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Family Workshop: Bows and Bandanas

For ages 7+
20 August 2025

Join us for a creative textiles workshop this summer holiday for children aged 7+ and their parent or guardian.

Inspired by the playful pet portraits of artist Martha Todd on display in our exhibition A Dog’s Life, this session is all about creating accessories for your four-legged friends. Children will learn how to make their own bandana or bow using basic sewing skills and upcycled fabric.

No pet? No problem. These handmade creations also make great hair accessories or can be gifted to friends and family.

Children will be guided through measuring and cutting fabric, hand-stitching, and designing their own unique accessory to take home. All materials will be provided.

If parents and guardians want to get involved and make their hand-sewn accessories, additional materials can be purchased as a £12 add-on.

Ruth Waller

This workshop is taught by Ruth Waller.

Ruth is a contemporary textile artist and half of the creative partnership Waller Hewett. Waller Hewett create artwork and installations which combine art, design and craft, and have won them numerous awards including ‘Best in Show’ at the London Craft Fair.

She is a highly experienced tutor and teaches across the Harley Foundation’s education programme.

Image courtesy Ben Boswell

 

This Programme has been provided in partnership with Nottinghamshire County Council.

Booking Information

Wednesday 20 August

2pm – 3.30pm

£14 per child

Parents go free, or can make their own pet accessories for £12.

A parent or guardian must stay with their child at all times.

Registration

All participants are required to complete a short registration form on booking.

When attending this event, please drive directly to The Harley Studios and park by the Education Studio.

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