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Hands-On Architecture
Heritage Open Day: Hands-On Architecture – A fun, family-friendly craft event in The Victorian Pump Room, Buxton, where children and adults can get creative with architecture-inspired activities. Step into the Victorian Pump Room and let your imagination take shape! Hands-On Architecture is a family-friendly craft event where children and adults can discover the fascinating world of architecture through creative activities.
Inspired by Buxton’s rich architectural heritage, families can design, build, and decorate their own structures, take part in fun challenges, and learn about the unique styles that make Buxton’s buildings so special. Whether you’re creating part of the grand Georgian façade or intricate Victorian details from salt dough, or constructing your own mini masterpiece from cardboard, these events are the perfect way to bring architecture to life in a playful and interactive way.
Sat 13th - Constructing with cardboard
Sat 20th - Salt dough building details
Inspired by Buxton’s rich architectural heritage, families can design, build, and decorate their own structures, take part in fun challenges, and learn about the unique styles that make Buxton’s buildings so special. Whether you’re creating part of the grand Georgian façade or intricate Victorian details from salt dough, or constructing your own mini masterpiece from cardboard, these events are the perfect way to bring architecture to life in a playful and interactive way.
Sat 13th - Constructing with cardboard
Sat 20th - Salt dough building details
Sat 13 Sep, Sat 20 Sep
The Pump Room, The Crescent, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 6BH
Sat 13 Sep:1300-1500; Sat 20 Sep:1300-1500; Free Entry.
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