top of page
LITTLE HANDS CHILDREN'S PROGRAMME
Heritage crafts for
curious hands.

Our Little Hands program introduces young children to heritage crafts skills like block‑printing, weaving, natural dyeing and book‑binding, the skills that are rapidly disappearing or forgotten.

Rather than messy play, these are hands‑on cultural experiences where every child leaves with a meaningful object and a story about its origins.

TASTER SESSIONS  - JUNE 2026

A chance to come and see the space, try a session, and get a feel for whether it's right for your child before committing to anything regular. Sessions are 45 minutes, hands-on, and relaxed. All materials included. Places limited to eight children per session.

AGES 3 – 5,  PARENT & CHILD

JUNIOR MAKERS

Children create mini-books, learn block printing, and experiment with natural dyes. Each session introduces a new material or technique.

£7

per child · all materials included

Monday 1 June
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

Monday 8 June
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

AGES 2 – 4, PARENT & CHILD

TINY MAKERS

Short and playful, with simple games that build visual memory before moving into a project together - clay tiles, homemade dyes, felt shapes.

£7​

per child · all materials included

Wednesday 3 June
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM

Wednesday 10 June
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM

Already on our waitlist?

If you signed up before May 2026, your rate is £5 per child. Check your inbox, we've sent you a  special discount code.

OUR SESSIONS

1.png

Ages  2 - 4,
parent & child

In our Tiny Makers sessions we keep things simple. We begin with quick games that build visual memory and fine motor control before moving into a simple project together. One week you might make a little clay tile and press your own patterns into it; another you’ll paint with homemade dyes or stitch felt shapes. These sessions are short and playful, giving you and your child space to explore textures, colours and shapes side by side.

2.png

Ages 3 - 5,
parent & child

Our Junior Makers classes encourages curiosity. Children create their own mini‑books, weave on cardboard looms and experiment with natural dyes and build simple sculptures. Each session builds on the last so you can see your child's skills grow, and every week introduces a new material or technique.

3.png

Ages  5 - 8
After School

In Craft Club we begin with a clay tile project to get them thinking about modelling, perspective and design. Over the weeks we explore acrylics on board, watercolour washes, ink drawings, chalk and oil pastels, papier mâché forms and even a bit of metal tooling. Each class begins with a starter exercise that strengthens visual memory, hand‑eye co‑ordination and colour awareness.

4.png

Ages  8 - 11
Home Ed

Designed for home‑educated children who crave deeper, project‑based learning. Over 90 minutes we cover the story of each craft and art inspired by a specific artist, learning how to build up layers and work confidently in colour. From there we move through a lively mix of media: watercolours, inks, pastels, clay and papier mâché. They’ll have the chance to collaborate with their peers and express their own unique visions through their artwork.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

Little  Hands is not about quick crafts. We are the only children’s program in Cambridge built around the Heritage Endangered Crafts. Our sessions:
 

  • Celebrate endangered crafts 
    Kids learn the history and environmental significance of techniques like creating natural dyes, block printing, and book‑binding.

  • Use sustainable materials
    We source natural dyes, recycled fabrics and local clay.

  • Build progression 
    Each term focuses on a craft and skills build week by week; returning children work towards a “Heritage Maker” badge.

  • Include parents when they want
    Parents are welcome to co‑create in our session and can enjoy a complimentary tea/coffee when the children craft.

  • Keep class sizes small 
    Maximum ten children per session ensures attentive guidance.

Image by Steve A Johnson

PASSES AND OFFERS

Heritage Craft Passport 
Six‑session pass (valid over eight weeks) save around 10% off.
 

Sibling saver
10% discount for siblings booked into the same session.
 

Term membership 
Commit to a full 12‑week term, save 15% and  a complimentary extra workshop during school holidays.

WHAT YOUR CHILD WILL GAIN

A handmade object each week (tote bag, mini rug, sketchbook, etc.)


Stories and language – we weave in folklore and history to enrich vocabulary.


Fine motor skills and patience through painting, stitching, weaving and block‑printing.


Cultural awareness of crafts from different regions and their modern relevance.

Image by Jerry Wang

CRAF CLUB AND DESIGN CLUB WAITLIST 

We're finalising regular session dates for Craft Club (ages 5–8) and Design Club (ages 8–11).
Add your details below and you'll be first to hear when bookings open.
 

Add your details below to join the waitlist.

Which club would you be interested in?
bottom of page