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Family Crafts - Diwali Diya Clay Craft

Join us in the bookshop for our Diwali crafty clay activity.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Join us in the Birmingham Back to Backs second-hand bookshop to celebrate Diwali with the local community by creating your own traditional Diya lamp from air-dried clay.

The Diya craft does not require booking. Drop in any time between 11am - 2pm on the dates below.

£2 per crafter. Take home Diya craft kits will also be available to purchase from the bookshop for those who want to get crafty at home.

Children must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times.

Times

The basics

Accessibility

There is step-free access into the shop. However, please be advised that the room is quite small and there may not be a lot of space to manoeuvre around. If you require any other accessibility information, please email backtobacks@nationaltrust.org.uk

Meeting point

Court 15 Books, 61 - 63 Hurst Street, Birmingham, B5 4TE. The workshop will be taking place in the room at the back of the bookshop.

Suitability for children

Suitable for families

What to bring and wear

Please wear comfortable clothing.

Other

Last start time 1:45pm.

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