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Inverness Openarts fosters creativity and community engagement through arts initiatives, workshops, and events, aiming to inspire and connect individuals in the Inverness area.

Our Creative Labs are playful, process-led sessions designed to encourage imagination, experimentation, confidence and joy in the creative process &mdash; with support from two friendly artist facilitators. This booking page allows you to book tickets for individual labs, or both Wild Costume Labs together. Use code MAGICBLOCK2&nbsp; at checkout when booking both Wild Costume Labs together to receive a discounted block booking price.Use code SIBLINGORFRIEND for a further discount when booking 2 tickets together.___________________________________________________________________________________________________What to expect:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Open-ended, child-centred creative activities.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A relaxed and supportive environment.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Optional guided demos and creative prompts.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Lots of freedom for children to follow their own ideas.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">FUN!</li></ul>___________________________________________________________________________________________________Please note:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Sessions run 10am &ndash; 2pm.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Children should bring a packed lunch and drink.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Aprons provided, but please wear clothes suitable for messy art activities.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Recommended age: 6&ndash;12 years.Parents/carers are welcome to stay at no extra cost if preferred.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Limited parking available at Inverness Creative Academy &mdash; additional parking nearby at Eastgate Centre / Crown area car parks.</li></ul>___________________________________________________________________________________________________DAY 1, Mon 19th October &mdash;&nbsp;MASKS &amp; CREATURE FEATURESCreate your own wild character (imaginary, or from a TV show/book) using recycled materials, paint, pens, jewels, feathers, faux fur and more. Children can choose to make a flat mask or a bold helmet-style creature head, then build out their character with additional costume features. Alongside mask-making, children can:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">follow our tail-making tutorial</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">create claws, horns, ears or other creature features</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">experiment with recycled and junk-modelling materials</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">add colour, texture and decoration to make their character completely their own</li></ul>Children can follow the tutorials provided or invent something entirely different.___________________________________________________________________________________________________DAY 2, Tues 20th October &mdash; PROPS, WINGS &amp; COSTUME ELEMENTSTake your costume ideas further by creating big props, wearable wings and imaginative costume pieces.Children can build oversized props such as swords, shields or staffs, follow our fabric wing-making tutorial, or experiment freely with fabric and mixed materials to create their own wearable costume elements.Children might choose to make:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">wings</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">capes or fabric pieces</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">fantasy weapons and props</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">armour or shields</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">extra costume details to complete a character</li></ul>As always, the tutorials are there to spark ideas rather than dictate the outcome &mdash; children are encouraged to experiment and follow their own creative direction.

Openarts: Wild Costume Labs

If purchasing x2 tickets, enter code &#39;SIBLINGORFRIEND&#39; for a &pound;2 discount. Experiment with glowing colour, layered materials and blacklight-reactive paints to create your own 3D artwork to take home. Blacklight Lab is a playful, open-ended creative session where children can explore how colours, shapes and materials transform under UV light. The suggested theme will be an underwater world, with children creating layered aquarium-style dioramas using card, paint and simple construction techniques &mdash; but they are welcome to follow their own ideas and create a completely different glowing world if they prefer. &nbsp;A futuristic cityscape, a Jurassic land complete with volcanoes - the choice is theirs!&nbsp; Alongside the main activity, children who finish early can also create their own 2D blacklight paintings and experiment further with fluorescent colour.Our Creative Labs are designed to encourage imagination, experimentation, confidence and joy in the creative process, with support from two friendly artist facilitators. What to expect:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Create a self-standing 3D layered diorama to take home</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Experiment with blacklight-reactive paints, UVA lights, and fluorescent colour</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Create coral, fish, sea creatures or your own chosen theme</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Use layered card and simple construction techniques to make elements appear to float or swim</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Optional 2D blacklight painting activity</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Process-led, child-centred creative activities</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A relaxed and supportive environment</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">FUN!</li></ul>Please note:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Aprons provided but children should wear clothes suitable for messy art activities</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Drinks/snacks welcome</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Recommended age: 6 - 12 years</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Parents are welcome to accompany children at no extra cost, if they wish</li></ul>

Openarts Creative Labs: Blacklight Painting

Our Creative Labs are playful, process-led sessions designed to encourage imagination, experimentation, confidence and joy in the creative process &mdash; with support from two friendly artist facilitators. This booking page allows you to book tickets for individual labs, any combination of 2 labs, or all 3 Art in Motion Labs together. Use code&nbsp;SIBLINGORFRIEND for a discount when booking tickets for 2 or more children for 1-2 lab events.Use code MAGIC3DAYBLOCK at checkout when booking all 3 Art in Motion Labs together to receive a discounted block booking price. What to expect:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Open-ended, child-centred creative activities.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A relaxed and supportive environment.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Optional guided demos and creative prompts.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Lots of freedom for children to follow their own ideas.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">FUN!</li></ul> Please note:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Sessions run 10am &ndash; 2pm.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Children should bring a packed lunch and drink.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Aprons provided, but please wear clothes suitable for messy art activities.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Recommended age: 6&ndash;12 years.Parents/carers are welcome to stay at no extra cost if preferred.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Limited parking available at Inverness Creative Academy &mdash; additional parking nearby at Eastgate Centre / Crown area car parks.</li></ul> DAY 1 (Mon 10th August) &mdash; STOP MOTION PUPPETS &amp; MINI MOVIE LABDesign and build your own articulated puppet using card, split pins, collage materials, drawing and mixed media techniques. Children will experiment with simple stop-motion animation methods and work together to contribute scenes, characters and ideas to a collaborative mini movie. Alongside puppet-making and animation, children can also explore optional &ldquo;side quest&rdquo; stations to create:<ul data-end="959" data-start="792" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="824" data-section-id="1b8j56o" data-start="792" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">flip books &amp; moving drawings</li><li data-end="892" data-section-id="1qlt5ep" data-start="863" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">miniature props &amp; scenery</li><li data-end="930" data-section-id="pdfcfo" data-start="893" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">comic strips &amp; storyboard prompts</li><li data-end="959" data-section-id="86fzym" data-start="931" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">sound effect experiments</li></ul>DAY 2 (Tues 11th August) &mdash; KINETIC SCULPTURE &amp; CONTRAPTION LABBuild strange moving sculptures, spinning inventions and experimental contraptions using recycled materials, wire, cardboard, wood and mixed media. Children will be encouraged to experiment freely, problem-solve creatively and invent playful moving artworks and machines.Alongside sculpture-building, children can also dip into optional &ldquo;side quest&rdquo; stations to create:<ul data-end="1404" data-start="1250" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="1280" data-section-id="1p7nwl6" data-start="1250" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">spinning optical illusions</li><li data-end="1334" data-section-id="1ltkrsn" data-start="1310" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">balancing sculptures</li><li data-end="1368" data-section-id="1oit8eu" data-start="1335" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">marble runs &amp; chain reactions</li><li data-end="1404" data-section-id="m26x76" data-start="1369" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">invention blueprints &amp; diagrams</li></ul>DAY 3 (Wed 12th August) &mdash; ACTION ART &amp; PRINTMAKING LABExplore energetic, large-scale artmaking through movement, printing, mark-making and playful creative experiments. Children can work collaboratively and/or independently using rollers, stamps, spray bottles, string printing, splatter techniques and unconventional art tools.Alongside action-art making, children can also explore optional &ldquo;side quest&rdquo; stations to create:<ul data-end="2121" data-start="1965" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="1993" data-section-id="1toykt5" data-start="1965" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">custom stamps &amp; textures</li><li data-end="2026" data-section-id="1jn1ec5" data-start="1994" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">giant collaborative artworks</li><li data-end="2056" data-section-id="1y7dxut" data-start="2027" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">experimental print layering&nbsp;</li></ul>

Openarts: Art in Motion Labs

Our Creative Labs are playful, process-led sessions designed to encourage imagination, experimentation, confidence and joy in the creative process &mdash; with support from two friendly artist facilitators. This booking page allows you to book tickets for individual labs, any combination of 2 labs, or all 3 Magic &amp; Mystery Labs together. Use code MAGICBLOCK3&nbsp; at checkout when booking all 3 Magic &amp; Mystery Labs together to receive a discounted block booking price.Use code SIBLINGORFRIEND for a further discount when booking 2 tickets together.___________________________________________________________________________________________________What to expect:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Open-ended, child-centred creative activities.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A relaxed and supportive environment.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Optional guided demos and creative prompts.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Lots of freedom for children to follow their own ideas.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">FUN!</li></ul>___________________________________________________________________________________________________Please note:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Sessions run 10am &ndash; 2pm.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Children should bring a packed lunch and drink.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Aprons provided, but please wear clothes suitable for messy art activities.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Recommended age: 6&ndash;12 years.Parents/carers are welcome to stay at no extra cost if preferred.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Limited parking available at Inverness Creative Academy &mdash; additional parking nearby at Eastgate Centre / Crown area car parks.</li></ul>___________________________________________________________________________________________________DAY 1 (Tues 14th July) &mdash; SPELLBOOKS, TALISMANS &amp; MAGICAL CHARMSCreate your own magical spellbook using a mix of papers, card, fabric, thread, beads and mysterious materials. Children can fill their books with spells, symbols, potions, maps, creatures and secret magical knowledge &mdash; then create protective talismans and charms to take home.Alongside spellbook making, children can also explore optional &ldquo;side quest&rdquo; stations to create:<ul data-end="1758" data-start="1661" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="1689" data-section-id="a6favz" data-start="1661" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">magical symbols &amp; stamps</li><li data-end="1713" data-section-id="872qnz" data-start="1690" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">tiny potion scrolls</li><li data-end="1740" data-section-id="9tutbr" data-start="1714" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">lucky charms &amp; amulets</li><li data-end="1758" data-section-id="1s7j8gk" data-start="1741" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">treasure maps</li></ul>___________________________________________________________________________________________________DAY 2 (Wed 15th July) &mdash; WANDS &amp; BROOMSTICKS LABDesign and build your own magical wand and miniature broomstick using paint, wood, yarn, wire, natural materials and sparkling decorations. Children will be encouraged to experiment freely and invent their own magical tools, powers and stories.Alongside wand-making, children can also dip into optional &ldquo;side quest&rdquo; stations to create:<ul data-end="2266" data-start="2158" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="2179" data-section-id="1py4hr3" data-start="2158" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">magical passports</li><li data-end="2199" data-section-id="qxrjcz" data-start="2180" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">flying licences</li><li data-end="2215" data-section-id="16szvl5" data-start="2200" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">spell cards</li><li data-end="2236" data-section-id="14kl9r7" data-start="2216" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">magical currency</li><li data-end="2266" data-section-id="13xuq4d" data-start="2237" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">magical creature feathers</li></ul>___________________________________________________________________________________________________DAY 3 (Thurs 16th July) &mdash; MAGICAL PETS &amp; FAMILIARS LABDesign and create your own magical creature companion using clay, collage, drawing, mixed media and imaginative materials. Will your familiar be cute, chaotic, mysterious or mischievous? Children are encouraged to follow their own ideas and create freely.Alongside creature-making, children can also explore optional &ldquo;side quest&rdquo; stations to create:<ul data-end="2865" data-start="2687" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="2722" data-section-id="161df2e" data-start="2687" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">creature habitats &amp; tiny worlds</li><li data-end="2757" data-section-id="w9w0vx" data-start="2723" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">familiar adoption certificates</li><li data-end="2783" data-section-id="xv54lc" data-start="2758" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">magical trading cards</li><li data-end="2817" data-section-id="1ms7uml" data-start="2784" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">creature accessories &amp; charms</li><li data-end="2865" data-section-id="1seh96z" data-start="2818" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">creature storyboards using creative prompts</li></ul>Questions? Email: invernessopenarts@gmail.com

Openarts: Magic & Mystery Labs

Experiment with colour, scent, texture and magical ingredients to create your own mysterious potion bottle to take home. Potion Lab is a playful, open-ended creative session where children can freely experiment with materials, invent magical mixtures and follow their own ideas.Alongside potion making, children can also dip into optional &ldquo;side quest&rdquo; stations to create:<ul data-end="850" data-start="768" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="783" data-section-id="1mvukbi" data-start="768" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">potion labels</li><li data-end="800" data-section-id="9cie6" data-start="784" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">recipe scrolls</li><li data-end="821" data-section-id="d1631m" data-start="801" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">ingredient bundles</li><li data-end="850" data-section-id="1fxer8c" data-start="822" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">magical symbols and charms</li></ul>Our Creative Labs are designed to encourage imagination, experimentation, confidence and joy in the creative process &mdash; with support from two friendly artist facilitators. What to expect:<ul data-end="1242" data-start="1050" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="1094" data-section-id="1g6e0cj" data-start="1050" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Create your own potion bottle to take home</li><li data-end="1135" data-section-id="cvi9gf" data-start="1095" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Explore creative &ldquo;side quest&rdquo; stations</li><li data-end="1184" data-section-id="18cnx87" data-start="1136" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Process-led, child-centred creative activities</li><li data-end="1223" data-section-id="f2rdk1" data-start="1185" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A relaxed and supportive environment</li><li data-end="1223" data-section-id="f2rdk1" data-start="1185" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">FUN!</li></ul>Please note:<ul data-end="1387" data-start="1261" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="1325" data-section-id="jl0ijy" data-start="1261" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Aprons provided but children should wear clothes suitable for messy art activities</li><li data-end="1349" data-section-id="u5mh77" data-start="1326" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Drinks/snacks welcome</li><li data-end="1387" data-section-id="ih9lih" data-start="1350" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Recommended age: 6 - 12 years&nbsp;</li><li data-end="1387" data-section-id="ih9lih" data-start="1350" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Parents are welcome to accompany children at no extra cost, if they wish</li></ul>

Openarts Creative Labs: Potion Lab

Step into a world of tiny landscapes and growing gardens! In this imaginative spring workshop, children will design and build their own miniature garden world using soil, plants, stones, moss, and a variety of natural and recycled materials. Participants can create anything they like &ndash; perhaps a tiny forest, a magical fairy garden, a dinosaur habitat, or a peaceful nature scene. Once their miniature world is built, they&rsquo;ll plant real seeds so their tiny garden can grow and change over time at home. Each session includes short demonstrations to spark ideas and introduce simple building techniques. &nbsp;Children are welcome to book/ attend one session or both, with different techniques explored in each. The morning session will explore how to create mini treehouse-style structures using wire, craft sticks, and natural materials.&nbsp; The afternoon session will focus on building tiny ponds, streams, bridges, and pathways to bring miniature landscapes to life. Children are free to follow the demonstrations or invent their own designs, and they will leave with a unique miniature garden to take home and care for. All materials are provided.Suitable for Primary 3 &ndash; Primary 7.Parents are welcome to attend with their child (free of charge) if they like.

Enchanted Miniature Gardens (P3–P7) Afternoon Session

Enchanted Miniature Gardens (P3–P7) Morning Session

Discover oil painting and bring your ideas to life on canvas! In this exciting, hands-on workshop, children will create their own painting to take home, guided by an experienced artist using child-friendly, water-mixable oil paints. Participants can paint whatever they like &ndash; from bold animal portraits full of texture and detail, to magical space scenes with swirling galaxies, glowing stars, and colourful planets. There will be plenty of inspiration available through images, props, and artist guidance, while still allowing space for each child&rsquo;s own imagination to lead the way. Each session includes short demonstrations to introduce key oil painting techniques such as colour mixing, blending, and creating texture. Children are welcome to attend one session or both, with slightly different themes and approaches explored in each. The morning session will focus on painting animals, exploring fur, texture, and colour, and supporting children to create their own animal portrait. The afternoon session will explore space-themed painting, using blending and swirling techniques to create galaxies, stars, and imaginative cosmic scenes. Children are free to follow the demonstrations or develop their own ideas, and will leave with a finished A4 canvas painting to take home. <ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">All materials are provided.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Suitable for Primary 3 &ndash; Primary 7.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Parents are welcome to attend with their child (free of charge) if they wish.</li></ul>

Oil Painting: Animals & Galaxies (P3–P7) Afternoon Session

Oil Painting: Animals & Galaxies (P3–P7) Morning Session

This Easter, the Openarts workshop will transform into a giant cardboard city! Using large boxes, tubes and recycled materials, children will work together to build, decorate and explore an imaginative city of their own design &mdash; complete with dens, towers, tunnels and secret spaces. Each session introduces new creative challenges, so children can attend one session or come back for more as the city grows.This is a playful, hands-on workshop designed to encourage creativity, teamwork and big imaginative thinking. &nbsp;Our sessions are welcoming and inclusive, and suitable for children with a wide range of creative confidence and experience. Details &bull; Ages: P3&ndash;P7&bull; Duration: 2 hours&bull; Cost: &pound;20 per child&bull; Location: Inverness Creative Academy All materials are provided and the session will be led by experienced artist facilitators from Inverness Openarts.Spaces are limited to keep the group small and supportive. All proceeds from these workshops support the work of Inverness Openarts, a Scottish charity delivering inclusive creative sessions for people who may otherwise face barriers to taking part.

Cardboard City Builders (P3 – P7): Afternoon Session

Cardboard City Builders (P3 – P7): Morning Session

Cardboard City Builders (P3–P7): Afternoon Session

Cardboard City Builders (P3–P7): Morning Session

Inverness Openarts is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SC054704). &nbsp;We rely on public funding via grants to deliver the community-based creative activities. &nbsp;However, we are committed to fundraising to help supplement the grants we receive. &nbsp;Any donations are hugely appreciated and will contribute directly towards keeping our community sessions at the Creative Academy, and psychiatric hospital sessions at New Craigs, running.&nbsp; Thank you very much for your generosity - no donation is too small! &lt;3&nbsp;

Inverness Openarts is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SC054704). We rely on public funding via grants to deliver the community-based creative activities. However, we are committed to fundraising to help supplement the grants we receive. Any donations are hugely appreciated and will contribute directly towards keeping our community sessions at the Creative Academy, and psychiatric hospital sessions at New Craigs, running. Thank you very much for your generosity - no donation is too small! <3

Support Inverness Openarts

If purchasing x2 tickets, enter code &#39;SIBLINGORFRIEND&#39; for a &pound;2 discount.&nbsp; Our Creative Labs are playful, process-led sessions designed to encourage imagination, experimentation, confidence and joy in the creative process &mdash; with support from two friendly artist facilitators.Squishy Toy Lab is a fun, hands-on workshop where children can experiment with different materials and techniques to create their own collection of soft, satisfying squishy toys to take home.Children will learn three different squishy-making techniques, using materials including gel, foam and paper, before decorating their creations with paint, pens and playful details. They might choose to make food-inspired squishies, cute characters, strange creatures or something completely of their own invention. The emphasis is on experimenting with materials, learning how different types of squishies are made, and putting their own creative spin on each one. There will be demonstrations and examples to help get started, but plenty of freedom for children to develop their own ideas. What to expect:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Learn 3 different squishy-making techniques</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Experiment with gel, foam and paper</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Design and decorate your own squishy toys</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Use paint, pens and other details to personalise your creations</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Take home your own collection of handmade squishies</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Process-led, child-centred creative activities</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A relaxed and supportive environment</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">FUN!</li></ul>Please note:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Session runs 4pm&ndash;6pm on Tuesday 24th November</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Aprons provided, but children should wear clothes suitable for messy art activities</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Drinks/snacks welcome</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Recommended age: 6&ndash;12 years</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Parents/carers are welcome to accompany children at no extra cost, if they wish</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Venue: Inverness Creative Academy</li></ul>

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