International Day of Play 2026
Play • Imagine • Draw • Create
Celebrating Creativity Through Play
Join Barkingside Art Club and Art for Artist CIC as we celebrate International Day of Play, a global initiative supported by UNICEF and the United Nations.
We believe creativity is a powerful form of play. Through drawing, painting, movement and making, children and young people can explore ideas, build confidence and express themselves in fun and engaging ways.
Creative Play Activities
Movement Drawing
Drawing Games
Collaborative Painting
Creative Challenges
Mark Making
Sensory Art Experiences
These activities help children develop:
Hand-eye coordination
Fine and gross motor skills
Confidence and communication
Creativity and imagination
Focus and wellbeing
Creative Play encourages children to move, explore, create and learn through art.
Main International Day of Play Event
Thursday 11th June 2026
Fullwell Cross Library
Family Workshop
10:00am – 11:00am
Home Education Club
10:00am – 12:00pm
After School Creative Play Workshop
4:30pm – 6:00pm
£1 per child
Advance booking required.
Continue the Celebration
International Day of Play will continue throughout our regular workshops during June, allowing more children and young people to experience the benefits of creative play.
Saturday 13th June 2026
Juniors Club
11-12pm
Portfolio Club
11:30am – 1:30pm
Wednesday 17th June 2026
After School Creative Play Workshop
Juniors 4-7pm
4:15-5-15
Portfolio
5:30-7:49pm
Join us as we continue exploring movement drawing, creative challenges, collaborative artwork and imaginative play.
Why Play Matters
Play supports children’s physical, emotional, social and creative development. It helps young people build resilience, develop friendships, improve wellbeing and gain confidence in expressing themselves.
For many children, especially those with additional needs, creative play can provide opportunities to communicate, connect and engage in ways that traditional learning environments may not always offer.
At Barkingside Art Club, we are committed to creating inclusive, accessible and welcoming spaces where every child can explore, create and thrive.
Venue
Fullwell Cross Library
140 High Street
Barkingside
Ilford
Essex
IG6 2EA
Booking & Information
📧 studio@barkingsideartclub.com
Join us this June as we celebrate the power of play, creativity and imagination through art.
Play • Imagine • Draw • Create
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