FOR THE KIDS

The Art House is one of Eastbourne's most loved family-friendly venues. Drop in for pottery painting any day of the week, or book a session during the East Sussex school holidays, after school or at a special event. Children of all ages, from tiny tots to teenagers, are always welcome.

Make memories together - family activities in Eastbourne.

Children’s Activities

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    POTTERY PAINTING — DROP IN

    Pick your piece and get creative together. One of the most popular things to do with children in Eastbourne. We have a huge range of pottery, paint baskets on every table and a friendly team on hand.

  • FREE CHILDREN'S CLASSES

    We offer a selection of free children's activities including a baby and toddler music group and our teenager art and wellbeing art class. These are held during term time, funded through our community arts programme.

    We're also an approved HAF provider for East Sussex Council, running free holiday workshops for eligible East Sussex families. Book via www.eequ.info.

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    SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

    When the East Sussex schools break up, The Art House opens its doors wider. Our school holiday programme in Eastbourne is packed with brilliant sessions: t-shirt tie-dye, slime, jewellery making, Indian block printing, pottery, themed events and more - for children of all ages.

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    BABY HANDPRINT & FOOTPRINT KEEPSAKES

    Capture a moment forever. We take prints of any age at our Eastbourne studio - from tiny newborn feet to grown-up hands (and dogs welcome too) and transfer them onto pottery that's glazed and fired to last a lifetime. A beautiful keepsake made right here in East Sussex.