Things to take part in at the 2026 Festival Weekend on 16 & 17 May 2026
Your chance to get involved
We have a range of FREE activities you can take part in over the Festival Weekend
Drop-in workshops at Lady Bay School
Bookable Workshops in the Front Hall at Lady Bay Church
Bookable Workshops
These workshops are free but please ensure that you have purchased a Festival Weekend map.
SAT | Embroider the Heron with Mary
A relaxed, friendly session guiding you through a beautiful heron design using simple embroidery techniques. All abilities welcome.
SAT | Hand Lettering & Doodling with Shivani
Design and personalise your own ceramic coaster with hand lettering and doodle art.
Guided by Shivani, leave with something completely yours..
SUN | Sari Fabric Flowers with Harsha
Learn to make beautiful fabric flowers using colourful saris and slow stitching techniques, guided by Harsha from India Inspired Crafts.
SUN | Try Lino Printing with Nia Capeling
Carve a simple design onto a lino block and print it onto a fabric tote bag to take home. Beginner friendly, no experience needed, all materials provided.
DROP-IN WORKSHOPS
SAT & SUN | Art & craft for all the family.
Come along to add your link to the Building Bridges & Connecting Communities Community Project.
SAT & SUN | Face painting with Sue Mallender
Fantastical face painting from 12pm both days.
SAT | Nature Painting with Liz Waddell.
Decorate sticks of all shapes and sizes. With a little colour and imagination, they become story sticks, magic wands, wall hangings, or something simply beautiful to take home.
SUN | Building Bridges with Before and After School Care Lady Bay.
Children and their adults can use a variety of materials to create their own unique multi-coloured bridge.