# Event Details - **Event Name**: Model Making with Aardman - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun, 05 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: Learn the art of model making in these fun workshops with Aardman – creators of Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep.About this EventJoin us for a fun and hands-on Gromit and Feathers McGraw model making session. You'll be able to get creative with clay and make a Gromit or Feathers McGraw model to take home with you. The session will be run by an expert model maker, who has worked on some of Aardman's best loved productions. They have lots of great anecdotes and insights into the wonderful world of Aardman to share too!Sessions on Saturday will be making Gromit models, Sessions on Sunday will be making Feathers McGraw models.Suitable for ages 5+. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.The price options for this workshop are: £0, £3, £5. Please read the pricing guidance below.There are 55 places available each session.The workshops will last approx 1 hour.The workshop is taking place at 59 King William Street. The venue has level access with a slight ramp.Please arrive at the venue 10 minutes before the workshop. Unfortunately your place may be allocated to a participant on the waiting list in the event of late arrival.Pricing GuidanceWe are offering this workshop on a ‘pay what you feel’ basis, with the option to select the price that feels most appropriate to you. Whatever price you choose will give you the same experience.The price options are: £0, £3, £5No proof of status is required - it is self administered on a trust basis. We hope those who can will pay the standard ticket price, and the affordable options will be accessed by those who need them.The National Festival of Making is delivered through a combination of public funding, partnerships, sponsorship and ticket income. Revenue from ticket sales is reinvested into Festival of Making CIC to support the delivery of future commissions, workshops, talks and cultural programmes, helping us keep much of the festival free and accessible to all.To see what else is going on over the festival weekend, click here.About AardmanFor over 40 years, Aardman has entertained and charmed the world, creating much-loved characters and bringing unforgettable stories to life with household favourites Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, Chicken Run and Arther Christmas.⁠Follow Aardman Animations on Instagram here.The National Festival of Making: Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th July 2026, Blackburn Town Centre. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/blackburn/model-making-with-aardman/100001991556218260 - **Event Categories**: workshops, festivals, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 5 hours - Location: 59 King William St - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 5, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Blackburn - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: 59 King William St - **lat**: 53.7491381 - **long**: -2.4839827 - **full address**: 59 King William St, 59 King William Street, Blackburn, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Model Making with Aardman - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/b133985a1959f6727488655e40c49f4bb5828f9a844541ebac52caa63b768852-rimg-w1200-h827-dc050603-gmir.jpg?v=1781378129 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Model Making with Aardman being held? - **A:** Model Making with Aardman takes place on Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 05 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 59 King William St, 59 King William Street, Blackburn, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Model Making with Aardman? - **A:** Model Making with Aardman is organized by The National Festival of Making. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Model Making with Aardman is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Blackburn, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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