Creative Zone
Our mission within the Creative Zone is to encourage people to explore the life and works of Seamus Heaney through the enjoyment of engaging arts and craft based activities, using Seamus Heaney’s work as a source of inspiration to fuel an imaginative response.
Seamus Heaney had a gift for taking the everyday ordinary, and creating something extraordinary through his use of words.
Have you heard of the saying, “a picture paints a thousands words”? Well, we think that Seamus Heaney’s use of words paints pictures and lots of imagery emerges inviting a creative visual response.
So why not join us on a creative journey as we delve into Seamus Heaney’s word hoard to see what we can find? Let’s get creative!
Mid Term Break in The Creative Zone!
Stick, stamp, weave, colour, paint, play and read in our dedicated Creative Learning Zone!
Creative Zone Craft and Play
Visit us this mid-term for a range of arts and craft activities suitable for children up to 10. Call into one of our dedicated Creative Zone hours on Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th February.
Time: 1 hour slots available at 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm and 3.30pm
Age: Children 10 and under. £5 per child, children under 1 free
Visit our Exhibition
Visit our award winning Exhibition this Mid Term and take part in some of the crafts that will be available all week.
Inspired by the line, “Snowdrops and Candles soothed the bedside;”… from Seamus Heaney’s poem, “Mid – Term Break”, create a beautiful collaged bookmark. Suitable for all ages. Book into the Exhibition here.
Big Garden Birdwatch
Take part in the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch Friday 28 and Saturday 30 January 2022!
Why not create something special with our online crafts to help attract some wildlife into your garden.
Make your own Decorative Bird Feeder. Click here to view the video.
Download the instructions (PDF) here.
Make your own Peanut Butter Bird Feeder. Click here to view the video.
Make sure to share your creations and tag us!
Parent and toddler sessions at HomePlace!
At Home Activities
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Make an Enquiry
If you have any questions about the exhibition, an upcoming event or anything else happening at HomePlace, you can write to us or give us a call. We’re here to help.










