A colorful flyer advertises a "Squishy Toy Lab" workshop for kids, featuring images of squishy toys in the foreground and event details against a bright, playful background.

Inverness Openarts

LXCL:Admission for one child to the Openarts Creative Labs: Squishy ToysUse code 'SIBLINGORFRIEND' at checkout for a £2 discount on orders of 2 or more tickets.

General Admission

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>

Hi there, Thanks so much for booking a place at our upcoming Creative Labs: Squishy Toys. &nbsp;We&rsquo;re really looking forward to welcoming your child along! 📍 Location: Inverness Creative Academy🗓️ Date: Tues 24th November⏰ Time: 4pm &ndash; 6pm A few practical bits of info:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Please gather in the cafe area, just beyond reception, 5 minutes before the session begins. An artist facilitator will come to meet the children and bring them through to the workshop space, where they can be collected again at the end of the session.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Children should wear clothes suitable for messy art activities.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Drinks/snacks are welcome.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">All materials are provided.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The session will be led by experienced Openarts artist facilitators in a supportive environment.</li></ul>📍 Parking: There is limited parking available at Inverness Creative Academy. Additional parking can usually be found nearby at Eastgate Centre, the top of the Raining&rsquo;s Stairs area, or surrounding council car parks. If you have any questions before the session, feel free to get in touch: <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:invernessopenarts@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">invernessopenarts@gmail.com</a>&nbsp; See you soon! Best wishes, Bonnie &amp; the Openarts team

If purchasing x2 tickets, enter code 'SIBLINGORFRIEND' for a £2 discount.  Our Creative Labs are playful, process-led sessions designed to encourage imagination, experimentation, confidence and joy in the creative process — 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><li>Learn 3 different squishy-making techniques</li><li>Experiment with gel, foam and paper</li><li>Design and decorate your own squishy toys</li><li>Use paint, pens and other details to personalise your creations</li><li>Take home your own collection of handmade squishies</li><li>Process-led, child-centred creative activities</li><li>A relaxed and supportive environment</li><li>FUN!</li></ul>Please note:<ul><li>Session runs 4pm–6pm on Tuesday 24th November</li><li>Aprons provided, but children should wear clothes suitable for messy art activities</li><li>Drinks/snacks welcome</li><li>Recommended age: 6–12 years</li><li>Parents/carers are welcome to accompany children at no extra cost, if they wish</li><li>Venue: Inverness Creative Academy</li></ul>

Inverness Openarts

Openarts Creative Labs: Squishy Toys

Stephens St

General Admission

£20