Make the Museum your happy place this summer! We’ve got a whole host of free summer holiday art and craft activities going on and we’d love to see you.
All activities are drop-in (no need to book) and FREE!
Jul 30, 2025 - Aug 27, 2025
Curious Creators – family-friendly activity sessions
Drop-in art and craft sessions on Wednesdays throughout the school holidays.
Wednesday 30 July
10am-12pm & 1-3pm | FREE
Jewelled mosaics with Athena Jane Churchill
Make your own jewelled gem jar mosaic to take home! Have fun exploring a treasure trove of mosaic magic activities and have the chance to lay some mosaic tiles as part of the new Barnstaple Public Art Welcome Mosaic. A session led by artist, Athena Jane Churchill, and one of the winners of the Barnstaple Public Art Commission.
Wednesday 6 August
10am-12pm & 1-3pm | FREE
Everyday treasures with Athena Jane Churchill
Everyday treasures – our freedom: What is freedom and when do we feel free? Creative a treasure box world holding treasured moments and memories of times we feel most free and happy. Create another mixed-media art work with artist, Athena Jane Churchill, as part of a National Art Project to be exhibited later in the year. Athena will take us on a journey using collage, paint, tea and inks exploring the idea of freedom. Wear old clothes!
Wednesday 13 August
10am-12pm & 1-3pm | FREE
Nature’s incredible treasures – printmaking with Liz Wilde
Join us for some inky fun, exploring some of nature’s incredible treasures through printmaking. Create images inspired by your favourite plants and creatures, and make patterns using treasures from the woodland and coast. Led by talented local printmaker and experienced workshop facilitator.
Wednesday 20 August
10am-12pm & 1-3pm | FREE
Buried treasure with Nicole Hickin
Come and explore the amazing world of archaeology with our own Nicole Hickin, the Museum’s Curator. Find out what being an archaeologist involves, and make some buried treasure to take home with you!
Wednesday 27 August
10am-12pm & 1-3pm | FREE
Pottery with Taz Pollard
Get creative with clay and be inspired by the treasures of the Museum. This will be a fun hands-on pottery workshop for ages.
Museum Trail
Find the treasure hidden in the Museum! Pick up a trail from the front desk. This summer, our trail has been inspired by our summer exhibition, Treasures of North Devon. Visit our What’s on page to find out more!
Art Space – daily art adventures
Embark on your own creative adventure! Art activities and materials will be available to use in our dedicated Learning Room throughout the school holidays.
Important information
Activities are suitable for families and small groups.
All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
