The free workshops will be part of the Childsplay exhibition, which is currently on display in Winchester's Historic Resources Centre in Hyde Street. Children participating in the workshops will also get the chance to see all of the toys, both old and new in the exhibition. The workshops will be run by Annie Flitcroft, a popular and successful craft artist from the Portsmouth area. At the Childsplay toy-making workshops Annie will relate the modern toys, which are so familiar to the children, to the toys of yesteryear, which were enjoyed by their parents and grandparents. The workshops are free of charge, but advance booking is essential.
Parents are also welcome to stay and get involved with the toy making.
Winchester's museums will also be opening for extended periods during half-term. There will be special Sunday openings of the Childsplay exhibition on 18 and 25 February from 11am until 4pm. The City Museum and the Westgate, which are usually closed on Mondays during the winter, will also be open on Monday 19 February during half-term week.