May Half Term Family Crafts - Make a clay hedgehog
This May Half Term, bring along the family to have a go at our nature-themed craft activity.
- Booking not needed
- Admission applies
Join us at Wightwick Manor and Gardens on Wednesday 27 May, 11am–3pm for a special family craft session inspired by nature. Create your very own air-dry clay hedgehog, complete with spines made from willow grown right here at Wightwick - take home a little piece of the gardens with you!
Celebrate the beauty of the natural world by using organic materials to craft something unique, while enjoying a relaxed, creative day outdoors.
£2 per crafter, normal admission costs apply, no booking required. Please note, that children must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult. Please bring cash (change preferred please!) to pay for craft activity as we will not have the facility to take card payments at the activity area, thank you.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Suitable for families
- Meeting point
After you have checked in at our Visitor Reception, they will direct you to our crafting gazebo.
- What to bring and wear
Please note that this event will be outdoors, so please dress appropriately for the weather of the day.
- Accessibility
Our outdoor craft area is located in a step-free area of the site (this may be hard standing or a flat grassed area depending on the weather of the day).
- Other
No booking required. Please note that if the weather is very bad, some of the activities may be changed and an alternative activity offered. £2 per crafter, normal admission costs apply, no booking required. Please bring cash (change preferred please!) to pay for activities as we will not have the facility to take card payments at the activity area.
Upcoming events
Exhibition - The Rossettis: Siblings and Spouses
Discover the remarkable creative world of one of Victorian Britain’s most talented families in a major new exhibition at Wightwick Manor, featuring new acquisitions, rediscoveries and rarely seen works from the Rossetti circle.
Fused Glass Workshop with Suzie Lavender - Magical Lanterns & Wonderful Windchimes
Throughout the day Wolverhampton glass artist Suzie from Suzie Lavender Contemporary Glass will be teaching two sessions of fused glass making techniques. These workshops are suitable for beginners or as a refresher course.
Curator Talk: Lives and Legacies of William and May Morris
Join Helen, Property Experiences Curator at Wightwick Manor and Gardens, for an enlightening talk on the lives and legacies of William and May Morris, two pivotal figures in the Arts and Crafts movement.
Embroidery Workshop with textile artist Lily Purslow - Morris Florals
Join textile artist Lily Purslow for a unique embroidery workshop, crafting a stunning floral embroidery inspired by Morris & Co. and the Arts and Crafts Movement. Perfect for all skill levels - create, stitch, and take home your masterpiece!