Help build The Neighbourhood - a growing miniature world where every family helps shape the story. Working with community artist Becci Kenning and composer Tom Cook, you’ll create colourful spaces, tiny characters and imaginative details using recycled and craft materials.

Free sessions at 10.30am, 12pm, 1.30pm and 3pm. Bookable on the day.

Some of the fun puppet characters from our October show 'Sir Charlie Stinky Socks & The Really Big Adventure' will be visiting Farnham Maltings during Family Festival to say hello. Will you be able to spot them around the building?

Experience lino printing with Ochre Print, a Guildford-based open access fine art print studio. Using pre-cut lino blocks, designed and cut by Ochre's tutors, create a beautiful lino print to take home with you.

Grab a set of headphones, tune in to your favourite song and enjoy a silent boogie in our Cellar Bar!

Step into the world of music production and become a beat maker for the day! Using Ableton Move, you'll create your own original track from scratch. Build beats, layer rhythms, experiment with sounds and samples and develop melodies as you discover how modern music is made. Free with festival entry - advance booking recommended.

Step into the world of music production and become a beat maker for the day! Using Ableton Move, you'll create your own original track from scratch. Build beats, layer rhythms, experiment with sounds and samples and develop melodies as you discover how modern music is made. Free with festival entry - advance booking recommended.

Make your very own woolly mammoth finger puppet out of card and paper, inspired by the mammoth’s tusk in the Museum of Farnham’s collection.

Create your very own adorable fabric mouse using a selection of fabrics, colours, and decorative details. With guidance throughout, you’ll discover simple sewing and crafting techniques while bringing your unique mouse character to life. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced crafter, this workshop is a relaxed and enjoyable opportunity to make something special by hand.

Get creative with paper in our fun Origami Drop-In Workshop. Discover how a few clever folds can transform a simple sheet of paper into a charming handmade mouse, using easy origami techniques suitable for beginners. Perfect for children, families, and craft lovers, this fun drop-in workshop lets you create your very own cute paper mouse to take home!

Discover the ancient art of copper embossing or Repoussé, and create your own unique, tactile piece of art. Using simple tools and traditional techniques, you’ll learn to shape, texture and decorate thin copper. Quick to learn, satisfying to do, and suitable for beginners.

A fun, hands-on LEGO experience for children aged 5–12 and LEGO enthusiasts of all ages.

Step into the role of master builder and help create an incredible new LEGO city. With thousands of bricks to choose from, design imaginative buildings, landmarks and creative spaces that become part of one spectacular community creation.

Come and enjoy being creative with the space2grow team, decorate a rock, contribute to a weaving project and get your fingers wiggling in some Play-Doh.

Join in the community with Food & Board! Take a moment to rest and come together with other playing board games, card games and Pokémon.