Join professional paper artist and illustrator Alex Bennett at Ferens Art Gallery for this hands-on workshop inspired by the wonderful world of Moomins!
Alex will guide you through the process of making your own shadow-box, cutting out intricate paper designs inspired by Tove Jansson’s iconic stories. We will be celebrating Moomins all summer at Ferens Art Gallery with our new exhibition “The Wonders of Moominvalley.”
All materials will be provided and you will be able to take your shadow-box home at the end of the session. We would recommend this workshop for ages 6 and above, and all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Join us at the Ferens Art Gallery this summer as award-winning animators My Pockets help you make your own mini stop-motion animation capturing the magic of Moomins! The team will guide you through the process from start to finish in this interactive workshop, as you create your own animation inspired by Tove Jansson’s iconic stories. We will be celebrating Moomins all summer at Ferens Art Gallery with our exhibition “The Wonders of Moominvalley”.
All materials will be provided. This workshop is recommended for children aged 6+, all children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Everyone is welcome and no prior skills or knowledge are required, just fun and creativity needed!
Based in East Yorkshire, My Pockets is an award-winning film production company and arts organisation working across animation, film, music, print and more.
Join us for a shadow-puppet making workshop with shadow puppeteer Anna from the acclaimed Indigo Moon Theatre as we celebrate the world of Moomins at Ferens Art Gallery this summer! Anna will guide you through the process of making your own Moomin-inspired shadow puppets out of card in this interactive session.
All materials will be provided. The workshop is recommended for ages 6+. All children must be accompanied by their grown-ups, who are encouraged to have some creative fun too!
At the end of the session, puppets can meet each other and have a play before going home with you for further adventures!
Based in Hull, Indigo Moon Theatre are an award-winning children’s shadow-puppet theatre company that have toured nationally and internationally since 2001.
Image credit: Bradford Museums
Join professional paper artist and illustrator Alex Bennett for a hands-on creative adult workshop making a 3D paper lamp.
In this session, participants will construct a beautifully detailed paper lamp, designed in elegant white paper. All components will be provided, with opportunities to personalise your creation through optional backdrops and architectural additions.
The workshop also offers the opportunity to complete simple soldering to install the light source.
All resources are provided. This event takes place from 10:15am – 3:45pm. There will be a break for lunch.
Help us celebrate the launch of ‘The Wonders of Moominvalley’ exhibition at Ferens Art Gallery with a day filled of Moomin family fun. Join artists Jemma Brown from Square Peg and artist Jodie Smith from Happy Doodles to make your own Moomin themed dioramas or to try some whimsical Moomin inspired nature printing, and join Hull Libraries for enchanting Moomin storytelling.
Takes place: 11am – 3pm
Image credit- Andre Pattenden, Museum of Gloucester
Join us for a ceramics workshop where you will craft a beautiful stoneware vase from start to finish. This session will guide you through the process of building your vase using the coil method to create a smooth, refined finish.
Once your vase takes shape, you’ll explore the art of surface decoration by applying coloured slip and using the sgraffito technique—a decorative method where a design is created by scratching through a layer of coloured slip to reveal the contrasting clay beneath. The name “sgraffito” comes from the Italian word sgraffiare, meaning “to scratch,” reflecting the technique’s focus on drawing through the slip to create intricate patterns. Pottery will be taken away for firing and available to collect from Ferens front desk within opening hours between 8th-22nd April. Any pottery left uncollected after that time will be discarded.
This is a full day event and will start at 10.15am and finish at 3pm.
Step into a world of creativity and wonder at Ferens Art Gallery this February Half Term.
Discover how animals survive and thrive in the frozen Arctic and create your own polar bear artwork to take home. Explore how different materials can keep you warm in the cold using our digital microscopes and get hands-on with our arctic animal handling objects. Suitable for all ages.
Takes place: 1pm – 3pm
Drop in, free event.
Join Twigs & Sprigs at Burton Constable Hall on Saturday 9th May 2026 for a creative Willow Hare Workshop.
This hands-on session offers a fun opportunity to learn willow weaving techniques and craft your own charming sculpture in a relaxed, inspiring setting.
All materials and guidance are provided, and ticket details are available via the event link below, perfect for anyone who enjoys making and creating with natural materials.
Join Twigs & Sprigs at Burton Constable Hall on Monday 20th April 2026 for a creative Willow Fox Workshop.
This hands-on session offers a fun opportunity to learn willow weaving techniques and craft your own charming sculpture in a relaxed, inspiring setting.
All materials and guidance are provided, and ticket details are available via the event link below, perfect for anyone who enjoys making and creating with natural materials.
Join Twigs & Sprigs at Burton Constable Hall on Tuesday 10th February 2026 for a creative Willow Heart Workshop. This hands-on session offers a fun opportunity to learn willow weaving techniques and craft your own charming sculpture in a relaxed, inspiring setting. All materials and guidance are provided, and ticket details are available via the event link below, perfect for anyone who enjoys making and creating with natural materials.
This is a relaxed art workshop designed for children and young people who have a disability, are neurodivergent or experience anxiety.
This session will be led by local artist Rachel Anderson. In the workshop, children will be able to have fun and be creative as they make their own festive block printed wrapping paper or pictures, and Christmas cards.
Booking for this session is essential as spaces are limited. Please only book a space for each child or young person that wishes to take part. Accompanying adults do not need to book a ticket.
This activity is funded by Hull City Council and Department for Education through the Holiday Activities and Food programme. Free healthy snacks and a drink will be available to all children that take part in the session.
Have fun making your own Christmas crackers and lanterns in this festive family craft activity. This activity is funded by Hull City Council and Department for Education through the Holiday Activities and Food programme. Free healthy snacks and a drink will be available to all children that take part in the session.
Takes place: 1pm – 3pm
This is a craft session designed for children and young people who have a disability, are neurodivergent, or experience anxiety.
In the workshop, children can have a go at making their own Christmas crackers and lanterns.
Booking for this session is essential as spaces are limited. Please only book a space for each child or young person that wishes to take part. Accompanying adults do not need to book a ticket.
This activity is funded by Hull City Council and Department for Education through the Holiday Activities and Food programme. Free healthy snacks and a drink will be available to all children that take part in the session.
Are you ready for a Great Adventure?
Join us at Hull Truck Theatre this Spring for Great Adventures packed with laughter, creativity, and fun.
Each Great Adventure starts with an arts and crafts session followed by a fun interactive play that makes use of the children’s colourful
Each show last approximately 30 minutes.
All shows on Sat 23, Tue 26 & Wed 27 will be the same story and themes.
Are you ready for a Great Adventure?
Join us at Hull Truck Theatre this Spring for Great Adventures packed with laughter, creativity, and fun!
Join us during February half term for plenty of laughs at Colosseum of Chaos.
Each Great Adventure starts with an arts and crafts session followed by a fun interactive play that makes use of the children’s colourful creations.
Each show last approximately 30 minutes.
All shows on Sat 14, Mon 16 & Tue 17 will be the same story and themes.
This hands on workshop will introduce you to the key skills and techniques required to make a beautiful botanic painting.
From covering ideas development to building style and confidence with paint; each participant will have a plant of choice to study from to produce your own unique nature inspired artwork.
Kayliegh Smith is a Hull born artist and illustrator. Her work comprises acrylic painting, ink illustrations. She is inspired by nature’s plant life while taking influence from historical folklore and their shared connection.
All resources are provided. This event takes place from 10:15am – 3:45pm. There will be a break for lunch.
