Summer in Balby Bridge

Roots to Renewal - Up-cycling with Nature

Monday 28 July 10:00am-12:00pm

During this hands-on session, you’ll learn a range of eco-printing techniques—using leaves, flowers, and other natural materials to create stunning, one-of-a-kind prints on fabric. We’ll talk about how foraged plants, food waste, and everyday garden finds can be transformed into beautiful patterns, giving new life to textiles that might otherwise go to waste.

You don’t need any previous experience, just a willingness to experiment and have fun. All materials will be provided.

Come along, connect with others, and help create naturally printed textilles and garments—while learning more about sustainable fashion and the beauty of local plants.

Brilliant Bees

Ideal for families and all ages

Tuesday 29 July 10:30am-12:30pm

#TeamWilderTuesdays

🎓 Pollinator Talk - Discover the amazing world of bees & other pollinators! Learn about different species and how YOU can help them thrive

🏠 Build a Bee Home - Craft your own bee home to take home or donate to our community garden! Perfect homes for bees

🌱 Seed Ball Fun - Make wildflower seed bombs to scatter and create pollinator corridors in your area!

DIY Light Box Animation

Ideal for ages 10+, activities such as colouring in and crafts will be available for younger children/siblings 

Tuesday 29th July 1:30pm-3:00pm

What's in Store: 💡 Creative Storytelling - Discover how simple light & shadow can bring your stories to life!

🎥 Live Demo - Watch the magic happen! See how light boxes, cameras & everyday materials create captivating animations

🙌 Hands-On Fun - Work in small groups with your own light box setup! Create stop-motion or shadow animations with step-by-step support

All equipment provided - just bring your imagination!

Roots to Renewal - Up-cycling with Nature with a digital twist

Monday 4TH AUGUST 10:00am-12:00pm

During this hands-on session, you’ll:

• Explore a variety of eco-printing techniques using leaves, flowers, and natural materials.

• Learn how to transform foraged plants, food waste, and garden finds into beautiful, unique patterns on fabric.

• Work with texture—experiment with different ways to apply pattern and tactile surface effects, bringing new depth to your creative textiles.

• Design digital wearable garments inspired by your nature-based creations.

• Learn to share these digital designs with friends and family, letting them virtually “wear” your art.

• Have your digital wearable showcased alongside physical creations at our Community Fashion Show on 8th November.

You don’t need any previous experience, just a willingness to experiment and have fun. All materials will be provided.

Water for Wildlife

Ideal for families and all ages

Tuesday 5 August 10:30am – 12:30pm

#TeamWilderTuesdays

🎓 Water Feature Talk - Discover creative ways to add water to ANY outdoor space - from tiny balconies to big gardens!

🔧 Hands-On Making - Choose your project & take it home:

🐝 Bee/Butterfly Drinking Station

🪰 Hoverfly Lagoon

🐸 Mini Container Pond

DIY Light Box Animation

Ideal for ages 10+, activities such as colouring in and crafts will be available for younger children/siblings 

Tuesday 5th August 1:30pm-3:00pm

What's in Store: 💡 Creative Storytelling - Discover how simple light & shadow can bring your stories to life!

🎥 Live Demo - Watch the magic happen! See how light boxes, cameras & everyday materials create captivating animations

🙌 Hands-On Fun - Work in small groups with your own light box setup! Create stop-motion or shadow animations with step-by-step support

All equipment provided - just bring your imagination!

Stories of You with GSD

Ideal for Ages 14+

Tuesday 12th August | 10:30am - 12:30pm

Share the memories, experiences & moments that shape you! We'll create a safe space where your voice can shine and discover how everyday stories become powerful poetry

🎨 Learn techniques to transform your experiences into vivid poems & lyrics! Get inspired by contemporary poets & songwriters who've turned their stories into art

✨ Create Your Voice - Work solo or with a partner to:

• Collect fragments of your stories

• Shape them into beautiful poems or lyric lines

• Discover your unique creative style

🌟 Share & Celebrate - Close each session by sharing your new pieces with the group and celebrating everyone's unique voice

DIY Light Box Animation

Ideal for ages 10+, activities such as colouring in and crafts will be available for younger children/siblings 

Tuesday 12th August 1:30pm-3:00pm

What's in Store: 💡 Creative Storytelling - Discover how simple light & shadow can bring your stories to life!

🎥 Live Demo - Watch the magic happen! See how light boxes, cameras & everyday materials create captivating animations

🙌 Hands-On Fun - Work in small groups with your own light box setup! Create stop-motion or shadow animations with step-by-step support

All equipment provided - just bring your imagination!

Stories of You with GSD

Ideal for Ages 14+

Tuesday 19th August | 10:30am - 12:30pm

Share the memories, experiences & moments that shape you! We'll create a safe space where your voice can shine and discover how everyday stories become powerful poetry

🎨 Learn techniques to transform your experiences into vivid poems & lyrics! Get inspired by contemporary poets & songwriters who've turned their stories into art

✨ Create Your Voice - Work solo or with a partner to:

• Collect fragments of your stories

• Shape them into beautiful poems or lyric lines

• Discover your unique creative style

🌟 Share & Celebrate - Close each session by sharing your new pieces with the group and celebrating everyone's unique voice

DIY Light Box Animation

Ideal for ages 10+, activities such as colouring in and crafts will be available for younger children/siblings 

Tuesday 19th August 1:30pm-3:00pm

What's in Store: 💡 Creative Storytelling - Discover how simple light & shadow can bring your stories to life!

🎥 Live Demo - Watch the magic happen! See how light boxes, cameras & everyday materials create captivating animations

🙌 Hands-On Fun - Work in small groups with your own light box setup! Create stop-motion or shadow animations with step-by-step support

All equipment provided - just bring your imagination!

Fast Trax Workshop with GSD

Ideal for Ages 14-25

Monday 21st July | 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Share your musical dreams! What moves you? Who inspires you? Let's explore your creative goals together - whether you're into songwriting, production, or video!

🎧 Get the inside scoop on the music creation process! From writing lyrics to crafting beats to shooting videos - see how the magic happens

🔥 Create Your Sound - Time to make music! Work in small groups to:

• Write & record original songs

• Develop beats

• Film your own music video clips

Bring: Just your passion for music - we've got everything else covered!

Introduction to Urban Wildlife Gardening

Ideal for families and all ages

Tuesday 22 July 10:30am – 12:30pm

#TeamWilderTuesdays

Discover how you can make a huge difference for wildlife in a small space

🌱 Garden Chat - Share your outdoor space story! What wildlife visits you? What would you love to see more of?

🌿 Hands-On Fun - Plant your own 10-inch pot with herbs and edible plants to take home! Perfect for beginners.

DIY Light Box Animation

Ideal for ages 10+, activities such as colouring in and crafts will be available for younger children/siblings 

Tuesday 22 July 1:30pm-3:00pm

What's in Store: 💡 Creative Storytelling - Discover how simple light & shadow can bring your stories to life!

🎥 Live Demo - Watch the magic happen! See how light boxes, cameras & everyday materials create captivating animations

🙌 Hands-On Fun - Work in small groups with your own light box setup! Create stop-motion or shadow animations with step-by-step support

All equipment provided - just bring your imagination!