Camp Crafting at
Old Printworks Arts
Activities for all ages
11 – 3pm daily on 22, 23, 24 July
Blacksmithing, Flag Making and Big Adventures for Little People
Forge Your Own Adventure
Blacksmithing Taster 30 minutes
Ideal for ages 8 to 80+ years
Ages 13 years and under must be accompanied by an adult
Book a slot, to avoid disappointment
Ever wanted to try Blacksmithing? Join us for a hands on introduction to metalworking and learn how steel can be shaped, forged and transformed to create beautiful and useful objects.
Working with real tools and guidance from experienced makers, you’ll create practical outdoor camping equipment, from BBQ tools and cooking hooks to simple campfire accessories and kits for outdoor adventures.
These Blacksmithing taster sessions are a chance to learn traditional and heritage skills and explore practical engineering and design. Discover the satisfaction of making something durable with your own hands
No previous experience necessary. All tools and equipment provided. Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to have a go!
Flag Making
Celebrate Community with Great Design!
Ideal for ages 6 – 13 years, and their adults
Drop in (no booking necessary)
We’ll be making personal and family flags to keep and display at your camp, or home. Plus huge community banners that will be displayed locally!
Design a flag the represents the place you call home. What makes the place where you live one-of-a-kind, different, unique? What do you all recognise about where you live? Or what small details are there that only you notice?
Use local stories, activities you do, people you know, recognisable colours and symbols that represent your place in the world
You can make a variety of flags and banners with fabrics, painting, printing, colours, symbols lettering. Our artists invite you to go large and we will help you use creative techniques to celebrate local pride, identity and belonging. Explore making our community feel special through inclusive art, design, making and expression.
Big Adventures for Little People
Play Space and Crafting
Ideal for ages 2 – 5 years
Drop in (no booking necessary)
A creative play space where imagination takes the lead. Hands-on activities inspired by art, local, nature, stories and play equipment for children and their grown ups to enjoy.
All ages are welcome to Old Printworks Arts for Summer Activities.
We expect adults bringing children to supervise and support them to make the most out of these activities. We actively support siblings to be busy and engaged at all ages, and our suggested ages are for guidance only.
Please be advised that Blacksmithing needs to be booked to guarantee a space. Adults bringing children aged 8 – 14 years must accompany them during the session for safety.
Contact us if you have any questions. Email: opa@lostrobot.org
Where to find us at Old Printworks Arts