Keep creative minds busy this summer with a fantastic programme of hands-on art and craft workshops for children at Nature in Art's Education Centre and Garden.

Designed for children aged 3 and over, each session explores a different creative theme, from painting and pottery to sewing, batik and nature-inspired crafts. Yoga sessions also feature every Tuesday, combining movement with imaginative art activities.

Event details

• Dates: 21st July to 27th August 2026

• Location: Nature in Art Education Centre and Garden

• Suitable for: Children aged 3+

• Please note: Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult

Session times

• Morning: 10am to 11:30am

• Afternoon: 1pm to 2:30pm

Prices

• Monday sessions: £6 per child

• Tuesday to Sunday sessions: £8 per child

• Yoga for Kids: £5 per child

Prices include the art activity plus museum admission for one child and one accompanying adult.

Summer programme highlights

• Tuesday 21^st July. Yoga and Cave Paintings

• Wednesday 22^nd July. Treasure Map and Treasure Chest

• Friday 24th July.  Nature Wet Felt. Morning Session Only 

• Tuesday 28th July. Yoga and Monet’s Waterlilies 

• Wednesday 29^th July. Clay Rocket Launcher

• Thursday 30^th July. Recycled Magazine Leaves

• Friday 31st July. Watercolouring Tips and Tricks 

• Tuesday 4^th August. Yoga and Magic Wands

• Wednesday 5^th August. Mystery Mess Workshop! 

• Thursday 6th August. Sewing a Hand Puppet 

• Friday 7^th August. Beautiful Batik

• Tuesday 11th August.  Yoga and: Pinecone Creations 

• Wednesday 12^th August.  Suncatchers 

• Thursday 13th August.  Fabric Decoration Weaving 

• Friday 14^th August.  Van Gogh’s Sunflowers 

• Tuesday 18^th August.  Yoga and Zentangles 

• Wednesday 19th August.  Mystery Mess Workshop! 

• Thursday 20^th August.  Junk Modelling Robot

• Friday 21^st August.  Aboriginal Inspired Animal Art 

• Monday 24^th August. Nature mobile

• Tuesday 25th August.  Yoga and Shaving foam art 

• Wednesday 26^th August.  Tissue Paper bowls 

• Thursday 27^th August.  Beautiful Batik

We will also be hosting activities for our Young Artist Hub which are aimed at aspiring artists aged 11+. 

Discover our Young Artist Hub activities for the summer holidays here.