Looking for a fun, creative family activity this half term? Join our Chasing Nature mini metalworker drop-in workshop! This interactive session introduces families to basic metal chasing techniques to create votive plaques inspired by native plants and creatures and our beautiful Walled Garden.

Guided by Artist Blacksmithing students, you'll transfer your designs onto metal plates and use hammers and punches to emboss them, crafting unique art pieces to take home with you. Don’t miss this chance to blend creativity with nature and learn new skills.

For families with children aged 5+. Children must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or carer.

Head to the Garden Pavilion and book a place a place in person - we’re now operating on a booking basis due to HUGE demand for this fantastic workshop!

If we’ve run out of spaces please enjoy a free museum explorer trail instead, or watch blacksmithing demos in the Garden - the Nowhere Forge will be in action between 10.30am - 3.30pm.

Part of the Earth Fire Iron programme, supported by Arts Council England

With thanks to Mark, Ren and the wonderful team from HCA