The recent freezing weather has given us the perfect conditions for making ice lanterns.
seasonal crafts
Hairy Halloween spider
Enjoy making this hairy spider with your kids this Halloween, courtesy of Making Simple Needle Felts by Steffi Stern.
Hawthorn Press is forty years young
The last month of the year it is a time of reflection. This is Hawthorn Press’ 40th year and those 40 years have gone by quickly. It seems only yesterday in 1981 that Hawthorn’s founding…
Lughnasa – Harvest Time
Beltane Celebrations
Beltane, the celebration of light and fertility, takes place on 1st May. Celebrate with stories and craft ideas from The Children’s Forest
Easter Activity from The Children’s Forest – natural egg dyeing
Learn how to paint eggs using natural dye, leaves and flowers that can all be gathered on a sunny Easter weekend walk.
Present and Activity Ideas for a Quiet Christmas
For many of us, Christmas will be quieter than usual this year, with fewer friends and family members around us. But there is still plenty we can do to embrace this atmospheric time of year…
’tis the season to be crafting
As we spend more time at home again, make the most of chilly days and early evenings by taking up a new craft project. Hikaru Noguchi-darned jumper Darn it! As discussed in a recent article…
Celebrating Autumn
The Autumn Equinox brings a turning point in the year, when summer gives way to autumn and the nights begin to draw in. It is the season of harvest – fruits, nuts and berries fill…
Fun Things To Do in July With Findus
The summer holidays are here! Whether you prefer to relax inside with some home cooking, or spend time outside making things, Findus has a couple of fun activities to try this month …
