Mini Makers: Messy Play

Thursdays | 3 April, 1 May, 5 June 2025 | 10.30am - 12pm & 1.30pm – 3.00pm Show all dates and times

Creative fun for little hands and feet in these informal art sessions.

Drop in | £2.50 per child, including babies | Adults go FREE* | Pay on the door

For ages 0-4 | Spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis

*Admission fees apply from 1 April 2025

There is tons of creative fun for little hands and feet in this relaxed and engaging art session. Babies and toddlers will have the opportunity to explore various materials across the sessions including paint, glitter, paste, sand, clay, slimy spaghetti, chalk and much more.

Messy play is an important element of early childhood development, appealing to children’s curiosity and helping them to understand the world through their senses. These sessions will also expose them to early mark making, enabling them to develop good concentration, muscle control and encourage their imaginations.
Be prepared to get messy for both children and adults!  

Upcoming themes:   

3 April – Springtime Adventures:
Celebrate the arrival of spring with a burst of colour and creativity! Create bright butterfly prints and explore tuft trays filled with spring-themed items like sensory eggs, bunnies, and spring flowers. Children will also make fun cress heads using cotton wool and take them home to watch them grow.  

1 May – Great Outdoors:
One of our favourite themes of the year! Dive into our sandpits, collect seashells and pebbles from seaside-inspired trays, and bring sunny outdoor scenes to life with hand printing. This colourful Mini Makers session is full of exciting creative activities, perfect for little explorers!  

5 June – Celebrate Summer:
Step into the warmth of summer with a fun-filled session of creative, messy play! Explore the sandpit, bring sunny scenes to life through mark-making, and enjoy all the bright, vibrant activities that celebrate the season's joys.

It is advisable that you and your child wear items of clothing that you are happy to risk getting paint on. Whilst the paint is water based it may stain if not washed out quickly. Many of our regular visitors have a dedicated 'messy' outfit for the purposes of enjoying this session to its fullest extent, with a spare outfit to change into afterwards.