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Five Crafty Christmas Tree Trimmings
By Fiona McKim on 15/11/2011 13:12:10
Spruce up your Yule tree with these creative tips
, discover Junior’s pick of the best Christmas craft kits.Feeling inspired? A crafty course at ArtisON in North Yorkshire could be just the ticket. This popular arts centre offers a variety of creative courses including Christmas Decorations, vintage
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A sketching lesson with Quentin Blake
By Fiona McKim on 22/03/2012 17:59:00
The famed illustrator show us his three quick steps to a quirky sketch
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Splendid summer shopping centre activities
By Fiona McKim on 18/07/2011 10:48:55
Stay cool this summer with our pick of the best shopping centre activities
holiday slump at the Bentall Centre in Kingston with free entertainment for children every Wednesday and Thursday including bear building workshops, hula-hooping, juggling lessons and fairytale craft workshop.Hogwarts At Cannon ParkJuly 30Discover if your
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Oodles of doodles for a truly good cause
By Fiona McKim on 17/02/2012 12:14:28
Get scribbling and scrawling with National Doodle Day 2012
They are thought to reveal the secrets of your subconscious, and whether you absent-mindedly etch swirly patterns while chatting on the phone or create an entire comic strip on the back of an old receipt, doodling is a universal hobby practised by young and old alike. Founded in ...
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Launching this week - The Big Draw
By Fiona McKim on 01/10/2012 11:08:00
Scribble yourself silly at this fabulous family event
large-scale collage at the Royal Air Force Museum, wildlife drawing at the London Wetland Centre and free children’s activity packs during the Affordable Art Fair in Battersea.Don't miss... Four amazing autumn craft activities, whatever the weather
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Be boxing clever
By Fiona McKim on 16/02/2012 12:03:36
Five creative ways with cardboard boxes for you and your child
, hamburgers and cupcakes.More art & craft inspiration from junior:Print out and keep activity sheets by Disney's Spooky BuddiesFive ways to create beautifully decorated eggs for Easter
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Five Wonderful Winter Activities
By Fiona McKim on 14/12/2012 13:44:00
When the big freeze sets in, keep busy with these wondrously wintry pastimes
1. Children can bring the beauty of a winter snow flurry indoors minus the slushy carpets by making a pretty homemade snowglobe. Take an old, cleaned jam jar and remove the top, then trim a piece of cork to the width of a pound coin and superglue it to the underside of the lid. F...
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National Storytelling Week 2012
By Fiona McKim on 12/01/2012 11:18:23
Celebrate the art of oratory excellence at these fun family events
Family StorytellingJanuary 28Gather round Society for Storytelling members, Pippa Reid and Claudia Mernick at Harrow Arts Centre for a family storytelling session followed by a crafty workshop inspired by the tales of the day.Storytelling BusJanuary 28Hop aboard a sightseeing bus...
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The best summer days out in The Midlands
By Fiona McKim on 19/06/2012 13:57:00
Savour the sunny season at one of these fabulous family events
on astounding feats of human agility and endurance. Mini OlympicsJuly 5On your marks, get set and go to Brintons Park in Kidderminster for this exciting day out. Children under five and their families can take part in art and craft activities, face painting
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The best summer days out in The South
By Fiona McKim on 19/06/2012 13:59:00
Savour the sunny season at one of these fabulous family events
guide. Summer of Love Craft FairJuly 1Creative families should pop along to Matthews Hall in Devon for this contemporary craft fair showcasing work by a selection of designers and makers from the local area. Several workshops will also be running
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