Folklore and legend tells that we shouldn't pick blackberries after Sept 29th as they are cursed by the devil who landed in a blackberry bush when banished to hell, folklore often brings us the most interesting tales. It is also suggested that when people lived closer to the land Sept 29th was the

Feeling stuck in artistic rut? Want the whole family to do some art together? Looking for an activity that the ENTIRE family can manage no matter what age? Well here we have it, firstly the making of natural paint brushes so that secondly for you all to do some explorative creative mark making art w

This session allows the age old craft of daisy chain making to grow a little as we mix it up with some buttercups too! Perfect to adorn summer hats, make necklace garlands or bracelets (make the chains shorter or wrap them round several times) & to be used in imaginary play......or for parties & fes

Trees are wonderful in all their various stages from the full bloom of spring turning into summer, to the vast array of oranges, reds & browns displayed in the autumn as the deciduous tree sheds it's leaves in time for the winter season. In this session we are creating the basic map of a tree, roots

Spring finds us spotting the pussy willow buds on the Goat Willow, those soft silky kittens mittens! I remember finding them as a child and keeping them in matchboxes to stroke. "But why are they connected to kittens?" I am asked by a little person, well, the answer to that question lies over in Sto

This session is a step or two on from Stickman, although he's in here too if you want to make him but these stick doll characters are both beautiful & achievable by all with a little help & guidance. With very few materials & a lovely family walk to collect the sticks you *need, you can have a wonde