Join us at The Barbican centrte and make sculptured seed bombs, Seedbombimals. Create out of clay an animal from Epping forest and make them into a seed bomb. Drop your sculpture in a place that needs cheer, then let nature's rain and shine spread your flora.

A Free workshop for families, drop into the Fountain room, Level G. No  skill is needed. All children must be accompanied.  11 til 5 pm both days. See the family highlights here The Barbican's Festival site

OPEN FEST has a full weekend programme for the very young and old. Get involved in playful and creative workshops that will get you exploring your senses and the natural world.

You can also join in with making protest banners with artist Gayle Chong Kwan, Or you could enter A sensory play space with our fellow friends Walthamstow toy Library.

 Barbican OpenFest

A weekend of inspiring art and entertainment. We welcome you to a packed weekend of everything we do best, from art exhibitions, music and dance, to free tours, open rehearsals, showcases and workshops in and around the Barbican Centre.

Don't miss a new large-scale light and sound installation Tunnel Visions: Array, a Culture Mile installation taking over the Beech Street tunnel.

A Culture Mile event

There is lots to do throughout the Festival over the whole weekend on 17th to 18th March.  Some are free, ticketed or are paying workshops. Check here: https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2018/series/barbican-openfest