Join Our Free Art & Craft Sessions this August!

Looking for a creative way to spend time this August? Our friendly art and craft sessions are designed to be sociable, relaxed group activities where everyone is welcome – whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced maker.

These sessions are free to attend, thanks to our wonderful volunteers who are giving their time and sharing their skills, with support from Pub is The Hub, who have provided many of the materials. If you enjoy taking part, donations are welcome and will help us replenish supplies and continue offering more creative sessions in the future.

For Adults & Children

Embroidery on Card – Gill Laird

Tuesdays 10-12am – August 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th.

Learn embroidery stitches – sewing pictures and/or bookmarks – cross stitch pictures – using running stitch. All materials provided.
age 6 and up (children to be accompanied by a responsible adult).
 Please sign up in advance by emailing gilllairdchairs@gmail.com

For Children (accompanied by an adult)

Children’s Garden Craft activity – Penny Burrows & Fiona Rose

Children aged 4-10 (to be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Sunday 16th August 2-4pm including biscuits and squash.

• Make a model insect or animal from natural materials such as vegetables, twigs, and pinecones. We will supply some natural materials but you are also welcome to bring materials from home.
• Help plant up the two raised herb and flower beds in the soon to be opened children’s play garden – (please bring a trowel if you have one). Learn about bees and pollinators!
• Create a mini garden in a seed tray – all materials supplied

Please sign up in advance by emailing: pennyburrows2@aol.com

For Adults

Introduction to Sketching – Chrissie Wild

Tuesdays 7-8pm – August 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th.

(This activity will continue to run in September if there is sufficient demand.)

All materials provided, but please bring your own sketch book and drawing pencils if you already have them.
Please sign up in advance by emailing thecrisin@icloud.com

Explorative art sessions – Liz Carter

Thursdays 2-4pm – August 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Explore the materials contained in our art box (includes watercolour, gouache, ink, oil pastels). All materials provided but please bring your own paintbrushes if you have them.
Please sign up in advance by emailing lizzie.molloy53@gmail.com

Learn to Decoupage – Glynis Hammond

Sunday, 16th August – 7.30pm
Please sign up in advance by emailing glynis.hammond@gmail.com

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Opening Times

Monday 4.00 – 10.30 pm
Food Truck 5.00 – 8.00 pm

Tuesday 4.00 – 10.30 pm
Food Truck 5.00 – 8.00 pm

Wednesday 12.00 – 10.30 pm
Food 12.00 – 2.30 pm and 5.30 – 8.30pm

Thursday 12.00 – 10.30 pm
Food 12.00 – 2.30 pm and 5.30 – 8.30pm

Friday 12.00 – 11.00 pm
Food 12.00 – 2.30 pm and 5.30 – 9.00pm

Saturday 12.00 pm to 11.00 pm
Food 12.00 – 3.00 pm and 5.00 – 9.00pm

Sunday 12.00 pm to 9.00 pm
Food 12.00 – 6.00 pm

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For groups of more than 6, please contact The Lion directly to make your reservation. 01799 494365

Contact Us

9 Abbey St,
Ickleton,
CB10 1SS

Tel: 01799 494365

Email: info@thelionatickleton.co.uk

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