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Christmas Activities 2022

From a wreath-making masterclass to a sing-along session with Santa, find out what's coming up at the Herbert over the festive period.

 

A photo of a hand-made rag wreathArt Masterclass: Christmas Rag Wreath

10.30am - 12.30pm and 2-4pm, Friday 3 December

Create your own Christmas rag wreath to take home and hang up on your wall or door. Guided by our expert learning team, you'll be using strips of recycled fabric, embellished with beads, bells, baubles, bows and pinecones.

Designed for ages 8 - 14.

 

Red and gold coloured baubles hanging on an artificial Christmas treeSensory Stories & Rhymes: Christmas Special

10.30 - 11am, 11.30am - 12pm and 1 - 1.30pm, 6 December 

Explore the classic story, The Night Before Christmas in this festive special for under-5s, inviting little ones to engage in a way that is meaningful to them. Each child will receive a sensory play box with resources to help keep them engaged and add meaning. 

Designed for ages 0 - 4.

 

A close up of Santa's white gloved hands folded across his tummy. He's dressed in his usual fur-trimmed red coat with a black belt featuring a reindeer buckleSensory Stories & Rhymes: Santa Sing-along Special

10.30 - 11.00am, 11.30am – 12.00pm and 1.00pm – 1.30pm, 13 December

Join Santa to sing-along with a few of our favourite Christmas nursery rhymes in this special festive session for little ones. Each child will receive a sensory play box to help them engage with the songs in a way that is meaningful to them.

Designed for ages 0 - 4.

 

A girl crafting with mini pom poms in the Herbert's covered courtChristmas Decorations: Soldiers & Fairies

10.30am - 3.30pm, 20 - 22 December

Create your own soldier and fairy-inspired peg decorations to hang up at home or give away as gifts in our drop-in festive craft sessions. Layers of fabric, yarn, ribbon, glitter colourful pipe cleaners and felt tips will be available to help you with your creations.

Designed for ages 3+, but all are welcome.