We have a number of activities happening across Montgomeryshire this Summer. All activities are open to families and aimed at 4 – 11 year olds but all ages are welcome.
Check out what you can take part in below. Workshops are FREE but booking is essential.
Llanfair Caereinion – The Institute
Accessibility – Parking available in the town. The venue is accessible by wheelchair and pushchair friendly
Zine Making
Make all sorts of types of simple books using scrap materials. Scroll books, matchbox books, walking collecting books, travel books. Use collage and pens to illustrate anything you love
Age – 4 – 11 years olds, but all ages welcome
Date – Tuesday 19 July
Time – 10.30am – 12.30pm
Artist – Zoe Needle
What to bring – Nothing required
Nature Crafts
Weave magical god’s eyes and other nature art works
Age – 4 – 11 years olds, but all ages welcome
Date – Tuesday 2 Aug
Time – 10.30am – 12.30pm
Artist – Caroline Lowe
What to bring – Nothing required
Ocean Arts
Get crafty with all things magical in the sea! Create collages and wands of your favourite marine animal
Age – 4 – 11 years olds, but all ages welcome
Date – Tuesday 16 Aug
Time – 10.30am – 12.30pm
Artist – Teneya Wainwright
What to bring – Nothing required
Llanfyllin – Y Dolydd | The Workhouse
Accessibility – Parking is available and the venue is accessible by wheelchair and pushchair friendly. There is no disabled toilet
Giant Snakes & Ladders
Create a giant outdoor snakes & ladder board
Age – 4 – 11 years olds, but all ages welcome
Date – Wed 20 July
Time – 10.30am – 12.30pm
Artist – Purcy Flaherty
What to bring – Workshop will be outside so come dressed for the weather. Please feel free to bring a picnic to have in the grounds after the workshop
Pimp My Bike
Come and decorate your bike & learn to care for it. We’ll be using spray paint, tape, acrylic and chalk pens.
Age – 7 – 14 years olds, but all ages welcome
Date – Wed 10 Aug
Time – 10.30am – 12.30pm
Artist – Jane Mason
What to bring – Please note that the materials used can stain clothes so please come dressed in clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. Workshop will be outside so come dressed for the weather. Please feel free to bring a picnic to have in the grounds after the workshop
Awesome Aussie Art
Explore the music, songs and dances of Australia. Get ready for the Commonwealth games!
Age – 4 – 11 years olds, but all ages welcome
Date – Wed 27 July
Time – 10.30am – 12.30pm
Artist – Niall Evans
What to bring – Workshop will be outside so come dressed for the weather. Please feel free to bring a picnic to have in the grounds after the workshop
Summer Botanical Printing
FULLY BOOKED
Use summer plants to create magical prints using a converted pasta maker as a print press. play with different printmaking techniques
Age – 4 – 11 years olds, but all ages welcome
Date – Wed 17 Aug
Time – 10.30am – 12.30pm
Artist – Zoe Needle
What to bring – Workshop will be outside so come dressed for the weather. Please feel free to bring a picnic to have in the grounds after the workshop
Acorn / Walnut Cup Fairy Candles
Make mini wax candles
Age – 4 – 11 years olds, but all ages welcome
Date – Wed 3 Aug
Time – 10.30am – 12.30pm
Artist – Seren Gwanwyn
What to bring – Workshop will be outside so come dressed for the weather. Please feel free to bring a picnic to have in the grounds after the workshop
Swashbuckling Arts
Pirate & mermaid inspired arts & crafts fun
Age – 4 – 11 years olds, but all ages welcome
Date – Wed 24 Aug
Time – 10.30am – 12.30pm
Artist – Teneya Wainwright
What to bring – Workshop will be outside so come dressed for the weather. Please feel free to bring a picnic to have in the grounds after the workshop
Montgomery, Town Hall
Accessibility – Parking is available and the venue is accessible by wheelchair and pushchair friendly. There are disabled facilities.
Sing & Sign
Learn how to sign the alphabet and sign some songs
Age – 4 – 11 years olds, but all ages welcome
Date – Tuesday 26 July
Time – 10.30am – 12.30pm
Artist – Purcy Flaherty
What to bring – Nothing
Pebbles Leaves and Trees
Decorate stones and leaves and make a summer tree out of printed papers and drift wood
Age – 4 – 11 years olds, but all ages welcome
Date – Tuesday 9 Aug
Time – 10.30am – 12.30pm
Artist – Zoe Needle
What to bring – Nothing
Monster Badges
Create your badge or hand puppet using scrap fabric and buttons! A great introduction do basic sewing techniques!
Age – 4 – 11 years olds, but all ages welcome
Date – Tuesday 23 Aug
Time – 10.30am – 12.30pm
Artist – Jane Mason
What to bring – Nothing
Powysland Museum, Welshpool
Accessibility – Free parking is available in Tesco’s and you can walk along the canal. The venue is accessible by wheelchair and pushchair friendly. There are disabled facilities.
Willow & Nature
Create art works with willow and natural materials
Age – 4 – 11 years olds, but all ages welcome
Date – Tuesday 26 July
Time – 10.30am – 1pm
Artist – Caroline Lowe
What to bring – Nothing
Gadgeteers
FULLY BOOKED
Explore and create with a range of gadgets!
Age – 4 – 11 years olds, but all ages welcome
Date – Tuesday 30 Aug
Time – 2 – 4pm
Artist – TBC
What to bring – Nothing