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Mini Makers • Ages 2-5

A playful introduction to creativity.

Our sessions introduce children aged 2-5 to the wonderful world of art, crafts, sensory exploration and messy play, all alongside a parent or carer.

Wednesdays • 10:00 - 11:00 • 60 minutes • All materials included

Small hands printing red paint onto purple paper

In the session

Explore, experiment and get messy.

At this age, exploring is every bit as important as whatever eventually ends up on the piece of paper.

Children get the opportunity to touch, mix, dab, roll, print, stick and discover different materials in a relaxed environment.

We begin each class with a short, interactive introduction to the week's theme. This might include a story, song or simple discussion to spark their curiosity and imagination. We then explore activities such as:

PaintingPrintmakingColour mixingCollageTextureSensory playSeasonal craftsMessy play

These activities help build confidence before children create their own themed artwork or craft to take home. And if they decide to take the idea in a completely different direction, that's absolutely fine too!

A grown-up and a child gluing leaves onto a hedgehog collage

Every week

Artists, ideas and lots of imagination.

Each week focuses on a different artist, artistic style or creative theme.

We might discover Vincent van Gogh and his swirling paintings, experiment with Pop Art, try pointillism or learn about the colourful work of Frida Kahlo.

Other weeks take inspiration from things children already love: dinosaurs, space, woodland animals, oceans or fairy tales.

We begin with an engaging introduction to the week's idea before giving children the opportunity to experiment with some of the techniques we have discovered. They then use them as inspiration for an artwork or craft of their own.

A child's painting of swirls and dots on a pink background
Art doesn't have to look the same!

We provide ideas and inspiration, but children don't need to copy an example perfectly. We want them to experiment, make choices and discover their own way of doing things. The finished pieces will often look completely different from one another. That's exactly how we like it!

How it runs

A typical session.

  1. Welcome & settle in

    A gentle start, with time to look around and get comfortable.

  2. Meet the theme

    A short story, song or idea introduces what we will be exploring that week.

  3. Explore

    Children try different materials and techniques through playful activities.

  4. Create

    They use what they have discovered to make something of their own.

  5. Take it home

    Every little maker leaves with something they have created themselves.

For grown-ups

Designed for little ones.

We don't expect a two-year-old to sit still and follow instructions for an hour!

Children can move between activities, watch before joining in, return to something they enjoyed or simply take a moment with you.

You stay alongside them throughout the class and everything needed for the creative activities is provided.

Come and make with us.

Ages
2-5
When
Wednesdays, 10:00 - 11:00
Length
60 minutes
Single session
£12.50
7-week term
£75

One child and one supervising adult per ticket. A hot drink for the adult is included.

The Makery at Great Ashley House, Winsley

Autumn term

Current dates.

Mini Makers Craft Club

Wed 30 September10:00 - 11:00

Ages 2-5

£12.50 single session

Mini Makers Craft Club

Wed 7 October10:00 - 11:00

Ages 2-5

£12.50 single session

Mini Makers Craft Club

Wed 14 October10:00 - 11:00

Ages 2-5

£12.50 single session

Mini Makers Craft Club

Wed 21 October10:00 - 11:00

Ages 2-5

£12.50 single session

Come and join us

Find the right class for your little maker and come and spend an hour creating with us.