Tree-Mendous time for tots at Early Days children's centre

Children and families will be working together to create a sculpture for display in their children's centre in Parsons Cross next week.

Action for Children, the charity which runs Early Days Children's Centre on behalf of Sheffield City Council, has appointed artist and gallery owner, Hendrika Stephens, to lead a two hour workshop at the centre on Saturday 17 March, as part of its national Arts Bank initiative.

Arts Bank, which aims to increase participation and canvas the views of those taking part, will see children and young people from 30 Action for Children services nationwide taking part in workshops as varied as graffiti art, animation and documentary making. Their views will be used to shape the charity's latest participation strategy.

Families with children aged 5 and under are invited to the session, from 10am - 12pm, where they'll use a variety of materials, including items they bring from home, to decorate a tree sculpture to represent the role the centre plays in their life.

 "We're really looking forward to Hendrika's visit and the chance for our families to get involved in something a bit different," said Action for Children parent outreach worker, Fiona Newton.

"Arts Bank has enabled us to create a session which will not only encourage adults and children to get involved but will result in a beautiful piece of artwork to put on display in the centre for others to enjoy."

For more information on the session, contact Fiona on 0114 250 3060 or drop into the centre in Palgrave Road, Sheffield.