On this page you will find some ideas to make for days at home - updated January 2021
Neck of the Woods have a free family artwork competion! Click here for more information.
- Follow the brief instructions for each page/scene to create the artwork.
- Enter as many times as you like.
- Submit entries online at the highest possible quality or submit by post.
- Beep’s Journey Home tells the story of two unlikely companions looking for home on a planet far way. Enjoy reading about the adventure they go on together and make your artwork to fit the story
Here are 2 activities from the Investigate Learning team at Lincoln Castle
Make a Unicorn Plant Pot
Make a Dragon sun catcher
The National Centre for Craft & Design have been looking for ways of keeping you busy, creative and entertained by devising a series of activities to have a go at at home. Here are some of our favourites:
Clay Treasure Pot Worksheet Created by NCCD for the Get Creative and Hey Clay celebrations in May 2020, this easy step-by-step tutorial demonstrates how to make a clay treasure pot with lid using air-drying clay. Suitable for children and adults.
Wish Dolls Worksheet
Follow this simple and traditional technique to create a chain of paper dolls. Decorate them and write your wishes on the back. You can give them to someone special, or just keep them in an envelope as a tiny time capsule!
Follow this simple and traditional technique to create a chain of paper dolls. Decorate them and write your wishes on the back. You can give them to someone special, or just keep them in an envelope as a tiny time capsule!
Fantasy Landscape Worksheet
This worksheet leads towards creating a fantasy landscape with a range of mix-media techniques including painting, printmaking and collage. Imagine somewhere alien, magical and fun! Suitable for all ages and abilities.
This worksheet leads towards creating a fantasy landscape with a range of mix-media techniques including painting, printmaking and collage. Imagine somewhere alien, magical and fun! Suitable for all ages and abilities.
Salt Dough Instructions
Why not create your own play dough with this simple and safe recipe, using flour, salt and water. You can add colour by mixing in paint or even food colouring!
Why not create your own play dough with this simple and safe recipe, using flour, salt and water. You can add colour by mixing in paint or even food colouring!
Paper Weaving Worksheet
This paper weaving activity is great fun for older children and adults. You can use any type of paper from magazines, wrapping paper to recycled cards. You can play around with the design, try mixing different colours and patterns, or try different width strips to experiment.
This paper weaving activity is great fun for older children and adults. You can use any type of paper from magazines, wrapping paper to recycled cards. You can play around with the design, try mixing different colours and patterns, or try different width strips to experiment.
Mindfulness Activity Sheets
The wonderful NCCD Gallery Team developed a whole range of uplifting colouring, doodling and mindful activities for anyone to enjoy. They are designed to make us think about what we are grateful for, what we enjoy and how some things make us feel. Download and dive in!
The wonderful NCCD Gallery Team developed a whole range of uplifting colouring, doodling and mindful activities for anyone to enjoy. They are designed to make us think about what we are grateful for, what we enjoy and how some things make us feel. Download and dive in!
WATERCOLOUR DAISY CHAIN GARLAND courtesy of Lisa Jay Studio.com
Want to make paper flowers but don’t have all the coloured paper to hand? Not a problem! These free templates come ready with watercolour petals, so you can simply print, cut and assemble.
You just need two A4 sheets of paper (I used regular 100gsm copier paper), some glue and twine. Scroll down to find the full instructions and templates.
A garland looks gorgeous decorating a mantle or picture frame. Or make several and hang them together vertically to create a lovely backdrop wall feature. They’re so easy to make, why not get the family involved too!
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CEREAL BOX CITY
In this fun model making activity you’ll explore architecture, landscapes and cities to learn how to design and make a 3D model of a city that fits inside a cereal box!
What you’ll need:
- A cereal box, shoe box or a piece of cardboard you can fold into a ‘L’ shape
- Paper or card
- Coloured pencils or felt tips
- Scissors
- Tape or glue stick
You could also use:
- Magazines or newspapers to cut up and collage
- Toy cars or people
- Plasticine
Click on this link for full instructions
In this fun model making activity you’ll explore architecture, landscapes and cities to learn how to design and make a 3D model of a city that fits inside a cereal box!
What you’ll need:
- A cereal box, shoe box or a piece of cardboard you can fold into a ‘L’ shape
- Paper or card
- Coloured pencils or felt tips
- Scissors
- Tape or glue stick
You could also use:
- Magazines or newspapers to cut up and collage
- Toy cars or people
- Plasticine
Click on this link for full instructions
For adults and children - make your own jigsaws - includes instructions. Let us know how you get on!
It's time for tea - make some fake tea party food for fun!
What you’ll need...
PVA glue (and an old yoghurt pot to put it in)
Paint brush
Craft knife and a board or mat to safely cut on
Pot of water
Paints (preferably acrylic but any poster paint will do)
Kitchen towel
Tissue paper (either packing tissue or loo roll)
Cardboard (thick, from a packaging box)
Paper cupcake case
A plate to serve your food on (this could be a paper plate if you have one)
Suitable for ages 8-14 (you may need adult supervision for any cutting), Time guide 45-60 minutes - Instructions click here
What you’ll need...
PVA glue (and an old yoghurt pot to put it in)
Paint brush
Craft knife and a board or mat to safely cut on
Pot of water
Paints (preferably acrylic but any poster paint will do)
Kitchen towel
Tissue paper (either packing tissue or loo roll)
Cardboard (thick, from a packaging box)
Paper cupcake case
A plate to serve your food on (this could be a paper plate if you have one)
Suitable for ages 8-14 (you may need adult supervision for any cutting), Time guide 45-60 minutes - Instructions click here
Phuldhani - Flowers in a vase -
Create charming paper flowers to place in a vase using this video. Inspired by the work of Birmingham based artist Nilupa Yasmin. Suitable for all ages - little ones may need some help. .
Here's a great little video where you can make all sorts of useful things out of loo roll card
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We love to doodle and create patterns, It's a great way to help focus, listen and relieve stress.
If you like to doodle why not try doodling or colouring your own alphabet book using the template and worksheet provided. It is really simple to make or you could cut the letter out to create your name. Or why not create your own book using the instructions? Here is a link to the video instructions. |
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Follow the instructions on the sheet and create your own fortune teller, you could also use it as a template to make your own version from what to wear to who's doing the chores!
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Make some little bean bags from fabric scraps and dried beans - they are great for games or even as weights when you are trying to read something in the garden.
Bean Bag Catch – Give one child a cup or a little pot. You might want to find something that cannot break. Let the other child toss the bean bag. They need to work together as a team to try and catch as many as they can.
Bean Bag Netball – This is a toss game where they take turns trying to get the bean bag in the bucket. You can vary the position starting point based on the child’s age to make it fair.
Bean Bag Music Freeze – Play music. Let them dance or throw the bean bags while the music is going. When the music stops, they need to freeze. This can be a competitive game where children can sit out if they don’t freeze in time. It can also just be fun to repeat this over and over.
Bean Bag Endurance Activities – This game will keep them busy for a while.
Put one pile of bean bags as one end of the garden or room. They need to move bean bags across the space one at a time. They need to do it at your command. So ,when they pick up a bean bag, you get to call out to say whether they should run, skip, hop, leap, gallop, crawl, etc.
Hide the Bean bag – Children take turns hiding the bean bag and then others go and search for it. Kids love to search for things. Beanbags provide the perfect medium.
Bean Bag Catch – Give one child a cup or a little pot. You might want to find something that cannot break. Let the other child toss the bean bag. They need to work together as a team to try and catch as many as they can.
Bean Bag Netball – This is a toss game where they take turns trying to get the bean bag in the bucket. You can vary the position starting point based on the child’s age to make it fair.
Bean Bag Music Freeze – Play music. Let them dance or throw the bean bags while the music is going. When the music stops, they need to freeze. This can be a competitive game where children can sit out if they don’t freeze in time. It can also just be fun to repeat this over and over.
Bean Bag Endurance Activities – This game will keep them busy for a while.
Put one pile of bean bags as one end of the garden or room. They need to move bean bags across the space one at a time. They need to do it at your command. So ,when they pick up a bean bag, you get to call out to say whether they should run, skip, hop, leap, gallop, crawl, etc.
Hide the Bean bag – Children take turns hiding the bean bag and then others go and search for it. Kids love to search for things. Beanbags provide the perfect medium.
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Landscape Yarn Painting
Yearning for the great outdoors? Got some extra yarn laying around? Try making an abstract landscape. Click here for video instructions or download the instructions to the left. | ||
You don’t have to be outdoors to make beautiful artworks inspired by nature – just look out your window, or imagine a flowery scene! In this tutorial, artist @alex_perryadlam shows us how to break things down into abstract shapes and put them together to create exciting, dynamic compositions. (This project is great for everyone, but parents make sure you’re around to help with scissors as needed!) From #isolationartschool, Instagram. Click here for the tutorial.
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Collaged cut out lion Paint or crayon onto some paper making different patterns to make this little, standing lion. It is made from a folded piece of card so would make a great greetings card and is a fun project to do with children. You will need:
200mm x270mm but you can make it bigger). Step 2 Cut out the legs and tail, using the image as a guide. Step 3 Open up the folded card and cut off the tail on one side. Step 4 Cut out a shape for the head. (approx 70mm x 80mm or bigger. Step 5 Cut out some strips of patterned paper Step 6 With the pattern side of the paper strips facing down, glue a section at the end of each strip and stick them to the back of the face section, positioning them around in a circle. They can overlap each other. Step 7 Cut out a nose strip and some ears and stick them down. Step 8 Finish off the head with a black nose out and eyes. Add some whiskers and stick the head down to the body. He is finished! Make a few and you have a pride! |
Make a T Shirt Pillow - An easy project for adults or children or both!
What You’ll Need to Make this T-Shirt Pillow
Here are the instructions.
What You’ll Need to Make this T-Shirt Pillow
- T-Shirt
- Stuffing or cushion pad
- Matching Thread
- Scissors
- Sewing Machine or hand sew
Here are the instructions.
Bunting - Ideal for beginner crocheters.
You will need left over yarn - any colours, a size 4.00 crochet hook, 2.5m of 1cm-wide ribbon and 10 x 10cm square of stiff card.
The pattern is super easy, and the tassels give it extra style.
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Weaving on a cardboard loom - Teachers Resource. Have a go at this well explained first piece of weaving. You only need a piece of cardboard and something to weave with. Weaver Agnis Smallwood talks you through how to weave on cardboard loom, experimenting with colour, pattern and texture.
A large amount of things to do particularly with and for children www.facebook.com/groups/nccdfamilycommunity
Animal Creations for Kids with Narinder Sagoo Narinder has been creating beautifully illustrated step-by-step activities during lockdown for all of the family to enjoy, using recycled objects that you're likely to find in your home. If you dont have a glue gun, any glue will do.
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Want to impress your friends with new found origami skills? This is an innovative, step-by-step tutorial to guide you through making a jaw dropping origami jumping frog. Paper folding enthusiast Samuel Tsang practices what he calls 'Mind-FOLD-ness' using the creative pastime to promote feelings of wellbeing and relaxation.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/taster/pilots/origamimakealong
This innovative guide takes tutorials to a new level, putting audiences firmly in control. It offers three simultaneous camera angles to view the instructions from multiple viewpoints, as well as a diagram plan so it’s as easy as possible to see which stage you’ve reached. It pauses to allow you time to complete each fold and doesn’t move to the next step until you’re ready. It also offers a review and rewind function.
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How to Make a Small Gift or Tote Bag Click the link for the instructions to make a small tote bag, perfect to use as a gift bag and save on sparkly paper that can’t be recycled. Or keep for your own use, they work brilliantly to carry a packed lunch, water bottle and reusable coffee cup. | ||
How to make an instant sketchbook with Annabel Tilley
Learn how to make a quick and easy sketchbook using paper and coloured pencils with Short Course Tutor and artist Annabel Tilley. Suitable for all abilities, use items you have at home to create fun colourful sketchbooks. You will need: A3 paper, cut in half PVA glue or a glue stick Scissors Coloured pens/pencils Cut out collage materials - sections of images from magazines with abstract shapes, patterns, textures or colours.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtFtQ22JHPE
Learn how to make a quick and easy sketchbook using paper and coloured pencils with Short Course Tutor and artist Annabel Tilley. Suitable for all abilities, use items you have at home to create fun colourful sketchbooks. You will need: A3 paper, cut in half PVA glue or a glue stick Scissors Coloured pens/pencils Cut out collage materials - sections of images from magazines with abstract shapes, patterns, textures or colours.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtFtQ22JHPE
Handprint sculpture
500g plain flour
250g salt
250 ml water
Mix into a dough
Roll out then press handprints
Bake in oven on lowest temp for 3-4 hours
Paint then varnish to seal
500g plain flour
250g salt
250 ml water
Mix into a dough
Roll out then press handprints
Bake in oven on lowest temp for 3-4 hours
Paint then varnish to seal