Wonder Makers: Creative Home Education

WONDER MAKERS: CREATIVE EDUCATION - PLAY, DISCOVER, EXPLORE

A playful creative family learning course for parents, carers and young people aged 7–13 to enjoy together.

Create giant drawings, invent characters, build unusual sculptures, play games, make up stories and tackle imaginative family challenges. Each week, you’ll experiment with different materials and discover new ways to play, communicate and create together.

The course is designed to build confidence, curiosity, teamwork and connection through creativity. This is about enjoying process art, building connection and exploring new ways of learning together.

SEND-friendly, neuro-affirming low-pressure space to grow through creativity

Each family will also create a Wonder Toolkit filled with favourite drawing games, story starters, creative challenges and simple activities to continue at home.

No creative experience is needed. If you would like to book you just need to book one adult place and then email us to let us know if you are bringing more than one child.

Wednesdays, 10–11.30am  

7 October–16 December 2026
At the Make the Sunshine Studio, 17 High Street, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5AA

No session on 28 October for half term

Thanks to our learning partnership with Somerset County Council this opportunity is FREE for parents / carers aged 19+ and their families who meet the critera – booking required

Please note this is to sign up for the course - you then need to undertake registration through Somerset County Council (we will send a link to this). If you want to find our more or have a friendly chat email hello@makethesunshine.co.uk or call Louise on 07834 039 030

This is a progressive course meaning learners can move straight onto the next courses

Developer Course: WONDER MAKERS: CREATIVE EDUCATION Imagine, Build, Immerse  (Jan - March) - 10 weeks

Enhancer Course: WONDER MAKERS: CREATIVE EDUCATION Imagine, Share, Change (April - July) - 10 weeks