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Join artist Mel Langton for a fun-filled Bear Hunt Art Adventure! Inspired by the Scunthorpe Bear Sculpture Trail, this family-friendly workshop...

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Join artist Mel Langton for a fun-filled Bear Hunt Art Adventure!

Inspired by the Scunthorpe Bear Sculpture Trail, this family-friendly workshop invites children and adults to explore the sights, sounds and landscapes of We're Going on a Bear Hunt through colourful collage, drawing, pattern-making and mixed-media art activities.

Families will create their own unique bear character, experiment with exciting textures and materials, and design a colourful bear-inspired artwork to take home. Suitable for ages 5years upwards and all artistic abilities, this welcoming workshop is a chance to get creative together, spark imaginations and celebrate adventure, storytelling and community.

Tickets are free but booking is required please book here.

All Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult who must also reserve a ticket.

About the artist

Mel Langton is an award-winning Lincoln based designer and illustrator who creates vibrant original artwork, empowering bespoke portraits, colourful custom illustrations and unique surface pattern designs, using both traditional and digital techniques. www.mellangton.com

This bespoke workshop is part of North Lincolnshire Council's We're Going On A Bear Hunt Scunthorpe! A epic bear sculpture trail across scunthorpe this summer.

We’re Going on a Bear Hunt © Bear Hunt Films Ltd 2016. Licensed by Walker Productions Ltd. on behalf of Bear Hunt Films Ltd

Event schedule

Once on 14/08/2026 from 10:00 to 12:30

Once on 14/08/2026 from 13:30 to 16:00

Facilities

  • Accessible
  • Baby changing
  • Café
  • Shop/gift shop
  • Special events

Contact details

20-21 Visual Arts Centre, Church Square, Scunthorpe, DN15 6TA
Get directions /// cave.bend.trains

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