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Festive Family Crafts

On the 27th and 28th November, the National Museum of Rural Life are hosting a weekend of Festive Family Crafts from drop-in craft sessions to a children's willow weaving workshop!

Festive Family Crafts

About Festive Family Crafts

Join us for festive family activities across the weekend, from drop-in craft sessions to a children’s willow weaving workshop with Anna Cross, the artist who created our Willow Sculpture Trail.

Seasonal Crafts
Sat 27 Nov, 10:30–13:00

Join willow artist Anna Cross to make a star wand with white willow to take home. Suitable for ages 6+.

Sun 28 Nov, 10:30–13:00 and 13:30–15:30

Enjoy fun and festive craft activities, suitable for ages 3+.

Free with museum admission, sign up on the day.

Children’s Workshop: Make a Willow Decoration
Sat 27 Nov, 14:30–16:00 , £10 per child

Keen to learn more about the art of willow weaving? Then book a place on this 1.5 hour-long workshop with willow artist Anna Cross, suitable for children age 10+ with an accompanying adult.

Anna will show you how to weave and decorate your very own willow star decoration to take home, perfect for hanging in your room or on the Christmas tree.

Places are limited, so book now to secure your place.

Clyde's Winter Trail
Sat 27 Nov 2021–Sun 9 Jan 2022

Make sure to pick up a copy of Clyde’s Winter Trail at the orientation area when you arrive to explore the museum galleries during your visit. Find all the miniature scenes to see how Clyde and his friends are preparing for the festive season. Suitable for all ages.

Free with museum admission.


Please note that museum admission is not included in the Children's Workshop price. For general museum entry, including drop-in craft activities and Clyde’s Winter Trail, please also book a museum entry ticket.

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