Wild Art Wednesdays

Event Date: 
14/08/2013 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Organic Arts, West Town Farm, Ide

Wild Art Activities for children of all ages including paper making wild potions, camp fire cooking, clay work, charcoal making and drawing, felting, natural dyeing and more.

Experience creative activities on a beautiful farm woodland setting surrounded by animals and nature.

10.30am-2.30pm

£15 per child per session. (children must be accompanied by an adult).

Booking essential - info@organicarts.org.uk or call 01392 811080

www.organicarts.org.uk

Wild Art Wednesdays

Event Date: 
07/08/2013 - 10:30am
Venue: 
Organic Arts, West Town Farm, Ide

Wild Art Activities for children of all ages including paper making wild potions, camp fire cooking, clay work, charcoal making and drawing, felting, natural dyeing and more.

Experience creative activities on a beautiful farm woodland setting surrounded by animals and nature.

10.30am-2.30pm

£15 per child per session. (children must be accompanied by an adult).

Booking essential - info@organicarts.org.uk or call 01392 811080

www.organicarts.org.uk

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