Inaugural exhibition of the Trowbridge Artists’ Network bringing together a mix of amateur, hobbyist, and professional artists aiming to make art accessible in diverse forms and foster a supportive community where everyone feels welcome. The core purpose is to create an inclusive space for creativity, learning, and connection.
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May Half Term Crafts at Trowbridge Museum
26 May: Craft in the Shires; 27 May: Butterfly; 29 May: Spaceship Sessions run at 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm and 2:30pm with additional early session at 9:45am on 27 May. Suitable for ages 5+ years.
Summer of Play at Stourhead
Have some outdoor fun at the Stableyard and Summer of Play Meadow. Scramble up the straw castle, aim for gold at the archery range, or race through the meadow maze to find the hidden camp.
Half Term at Mompesson House
With bonnet trimming and Regency letter writing activities, spring-themed spotter trail, outdoor games and activities in the garden, including child-sized croquet.
May Half Term at Lacock Abbey
Find art boxes in the orchard with everything you need to create a masterpiece, visit the Bothy to make a butterfly mask, and pick up a spotter sheet and wild-art sheet to discover and create on a walk around the gardens and woodland.
May Play Days at Stourhead
With crafts, hobby horses, games, ride -on tractors, puppet theatre, books under the story tree, as well as Spring scavenger hunt to see what you can find as you wander around the garden.
Family Sewing Workshop at The Pound
A fun and creative workshop suitable for all abilities to create your own unique bookmark using big needles and cross-stitch fabric. This is an easy introduction to sewing with plenty of scope for creativity in your design. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout.
Giant Dinosaur Heads at The Pound
Use one of the templates or create your own to make a giant dinosaur head to paint and glue together. Please wear old clothes as it may get messy. All welcome; under 7’s must be accompanied by an adult.
Annual Flower and Produce Show with Claverton & District Horticultural Society
Annual show with homemade teas and cakes, traditional prize giving ceremony, rustic crafts, countryside stalls, traditional children’s games, and over 100 classes of fruit and veg, herbs, flowers, baking, photography, sculpture, art and handicrafts. There are some entertaining novelty classes and lots of children’s categories as well as pet parade, children’s races, raffle and auction.
Craft Day Retreat with Love Makers Cafe
A restorative day of crafting, refuelling with healthy home-cooked food, as well as wild swimming and wood-fired sauna.
Saltford School Summer Fair
With games, tombola, ice cream, inflatables, craft stalls, dance show, candy floss, barbecue and more. All proceeds will go to support the school.
Watercolour Workshop at Bath College
One-day workshop to learn skills and techniques of watercolour painting.
Darkroom Photography at Bath College
A hands-on, beginner friendly course designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of darkroom practice over 5 weeks. The course introduces film cameras and shooting techniques, how to develop black & white film, darkroom safety and setup, printing techniques using enlargers, and creative processes like dodging, burning, and light painting.
Baby & Toddler Mornings at St Margaret’s Prep, Calne
Free sessions providing an opportunity for children aged 0-4 years to play, explore and make new friends, while parents, grandparents and carers enjoy a hot drink and a chance to chat with other local families. Each week features a different theme, with guided play opportunities and creative crafts designed to inspire young minds. Sessions take...
Silverwoood Garden & Country Fair
With plants, crafts, children’s activities, food and drink, and more. All proceeds will go to support the School.
Spring Plant and Craft Fair at The Holburne
With many stalls and specialist nurseries selling beautiful plants and herbs and offering expert gardening tips and advice, as well as craft stalls, garden games and a range of refreshments, including teas, coffees and delicious homemade cakes and biscuits.
Summer Holiday Workshops at the REME Museum
A range of family-friendly activities including: Lego Engineering: Be an engineer for the day and make your own moving vehicle. Suitable for ages 7+. Pre-bookable sessions Wednesdays and Fridays; suitable for ages 7+ years. Rocket-Powered Workshops: Design and launch your own bottle rocket or air powered car, using the same principles of engineering in rocket...
Introduction to Wood Engraving at Wiltshire Museum
A one-day workshop perfect for beginners to learn a new technique, or for those who have done a little engraving and wish to progress their technique further. You will be taught the principles of designing for wood engraving, methods of engraving into a block of end grain wood, and how to print by hand from...
Museum Visit and Crafts with ReMind
Activities designed for people living with a mild to moderate memory condition, including Mild Cognitive Impairment and dementia. An opportunity to join in and meet with others in a similar position. Limited spaces available, please book in advance, support with transport can be arranged on request. For more information or to book, please contact ReMind...
Creation Station at The Pound
Swinging in the jungle! There’s a cheeky monkey and a spirally snake waiting for you in this gentle, easy, family friendly crafting session. Under 7’s must be accompanied by an adult.