Talks, Workshops & Activities
Eton Arts Week is a celebration of creativity with the opportunity to get involved yourself.
Unleash your imagination and learn something new in one of our creative activities, talks and demonstrations. Or spend some quality family time with activities both young and old can enjoy. To take part in any of the adult activities you need to book a ticket. Prizes are very modest and start at £3. For children there will be free activities as well as things you can pay for on the day, but for the most exciting things you need to book in advance. You will find all our tickets listed on www.ticketsource.co.uk/eton-arts-week or you can click on the links for the individual activities below.
Talks and Workshops
24/5 – Introduction to Art Conservation Details and Booking
25/5 – Saving a multi-million £ artwork! Details and Booking
27/5 – Nature’s Palette: Scratch Art Workshop 2.00pm Details and Booking
27/5 – Bespoke Flower Workshop @ Luxe 3.00pm Details and Booking
28/5 – Cake Decorating 11.30am Details and Booking
28/5 – Introduction to Silver Jewellery Making 2.00pm Details and Booking
28/5 – Book Illustrations Through the Centuries 6.00pm Details and Booking
29/5 – Bespoke Flower Workshop @ Luxe 11.30am Details and Booking
29/5 – Papier Mâché Demonstration 1.00pm Details and Booking
29/5 – Fashion Design – the Creative Process 3.00pm Details and Booking
30/5 – Introduction to Silver Jewellery Making 2.00pm Details and Booking
30/5 – Book Illustrations Through the Centuries 6.00pm Details and Booking
Activities for Families
Teddy Bear’s Tea Party – Monday 26/5
Bring your own cuddly toy for a Teddy Bears’ Tea Party at the Christopher Hotel in Eton. Enjoy a children’s Afternoon Tea, with story time, colouring-in and a balloon artist as entertainment while you eat.
For more information and to book your table: Teddy Bear’s Tea Party
Arts Workshop – Nature’s Palette: A family Scratch Art Journey – Tuesday 27/5
Explore a world of florals with vibrant colours and intricate designs. Learning the techniques of scratch art, you’ll uncover hidden hues and create a beautiful mini masterpiece to take home.
For more information and to book your place: Scratch Art Workshop
Magic Demonstration – Thursday 29/5
For anyone between 8 and 98 who likes a bit of magic!
Enjoy this fascinating magic demonstration by Saiful, Eton’s own Magician
Card tricks, disappearing items, you name it!
For more information and to book your place: Magic Demonstration
Art Treasure Trail – All Week – Free Activity
Pick up your form at Eton Information Centre, as 67 Eton High Street, open 10.00am to 5.30pm. You’ll get a chocolate on completing the trail and have the chance to win 4 tickets to see The Lightning Thief at the Theatre Royal Windsor.
Face Painting and Balloon Animals – Tuesday 27/5
The Crown & Cushion Inn, 2.00-5.00pm
PC Ben story ready by a Policeman
The Christopher
Wednesday 28/5 1.00pm & Saturday 30/5 4.00pm
