Spring Paper Craft for Children
Workshop with Nathan Ward
Thursday 11 April 2024
11am - 1pm
OR
2pm - 4pm
FREE
Venue: MAKE Southwest
Suitable for: Children, 7 - 11 years old
Level: Beginners
About Nathan
Nathan Ward is a London based Paper Image Maker, Set Designer and Director. He has a particular interest in handmade objects, as a vehicle for realising ideas. Nathan works extensively within the field of paper-craft and enjoys pushing the possibilities of paper as a material. In his studio in South London, Nathan creates intricately crafted paper illustrations and animations, including large-scale sets, window displays and installations.
Have fun making paper flora and fauna inspired by Dartmoor National Park, with paper artist, Nathan Ward.
Using a mix of recycled materials, including packaging card we will explore a number of making techniques to make something perfect for Easter.
Learn through creative play; thinking through making!
This is a unique opportunity to work with professional paper artist Nathan Ward, papercraft judge of Channel 4’s Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas, to create a fun and playful spring scene.
This workshop is aimed at children aged between 7 - 11 years old and we ask parents to join us in providing hands-on support for the duration - there will be some use of hot glue guns during this workshop!
There are two workshop timeslots to choose from:
11:00am - 1:00pm
2.00pm - 4.00pm.
Nathan is currently exhibiting work as part of our Jubilee Gallery exhibition, PULP.
MAKE Southwest is an educational charity and all of our free workshops are generously supported from fundraising. If you cannot attend a workshop date, please do let us know in advance so that we can offer your ticket/s to other children and families.
On the Day
All tools and materials will be provided.
Tea, coffee and biscuits are included and will be available on the day. Our Café is also open should you wish to purchase other refreshments during the workshop.
On arrival, please make your way to the side gate of the Riverside Mill, through the courtyard and up the stone stairs on the side of the building. Please let us know if you require the lift.
Please be aware that you cannot use the Co-op car park for all day parking. The Methodist Church car park and Station Road car park usually have plenty of spaces. Click here for more information on our location and car parking for the day.
View MAKE Southwest's Cancellation Policy, HERE.