![Pippa is an author and artist based in the Peak District National Park, an experienced storyteller, illustrator, designer and writer. She sits crossed legged with colourful mud around her with mud drawings surrounding her.](/sites/default/files/styles/forest_slide_wide_desk/public/media/Art%20of%20Mud%20-%20image%202%20-%20Pippa%20Pixley.jpg?h=dbe36824&itok=orXSULTb)
Earth - The Art of Mud – family activity days
Event details
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Events at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum
- Great Oak Hall
We are delighted to welcome artist and children’s author Pippa Pixley as we delve into the art of mud. Become a mud painter, and create a beautiful dorodango (shiny mud sphere).
Discover more about the soils of the arboretum, and take part in a quiz challenge.
Pippa is an author and artist based in the Peak District National Park, an experienced storyteller, illustrator, designer and writer. She has worked with many schools, arts organizations, museums, conservation trusts, publishers and universities delivering education programmes focused on literacy or the creative arts to help children, students and families to develop an awareness of the wonders of the natural world and the power of imagination.
Make sure to explore the Green Games summer family trail in the Old Arboretum too! (Dog free zone - only assistance dogs allowed.)
Suitable for children aged 3+
Essential information
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, GL8 8QS
How much? Free after admission
Where to meet? Great Oak Hall
Do I need to book? No
Dogs allowed? No (except for assistance dogs).
What to wear? Suitable clothing for exploring is recommended.
Where to meet? Great Oak Hall
Do I need to book? No
Dogs allowed? No (except for assistance dogs).
What to wear? Suitable clothing for exploring is recommended.