Get making during our Holiday Fun: Make session with a variety of free creative activities at Firstsite this Summer. 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 Tue, 27 Oct – Weaving Waste landscapes by Sue Gascoyne Artist Sue Gascoyne will show you how to create a simple cardboard loom to weave single-use plastics and wool into abstract landscapes inspired by Simon Carter’s exhibition.

Wed, 28 Oct – Paper Ocean Drums by Clip Using dried grains and paper plates, you can make and decorate your own ocean drum to create swishing wave sounds. Once your drum is finished, you can also record the sound of your drum and experiment with adding different audio effects! Thu, 29 Oct – Tiny Town – Seaside Special! by Tom Armstrong Inspired by Firstsite’s current exhibitions and artworks celebrating the coast, join artist Tom Armstrong as we create our very own tiny seaside town!

Exploring different materials and ways of making we will build a collaborative coastal world together. More details are coming soon. 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.