Little Art Explorers – Rhyme & Colour

Little Art Explorers – Rhyme & Colour
Weekly term-time sessions at the House of Manannan invite under-5s to get messy and creative, exploring a new art material each time and making bold, child-led artwork inspired by colour, shape, and play.



Get ready to get messy and creative! Every week during term-time, the House of Manannan transforms into a playground of colour and texture for our under-5s. From squishing modelling dough to splashing finger paints, your little creator will dive into a new medium every single session.

We’re turning the exhibition’s big ideas like swirling colours, wild nature, and funky shapes into hands-on fun. Whether they’re building with magnetic tiles or experimenting with sand, your child will lead the way in making “Big Art” every single week!

You’ll start with 30 minutes of play, where your little ones explore colour and shape through sensory toys, simple games, and story time. We then move into 30 minutes of hands-on art making, followed by gentle time in the gallery to look, talk and explore together, keeping everything child-led, relaxed and fun.



This week, we’re getting creative making Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Wands using card, crepe paper streamers, and colourful stick and star stickers. Each child will craft a wand sparkling with magic from the skies. Imaginative minds will love bringing their enchanted wands to life, full of spells and wonder, and they’ll be excited to start creating straight away!

Children will:

Design their own star wand using colourful materials
Practice cutting, sticking, and assembling different textures
Explore creativity by choosing colours and decorations
Develop fine motor skills while handling paper, stickers, and streamers
Engage in imaginative play, pretending to cast spells and create magical stories
Share their creations with friends, boosting confidence and social skills
Experience a sense of achievement from completing a craft project