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Address
128 Gloucester Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9LGTelephone
+441245 979 481Chelmsford
Creative balloon workshops for groups of 8–10 children aged 8–11. Perfect for birthdays, clubs and youth groups, with every child taking home their own balloon creations.
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- 30 Aug 2026to30 Aug 2027Open 11:00 - 12:00
Address
Natural History Museum, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1DNTelephone
01206 282931Price
FreeColchester
Explore bird specimens, handle museum collections and support the redevelopment of Colchester's Natural History Museum at these free sessions.
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- 6 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 12:30
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- 6 Nov 2026Open 14:00 - 16:30
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- 11 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 12:30
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- 11 Nov 2026Open 14:00 - 16:30
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- 13 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 12:30
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- 13 Nov 2026Open 14:00 - 16:30
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- 18 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 12:30
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- 18 Nov 2026Open 14:00 - 16:30
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- 20 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 12:30
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- 20 Nov 2026Open 14:00 - 16:30
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- 25 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 12:30
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- 25 Nov 2026Open 14:00 - 16:30
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- 27 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 12:30
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- 27 Nov 2026Open 14:00 - 16:30
Address
17-21 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1SYTelephone
07930940784Price
Price £65.00 Per TicketChelmsford
Christmas with Glass and Light Studio - Create Your Own Festive Decorations
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- 7 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00
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- 21 Nov 2026Open 16:00 - 18:00
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282931Price
FreeColchester
Create your own Norman-inspired fabric artwork in this hands-on drop-in workshop at Colchester Castle, inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry.
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Dates
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- 7 Nov 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
Colchester
A monthly gathering for artists, creatives, and the curious to explore the uncharted territories of imagination.
Dates
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- 12 Nov 2026Open 19:00 - 22:00
Address
Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713700Price
Price £8.00 Per TicketHigh Street, Colchester
Discover the fascinating world of natural inks! Explore how everyday natural materials can be transformed into inks with their own distinctive colours, textures and qualities.
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Dates
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- 13 Nov 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
Address
Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713700Price
Price £16.00 Per TicketHigh Street, Colchester
Discover a more expressive approach to self-portraiture in this hands-on oil painting workshop, where you'll explore how a portrait can capture character, emotion and identity without needing to look exactly like you.
Venue
Dates
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- 14 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
Address
85 fourth avenue, Frinton on sea, Essex, CO13 9EBPrice
Price £25.00 to £40.00 Per TicketFrinton on sea
Glass workshop with Frinton glass.
Perfect for beginners - no experience necessary.
learn a bit about glass & create your very own glass masterpiece. dates available to suit you.
Location mcgrigor hall frinton.
Simply get in touch via email or…Dates
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- 14 Nov 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00
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- 28 Nov 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00
Address
17-21 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1SYTelephone
07930940784Price
Price £7.50 Per TicketChelmsford
A monthly workshop creating handmade flowers, which can be made into a posy or bouquet.
Preeti Petals are a mother and daughter team, Preeti and Jovita. They work together crafting and making flowers, and have enjoyed making art for years.
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- 15 Nov 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00
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- 20 Dec 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00
Address
The Big Red Buoy, Belton Bridge, Leigh On Sea, Essex, SS9 1AAPrice
Price £45.00 Per TicketLeigh On Sea
Take a walk around the old fishing town of Leigh On Sea, collecting sounds as you go.
Dates
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- 15 Nov 2026
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- 13 Dec 2026
Address
Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7DBTelephone
01206 82007Price
Price £30.00 Per TicketElmstead Market, Colchester
Festive wreath making
Join us to make your own beautiful festive wreath using a natural base and plant materials gathered from Beth's garden.All foliage and natural materials are supplied, but feel free to bring your own for that personal touch…
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- 17 Nov 2026to19 Dec 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
Address
Museum of Chelmsford, Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9AQPrice
Price £40.00 Per TicketMoulsham Street, Chelmsford
Join local artist Tracey Walker for a fun and festive 2-hour glass painting workshop!
Create your own beautiful framed, stained-glass-style picture using colourful glass paints. Choose from three festive designs or let your creativity take over and…
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Dates
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- 27 Nov 2026Open 18:00 - 20:00
Address
Museum of Chelmsford, Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9AQPrice
Price £25.00 Per TicketMoulsham Street, Chelmsford
Come and get a little creative this Christmas with Chelmsford artist, illustrator and graphic designer Sarah Wenman.
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Dates
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- 28 Nov 2026Open 10:30 - 13:30
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282931Price
Price £55.00 Per TicketColchester
Create three fused glass Christmas decorations, enjoy festive refreshments, and explore Colchester Castle in this beginner-friendly seasonal workshop.
Venue
Dates
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- 28 Nov 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
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- 28 Nov 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
Address
Museum of Chelmsford, Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9AQPrice
Price £25.00 Per TicketMoulsham Street, Chelmsford
Learn the technique to make decorative snowflakes and experience the joy in upcycling old book pages and giving them a new lease of life!
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Dates
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- 29 Nov 2026Open 14:30 - 16:30
Address
Natural History Museum, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1DNTelephone
01206 282931Price
FreeColchester
Explore mollusc specimens, handle museum collections and support the redevelopment of Colchester's Natural History Museum at these free sessions.
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- 2 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 12:30
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- 2 Dec 2026Open 14:00 - 16:30
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- 4 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 12:30
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- 4 Dec 2026Open 14:00 - 16:30
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- 9 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 12:30
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- 9 Dec 2026Open 14:00 - 16:30
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- 11 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 12:30
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- 11 Dec 2026Open 14:00 - 16:30
Address
High Roding WI Hall, High Roding, Essex, CM6 1NWTelephone
07470299035Price
Price £70.00 Per TicketHigh Roding
Hosted by myself at High Roding WI Hall. Learn how to make a traditional or a Luxury wreath while being fed with mince pies and mulled wine to get into the festive spirit! All supplies and decorations included.
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- 3 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 09:00
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- 4 Dec 2026Open 14:00 - 04:00
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- 6 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00
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- 6 Dec 2026Open 14:00 - 17:00
Address
Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713700Price
Price £16.00 Per TicketHigh Street, Colchester
Discover how place can shape stories, characters, and atmosphere in this creative writing workshop.
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Dates
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- 6 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
Address
Layer Marney Tower, Layer Marney, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9USTelephone
01206330784Price
Price £71.00 Per TicketColchester
Join us for a festive wreath-making workshop led by our Head Gardener, Claire. Enjoy a glass of fizz and a mince pie as you create your own beautiful Christmas wreath.
Dates
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- 11 Dec 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
Address
Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713700Price
Price £16.00 Per TicketHigh Street, Colchester
Explore the dreamy possibilities of floral arrangements in this hands-on oil painting workshop inspired by the imaginative flower works of Odilon Redon.
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Dates
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- 23 Jan 2027Open 10:00 - 15:00
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