Get making during our Holiday Fun: Make session with a variety of free creative activities at Firstsite this May.

Most suitable for those aged 4 – 11 yrs, but all ages welcome.

Drop-in anytime between 10am – 2:30pm from Tuesday to Saturday to take part.

No need to book for our Make sessions.

Adults required to stay.

Session Activities

Sat 23 May

Make Your Brain — Rebecca Riess

Inspired by ‘Lossless’, join exhibiting artist Rebecca Riess to explore what your brain looks like, and how it can look after the planet it lives on using pencils and pens, paint, and recycled materials!

Tue 26 May

Giant Nature Mosaic — Elaine Tribley

Build a giant mosaic with Elaine Tribley using found materials and hand-shaped berries and petals. The workshop will be using reclaimable clay and natural materials that can safely be returned to the earth.

Wed 27 May

Collage Mobiles — Clare Sams

Clare Sams will show you how to create collage mobiles. Using paper straws, embroidery thread, and recycled collage materials – the possibilities are endless!

Thu 28 May

Eco-Farm — Sue Gascoyne

Work with Sue Gascoyne to make your own plant or animal sculptures using a variety of waste materials. Throughout the day, we’ll display all of our sculptures together to build an ‘Eco-Farm’!

Fri 29 May

Eco-Warriors from the Bin! — Iris Dina Gonnarsdottir

In this workshop with Iris Dina Gonnarsdottir, we’ll be creating Eco-warriors using what we can find in the recycle bin. Each Eco-warrior will save a different part of climate change, such as an air protector, a tree hero, or even a waste guardian!

Sat 30 May

MiniBeast Bugs — Nicola Burrell

Come and create a three dimensional ‘minibeast bug’ with Nicola Burrell using cardboard. Fold, cut and stick a fascinating shape. Decorate stripes, wiggles and spots with Posca pens to bring your bugs to life!

Our Holiday Fun activities are for families facing economic challenges or who require additional support during the school holidays, including those that qualify for benefits-based free school meals.

Holiday Fun is designed in partnership with African Families in the UK, Bangladeshi Women’s Association Essex, and Level Best Enterprises.

Find out more about Holiday Fun.

How to get to Firstsite

Please note there is no parking available at Firstsite, however there are car parks nearby, and Colchester Town Centre is well serviced by public transport. How to get here

Explore more of Holiday Fun

Children can take part in our movement activities and enjoy a free hot meal for all the family too – find out more and book here

Holiday Fun is designed in partnership with African Families in the UK, Bangladeshi Women’s Association Essex, and Level Best Enterprises.

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