Merry Makers: Christmas Crafting Club

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Looking for some FREE festive fun this Christmas?

Join us at the museum on selected days throughout December for a season full of creativity, colour and Christmas cheer! Our FREE festive drop-in craft sessions are perfect for families, giving children and grown-ups the chance to make memories together while creating handmade seasonal treasures.

Get stuck into a variety of Christmas crafts, including:

Write your letter(s) to Santa!
Create festive cards
Create your own wrapping paper and gift bags
️ Craft personalised gift tags
Make personalised tree and hanging decorations
☃️ Design your own Christmas badges
❄️ Design unique winter snowflakes
️ Christmas colouring and much more...

Whether you're preparing for Christmas, looking for a fun family activity or simply want to enjoy some festive creativity, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

✔ FREE to take part (although donations are welcomed!)
✔ Family-friendly
✔ Drop-in activities
✔ Materials provided

Bring your imagination and leave with handmade Christmas creations ready to hang, wrap and share! No need to book - just drop in and get crafty! ✨

TIMES & DATES
Saturday 5, 12 and 18 December
Wednesday 23 December

10am-4pm

PLACES:
20 (including parents and carers) in the space at one time.

PRICES:
FREE! But donations encouraged to support the work of the Museum, allowing us to run events such as these in the future...

MUSEUM LOCATION:
Discovery Centre

PLEASE NOTE:
* Suitable for ages 4+
* All children under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult
* All materials provided

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Merry Makers: Christmas Crafting Club

Type:Christmas

Museum of Gloucester, Brunswick Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1HP
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Tel01452 396131

Opening Times

Season (5 Dec 2026)
DayTimes
Saturday10:00 - 16:00
Season (12 Dec 2026)
DayTimes
Saturday10:00 - 16:00
Season (19 Dec 2026)
DayTimes
Saturday10:00 - 16:00
Season (23 Dec 2026)
DayTimes
Wednesday10:00 - 16:00

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