Do you enjoy singing and performing? Then this is perfect for you! A morning filled with singing and movement to children's favourite musicals!

A short performance will be presented to parents at the end of the workshop. 

Children should come dressed suitably, wearing dance shoes or trainers.

[2 hours]

OK! Who likes making lots of noise?
Really loud noise!
Learn how to play Brazilian percussion known as Samba! The workshop is a brief introduction to the world of rhythm, developing a sense of the beat and playing as an ensemble (in a group).
You will be able to play all the instruments used in Samba as the session will regularly swap turns so each instrument group can be played such as: Surdos, the largest drum in the band; Caixa, smaller, like a snare drum; Tambourim which is a drum you can hold in your hand and shakers.
By the end of the workshop you would learn at least three different rhythms and various 'breaks' to go with them, as well as the infectious playing of rhythm!

(Samba has a £5 supplement, payable on the day.)

Learn wet felting techniques and gain inspiration from Wiltshire landscapes and wildlife to create a felted book mark and picture. You can also make cards and picture using pre-prepared felt pieces and fabrics.
Get your hands wet and have a go!

In the Devizes Museum, discover prehistoric gold and bronze treasures. Then, copy these designs and patterns and then bash out your own embossed and twisted metal pieces. Make jewellery or other shapes, which you can take home and will always be yours!

[1¼ hours]

Enjoy being creative? In this fun and active workshop, you’ll work as a team using your imagination to make original characters and scenes. At the end of the workshop there’ll be a short opportunity to show back what you’ve been up to with friends and family.

[2 hours]

More than just Hula Hoops!
Today, it is seen in shows such as Cirque du Soleil. Hoop dance blends fitness with storytelling, drawing inspiration from Native American ceremonial roots. Originally performed with multiple small hoops to depict animals and elements of nature, this tradition evolved into a dynamic art form that celebrates personal expression and rhythm. In this session, participants will explore fluid movements, coordination, and creativity through hoops —cultivating both grace and grounding.

[1½ hours]

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Ever seen ‘Strictly Come dancing’?

Many of these dance moves are just like the ones on the TV show – how cool is that?! This playful, expressive session introduces young dancers to contemporary movement inspired by the AQA GCSE syllabus—without the classroom vibe! Aimed at children of all ages, we focus on storytelling through movement, exploring spatial awareness and creativity in ways that feel accessible and engaging. Whether your little one is new to dance or already grooving, they’ll enjoy an energizing space to learn, move, and express

[1½ hours]

Fancy Break Dancing? “I’d love to be able to do that”, I hear you say. Now you can! Find out the moves, the steps and the rhythms of funky street dance the way they do it in New York. Then, after some practice, you show your family and friends what you can do!

[1½ hours]

Jazz dance is a form of dance that combines both African and European dance styles. This high-energy dance has a liveliness that sets it apart from traditional dance forms, such as classical ballet. Like jazz music, jazz dance features improvisation.

[1½ hours]

Not too early to make this beautiful Angel from an old book. Learn how to fold the pages and create an angel figure. 

[1½ hours]

Cheerleading is not just about shouting in time with others!

It began during the late 18th century. Students at this time rebelled against lecturers' harsh teaching methods by organising their own extracurricular activities. In the 1860s, students from Great Britain began to cheer and chant in unison for their favourite athletes at sporting events. Soon, that gesture of support crossed overseas to the United States. American Cheer learning was originally an all-male activity that started at Princeton University in 1877. lt was not until 1923, at the University of Minnesota, that women were permitted to participate in cheerleading.
In this workshop, you will learn about the history of Cheerleading, learn a routine and develop your own cheer choreography to perform to one another.

Are you a budding van Gogh, John Constable or Rhoda Holmes Nicholls? Using watercolours, you can paint beautiful landscapes or portraits. Who knows? one day you might be hosting your own art exhibition as a famous artist – come on and have a go!  

[1½ hours]

Have fun using fabric paints to decorate a Tote bag or pillow case. Let your imagination run wild – will you create something abstract or realistic, flowers or dragons, rectangles or circles? it’s up to you. Children should come suitably dressed for painting please.

[2 hours]

Learn how to knit a garter stitch square and then, the sky’s the limit – you can make hundreds of things, from toys to scarves and jumpers to gloves! You will leave the workshop armed with a starter kit and some great ideas for your first knitting project

[1½ hours]

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Learn how to crochet using double crochet stitches in the round to make bird bunting. 

You will leave the workshop armed with a starter kit and your first bird with the knowledge to complete your project at home.

 Mosaics

Create designs through drawing and paper mosaics, gaining inspiration from Roman mosaics that have been found.  Then, using a wooden base and glass tiles of different sizes you can make your coaster, learning how to cut the tiles and how to stick them in place for best effect.  These mosaics will be left at the Museum so that they can be grouted, and they will be ready to collect from the Museum reception a week later.

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Do you like being creative? Choose patterns to draw, colours and recycled materials to make a small 3D sculpture inspired by trees. We will use glue and a variety of materials. See how things that might otherwise be thrown away can be transformed into something decorative. Let your creative side loose in this fun workshop session.

[1½ hours]