Crafty Romans: Summer 2024
Roman-inspired craft activities every Wednesday during the summer holidays
Dates
From Wednesday 24 July
Useful information
Time:
Session 1 11am - 12.30pm
Session 2 1-3pm
(drop-in)
Cost:
Free event, donations welcome
We reserve the right to cancel or change the activity in the event of staff illness.
About the craft activities
Summer holidays 2024
24 July - Egg Carton Flowers
Create beautiful flowers using egg cartons.
31 July - Plant and Flower Suncatcher
Using natural materials , create a suncatcher to put in your window.
7 August - Garden Wind Spinner
Create your own wind spinner for the garden using wire and beads.
14 August - Build a Bug and Nature Detective
Go on a nature hunt in the fort grounds and make a bug picture.
21 August - Flower Garland Crown
Make your very own crown adorned with flowers, just like the Romans wore.
28 August - Decorate a Roman Altar
Taking inspiration from nature, decorate an altar using pastels. Please note: a real altar will not be used, but one made from card.
These events are part of our Ways to Play programme of free and low-cost family-friendly activities.
Make your Ways to Play adventure a great value day out by travelling to our venues by the Metro and / or Ferry.
Up to three children aged 11 and under can travel for free on the Metro and the Shields Ferry with a fare-paying adult. Metro is the convenient, fast and frequent way to get to your favourite attractions and now it’s even more affordable.
Funders
Tyne and Wear Metro
