Event Categories: Arts & Craft

Hull CVS 40th Anniversary Funday

Hull CVS are celebrating our 40th anniversary with a free family fun day on Monday 24th October 2022, between 12noon and 3 PM at Johnny Whiteley Park. This includes FREE face painting by Fantastic Faces and various games, activities and music from local communities and groups throughout Hull.

Since the start of our journey over 40 years ago, we have supported many voluntary sector organisations in Hull and seen them flourish. With well over 1,000 voluntary groups and organisations in Hull alone, our city is certainly a wonderful place to live, with incredible communities and inspirational people throughout.

In recognition of the phenomenal work our voluntary sector does, we felt it was only fitting to celebrate not only our anniversary, but to showcase the sector as a whole; which has worked tirelessly, day in and day out, over the last 40 years and more to make our little corner of the world just that little bit better.

With this in mind, as part of our celebration, we aimed even bigger and better than any anniversary previous and with help from West Hull ARLF
C and local voluntary groups and organisations, we will be achieving just that.

So, if you’re interested in a free family fun day, with face painting, child-friendly games, activities and music, a free hotdog and a chance to win a £50 gift card.

On the day, we will be joined by the following organisations and groups, who each brings their own unique flair to show just how incredible and diverse Hull really is:

Creative Briefs
RSPCA Hull and East Riding Branch
Hull Red
PATT Foundation and Green Task Force
BackCare Ukulele
Goodwin / Fareshare Hull and Humber
Guide Dogs for the Blind
Yorkshire MESMAC
Fitmums and Friends
Hon Lok Senior Association
Emmaus Hull and East Riding
St Stephens Neighbourhood Centre
Prince’s Trust

We look forward to seeing you there!

Punch Above Your Weight – Punch Needle Workshop

In this full day workshop, Divya will talk you through her work (that is exhibited in the New Contemporaries Show in the Ferens Gallery) and show you the basics of punch needling. As a theme, Divya will give tribute to Hull’s very own Suffragist Dr Mary Murdoch. With her life work and activism as inspiration.

Ahead of the workshop Divya would like you to choose a phrase or an image that you think is important in your life or has given you courage and encouragement that you could tuft on to the fabric (A4 sized). You could have three colours in your design. The Gallery will provide the kit with the needle, threader, and yarn for the session.

*Punch needling has a long history dating back hundreds, if not thousands of years. Fine punch needle embroidery was used to decorate medieval garments and religious panels. Later, the technique was used with thicker yarns to make rugs. There is a long association of embroidery and female domesticity and Rozsika Parker’s book The Subversive Stitch traces the separation of the craft of embroidery from the Fine Arts as a major force in the marginalisation of women’s work. With craft taking on a renewed importance within the art landscape, working with threads and textiles is a happy medium that sits between painting and sculpture and craft.

Closer to the day Divya will share a Spotify link to all the confirmed participants so that you could add your choice of music to the list that can be played during the workshop.

Cost £45 +£1.50 booking fee (Lunch at Venue Hull Cafe included in the price)

Magnificent Mosaics

Make your own paper mosaic design in this fun craft activity inspired by the amazing Roman mosaics on display at the Hull and East Riding Museum.

Free, drop-in

The Amazing Amy Johnson

Make your own moving Amy Johnson figure in this fun craft activity inspired by the famous pilot.

Free, drop-in.

Victorian Toys

Make your own cup and thaumatrope in this fun craft activity inspired by toys from the past.

Free, drop-in

October Half Term Activities

This October Half-Term we have a huge range of free and low-cost activities happening across our leisure centres and parks. We have activities ranging from free junior swims, public ice skating sessions, Animal Education Centre and Pickering Park Aviary activities, short indoor tennis session and fun, float and splash sessions in the pool.

Family at The Deep

BIAZA Vital Venoms & Practical Poisons

Visit The Deep this October half term (22nd – 30th October) for our ‘BIAZA Vital Venom’s & Practical Poisons’ event.

Do you know the difference between poisons and toxins? Join us throughout the day to learn all about these amazing creepy critters and their toxic super powers during talks from our guides.

Join in the fun and take part in games and activities to find out all about Vital Venom’s & Practical Poisons and the animals that use them.

Discover how scientists are studying venom’s and poisons in the development of drugs for conditions like chronic pain, diabetes, cancer and strokes. Just another reason why understanding, appreciating, and conserving these animals is so important!

Visit Craft Corner to colour in a critter mask, using bright colours to mimic venomous and poisonous animals such as frogs and ants.

The Vital Venom’s & Practical Poisons event is included in standard ticket entry, no additional booking is required.

Pre booking is essential for all visits

Halloween Craft Workshop

Another free half term activity to join in with in Pearson Park, at the bowling pavilion.

Come along to make a spooky ghost, pumpkin, spider or bat jellyfish.

There’s Halloween stickers, drawing and colouring sheets too!

Luxury Christmas Wreath Making

The 2 hour class gives you the chance to create your own floral decoration at Humber Street Gallery. Treat yourself to some festive wine and nibbles as professional florists Zara and Polly help guide you through putting together your very own high quality wreath ready for the holiday season.

Choose to unwind in the evening after work on Tuesday 22 November from 7-9pm. All materials are provided by Floral & Lace, with the option to bring along some of your own decorations to be woven into the design to give it a personal touch. Mulled wine and festive treats will be available, making it a perfect early Christmas present for yourself or someone you know.

Floral & Lace are Hull based and well established with years of experience in providing professional flower arrangements for weddings and businesses including Carluccio’s and Foxtons Estate Agents in London, putting you and your wreath in the hands of passionate experts. Check out @floral_and_lace_ on Instagram and Facebook to gain a better idea of their seasonal wreaths and see for yourself the luxury arrangement they will help you create

Brickbox.uk LEGO® Workshops – Mosaic Building

Can you create an image using just 1×1 bricks or plates with LEGO®? If you’re a budding artist or a wannabe Roman artisan come along and create a mosaic of your own design with help from the BrickBox.uk staff.

Can you create an image using just 1×1 bricks or plates with LEGO®? If you’re a budding artist or a wannabe Roman artisan come along and create a mosaic of your own design with help from the BrickBox.uk staff.

Free, booking required

Brick By Brick – Baby Sensory

Be inspired by our Brick by Brick LEGO® exhibition through a mix of sensory and messy play with Eden’s Baby Experiences. The session will include singing and parachute games. Suitable for accompanied babies and children age 0-4 years.

Free, booking required

Brick McGee LEGO® Workshops – Bricks N Pieces

Join us for an action packed day to celebrate the opening of our Brick by Brick exhibition. Have a go at our LEGO® brick challenges*, take part in a mini-figure safari competition and enjoy craft activities.

Join us for a mix of LEGO® challenges set by Bricks McGee master builders. Suitable for accompanied children age 7-11.

Free, booking required

Brick McGee LEGO® Workshops – Brick Portraits

Join us for a family-friendly LEGO® building workshops celebrating our Brick by Brick exhibition. Book onto one of our free hour-long sessions to get creative and make your own LEGO® artworks.

Come and create a masterpiece in LEGO® bricks with help from Bricks McGee master builders! Suitable for accompanied children age 5 -8.

Free, booking required

Brick By Brick Family Launch

Join us for an action packed day to celebrate the opening of our Brick by Brick exhibition. Have a go at our LEGO® brick challenges*, take part in a mini-figure safari competition and enjoy craft activities.

Free, drop-in