Organised by the Arboretum Garden volunteers Jackie Cocken and Jo Lester, the session will run from 2pm-4.30pm on Sunday 21 September 2014.

Activities include painting, cake decorating, and knitting. And young nature lovers will also be able to try their hand at making bird boxes, flower arranging and weaving bird feeders.

Jackie said: “The Gallery Garden is a wonderful setting and we’ve got plenty lined up to keep us all busy.

“While children are surrounded by Play stations and Xboxes and all sorts of gadgets they really enjoy leaving all that behind and exploring their creative talents.”

Jo added: “We are really proud of the Gallery Garden and keen to attract new visitors through events such as this. We’re really looking forward to next weekend and teaching children new skills.”

The event, at the Gallery Garden just off Lichfield Road, Walsall,  is free of charge. Children should be accompanied by an adult.