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Kids' Halloween Mache Pumpkin Workshop
Join us in store to enjoy making with mache for a haunting Halloween decoration you can display at home!
3+ years & Adults
45 mins
Crawley
1 to 5 guests
£8
What you'll do
Creative kids will love crafting a unique Halloween decoration that is certain to set a spooky scene! This mache pumpkin project is a great way to get the Halloween fun started and it’ll teach them all about making with mache.
The tutorial is designed for kids aged three years and over. They’ll have an expert Hobbycraft colleague showing them every step of the way, with a fantastic variety of craft materials provided in store to help them transform one spooky pumpkin – from googly eyes to tissue paper! There are so many ways to make something unique.
Whether kids have never made with mache before or they just love getting stuck in with this versatile craft, the workshop will be a fun way to embrace Halloween excitement.
All participants will walk away with pumpkins to put on display. Please note, you may need to allow for drying time.
Workshop suitable for ages 3+ years. All kids’ craft workshops require adult supervision. One ticket is required per child.
Our workshop spaces in some stores are located in open areas, and we will endeavour to minimise interruption from other crafters.
Please note: Messy aprons are not supplied. We would recommend bringing your own or
This workshop is also available as a private workshop for group bookings of 4+.
Keeping everyone safe
At Hobbycraft, we want our workshops to be enjoyable, inclusive, and safe for everyone. Some workshops are suitable for children, and where this is the case, a parent or legal guardian is responsible for supervising their child at all times unless the workshop is clearly stated as suitable for independent attendance. Our colleagues and instructors are there to guide the activity and support a safe environment, and if any concerns about safety or wellbeing arise during a workshop, these should be raised with a member of staff straight away.
What you'll get
- To take home their finished masterpiece!
Knowledge required
- Perfect for kids!
What to bring
- Just yourself!
Suitable for
Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 3 years old).
An adult must accompany any attending kids (the adult may observe for free).
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Recent reviews of Kids' Halloween Mache Pumpkin Workshop
- 5/5 from Julie D Noble, attended Oct 2026: The two boys had a wonderful time. Thank you…. They said it was the best class they have done
- 4/5 from Anita Brown, attended Oct 2026: It was really good lady was l9vely and helpful and craft appropriate and fun, just roght but was too short...felt rushed, craft works best when ypu have time to create and get into it
- 5/5 from Helena Gibert Giro, attended Oct 2025: My 5–year-old had a fantastic time doing his Halloween pumpkin creation. Very nice atmosphere. Many thanks!
- 5/5 from Clare Hodgkinson, attended Oct 2025: My daughter and her friend really enjoyed the mache pumpkin workshop, our teacher Amy was fantastic, so friendly and approachable.
- 5/5 from Emily Crawford, attended Oct 2025: The kids absolutely loved it had a great time. Real nice team and value for money.
- 5/5 from Queeni, attended Oct 2025: It was great fun, my 4yo really enjoyed it, I would definitely recommend this class!
- 5/5 from Lesley Adams, attended Oct 2025: The workshop was for Halloween. We decorated a pumpkin. Rachel the teacher was very helpful and came up with ideas and resources to help the children. All materials were readily available and appropriate The best thing as the adult was the relaxed atmosphere
- 5/5 from Miss Clare Redhead, attended Oct 2025: Lovely class. Rachel very creative and happy to help my daughter. Friendly and helpful. Enjoyed the session
- 5/5 from Isidora Gharbawi, attended Oct 2025: My kids just loved it! The lady running it was really helpful! Would highly recommend!
- 5/5 from Kelly, attended Oct 2025: Great session and kids came away delighted with the pumpkins they made. Will be looking for other workshops
- 5/5 from Claire Wood, attended Oct 2025: My daughter always loves a Hobbycraft workshop and this one was just as good as previous.
- 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Oct 2024: Rachel was brilliant. Instructions were clear. The task was pitched perfectly. Rachel was great at helping all the kids add personalised elements to their pumpkins.
- 5/5 from Teryn, attended Oct 2024: Racheal was fantastic and my daughter thoroughly enjoyed the session. It was easy to follow instruction and allowed for some real creative crafting.
- 4/5 from Kate Cox, attended Oct 2024: Rachel was very good. My daughter said it was "very very good making my pumpkin cat"
- 5/5 from Lauren, attended Oct 2023: I took my 4 year old daughter to the paper mache pumpkin workshop and she loved it! The teacher was clear explained what to do. She offered help if we needed it or example demonstration. She complimented and took time to look at everyone’s work. My daughter wanted to do another.
- 5/5 from Natasha Popoff Mason, attended Oct 2023: We loved it. Everything was explained to us, and the whole table received constant encouragement. It’s our second time doing a hobbycraft workshop and each one’s made us want to another. You have to be fast in booking though - everyone’s heard of how good they are!
- 5/5 from Rachel Parker, attended Oct 2023: My daughter really enjoyed her workshop, the lady helping was so lovely too and made it fun.
- 5/5 from Deborah Pethurst, attended Oct 2023: Teacher was great very encouraging to the younger ones there. Great choice of materials. Would definitely do it again
- 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Oct 2023: My daughter (and myself) thoroughly enjoyed the workshop! The teacher was very welcoming, gave clear instructions and was helpful during the workshop. Everything was set-up nicely and there was no shortage of supplies. I've already recommended the workshop to friends and I'm really pleased I have already booked my daughter for the Christmas workshop.
- 5/5 from John Clarke, attended Oct 2023: Excellent crafting lesson. Staff very helpful. Our grand daughter really enjoyed it and wants to do more crafting.
- 5/5 from Uma Shanmugam, attended Oct 2023: Very interactive session with Rachel. She did a great job. Kids enjoyed it. We liked it.
- 4/5 from Helen Sutton, attended Oct 2023: It was good fun I took my grandchildren and they enjoyed making the pumpkins, time went really quick though, the only downside I’d say is the glue takes ages to dry so bit tricky carrying them home, the lady did give us a bag to put on the bottom of them so made it easier.
- 5/5 from Gemma Ballan, attended Oct 2022: Once again a fantastic workshop run by Hobbycraft at Crawley which my children thoroughly enjoyed. Staff are so helpful and friendly and we look forward to seeing them again for another activity soon!
- 5/5 from Maria Ireland, attended Oct 2022: Rachel was great and very friendly, giving lots of suggestions to the children along the way and helping them with their creations. There were lots of different materials for the children to use. Very nice experience and great value for money. Thank you so much Rachel!
- 5/5 from Catherine Malcolm, attended Oct 2022: We spent a lovely hour and made a beautiful pumpkin. Very impressive. The staff member was very friendly and helpful. Thank you.
- 5/5 from Julie Barella, attended Oct 2022: I booked this for my grand daughter and her cousin, ages 5 and 4 and they loved it. They needed a little help but the tutor was very good with them. All the materials provided were just what was needed and the girls had great fun making a mess and especially loved the glitter! Great value for money. Only £6 each. Have booked a Christmas decoration workshop for them next.
- 5/5 from Catherine Malcolm, attended Oct 2022: Great teacher - very patient and kind. The materials were just right too, as was the timing.
- 5/5 from Melanie Hellmuth, attended Oct 2022: The class was great, perfect for the children and adults too! Rachel was really lovely and very helpful to lend an extra hand. I would definitely recommend and do it again
- 3/5 from Steph Hails, attended Oct 2022: It was fine but wasn’t much direction from the workshop leader. It was just materials set up on a table and children left to get on with it.
Your teacher
The largest arts and crafts retailer in the UK, passion for crafting is at the heart of everything Hobbycraft does. This is reflected in the creative and knowledgeable colleagues you’ll meet in stores, as well as the vast range of carefully selected products for all types of crafting. Throughout the year, Hobbycraft host a variety of workshops in stores and online, designed to give everyone the opportunity to master a new craft or refine a long-time favourite. Whether you want to enjoy crafting from the comfort of your own home or you’re looking to meet new people as you get making, these craft workshops offer something for everyone. Most of our workshops are led by colleagues from Hobbycraft stores across the UK, including craft experts from our Hobbycraft Artisan programme. They use their expertise in specific areas of craft to create workshops that show participants new skills and inspire future projects.
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