Awe & Wonder is a free of charge, pop-up creative art initiative for children to explore alongside their caregivers. The project was set up by Victoria, an Early Years Teacher, to offer a unique creative play experience for children and adults.

In 2024, we were awarded a grant by Somerset Community Foundation to deliver a 12-month creative project for families living in and around Crewkerne. Since then, we have secured further funding to continue running our sessions for local families during 2025.

In February 2025, Awe and Wonder received charity status with the Charity Commission.

Our sessions offer a variety of open-ended materials and mediums such as; object making, photography, shadow play, transient art, and sensory explorations (including paint and clay).

This blog is a platform for us to showcase the amazing work that our young artists create, and the possible impacts of having a creative play space in our town.

Our aims:

• To encourage everyone to see themselves as artists;
• Enhance collaboration between children, caregivers, artists, professionals, and the local community;
• To offer a unique, creative space focused on creativity and imagination.