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Summer of Play: Wild Art Wednesdays

Make something wonderful in the wild at the Courts this summer holiday.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Every Wednesday from 30 July join the Ranger in the Forest School area of the Parkland for a drop in craft workshop.

30 July: Charcoal making, learn how to make drawing charcoal in a biscuit tin kiln.

6 August: Flower Printing, create artwork from nature by pressing, rolling and squeezing flowers onto paper.

13 August: Drum making, make some noise! Make your own drum to jam with the ranger team.

20 August: Bird feeders, turn a humble log into food for your feathery friends.

27 August: Cooking over a campfire, whittle a stick and cook a bread twist over the fire with the Ranger team.

No need to book, drop in to a session between 11am - 1pm. Included in the cost of admission and free for National Trust members.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Summer of Play is aimed at children but open to all.

Meeting point

Meet in the Forest School area of the garden.

What to bring and wear

Dress for the outdoors.

Accessibility

Even terrain and low log seating in woodland.

Contact info

The Courts Garden

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on
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