HAF

Playing with Puppetry

Tue 21st Jul 2026 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Free Creative

This summer the Brewhouse Arts Centre is delighted to be part of Staffordshire County Council’s HAF (Holiday Activities and Food) programme  offering a programme of FREE creative workshops for eligible children and young people throughout the summer holidays.

The HAF programme provides enriching holiday activities and a healthy meal for children and young people aged 5–16 who receive benefit-related Free School Meals. Activities take place across Staffordshire from 20 July to 31 August 2026, with eligible children able to book up to 16 free sessions across the programme.

Playing with Puppetry

Tuesday 21st July, 1:00pm – 3:30pm

Inspired by theatre-makers, in this session we’ll imagine up characters and bring them to life as puppets. Our Artist, Elizabeth Blades, will show different puppet-making techniques then you’ll explore how light can animate our creations.

Other HAF workshops at the Brewhouse include:

  • Creative Movement and Dance Thursday 30th July, 3:00pm – 5:30pm
  • Printing “with” Nature Friday 7th August, 10:00am – 12:30pm
  • Create a Play in a Day Friday 14th August, 11:00am – 2:30pm
  • DIY Zines Tuesday 18th August, 12:00pm – 2:30pm
  • Be an Artist for the Day Wednesday 26th August, 11:00am – 1:30pm