Downloads

Discover a wide range of free, downloadable making activities to enjoy at home or in school, inspired by the Festival’s themes and programme.

Festival on Tour: Activity Sheets

In collaboration with Blackburn Central Library, the National Festival of Making and Let’s Make Art have curated a collection of activities.

Mini Architects Activity Book

As part of Architects of Air, we partnered with artist Emma Colbert-Mooring of You Good Studio and Source Creative to create a free activity booklet filled with hands-on making.

Salt Dough Sculpture

Get stuck in and make your own salt dough sculpture, exploring the creative possibilities of everyday materials from your kitchen.

Make an Aniplant

Learn how to create an animal-themed plant pot using recycled materials, designed and led by student Caitlin Wyatt.

Let's Make Activity Book

Enjoy a range of making activities created by artists and creatives working with the National Festival of Making.

Milk Bottle Bugs

Turn recycled milk bottles into colourful bugs with Let’s Make Art.

Recipe Book

The Less Waste More Taste booklet explores food-making and its impact on our environment, health, wellbeing, and wallets. Dive in and discover the delicious recipes.

Inventors Logbook

Capture your ideas in a specially designed challenge pack, guiding you through the process of inventing with fun and imaginative activities.

3D Paper Vase

Design and make a 3D paper vase with Let’s Make Art.