Craft Session - Create Your Own Enchanted Tree @ Central

Children's
Children • Arts and Craft
School Holidays • Children

Inspired by the Magic Faraway Tree make your own enchanted tree.  What will you see, touch, hear or taste when you climb this tree? What magical realms will you travel to - will it be the 'Land of Birthdays', 'Land of Topsy Turvy' or something else? 

Aimed at ages 5+

Free

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