcher or £30 for a picture). Children will learn how to cut the glass and use a grinder to make shaped pieces for their suncatchers. The glass pieces will then be taken away by us and fused and available to collect approx one week later.
Art & Craft Day
Our Full Day Art & Craft Days are back for the summer! One day each week of the summer holiday we are hosting a full day art and craft club. You can choose from two hour sessions, or the full day, 10am - 3pm. If you need an earlier or later drop off please get in touch to discuss.
On these days children will use a range of arts and crafts techniques and medium to create a variety of pieces. We will also have board games available for those that would like to take a break from the arts and crafts.
The two hour sessions are generally suitable for ages 4+ though we ask for an adult to stay for ages 4 - 6. Children ages 7+ can be left with us and may also stay over the lunch break. In this case please send them with a packed lunch, water and snacks. We have refreshments such as squash, crisps, cookies, and cakes available in the shop so your child may wish to bring some spending money.
If your child has younger siblings you are welcome to bring them and play in our snug during the workshops.
Drop in and Play
Summer Holiday Drop in and Play
For toddlers, preschool and foundation stage children and their parents/carers. Join us for free play through the day on a Wednesday through the summer holidays. There will be painting, a sensory tray with different activities each week, plus lots of toys and games to play with in our events room and snug. £3 per child to come and play and stay for as long as you’d like. Free for pre-walkers. Refreshments available in the shop too!
Book online to reserve your place or drop in and pay on the door.
Tweens & Teens - Patches
Our programme of Tweens & Teens workshops runs throughout the summer holidays offering older children and young adults the opportunity to try a variety of new arts and crafts. See individual dates for guidance on age suitability.
15th August - Patches
Anna from Sew Sydney is joining us to run this fabulous workshop where tweens & teens can create their own patches to add to clothes, bags etc. They will use a mix of fabric pens, sewing and embroidery to create their designs.
22nd August - Shrink Plastic.
Suitable for ages 9+. Children will create designs on shrink plastic which we will shrink in the oven. They can then make them into earrings, keyrings, pendants, badges and gift tags.
27th August - Fused Glass
Suitable for ages 11+. Children will make a fused glass suncatcher (or upgrade to make a picture or more than one suncatcher - £15 per suncatcher or £30 for a picture). Children will learn how to cut the glass and use a grinder to make shaped pieces for their suncatchers. The glass pieces will then be taken away by us and fused and available to collect approx one week later.
Drop in and Play
Summer Holiday Drop in and Play
For toddlers, preschool and foundation stage children and their parents/carers. Join us for free play through the day on a Wednesday through the summer holidays. There will be painting, a sensory tray with different activities each week, plus lots of toys and games to play with in our events room and snug. £3 per child to come and play and stay for as long as you’d like. Free for pre-walkers. Refreshments available in the shop too!
Book online to reserve your place or drop in and pay on the door.
Art & Craft Day
Our Full Day Art & Craft Days are back for the summer! One day each week of the summer holiday we are hosting a full day art and craft club. You can choose from two hour sessions, or the full day, 10am - 3pm. If you need an earlier or later drop off please get in touch to discuss.
On these days children will use a range of arts and crafts techniques and medium to create a variety of pieces. We will also have board games available for those that would like to take a break from the arts and crafts.
The two hour sessions are generally suitable for ages 4+ though we ask for an adult to stay for ages 4 - 6. Children ages 7+ can be left with us and may also stay over the lunch break. In this case please send them with a packed lunch, water and snacks. We have refreshments such as squash, crisps, cookies, and cakes available in the shop so your child may wish to bring some spending money.
If your child has younger siblings you are welcome to bring them and play in our snug during the workshops.
Tweens & Teens - Fimo Jewellery
Our programme of Tweens & Teens workshops runs throughout the summer holidays offering older children and young adults the opportunity to try a variety of new arts and crafts. See individual dates for guidance on age suitability.
8th August - Fimo.
Suitable for ages 11+. Children will use fimo to create jewellery and keyrings. They will learn a variety of techniques such as make Klimt canes and/or flower slabs.
15th August - Patches
Anna from Sew Sydney is joining us to run this fabulous workshop where tweens & teens can create their own patches to add to clothes, bags etc. They will use a mix of fabric pens, sewing and embroidery to create their designs.
22nd August - Shrink Plastic.
Suitable for ages 9+. Children will create designs on shrink plastic which we will shrink in the oven. They can then make them into earrings, keyrings, pendants, badges and gift tags.
27th August - Fused Glass
Suitable for ages 11+. Children will make a fused glass suncatcher (or upgrade to make a picture or more than one suncatcher - £15 per suncatcher or £30 for a picture). Children will learn how to cut the glass and use a grinder to make shaped pieces for their suncatchers. The glass pieces will then be taken away by us and fused and available to collect approx one week later.
Summer Holiday Crafternoon
Our Summer Holiday art & craft sessions are back! In addition to our full day arts and crafts we have two hour sessions for your children to join.
In these sessions children will use a range of arts and crafts techniques and medium to create a variety of pieces.
The two hour sessions are generally suitable for ages 4 - 13 though we ask for an adult to stay for ages 4 - 6. Children ages 7+ can be left with us. Please comment at checkout with your childs age and we will ensure there are activities suitable for them. . We have refreshments such as squash, crisps, cookies, and cakes available in the shop so your child may wish to bring some spending money.
If your child has younger siblings you are welcome to bring them and play in our snug during the workshops.
Art & Craft Day
Our Full Day Art & Craft Days are back for the summer! One day each week of the summer holiday we are hosting a full day art and craft club. You can choose from two hour sessions, or the full day, 10am - 3pm. If you need an earlier or later drop off please get in touch to discuss.
On these days children will use a range of arts and crafts techniques and medium to create a variety of pieces. We will also have board games available for those that would like to take a break from the arts and crafts.
The two hour sessions are generally suitable for ages 4+ though we ask for an adult to stay for ages 4 - 6. Children ages 7+ can be left with us and may also stay over the lunch break. In this case please send them with a packed lunch, water and snacks. We have refreshments such as squash, crisps, cookies, and cakes available in the shop so your child may wish to bring some spending money.
If your child has younger siblings you are welcome to bring them and play in our snug during the workshops.
Drop in and Play
Summer Holiday Drop in and Play
For toddlers, preschool and foundation stage children and their parents/carers. Join us for free play through the day on a Wednesday through the summer holidays. There will be painting, a sensory tray with different activities each week, plus lots of toys and games to play with in our events room and snug. £3 per child to come and play and stay for as long as you’d like. Free for pre-walkers. Refreshments available in the shop too!
Book online to reserve your place or drop in and pay on the door.
Tweens & Teens - Embroidered Photos
Our programme of Tweens & Teens workshops runs throughout the summer holidays offering older children and young adults the opportunity to try a variety of new arts and crafts. See individual dates for guidance on age suitability.
July 30th - Embroidered Photos
You will need to send us a photo that will then be printed in black and white on to fabric. Children will then be able to embellish their photo with embroidery for example adding flowers or a hat! This workshop is with Anna from Sew Sydney. Suitable for children who have some experience with hand sewing.
8th August - Fimo.
Suitable for ages 11+. Children will use fimo to create jewellery and keyrings. They will learn a variety of techniques such as make Klimt canes and/or flower slabs.
15th August - Patches
Anna from Sew Sydney is joining us to run this fabulous workshop where tweens & teens can create their own patches to add to clothes, bags etc. They will use a mix of fabric pens, sewing and embroidery to create their designs.
22nd August - Shrink Plastic.
Suitable for ages 9+. Children will create designs on shrink plastic which we will shrink in the oven. They can then make them into earrings, keyrings, pendants, badges and gift tags.
27th August - Fused Glass
Suitable for ages 11+. Children will make a fused glass suncatcher (or upgrade to make a picture or more than one suncatcher - £15 per suncatcher or £30 for a picture). Children will learn how to cut the glass and use a grinder to make shaped pieces for their suncatchers. The glass pieces will then be taken away by us and fused and available to collect approx one week later.
