Join Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust for a hands-on workshop that brings together marine science and creativity.

During the workshop, you'll learn how to identify marine species along our coastline through creative and interactive activities.

Get up close to real marine specimens under the microscope and chat with experts about the incredible species that call the Solent home. Then, unleash your creativity by sculpting your own ocean-inspired creature using environmentally friendly beeswax clay.

You can take your creation home as a keepsake or leave it with us to be recycled for future workshops. Suitable for young people and adults, this family-friendly session offers a unique opportunity to explore, create, and take a closer look at our amazing local marine life.

Venue: Sir James Matthews Building, Level 1, Room 1017

Workshop Times: 12:00, 14:00

Run Time: 1 hour

Suitability: Age 11+ years

PLEASE NOTE: a few additional tickets for the workshop will be available on the day at the workshop door in Sir James Matthew Building, on a first-come-first-served basis.

Accessibility: Venue is wheelchair accessible. A quiet room, with a sensory tent, will be available nearby - please ask a member of the festival team for directions. Please visit the site here for further information: Accessibility (southamptonartshumfest.co.uk) (https://www.southamptonartshumfest.co.uk/artshumday/accessibility/)

PLEASE NOTE: This ticket gives you access to the workshop only. You will need to book a FREE general admission ticket for Arts and Humanities Day to complete your registration to the festival, by filling the form here: Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/arts-and-humanities-day-2026-tickets-2002801421967?aff=oddtdtcreator)

This event is taking place as part of Arts and Humanities Day, the fun-filled family-friendly flagship event of Southampton Arts and Humanities Festival (https://www.southamptonartshumfest.co.uk/).

Please contact the event organiser at festival@soton.ac.uk if you have any questions regarding the event you are booking.

Visit the Arts and Humanities Day's official website at Southampton Arts and Humanities Festival 2026 - Whats-on (southamptonartshumfest.co.uk) (https://southamptonartshumfest.co.uk/artshumday/whats-on/) to find out the full festival programme and plan your attendance.

Don't forget to follow UoS Engagement and #UoSArtsHumFest on social media to stay up to date with the latest news and upcoming events.

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