Thursday: Curious Makers

Service Description

Listen. Imagine. Create. Connect. A relaxed, creative day designed around making, imagination and social connection within a small, supportive group. We begin with our Drift Room (10:00–10:30) — a gentle arrival space where children can settle, chat and ease into the day at their own pace. Stitching History (10:30–12:00) Explore history, culture and storytelling through textiles, traditional techniques and creative making. Each week introduces a different theme or culture, inspiring children to experiment with fabric, thread and mixed-media materials while developing their own unique creations. Projects can be revisited and developed over multiple sessions. Supervised Social Lunch (12:15–12:45) A supported space to eat, chat and reset before the afternoon session. This Is What Art Sounds Like (1:00–2:30) A creative studio where music becomes art, ideas become worlds and every child follows their own creative journey. Each session begins with a carefully chosen piece of music. Children are invited to listen, doodle, draw, mark-make or simply absorb what they hear before reflecting on their response and choosing a single word inspired by the music. That word becomes the starting point for a second creative response using a wide range of art and craft materials. Children then begin building their own personal World Box, adding artwork, objects, discoveries and creations inspired by the music and their imagination. Over time these boxes grow into unique collections filled with stories, symbols, treasures, creatures, inventions and curiosities. There are no templates and no right answers—just space to explore ideas, develop creativity and build something uniquely their own. What to Expect • Gentle arrival and supported transitions • Creative projects inspired by history, culture and storytelling • Music-led imagination, reflection and making • Opportunities to develop ideas and collections over time • Small-group, low-pressure delivery • Regulation-First support throughout Good to Know Suitable for ages 7+ Maximum group size: 8 Drop-off session, with the option for parents/carers to stay during Drift Room if a supported transition is helpful All materials provided