Children's Crafting Workshops
At Birkhill House CIC boasts dynamic and inventive ways for children to explore their creative impulses and express themselves - with the focus on linking crafting to nature and using as many upcycled and reclaimed materials as possible.
Our animals are always a part of the crafting scene here, with a chance to meet the alpacas and cats after the creative work is done... and sometimes even while we're still crafting! In the summer, weather allowing, we sometimes set up our crafting tables right in the alpaca enclosure, and in the winter the cats find the cosy fire in the workshop irresistible...
Have a browse through our summer programme for children below. From weaving to cyanotype, stick painting to moth-inspired artworks - we have you covered!
Once you have booked your child/children in to workshops here, you will need to complete a consent form, which covers permission for your child to attend and participate, photography policy and Covid protocol. You will find this form, which can be completed online or printed out, as well as more information on our terms and conditions and photography policy here.
Art & Animals for 11+
Fridays 3-5pm
Come join us At Birkhill House for a block of sessions of creativity and animal care. Sessions last two hours and will start with some arty fun and then move on to meeting some of the resident animals that help make Birkhill so special. Snack included. Fully funded through the National Lottery. Each block will will offer different creative activities so there will be no duplication for young people wishing to sign up for multiple blocks.
These sessions are made possible by a generous grant from the National Lottery Community Fund.
FREE, ages 11+, 10 spaces max, booking necessary
Block 6: Friday 22nd, 29th November, 6th & 13th December 2024
Busy Elves Christmas Workshop
Monday 2nd December 2024, 12noon-4pm
That's right - "Busy Elves" is back for a fourth year running. Sign up to create eight secret gifts for your family and friends, enjoy a hot chocolate with marshmallows and visit with our gorgeous alpacas and other animals. You will also be able to wrap up all of your completed presents to stop prying eyes!
Full list of crafts available for curious parents/carers... but what would be the fun in that??
Wear messy clothes!
£25, ages 7+, 16 spaces max, booking necessary
