Story Garden: Odd Socks Plants at Newton Heath Library

Family friendly

Plant in pot decorated with colourful sock
Image credit: Mandy Cleveland

Got a lonely sock with no match? Bring it along to this workshop and turn it into a fun plant pot full of personality.

Using a mix of craft materials and imagination, children can design a sock plant pal – silly, stripy, or spotty, it’s up to them.

Each child will even get a real plant to grow at home or in the Story Garden, making this a brilliant hands-on activity for budding nature lovers and crafty creators.

Plan your visit

Old Church Street
Manchester,
M40 2JB

The first hour of every weekday is reserved for people aged over 60.

Mon
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun
Closed

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