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Creative Drop In Sessions

Free
Thursday 23 July - Thurday 27 August 2026
Start time:11AM - End time: 3PM
DATE: Thursday 23 July - Thurday 27 August 2026
Start time:11AM - End time: 3PM
PRICE: Free
AGE RANGE:
Children
Young People
Families
Creative Drop - In Sessions

Hanging Solar Systems - Thurs 23 July 

Sun Masks + Star Wands - Thurs 30 July 

Create your own Alien Explorer - Thurs 6 Aug

Brusho Planet Paitning - Thurs 13 Aug

Sun Catcher Window Hangings - Thurs 20 Aug

Sun & Space Sparkle Tattoos - Thurs 27 Aug

Ticketing

No booking required - just turn up and enjoy!

Every Thursday during the Summer Holidays, drop-in for a different FREE family creative workshop session! No booking needed – get creative this summer with activities inspired by the sun and space. All materials provided.

Hanging Mobile Solar Systems 

Thursday 23 July | 11AM - 3PM 

Create your own miniature universe in this fun, hands-on family drop-in workshop! You’ll craft a beautiful hanging solar system to take home and enjoy. Perfect for curious minds of all ages, just drop in and get making. 

Session led by Tasneem Kausar.

Sun Mask and Star Wands

Thursday 30 July | 11AM - 3PM

Unleash your imagination and step into a celestial adventure!

Create colourful masks and glasses, with vibrant colours! Or create your own star wand and sprinkle a little magic. This playful workshop is perfect for anyone who loves dressing up, creativity and a touch of cosmic magic.

Session led by Mateusz Szczurek.

Create your own Alien Explorer

Thursday 6 August | 11AM - 3PM

In this imaginative making session, children will design their own alien character using rescued and recycled materials. Transform everyday materials into creatures with wild personalities, who have arrived here from space to visit the giant Helios.

Session led by Natalie Radcliffe.

Brusho Planet Painting

Thursday 13 August | 11AM - 3PM

Discover the magic of Brusho paints as you create vibrant, swirling planets inspired by the cosmos. Learn exciting painting techniques and experiment with movement, colour and water to produce stunning space-themed artworks bursting with atmosphere and energy.

Session led by Chris Teal.

Sun Catcher Window Hangings

Thurday 20 August | 11AM - 3PM

Brighten your space with a beautiful sun catcher window hanging. Using translucent materials and warm, glowing colours, you’ll design and create a decorative artwork that sparkles in the light, inspired by the sun, stars and summer skies.

Session led by Holly Greenwood.

Sun & Sparkle Tattoos with Donnas Face Painitng

Thursday 27 August | 11AM - 3PM

Add a little cosmic sparkle with sun and space-themed glitter tattoos! Choose from a selection of out-of-this-world stencil designs such as suns, , stars, planets, rockets and aliens, before applying cosmetic glitter to create a vibrant temporary tattoo.

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