Event details
Mini makers is our art club for children aged 3 to 5.
It will take place from 10.30am to 12pm on the following dates:
- Wednesday 4 October
£6.50 per child | £2.50 per adult
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Max 1 adult per child.
Children will be encouraged to develop their imagination, creativity, self-expression and communication skills through a range of activities and play, while having fun with new friends. Your little one will have their new creation to take home after each session.
Activities include:
- Engaging in multi-sensory activities through messy play (e.g. life size portrait/ painting with straws /taking rubbings)
- Creating art using various types of paint and drawing materials
- Exploring the garden and drawing nature's wonders
- Using natural materials from the garden to create art (like leaves and petals)
If you would like to join this event and have questions about accessibility, please contact Chatsworth Education at education@chatsworth.org so we can discuss your specific requirements.
Sessions will take place in the Old Potting Shed in the garden. Please park in the main car park - parking is included with your ticket - before meeting a member of the learning team at the top garden entrance next to the Stables 10 minutes before the session starts.
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