AT HOME ACTIVITIES
Whether you are looking for something to do for yourself or the kids, we have pulled together the following brilliant resources to ignite your imaginations!
We are regularly adding to this page, so keep checking back and let us know if there is anything we can help with. We would love you to share any of your amazing creations on our social media pages! Links are above.
Many of our activities are perfect for recycling items usually found around the home, where this is the case you'll see the following symbol:
Others may require you to source additional materials for a specific creation, where this is the case you'll see the following symbol:
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Creative Sheffield '23
We asked our artist, staff and volunteers to share their simple challenges and tips to Ignite Imaginations, in Sheffield, this January!
Click here to view the daily inspiration
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3D Keyhole and Key
Have a go with artist Alex, who has created this guide to creating your own 3D Keyhole and Key. Inspired by the story, Dinosaur Department Store by Lily Murray.
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This activity was originally created for our friends at Concerteenies.
Mouse Puppet
Have a go with artist Alex, who has created this guide to creating your own mouse puppet. Inspired by the picture book, Mouse and Bear by Kev Payne.
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This activity was originally created for our friends at Concerteenies.
Autumn Acorn Lantern
Have a go with artist Charlie, who has created this guide to creating an Acorn Lantern.
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This activity was originally created for our friends at Sharrow Community Forum.
Autumn in Hillsborough Park
Our artist, Jordanna has created this guide to exploring Hillsborough Park, in the autumn.
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This activity was originally created for our friends at Age UK Sheffield.
Summer in Hillsborough Park
Our artist, Jordanna has created this guide to exploring Hillsborough Park, in the summer.
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This activity was originally created for our friends at Age UK Sheffield.
Plant Pot
Our artist, Lois has created this lovely craft to decorate your own plant pot.
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This activity was originally created for NHS Sheffield CCG as part of Winter Pressures.
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Sheffield Stencil
Our artist, Alastair has created this exciting open ended activity. Create your stencil and then have fun with it!
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This activity was originally created for NHS Sheffield CCG as part of Winter Pressures.
Sense Map
Our artist, Grace has created this fabulous sense map activity!
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This activity was originally created for NHS Sheffield CCG as part of Winter Pressures.
Sun-Print
A lovely summer activity by our artist, Grace. Have a go at making your own sun-print.
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This activity was originally created for NHS Sheffield CCG as part of Winter Pressures.
Clay Plant Pot
Check out this brilliant clay plant pot, created by our artist Lois!
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This activity was originally created for MASKK, after school club.
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Glass Painting jars and bottle lanterns
Recycle glass bottles and jars in this fun and colourful project.
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This activity was originally created for Age Better in Sheffield.
Nature Inspired Coasters
Check out these brilliant nature inspired coasters, why not have a go at creating your own!
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This activity was originally created for NHS Sheffield CCG as part of Winter Pressures.
Skyscraper Design
Have a go at drawing your own skyscapers with our artist, Karen.
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This activity was originally created for Sheffield Healthy Holidays.
Paper Coil Bowls
Our artist, Angie has created this fun activity to make your own paper coil bowls.
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This activity was originally created for Age Better.
Paper Coil Bowls
Our artist, Charlotte guides you through the creation of a nature inspired planter.
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This activity was originally created for NHS Sheffield CCG as part of Winter Pressures.
Wind Chime Suncatcher
Our artist, Lois guides you through this activity to make a wind chime suncatcher.
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This activity was originally created for MASKK.
Mindful Colouring
Have a go at this Mindful Colouring activity, created by Ignite Imaginations artist, Ali.
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Click here for Ali's colouring sheet!
This activity was originally created for NHS Sheffield CCG, as part of Winter Pressures.
Leaf Rubbing
Have a go at this Mindful Colouring activity, created by Ignite Imaginations artist, Ali.
Click here for the activity sheet
This activity was originally created for NHS Sheffield CCG, as part of Winter Pressures.
Bat Box
Decorate your own bat box, with our artist Lois!
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This activity was originally created for Sheffield Healthy Holidays.
Spring in Hillsborough Park
Our artist, Jordanna has created this guide to exploring Hillsborough Park, in the spring.
Click here for the activity sheet
This activity was originally created for our friends at Age UK Sheffield.
Wintery Centerpiece
Our artist, Jordanna has created this winter craft, perfect for the festive season.
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This activity was originally created for our friends at Age Better in Sheffield as part of a Christmas Day Experience in 2020.
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Winter in Hillsborough Park
Our artist, Jordanna has created this guide to exploring Hillsborough Park, in the winter.
Click here for the activity sheet
This activity was originally created for our friends at Age UK Sheffield.
Glass Jar Lantern
Our artist, Sara has created this guide to creating a Glass Jar Lantern, at home.
Click here for the activity sheet
This activity was originally created for our friends at Sharrow Community Forum
Acorn Lantern
Have a go with artist Charlie, who has created this guide to creating an Acorn Lantern.
Click here for the activity sheet
This activity was originally created for our friends at Sharrow Community Forum
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Family Tree Art
Have a go with artist Jordanna Farrimond and create your own family tree!
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This video was originally created for our friends at Turning the Page.
Graffiti Poster
Have a go with artist Jordanna Farrimond and create your own graffiti poster to celebrate where you live.
This video was originally created for our friends at Turning the Page.
Shadow Theatre
Have a go with artist Jordanna Farrimond and create your own shadow theatre using things you find around your home.
This video was originally created for our friends at Turning the Page.
Cardboard Architecture
Have a go with artist Angie Hardwick and recreate a building from your local area, using cardboard.
This video was originally created for our friends at Turning the Page.
Decorate your own birdhouse*
Have a go with artist Lois Conlan and create your very own birdhouse
*Please note: this activity, originally for MASKK and Healthy Holidays, requires you to purchase your own birdhouse
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Click here for the PDF
Space Diorama
Have a go with artist Jordanna Farrimond and create your very own Space Diorama.
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Puppet Theatre
Have a go with artist Charlie Hill and create your very own Puppet Theatre.
Pop-Up Jungle Book
Have a go with artist Alex Blakey and create your very own Pop-Up Jungle Book.
Hope Negative Space Collage
Have a go with artist Helen Moyes and create your very own Hope Negative Space Collage.
Creating the characters with Lois
In this session, you will create some of your favourite storybook characters.
Bring to life three wonderful children's literature characters - which one will you make?
Wagner the owl from Awful Auntie
Mr Twit's disgusting beard (yuk!)
Elmer the Patchwork Elephant's rainbow-tastic ears and trunk
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Monster catching wacky inventions
with Annie
Design and make your own new wacky invention to tackle (or tickle) monsters.
Monster Pot Pitch with Karen
Join our artist Karen for this fun family workshop, create your own monster pot pitch game!
Treasure hunt with Charlie
Join our artist Charlie for this fun family workshop, create your own unique treasure with a map and clues to help you find it.
Story stones with Helen
Join our artist Helen for this fun family workshop delivered by Ignite Imaginations for Sheffield Libraries, make your own story stones!
Talking About Our Generation
Join us for this creative writing workshop - Rewriting the Record.
Aimed at 50+
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Spooky creations with Jordanna
Join our artist Jordanna for this fun family workshop delivered by Ignite Imaginations for Sheffield Libraries, make your own spooky creation!
Talking about our Generation
Join us on this online workshop making your own memory collage.
Aimed at 50+
Going on safari with Annie
Sail the Seven Seas Pirate Adventure with Helen
Climb every Mountain with Liz
Reach for the skies with Angie
Up up and away..... If you had an hot air balloon where would you go? ... What would you see? . In this session you will create your own model Hot Air Balloon.
