MAKE

 PLAY 

Creative play, making and cultural experiences for children and young people

Hi, we’re Make Play and we’re based in Ipswich, Suffolk.

We create playful, hands-on experiences that spark imagination, build confidence and bring people together - from workshops and playscapes to creative projects, commissions and alternative provision.

We design and create our unique environments and projects using handmade, recycled & repurposed materials.

Work with us
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SCHOOLS

Workshops, projects & playscape sessions

ALTERNATIVE PROVISION

Creative education and engagement for young people

EARLY YEARS

Play, making & playscapes

COMMUNITIES

Participatory community projects that bring people together

ARTS & CULTURE

Commissions and creative projects for museums, libraries, theatres & festivals

TRAINING, CPD & TEAM DAYS

Creative training & team building workshops for teachers, volunteers & teams

What we do

  • We work with schools to deliver projects that inspire children to share their creativity, uncover a powerful sense of achievement and relate to each other

  • We provide play opportunities for children focused on discovery, curiosity and experimentation

  • We work with organisations to create new opportunities for their audiences to connect to heritage, creativity and embark on a lifelong interest in the arts

  • We deliver training (CPD) around the importance of play and creativity as well as team building sessions focused on creative problem solving skills, working together and thinking outside of the box.

  • We also work as a Suffolk County Council Alternative Provision (AP) provider through our Bridge programme, delivering commissioned support for children and young people who require specialist educational engagement.

  • We run a home-based creative engagement programme for children and young people aged 8–16 who are not currently in full-time education, offering regular creative activities and facilitated online sessions where participants can share work, build confidence and stay connected through ongoing creative practice.