🎨 Art & Craft Club – Imaginative Projects for Curious Creators!

Let your child’s imagination flourish at our Winter Half Term Art & Craft Club – a space where creativity, curiosity, and friendships come to life!

🍂 Join us this winter as we take on five exciting weekly projects designed to inspire creative thinking, problem-solving, and hands-on learning. Sessions run every Tuesday and Friday at 4:00 PM, with options to stay until 5:30 PM.

✨ What to Expect – Weekly Projects:

Week 1 – The Science of Snow
Experiment with making your own “snow” using safe, sensory materials and explore how real snow forms. Finish by creating sparkling snow sculptures and frosty art inspired by your discoveries.

Week 2 – Winter Paint Party
Grab a canvas and join us for a fun painting session! Children will learn simple painting techniques while creating their own winter-themed masterpiece to take home and display.

Week 3 – Handmade Christmas Gifts
Create personalised festive gifts such as hand-painted wooden decorations, or custom gift tags to take home or share.

Week 4 – Sew Your Own Christmas Stocking or Elf Sleeping Bag!
Learn simple sewing skills while creating a festive felt stocking or an adorable elf sleeping bag to take home for the holidays.

Week 5 – Winter Decorations
Design and make your own festive decorations using mixed materials — think glittering snowflakes, icy garlands, and miniature winter scenes to hang or display at home.

🎨 A longer block of sessions allows more time to explore ideas, experiment with materials, and take home something truly special at the end of term.

💬 Supportive, inclusive environment perfect for neurodiverse children and those who thrive through hands-on learning.

📅 Winter Half Term Dates:

Tuesday Group (5 sessions):

• 11th, 25th Nov

• 2nd, 9th, 16th Dec

• No art club on 18th Nov due to an awards evening.

Friday Group (5 sessions):

• 14th, 21st, 28th Nov

• 5th, 12th December

⏰ Times & Pricing:

• 4:00 – 5:00 PM = £30 for the block

• 4:00 – 5:30 PM = £32.50 for the block
  (Or pay-as-you-go available at standard rates of £6.50 for an hour and £8. Contact us directly for pay as you go)

📍 Location: Handcrafted Me, 47 Queens Way, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9EX
👩‍🎨 Ages: 6 to 11

🚸Drop and Go!

This is a drop-off session – enjoy a breather while we get crafty!

Spaces are limited – book now to secure your child’s place in our exciting summer projects! 🏠📔

Book on here: 🎨 Art & Craft Club – Creative Fun for Kids! Winter term — Handcrafted Me

Little hands, big mess! Join us for our Messy & Sensory Play sessions – the perfect way for little ones to explore textures, colours, and creativity in a fun, relaxed environment. Each session is designed to be hands-on and engaging, with seasonal themes to keep children excited every time they visit.

💷 Price: £8 per child (includes tea/coffee for parent or carer)

👨‍👧 Sibling Discount: 50% off for the second child
⏰ Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am
👩‍👧 Parents must stay
📍 Handcrafted Me, 47 Queens Way, Ipswich, IP3 9EX

🍂 October

• Monday 6th October – (No Session, Holiday)

• Friday 10th October – Autumn Messy Play
  Sensory trays filled with crunchy leaves, conkers, pinecones, and autumn-coloured rice bring the season indoors.

• Monday 20th October – Halloween Messy Play
  Spooky spaghetti, pumpkin slime, witches’ brew potions, and creepy-crawly sensory tubs for plenty of ghoulish fun.

• Friday 24th October – Halloween Messy Play (Repeat)
  Another chance to enjoy our spooky, seasonal messy play just in time for Halloween.

🍁 November

• Monday 3rd November – Bonfire Night Messy Play
  Sparkly glitter trays, firework painting, crackling sensory bottles, and warm autumnal textures.

• Friday 7th November – Remembrance Poppy Sensory
  Red and black playdough, poppy petal collages, and gentle mark-making activities, with children also making their own mini wreaths as a thoughtful keepsake.

• Monday 17th November – Magic Messy Play ✨
  Potion making, bubbling cauldrons, glittery foam, and wand play to bring a touch of enchantment.

• Friday 21st November – Magic Messy Play (Repeat) ✨
  Another chance to enjoy a world of potions and sparkle.

❄️ December

• Monday 1st December – Frost & Winter Sparkle

• Friday 5th December – Frost & Winter Sparkle
  Shimmery sensory trays, fake snow, icy treasure hunts, sparkly playdough, and frosty crafts.

• Monday 15th December – Christmas Messy Play

• Friday 19th December – Christmas Messy Play
  Festive sensory fun with reindeer oats, Christmas pudding playdough, bauble rice trays, and plenty of glittery holiday sparkle.

✨ Spaces are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment. Come along and let your little ones explore, create, and most importantly – get messy!

These relaxed, themed sessions are a great way for children to explore textures, build confidence, and engage in creative play while grown-ups enjoy a cuppa and a chat.

Book here: 🖐️ Messy & Sensory Play – Autumn & Winter Series — Handcrafted Me

🌿 The Sisterhood of Athena – Monthly Women’s Networking Circle

Join us for The Sisterhood of Athena, a women’s networking event with a difference. Inspired by the wisdom and strength of the Greek goddess Athena, this monthly gathering is about more than exchanging business cards — it’s about sharing knowledge, supporting one another, and thriving together.

✨ What to Expect:

• A welcoming, supportive circle of women in business and creative fields.

• Practical knowledge-sharing — from social media tips to design skills, from organisation hacks to marketing ideas.

• Collaboration over competition, with women uplifting women.

• A space to connect, learn, and leave feeling inspired.

🗓️ When: Every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm
📍 Where: Handcrafted Me Studio, 47 Queens Way, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9EX
💷 Cost: £5 per session (to cover refreshments)

Upcoming Dates

• Tuesday 16th September 2025

• Tuesday 21st October 2025

• Tuesday 18th November 2025

• Tuesday 16th December 2025

• Tuesday 20th January 2026

💡 Whether you’re just starting out or already established, The Sisterhood of Athena offers a safe and inspiring space to grow — together.

Wisdom shared. Strength multiplied.

🌿 The Sisterhood of Athena – Women Supporting Women in Business — Handcrafted Me

Little hands, big mess! Join us for our Messy & Sensory Play sessions – the perfect way for little ones to explore textures, colours, and creativity in a fun, relaxed environment. Each session is designed to be hands-on and engaging, with seasonal themes to keep children excited every time they visit.

💷 Price: £8 per child (includes tea/coffee for parent or carer)

👨‍👧 Sibling Discount: 50% off for the second child
⏰ Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am
👩‍👧 Parents must stay
📍 Handcrafted Me, 47 Queens Way, Ipswich, IP3 9EX

🍂 October

• Monday 6th October – (No Session, Holiday)

• Friday 10th October – Autumn Messy Play
  Sensory trays filled with crunchy leaves, conkers, pinecones, and autumn-coloured rice bring the season indoors.

• Monday 20th October – Halloween Messy Play
  Spooky spaghetti, pumpkin slime, witches’ brew potions, and creepy-crawly sensory tubs for plenty of ghoulish fun.

• Friday 24th October – Halloween Messy Play (Repeat)
  Another chance to enjoy our spooky, seasonal messy play just in time for Halloween.

🍁 November

• Monday 3rd November – Bonfire Night Messy Play
  Sparkly glitter trays, firework painting, crackling sensory bottles, and warm autumnal textures.

• Friday 7th November – Remembrance Poppy Sensory
  Red and black playdough, poppy petal collages, and gentle mark-making activities, with children also making their own mini wreaths as a thoughtful keepsake.

• Monday 17th November – Magic Messy Play ✨
  Potion making, bubbling cauldrons, glittery foam, and wand play to bring a touch of enchantment.

• Friday 21st November – Magic Messy Play (Repeat) ✨
  Another chance to enjoy a world of potions and sparkle.

❄️ December

• Monday 1st December – Frost & Winter Sparkle

• Friday 5th December – Frost & Winter Sparkle
  Shimmery sensory trays, fake snow, icy treasure hunts, sparkly playdough, and frosty crafts.

• Monday 15th December – Christmas Messy Play

• Friday 19th December – Christmas Messy Play
  Festive sensory fun with reindeer oats, Christmas pudding playdough, bauble rice trays, and plenty of glittery holiday sparkle.

✨ Spaces are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment. Come along and let your little ones explore, create, and most importantly – get messy!

These relaxed, themed sessions are a great way for children to explore textures, build confidence, and engage in creative play while grown-ups enjoy a cuppa and a chat.

Book here: 🖐️ Messy & Sensory Play – Autumn & Winter Series — Handcrafted Me

🎨 Art & Craft Club – Imaginative Projects for Curious Creators!

Let your child’s imagination flourish at our Winter Half Term Art & Craft Club – a space where creativity, curiosity, and friendships come to life!

🍂 Join us this winter as we take on five exciting weekly projects designed to inspire creative thinking, problem-solving, and hands-on learning. Sessions run every Tuesday and Friday at 4:00 PM, with options to stay until 5:30 PM.

✨ What to Expect – Weekly Projects:

Week 1 – The Science of Snow
Experiment with making your own “snow” using safe, sensory materials and explore how real snow forms. Finish by creating sparkling snow sculptures and frosty art inspired by your discoveries.

Week 2 – Winter Paint Party
Grab a canvas and join us for a fun painting session! Children will learn simple painting techniques while creating their own winter-themed masterpiece to take home and display.

Week 3 – Handmade Christmas Gifts
Create personalised festive gifts such as hand-painted wooden decorations, or custom gift tags to take home or share.

Week 4 – Sew Your Own Christmas Stocking or Elf Sleeping Bag!
Learn simple sewing skills while creating a festive felt stocking or an adorable elf sleeping bag to take home for the holidays.

Week 5 – Winter Decorations
Design and make your own festive decorations using mixed materials — think glittering snowflakes, icy garlands, and miniature winter scenes to hang or display at home.

🎨 A longer block of sessions allows more time to explore ideas, experiment with materials, and take home something truly special at the end of term.

💬 Supportive, inclusive environment perfect for neurodiverse children and those who thrive through hands-on learning.

📅 Winter Half Term Dates:

Tuesday Group (5 sessions):

• 11th, 25th Nov

• 2nd, 9th, 16th Dec

• No art club on 18th Nov due to an awards evening.

Friday Group (5 sessions):

• 14th, 21st, 28th Nov

• 5th, 12th December

⏰ Times & Pricing:

• 4:00 – 5:00 PM = £30 for the block

• 4:00 – 5:30 PM = £32.50 for the block
  (Or pay-as-you-go available at standard rates of £6.50 for an hour and £8. Contact us directly for pay as you go)

📍 Location: Handcrafted Me, 47 Queens Way, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9EX
👩‍🎨 Ages: 6 to 11

🚸Drop and Go!

This is a drop-off session – enjoy a breather while we get crafty!

Spaces are limited – book now to secure your child’s place in our exciting summer projects! 🏠📔

Book on here: 🎨 Art & Craft Club – Creative Fun for Kids! Winter term — Handcrafted Me

🎨 Art & Craft Club – Imaginative Projects for Curious Creators!

Let your child’s imagination flourish at our Winter Half Term Art & Craft Club – a space where creativity, curiosity, and friendships come to life!

🍂 Join us this winter as we take on five exciting weekly projects designed to inspire creative thinking, problem-solving, and hands-on learning. Sessions run every Tuesday and Friday at 4:00 PM, with options to stay until 5:30 PM.

✨ What to Expect – Weekly Projects:

Week 1 – The Science of Snow
Experiment with making your own “snow” using safe, sensory materials and explore how real snow forms. Finish by creating sparkling snow sculptures and frosty art inspired by your discoveries.

Week 2 – Winter Paint Party
Grab a canvas and join us for a fun painting session! Children will learn simple painting techniques while creating their own winter-themed masterpiece to take home and display.

Week 3 – Handmade Christmas Gifts
Create personalised festive gifts such as hand-painted wooden decorations, or custom gift tags to take home or share.

Week 4 – Sew Your Own Christmas Stocking or Elf Sleeping Bag!
Learn simple sewing skills while creating a festive felt stocking or an adorable elf sleeping bag to take home for the holidays.

Week 5 – Winter Decorations
Design and make your own festive decorations using mixed materials — think glittering snowflakes, icy garlands, and miniature winter scenes to hang or display at home.

🎨 A longer block of sessions allows more time to explore ideas, experiment with materials, and take home something truly special at the end of term.

💬 Supportive, inclusive environment perfect for neurodiverse children and those who thrive through hands-on learning.

📅 Winter Half Term Dates:

Tuesday Group (5 sessions):

• 11th, 25th Nov

• 2nd, 9th, 16th Dec

• No art club on 18th Nov due to an awards evening.

Friday Group (5 sessions):

• 14th, 21st, 28th Nov

• 5th, 12th December

⏰ Times & Pricing:

• 4:00 – 5:00 PM = £30 for the block

• 4:00 – 5:30 PM = £32.50 for the block
  (Or pay-as-you-go available at standard rates of £6.50 for an hour and £8. Contact us directly for pay as you go)

📍 Location: Handcrafted Me, 47 Queens Way, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9EX
👩‍🎨 Ages: 6 to 11

🚸Drop and Go!

This is a drop-off session – enjoy a breather while we get crafty!

Spaces are limited – book now to secure your child’s place in our exciting summer projects! 🏠📔

Book on here: 🎨 Art & Craft Club – Creative Fun for Kids! Winter term — Handcrafted Me

The studio is closed for a Birthday Party

Little hands, big mess! Join us for our Messy & Sensory Play sessions – the perfect way for little ones to explore textures, colours, and creativity in a fun, relaxed environment. Each session is designed to be hands-on and engaging, with seasonal themes to keep children excited every time they visit.

💷 Price: £8 per child (includes tea/coffee for parent or carer)

👨‍👧 Sibling Discount: 50% off for the second child
⏰ Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am
👩‍👧 Parents must stay
📍 Handcrafted Me, 47 Queens Way, Ipswich, IP3 9EX

🍂 October

• Monday 6th October – (No Session, Holiday)

• Friday 10th October – Autumn Messy Play
  Sensory trays filled with crunchy leaves, conkers, pinecones, and autumn-coloured rice bring the season indoors.

• Monday 20th October – Halloween Messy Play
  Spooky spaghetti, pumpkin slime, witches’ brew potions, and creepy-crawly sensory tubs for plenty of ghoulish fun.

• Friday 24th October – Halloween Messy Play (Repeat)
  Another chance to enjoy our spooky, seasonal messy play just in time for Halloween.

🍁 November

• Monday 3rd November – Bonfire Night Messy Play
  Sparkly glitter trays, firework painting, crackling sensory bottles, and warm autumnal textures.

• Friday 7th November – Remembrance Poppy Sensory
  Red and black playdough, poppy petal collages, and gentle mark-making activities, with children also making their own mini wreaths as a thoughtful keepsake.

• Monday 17th November – Magic Messy Play ✨
  Potion making, bubbling cauldrons, glittery foam, and wand play to bring a touch of enchantment.

• Friday 21st November – Magic Messy Play (Repeat) ✨
  Another chance to enjoy a world of potions and sparkle.

❄️ December

• Monday 1st December – Frost & Winter Sparkle

• Friday 5th December – Frost & Winter Sparkle
  Shimmery sensory trays, fake snow, icy treasure hunts, sparkly playdough, and frosty crafts.

• Monday 15th December – Christmas Messy Play

• Friday 19th December – Christmas Messy Play
  Festive sensory fun with reindeer oats, Christmas pudding playdough, bauble rice trays, and plenty of glittery holiday sparkle.

✨ Spaces are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment. Come along and let your little ones explore, create, and most importantly – get messy!

These relaxed, themed sessions are a great way for children to explore textures, build confidence, and engage in creative play while grown-ups enjoy a cuppa and a chat.

Book here: 🖐️ Messy & Sensory Play – Autumn & Winter Series — Handcrafted Me

Potion Making 🧪

Get ready to brew bubbling, fizzing potions with magical ingredients! Children will mix, stir, and watch their creations come alive in this fun, hands-on session. Perfect for little witches and wizards who love sensory magic.

📅 Dates & Times:

• Monday 27th October – 9:30 am

• Friday 31st October – 3:00 pm (Grand Finale)

👧 Age: Suitable for children 3+

General Information:
All materials are included. Parents or carers must stay on site. Refreshments available to purchase. Booking is essential as spaces are limited.

Book her: Witches Potions Making — Handcrafted Me

Nightmare Catchers – Halloween Craft Session

Catch your spookiest dreams in style! Join us for our Nightmare Catchers craft session, a Halloween twist on the classic dream catcher. Children will design and decorate their very own wooden dream catchers, adding creepy-cute details like spiders, bats, ghosts, and pumpkins to hang from their creations.

🕷️ Dates & Times:

• Tuesday 28th October at 9:30 am

• Thursday 30th October at 9:30 am

• Friday 31st October at 1:30 pm

🎃 Age: Suitable for children aged 4 and up
💷 Price: £8 per child
📍 Location: Handcrafted Me, 47 Queens Way, Ipswich, IP3 9EX
👩‍🎨 Parents must stay

✨ What to Expect:

• Create your own spooky wooden dream catcher

• Add Halloween charms, ribbons, and decorations

• Take home your very own Nightmare Catcher to display proudly

Spaces are limited — book early to avoid a frightful disappointment!

Nightmare Catchers — Handcrafted Me

Halloween Mosaics – Spooktacular Craft Session

Get creative this spooky season with our Halloween Mosaics workshop! Children will design and make their own Halloween-themed mosaic masterpiece using colourful tiles, gems, and shapes — perfect for little artists who love detail and design.

🕸️ Dates & Times:

• Tuesday 28th October at 1:30 pm

• Thursday 30th October at 10:00 am

• Friday 31st October at 11:30 am

🎃 Age: Suitable for children aged 7 and up
💷 Price: £15 per child
📍 Location: Handcrafted Me, 47 Queens Way, Ipswich, IP3 9EX
👩‍🎨 Parents must stay

✨ What to Expect:

• Create your own Halloween mosaic design

• Learn simple mosaic techniques in a relaxed, creative setting

• Take home your finished artwork to show off your spooky style

Spaces are limited — book early to secure your spot for this frightfully fun craft!

Halloween Mosaics — Handcrafted Me

Witches’ Hat Decorating – Halloween Craft Session

Add a touch of magic to your Halloween with our Witches’ Hat Decorating workshop! Children will design their own decorative witches’ hat using decopatch, patterned papers, and embellishments — perfect as a spooky display piece to take home.

🪄 Dates & Times:

• Monday 27th October at 11:30 am

• Friday 31st October at 10:00 am

🎃 Age: Suitable for children aged 4 and up
💷 Price: £8 per child
📍 Location: Handcrafted Me, 47 Queens Way, Ipswich, IP3 9EX
👩‍🎨 Parents must stay

✨ What to Expect:

• Decorate your own witches’ hat using colourful decopatch style papers and textures

• Add ribbons, gems, and spooky decorations

• A fun, creative session where children can explore design and pattern

Please note: these hats are for decoration only and not for wearing.
Spaces are limited — book early to secure your spot!

Witches’ Hat Decorating — Handcrafted Me

Halloween Party and Free Flow Crafts

Thursday 30th October, 3:00 pm
Perfect for little pumpkins who love to make and play. Join us for a friendly Halloween party with free flow craft stations, spooky makes, simple games, and a relaxed creative vibe.

Age: 3 plus
Price: £8 per child
Location: Handcrafted Me, 47 Queens Way, Ipswich, IP3 9EX
Grown ups: Parents or carers must stay

What is included:

• Multiple craft tables to dip in and out of

• All materials provided

• Take home everything you create

Fancy dress is welcome but not essential. Snacks will be provided but let us know of any dietary considerations

Booking: Spaces are limited. Please book in advance to secure your place.

Halloween Party and Free Flow Crafts — Handcrafted Me

Slime Making 🧟

Stretch it, squish it, and stir it up! Kids will make their own pot of gooey, creepy slime to take home. Always a favourite and guaranteed to get messy fun underway. Each child has 2 attempts at slime making.

📅 Dates & Times:

• Monday 27th October – 1:30 pm

• Tuesday 28th October – 11:30 am

• Thursday 30th October – 1:30 pm

👧 Age: Suitable for children 3+

General Information:
All materials are included. Parents or carers must stay on site. Refreshments available to purchase. Booking is essential as spaces are limited.

Halloween Slime Making — Handcrafted Me

Monster Mask Making 👹

From silly to spooky, children will create their very own monster masks using a range of materials. Perfect for play, dress-up, or decorating the house for Halloween.

📅 Dates & Times:

• Monday 27th October – 3:00 pm

• Thursday 30th October – 11:30 am

👧 Age: Suitable for children 3+

General Information:
All materials are included. Parents or carers must stay on site. Refreshments available to purchase. Booking is essential as spaces are limited.

Halloween Mask Decorating — Handcrafted Me

Halloween Mosaics – Spooktacular Craft Session

Get creative this spooky season with our Halloween Mosaics workshop! Children will design and make their own Halloween-themed mosaic masterpiece using colourful tiles, gems, and shapes — perfect for little artists who love detail and design.

🕸️ Dates & Times:

• Tuesday 28th October at 1:30 pm

• Thursday 30th October at 10:00 am

• Friday 31st October at 11:30 am

🎃 Age: Suitable for children aged 7 and up
💷 Price: £15 per child
📍 Location: Handcrafted Me, 47 Queens Way, Ipswich, IP3 9EX
👩‍🎨 Parents must stay

✨ What to Expect:

• Create your own Halloween mosaic design

• Learn simple mosaic techniques in a relaxed, creative setting

• Take home your finished artwork to show off your spooky style

Spaces are limited — book early to secure your spot for this frightfully fun craft!

Halloween Mosaics — Handcrafted Me

Nightmare Catchers – Halloween Craft Session

Catch your spookiest dreams in style! Join us for our Nightmare Catchers craft session, a Halloween twist on the classic dream catcher. Children will design and decorate their very own wooden dream catchers, adding creepy-cute details like spiders, bats, ghosts, and pumpkins to hang from their creations.

🕷️ Dates & Times:

• Tuesday 28th October at 9:30 am

• Thursday 30th October at 9:30 am

• Friday 31st October at 1:30 pm

🎃 Age: Suitable for children aged 4 and up
💷 Price: £8 per child
📍 Location: Handcrafted Me, 47 Queens Way, Ipswich, IP3 9EX
👩‍🎨 Parents must stay

✨ What to Expect:

• Create your own spooky wooden dream catcher

• Add Halloween charms, ribbons, and decorations

• Take home your very own Nightmare Catcher to display proudly

Spaces are limited — book early to avoid a frightful disappointment!

Nightmare Catchers — Handcrafted Me

Halloween Mosaics – Spooktacular Craft Session

Get creative this spooky season with our Halloween Mosaics workshop! Children will design and make their own Halloween-themed mosaic masterpiece using colourful tiles, gems, and shapes — perfect for little artists who love detail and design.

🕸️ Dates & Times:

• Tuesday 28th October at 1:30 pm

• Thursday 30th October at 10:00 am

• Friday 31st October at 11:30 am

🎃 Age: Suitable for children aged 7 and up
💷 Price: £15 per child
📍 Location: Handcrafted Me, 47 Queens Way, Ipswich, IP3 9EX
👩‍🎨 Parents must stay

✨ What to Expect:

• Create your own Halloween mosaic design

• Learn simple mosaic techniques in a relaxed, creative setting

• Take home your finished artwork to show off your spooky style

Spaces are limited — book early to secure your spot for this frightfully fun craft!

Halloween Mosaics — Handcrafted Me

Slime Making 🧟

Stretch it, squish it, and stir it up! Kids will make their own pot of gooey, creepy slime to take home. Always a favourite and guaranteed to get messy fun underway. Each child has 2 attempts at slime making.

📅 Dates & Times:

• Monday 27th October – 1:30 pm

• Tuesday 28th October – 11:30 am

• Thursday 30th October – 1:30 pm

👧 Age: Suitable for children 3+

General Information:
All materials are included. Parents or carers must stay on site. Refreshments available to purchase. Booking is essential as spaces are limited.

Halloween Slime Making — Handcrafted Me

Nightmare Catchers – Halloween Craft Session

Catch your spookiest dreams in style! Join us for our Nightmare Catchers craft session, a Halloween twist on the classic dream catcher. Children will design and decorate their very own wooden dream catchers, adding creepy-cute details like spiders, bats, ghosts, and pumpkins to hang from their creations.

🕷️ Dates & Times:

• Tuesday 28th October at 9:30 am

• Thursday 30th October at 9:30 am

• Friday 31st October at 1:30 pm

🎃 Age: Suitable for children aged 4 and up
💷 Price: £8 per child
📍 Location: Handcrafted Me, 47 Queens Way, Ipswich, IP3 9EX
👩‍🎨 Parents must stay

✨ What to Expect:

• Create your own spooky wooden dream catcher

• Add Halloween charms, ribbons, and decorations

• Take home your very own Nightmare Catcher to display proudly

Spaces are limited — book early to avoid a frightful disappointment!

Nightmare Catchers — Handcrafted Me

Monster Mask Making 👹

From silly to spooky, children will create their very own monster masks using a range of materials. Perfect for play, dress-up, or decorating the house for Halloween.

📅 Dates & Times:

• Monday 27th October – 3:00 pm

• Thursday 30th October – 11:30 am

👧 Age: Suitable for children 3+

General Information:
All materials are included. Parents or carers must stay on site. Refreshments available to purchase. Booking is essential as spaces are limited.

Halloween Mask Decorating — Handcrafted Me

Slime Making 🧟

Stretch it, squish it, and stir it up! Kids will make their own pot of gooey, creepy slime to take home. Always a favourite and guaranteed to get messy fun underway. Each child has 2 attempts at slime making.

📅 Dates & Times:

• Monday 27th October – 1:30 pm

• Tuesday 28th October – 11:30 am

• Thursday 30th October – 1:30 pm

👧 Age: Suitable for children 3+

General Information:
All materials are included. Parents or carers must stay on site. Refreshments available to purchase. Booking is essential as spaces are limited.

Halloween Slime Making — Handcrafted Me

Witches’ Hat Decorating – Halloween Craft Session

Add a touch of magic to your Halloween with our Witches’ Hat Decorating workshop! Children will design their own decorative witches’ hat using decopatch, patterned papers, and embellishments — perfect as a spooky display piece to take home.

🪄 Dates & Times:

• Monday 27th October at 11:30 am

• Friday 31st October at 10:00 am

🎃 Age: Suitable for children aged 4 and up
💷 Price: £8 per child
📍 Location: Handcrafted Me, 47 Queens Way, Ipswich, IP3 9EX
👩‍🎨 Parents must stay

✨ What to Expect:

• Decorate your own witches’ hat using colourful decopatch style papers and textures

• Add ribbons, gems, and spooky decorations

• A fun, creative session where children can explore design and pattern

Please note: these hats are for decoration only and not for wearing.
Spaces are limited — book early to secure your spot!

Witches’ Hat Decorating — Handcrafted Me

Potion Making 🧪

Get ready to brew bubbling, fizzing potions with magical ingredients! Children will mix, stir, and watch their creations come alive in this fun, hands-on session. Perfect for little witches and wizards who love sensory magic.

📅 Dates & Times:

• Monday 27th October – 9:30 am

• Friday 31st October – 3:00 pm (Grand Finale)

👧 Age: Suitable for children 3+

General Information:
All materials are included. Parents or carers must stay on site. Refreshments available to purchase. Booking is essential as spaces are limited.

Book her: Witches Potions Making — Handcrafted Me

This October, join us for a month full of creativity and imagination! Every Saturday we’re running two hands-on craft sessions – one in the morning and one in the afternoon – designed especially for primary school-aged children. From expressive art to spooky crafts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

💷 Price: £8 per child, per session
⏰ Times: 10:30 am & 1:30 pm
👩‍👧 Parents must stay
📍 Handcrafted Me, 47 Queens Way, Ipswich, IP3 9EX

🗓 Saturday 4th October

Morning (10:30) – Artist in Focus: Edvard Munch’s The Scream
Children will discover the famous expressionist painting and create their own bold, emotional versions of The Scream using paints and pastels.

Afternoon (1:30) – Woodland Wands & Fairy Crowns
Kids will design magical woodland wands and fairy crowns using sticks, ribbons, flowers, and autumn treasures – perfect for imaginative play.

🗓 Saturday 11th October

Morning (10:30) – Clay Creatures
A fun, sensory session where children sculpt woodland animals or fantasy creatures from air-dry clay, adding textures and painted details to bring them to life.

Afternoon (1:30) – Autumn Leaf Lanterns
Using jars, tissue paper, and pressed leaves, kids will create glowing lanterns that capture the colours of autumn and make a cosy decoration for home.

🗓 Saturday 18th October

Morning (10:30) – Artist in Focus: Tim Burton
Inspired by Burton’s quirky gothic style, children will design spooky and imaginative characters with bold lines and eerie colours – just in time for Halloween. We’ll also introduce them to the magic of stop motion animation, showing how Burton’s iconic characters come alive on screen.

Afternoon (1:30) – Autumn Wreaths
Children will craft their own seasonal wreaths using card bases, fabric, paper, and autumn leaves to make a beautiful decoration to hang at home.

🗓 Saturday 25th October

Morning (10:30) – Fabric Pumpkins
Children will sew, stuff, and decorate their very own fabric pumpkins – a wonderful reusable decoration that can be brought out year after year.

Afternoon (1:30) – Pumpkin String Art
Kids will create striking pumpkin designs by wrapping colourful string around nails in wooden templates (with adult support). A fun introduction to string art and a brilliant autumn keepsake!

✨ Spaces are limited – please book early to avoid disappointment. Let’s make this October one full of colour, creativity, and fun at Handcrafted Me!

Book here: October Craft Series — Handcrafted Me

This October, join us for a month full of creativity and imagination! Every Saturday we’re running two hands-on craft sessions – one in the morning and one in the afternoon – designed especially for primary school-aged children. From expressive art to spooky crafts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

💷 Price: £8 per child, per session
⏰ Times: 10:30 am & 1:30 pm
👩‍👧 Parents must stay
📍 Handcrafted Me, 47 Queens Way, Ipswich, IP3 9EX

🗓 Saturday 4th October

Morning (10:30) – Artist in Focus: Edvard Munch’s The Scream
Children will discover the famous expressionist painting and create their own bold, emotional versions of The Scream using paints and pastels.

Afternoon (1:30) – Woodland Wands & Fairy Crowns
Kids will design magical woodland wands and fairy crowns using sticks, ribbons, flowers, and autumn treasures – perfect for imaginative play.

🗓 Saturday 11th October

Morning (10:30) – Clay Creatures
A fun, sensory session where children sculpt woodland animals or fantasy creatures from air-dry clay, adding textures and painted details to bring them to life.

Afternoon (1:30) – Autumn Leaf Lanterns
Using jars, tissue paper, and pressed leaves, kids will create glowing lanterns that capture the colours of autumn and make a cosy decoration for home.

🗓 Saturday 18th October

Morning (10:30) – Artist in Focus: Tim Burton
Inspired by Burton’s quirky gothic style, children will design spooky and imaginative characters with bold lines and eerie colours – just in time for Halloween. We’ll also introduce them to the magic of stop motion animation, showing how Burton’s iconic characters come alive on screen.

Afternoon (1:30) – Autumn Wreaths
Children will craft their own seasonal wreaths using card bases, fabric, paper, and autumn leaves to make a beautiful decoration to hang at home.

🗓 Saturday 25th October

Morning (10:30) – Fabric Pumpkins
Children will sew, stuff, and decorate their very own fabric pumpkins – a wonderful reusable decoration that can be brought out year after year.

Afternoon (1:30) – Pumpkin String Art
Kids will create striking pumpkin designs by wrapping colourful string around nails in wooden templates (with adult support). A fun introduction to string art and a brilliant autumn keepsake!

✨ Spaces are limited – please book early to avoid disappointment. Let’s make this October one full of colour, creativity, and fun at Handcrafted Me!

Book here: October Craft Series — Handcrafted Me

Little hands, big mess! Join us for our Messy & Sensory Play sessions – the perfect way for little ones to explore textures, colours, and creativity in a fun, relaxed environment. Each session is designed to be hands-on and engaging, with seasonal themes to keep children excited every time they visit.

💷 Price: £8 per child (includes tea/coffee for parent or carer)

👨‍👧 Sibling Discount: 50% off for the second child
⏰ Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am
👩‍👧 Parents must stay
📍 Handcrafted Me, 47 Queens Way, Ipswich, IP3 9EX

🍂 October

• Monday 6th October – (No Session, Holiday)

• Friday 10th October – Autumn Messy Play
  Sensory trays filled with crunchy leaves, conkers, pinecones, and autumn-coloured rice bring the season indoors.

• Monday 20th October – Halloween Messy Play
  Spooky spaghetti, pumpkin slime, witches’ brew potions, and creepy-crawly sensory tubs for plenty of ghoulish fun.

• Friday 24th October – Halloween Messy Play (Repeat)
  Another chance to enjoy our spooky, seasonal messy play just in time for Halloween.

🍁 November

• Monday 3rd November – Bonfire Night Messy Play
  Sparkly glitter trays, firework painting, crackling sensory bottles, and warm autumnal textures.

• Friday 7th November – Remembrance Poppy Sensory
  Red and black playdough, poppy petal collages, and gentle mark-making activities, with children also making their own mini wreaths as a thoughtful keepsake.

• Monday 17th November – Magic Messy Play ✨
  Potion making, bubbling cauldrons, glittery foam, and wand play to bring a touch of enchantment.

• Friday 21st November – Magic Messy Play (Repeat) ✨
  Another chance to enjoy a world of potions and sparkle.

❄️ December

• Monday 1st December – Frost & Winter Sparkle

• Friday 5th December – Frost & Winter Sparkle
  Shimmery sensory trays, fake snow, icy treasure hunts, sparkly playdough, and frosty crafts.

• Monday 15th December – Christmas Messy Play

• Friday 19th December – Christmas Messy Play
  Festive sensory fun with reindeer oats, Christmas pudding playdough, bauble rice trays, and plenty of glittery holiday sparkle.

✨ Spaces are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment. Come along and let your little ones explore, create, and most importantly – get messy!

These relaxed, themed sessions are a great way for children to explore textures, build confidence, and engage in creative play while grown-ups enjoy a cuppa and a chat.

Book here: 🖐️ Messy & Sensory Play – Autumn & Winter Series — Handcrafted Me

🌿 The Sisterhood of Athena – Monthly Women’s Networking Circle

Join us for The Sisterhood of Athena, a women’s networking event with a difference. Inspired by the wisdom and strength of the Greek goddess Athena, this monthly gathering is about more than exchanging business cards — it’s about sharing knowledge, supporting one another, and thriving together.

✨ What to Expect:

• A welcoming, supportive circle of women in business and creative fields.

• Practical knowledge-sharing — from social media tips to design skills, from organisation hacks to marketing ideas.

• Collaboration over competition, with women uplifting women.

• A space to connect, learn, and leave feeling inspired.

🗓️ When: Every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm
📍 Where: Handcrafted Me Studio, 47 Queens Way, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9EX
💷 Cost: £5 per session (to cover refreshments)

Upcoming Dates

• Tuesday 16th September 2025

• Tuesday 21st October 2025

• Tuesday 18th November 2025

• Tuesday 16th December 2025

• Tuesday 20th January 2026

💡 Whether you’re just starting out or already established, The Sisterhood of Athena offers a safe and inspiring space to grow — together.

Wisdom shared. Strength multiplied.

🌿 The Sisterhood of Athena – Women Supporting Women in Business — Handcrafted Me

Little hands, big mess! Join us for our Messy & Sensory Play sessions – the perfect way for little ones to explore textures, colours, and creativity in a fun, relaxed environment. Each session is designed to be hands-on and engaging, with seasonal themes to keep children excited every time they visit.

💷 Price: £8 per child (includes tea/coffee for parent or carer)

👨‍👧 Sibling Discount: 50% off for the second child
⏰ Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am
👩‍👧 Parents must stay
📍 Handcrafted Me, 47 Queens Way, Ipswich, IP3 9EX

🍂 October

• Monday 6th October – (No Session, Holiday)

• Friday 10th October – Autumn Messy Play
  Sensory trays filled with crunchy leaves, conkers, pinecones, and autumn-coloured rice bring the season indoors.

• Monday 20th October – Halloween Messy Play
  Spooky spaghetti, pumpkin slime, witches’ brew potions, and creepy-crawly sensory tubs for plenty of ghoulish fun.

• Friday 24th October – Halloween Messy Play (Repeat)
  Another chance to enjoy our spooky, seasonal messy play just in time for Halloween.

🍁 November

• Monday 3rd November – Bonfire Night Messy Play
  Sparkly glitter trays, firework painting, crackling sensory bottles, and warm autumnal textures.

• Friday 7th November – Remembrance Poppy Sensory
  Red and black playdough, poppy petal collages, and gentle mark-making activities, with children also making their own mini wreaths as a thoughtful keepsake.

• Monday 17th November – Magic Messy Play ✨
  Potion making, bubbling cauldrons, glittery foam, and wand play to bring a touch of enchantment.

• Friday 21st November – Magic Messy Play (Repeat) ✨
  Another chance to enjoy a world of potions and sparkle.

❄️ December

• Monday 1st December – Frost & Winter Sparkle

• Friday 5th December – Frost & Winter Sparkle
  Shimmery sensory trays, fake snow, icy treasure hunts, sparkly playdough, and frosty crafts.

• Monday 15th December – Christmas Messy Play

• Friday 19th December – Christmas Messy Play
  Festive sensory fun with reindeer oats, Christmas pudding playdough, bauble rice trays, and plenty of glittery holiday sparkle.

✨ Spaces are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment. Come along and let your little ones explore, create, and most importantly – get messy!

These relaxed, themed sessions are a great way for children to explore textures, build confidence, and engage in creative play while grown-ups enjoy a cuppa and a chat.

Book here: 🖐️ Messy & Sensory Play – Autumn & Winter Series — Handcrafted Me

The studio is closed for a Birthday Party