February Half Term – 2024

Child painting a heart during art classes.

Celebrate the February half-term with a week full of creative activities and artistic fun for all ages! Check out our daily program and activities: Monday: Canvas Painting Unleash your inner artist as we dive into the vibrant world of canvas painting. Whether you’re a seasoned painter or just starting, our experienced instructors will guide you…

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Kids Club – Valentine’s Day – Craft workshop

Girl making heart decorations at kid's club.

Valentine’s Day with a unique crafting event at Kids Club! Join us for a day filled with creativity and fun as we dive into the world of DIY wooden heart decorations. Get ready to unleash your inner artist and make this Valentine’s Day memorable. 📅 Save the Date: Date: Wednesday, February 14, 2024 Time: 11…

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Christmas Stockings

Red stocking with a star on blue wood.

🎄 The holiday season is upon us, and there’s no better way to get into the festive spirit than by celebrating with your community. We’re thrilled to invite you to a heart-warming family event that’s all about the joy of Christmas stockings. Mark your calendars for December 16th from 11am to 4pm because you won’t…

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Christmas Tree Decorations

Child making Christmas tree decorations.

🎄 Celebrate the holiday season with us at the Observatory Shopping Centre, Slough! Prepare for a day filled with festive activities, including a special appearance from Harmony the mascot. Here’s all the exciting information you need to know: 📅 Event Details: Date: Saturday, 9th December Time: 11am – 4pm 🎁 What to Expect: This event…

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Christmas Wreath Decoration

Girl decorating Christmas wreath, 2nd Dec. 11AM-4PM.

🎄The festive spirit is in the air, and we’re thrilled to invite you to a delightful event at the Centre! Join us for an unforgettable day filled with merry activities and the joyous presence of Harmony, the lovable mascot. 📅 Event Details: Saturday, 2nd December 11am – 4pm 🎁 What to Expect: Wreath Decorations Galore!…

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Remembrance Day 2023

Remembrance Day event with red poppies.

Join us on Sunday, 12th November, to commemorate Remembrance Day with an engaging and reflective clay work and wreath-making workshop. Event Details: Date & Time: Sunday, 12th November | 1 pm – 4 pm Location: Outside Primark, Observatory Shopping Centre, Slough High Street, SL1 1LN This unique workshop is organised with the Art Classes Group,…

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Winter Holiday Activities and Food Programme 2023

Slough holiday activities and food program 2023.

The Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) for Winter 2023 is an excellent initiative by the Department for Education. This program aims to support families, especially those with children eligible for free school meals, during the major school holidays, such as Easter, Christmas, and summer. Key highlights of the HAF Winter 2023 program include: *…

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Celebrate Diwali with the Art Classes Group

Woman and girl making Diwali cards.

Diwali, the festival of lights, is just around the corner, and there’s no better place to celebrate it than at Queensmere Observatory. Join us on Saturday, 11th November, from 11 AM to 4 PM for a day filled with fun, creativity, and the spirit of Diwali. Workshop with Art Classes Group: One of the highlights…

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Half Term – Halloween

Halloween art activities for kids.

We have a fun and creative schedule for your Halloween week and school holiday half-term time! Monday, October 23rd: Halloween House Decorations On this day, children can work on decorating Halloween-themed items. Tuesday, October 24th: Halloween Dress-Up On this day, Halloween dress–up. Wednesday, October 25th: 3D Halloween Art On this day, Children will have the…

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WintEr ARt Environment (WEARE) Freelance Artist Call out

Artist callout for Winter Art Environment.

Project Overview: We are excited to announce an opportunity for freelance artists to collaborate on our upcoming project, WEARE. We are seeking talented artists who can bring their unique creative vision to our project. About Us: We are the Art Classes Group (ACG), based in the heart of central Slough, Queensmere Observatory shopping centre. We…

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