Summer Mini World Clay Workshop (Ages 6–10)

Build, create and imagine your own Mini World Clay Village this summer! A fun, creative art camp for kids aged 6–10.

This summer, kids are invited to step into a tiny, magical world of their own making!
Over three creative afternoons, children will design and build a Mini World Clay Village – complete with houses, tiny people, animals, and all the little details that bring a story to life.

Guided by our art therapist, children will explore air-dry clay, mixed media, drawing and simple construction, while building confidence, problem-solving skills and imagination.

What We’ll Be Doing Each Week

Week 1 – Thursday 8 January 🧱 Design & Build the Village

• Plan the layout of their mini world (roads, park, town square, beach… anything they imagine!)
• Create clay houses, trees, and landscape features
• Learn basic clay techniques: rolling, shaping, joining pieces together
• Start thinking about who might live in their village

Week 2 – Thursday 15 January 🧍 Tiny Characters & Creatures

• Create mini people, animals, vehicles or fantasy creatures from clay
• Explore expressions, body language and personality in their characters
• Add colour and detail with paint and mixed media
• Begin to build simple stories about life in their village

Week 3 – Thursday 22 January ✨ Details, Storytelling & Display

• Add final details: signs, tiny food, flowers, furniture and special features
• Bring the village together as one shared display
• Gentle group reflection and “village tour” at the end of the session

Who Is This Camp For?

This art camp is ideal for children aged 6–10 years who:

• Love crafting, building and imaginative play
• Enjoy stories, small-world play and creating characters
• May benefit from extra practice with fine motor skills, planning and attention
• Enjoy small-group environments that are calm, supportive and inclusive

Neurodivergent children and kids of all abilities are warmly welcomed. Activities are play-based, flexible and supported, with plenty of scaffolding where needed.

Skills We’re Supporting

Throughout Art Camp, children will be practising:

• Fine-motor skills – rolling, shaping, pinching and joining clay
• Planning and organisation – designing a village, making a plan, following steps
• Creativity & imagination – inventing characters, places and stories
• Social skills – sharing materials, working alongside peers, talking about ideas
• Emotional expression – expressing ideas, interests and feelings through art

What’s Included:

• All clay, art materials and tools
• Use of aprons (kids are still encouraged to wear play clothes)

What to Bring:

• Water bottle
• Small snack (nut-free)
• Clothes that can get a little messy