Arts and Crafts Activities
Let your child’s imagination flow at our drop-in arts and crafts workshops, all inspired by this year’s festival theme—The River Test! These hands-on sessions are a fantastic way for children to explore their creativity while celebrating the beauty of our local chalkstream river.
🔹 Session length: 20-25 minutes
🔹 Capacity: 6 children per session
🔹 No pre-booking required – simply wait for a space to become available and enjoy other festival activities while you wait.
We appreciate your patience so that every child has the opportunity to take part. If a session is full, you may be asked to return later. Please note: Bookings for Sunday activities cannot be made in advance on Saturday.
Who can join?
These workshops are designed for primary school-aged children and require a level of dexterity. For younger, pre-school children, we have a dedicated craft zone and plenty of other exciting activities to enjoy!
River Test themed crafts
Join artist Jacky Purtill to create a range of River Test themed crafts
Read moreJewellery making
Professional jewellery maker and artist Stephanie James will hold this workshop in which children will create River Test wildlife pendants in Copper, Brass and Silver-plated wire
Read moreWeaving
Join the Whitchurch Silk Mill team to weave a beautiful mini wall hanging inspired by the River Test.
Read moreRiver Test Ceramic Trout
Artist Isil Campanella will lead this workshop in which children will make a River Test trout out of air dry clay
Read morePuppet making
Artists from Chapel Arts Studios (CAS), Andover, will create River Test -inspired artworks with children.
Read morePaper swan sculpture
Join artist Georgia de Buriatte to learn how to draw and create a 3D paper swan sculpture!
Read moreWillow weaving
Lots of make and take willow weaving activities as well as the creation of a willow hurdle to help eroding riverbanks
Read moreArt mural painting
Come and join artist Rachel Davis to paint a 10ft mural and help complete the #SaveOurChalkStreams design.
Read moreRecycled art
Help Junk Jodie to make fishes, flowers and trees to celebrate the River Test chalkstream
Read moreOrigami papercrafts
Join artist Claudia Davies for a joyful hands-on papercraft and origami workshop
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