Summer with Boom Studios @ WWT Castle Espie

We’re thrilled to be back For the Dragonfly festival!

SATURDAYS IN JULY AND AUGUST | 10am - 2pm : £ Free, No need to book, join us as part of your wetlands visit this Summer.

See details of our facilitators and activities below:

4th July - Caitie Beth Design - Dragonflies in Disguise: Create your own mask! Flutter into a world of colour and imagination as you create your own magical dragonfly masks. Using collage materials and bright colours, makers can design dazzling wings to transform into beautiful dragonflies.

11th July - Caitie Beth Design - Dragonflies in Disguise: Create your own mask! Flutter into a world of colour and imagination as you create your own magical dragonfly masks. Using collage materials and bright colours, makers can design dazzling wings to transform into beautiful dragonflies.

18th July - The Dirty Painter - Turn paper scraps into beautiful dragonflies, using recycled paper and natural non-toxic glue made from flour! Cut, collage and customise your own unique dragonfly.

25th July - Messy Mornings - Giant Dragon Fly - help to create a big colourful dragonfly.

1st August - Caitie Beth Design - Dragonflies in Disguise: Create your own mask! Flutter into a world of colour and imagination as you create your own magical dragonfly masks! Using collage materials and bright colours, makers can design dazzling wings to transform into beautiful dragonflies.

8th August - The Dirty Painter - Dragon Fly Theme

15th August - no session

22nd August - Adele Pound Art - Make a paper dragonfly : Create a paper dragonfly with some fiendish folds and a bit of glue! Choose your colour and follow along to create your dragonfly. Use some drawing to add your own touches. Dragonfly reference on hand for inspiration.

29th August - Heather Cassidy - Wild and Crafted Dragon Fly Theme - Create a beautiful flying dragonfly using a simple wooden clothes peg and recycled fabric scraps for wings! Children can decorate their dragonfly body with acrylic pens, googly eyes and glittery gems. Once assembled, tie on some string and watch these colourful dragonflies twirl and “fly” through the air during imaginative play. This fun nature-inspired craft encourages creativity, fine motor skills, and reusing materials from around the home.

Jenni Robinson