Get creative this summer! Join us on weekends in August for fun activities for all ages.
Head to Croydon Clocktower on Saturday 10 August to get stuck into an existing hobby or discover a new one. From poetry to superheroes, there is something for everyone.
This Saturday’s programme is inspired by ArtAngel and Hetain Patel‘s treasure trove of hobbies, Come As You Really Are, at Grants, Croydon. It’s a 2 minute walk from Croydon Clocktower so pop in to explore (open 10am-6pm Mon-Sat and 10am-4pm Sun). Entry is free but booking encouraged.
Materials for all workshops will be provided.
MAKE A SUPERHERO MASK
Croydon Central Library
10am-11:30am | FREE
Who’s your favourite superhero? Snip, colour and stick your own unique mask in this fun and creative workshop from Happythought. Presented by ArtAngel. Just drop in! Ages 5+
MAKE A PAPER PUPPET
Croydon Central Library
11:30am-1:30pm | FREE
Join fabulous puppeteer and puppet maker, Bee Daws, and make your own paper puppets to take home with you. Presented by ArtAngel. Just drop in! Ages 5+
WRITE YOUR OWN POEM
Croydon Clocktower Atrium | Workshops 1-3pm | FREE
Croydon Central Library | Open Mic 3:30–4:30pm | FREE
Calling budding young writers. Join workshops with poets Kid Anansi and Zhanai Wallace to create your own poems and learn to perform with confidence. Just drop in! Ages 8-18.
PAINT A SPACE MARINE
Braithwaite Hall
2-3:30pm | FREE
Join Comic book and Warhammer enthusiast Naser Rasool for an afternoon of Warhammer painting. Presented by ArtAngel. Booking advised, ages 16+
TRY OUT COSPLAY
Braithwaite Hall
4-5:30pm | FREE
Join Mariam Rashid and Tabatha Barton for an introduction to diversity in cosplay followed by a pattern drafting workshop for adapting costumes to all body types. Presented by ArtAngel. Booking advised, ages 16+