Festival of Everyday Creativity: Customise Your Own Tote Bag

Festival of Everyday Creativity: Customise Your Own Tote Bag

  • Ages 18+

Join multidisciplinary artist, Magdalena Kij, as she shows you ways to customise a blank canvas (tote bag!)

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Date and time

Sat, 17 May 2025 12:30 - 14:00 BST.

Location

Mesnes Park, Wigan

Mesnes Park Terrace Wigan WN1 1TU United Kingdom

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Ages 18+
  • Free venue parking

Unleash your everyday creativity by designing a tote bag that’s totally you! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll customise your own fabric tote (provided by us) using fabric paints, dyeing techniques, and other playful materials. No experience needed - Just bring your imagination and get stuck in!

Please note: This workshop is for adults only.

About Magdalena Kij

Magdalena Kij (known as Maggie Stick or Dj Try) is a Polish multidisciplinary artist based in Wigan with a studio at Rogue Artist's Studios in Manchester. Her multidisciplinary practice explores identity and transformation through performance, drawing, sound, masks, installation and participatory art to engage and provoke the audience. Magdalena has showcased her work in the UK, Poland and Thailand.

How to find the workshop?


  • The Festival of Everyday Creativity will take place in Mesnes Park. The address is: Mesnes Park Terrace, Wigan, WN1 1TU.
  • Customise Your Own Tote Bag will take place near the Bandstand in Mesnes Park. The Bandstand is a 3 minute walk away from The Pavilion. It does not have a listed address, but you can find us with the What3Words app using feeds.bridge.heavy


Photography & Videography


  • Everyday and its trusted partners will be taking photographs and video footage during the festival.
  • We assume consent for photographs and video through your attendance at the festival.
  • Photographs and videos may be used on ours and our trusted partners website, social media, on publications produced and in printed media.
  • All images will be held by the organisation and its trusted partners in accordance with GDPR guidelines.
  • If you do not want to be photographed or videoed at the festival, please speak to a member of staff on the day.

About the Festival of Everyday Creativity


Everyday presents an arts festival for the people of Wigan and Leigh! Whether you’re into music, arts and crafts, storytelling, or just love trying something new, you're invited to join in. From hands-on workshops to live performances and community celebrations, the Festival of Everyday Creativity is all about showcasing local talent and bringing people together through fun, creative experiences.

Get ready to be inspired! Come along and celebrate the amazing creativity that’s part of everyday life in our community.

Visit our website to find outwhat else is happening during the festival! You can also keep up to date by following us on Instagram or Facebook.


Funders & Partners

“Festival of Everyday Creativity 2025” is produced by Everyday & Nuria López de la Oliva and commissioned by Down to Earth, with support from Arts Council England using National Lottery funding. Additional funding provided by GMCA and Wigan Council

Frequently asked questions

Where is the festival based?

The Festival of Everyday Creativity will take place in Mesnes Park. The address is: Mesnes Park Terrace, Wigan, WN1 1TU

Where is the workshop based?

The workshop takes place near the Bandstand in Mesnes Park. The Bandstand is a 3 minute walk away from The Pavilion. It does not have a listed address, but you can find us with the What3Words app using feeds.bridge.heavy.

Do I need to book a ticket?

Yes. The workshop is free to attend but we can only have space for a set number of participants. Please book one ticket per person attending.

Is the festival wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Mesnes Park is wheelchair accessible and the Playshack, the Bandstand and The Pavilion are accessible by both ramp and steps.

Is there an age limit?

This workshop is for adults (18+) only.

Are there toilet facilities?

There is an accessible toilet in the Playshack nearby to where the workshop will take place. There are also toilets in The Pavilion Cafe close by in the park.

Travelling by car?

There are several free and paid car parks around Wigan town centre. The closest car park is situated here: Hindley Walk, Wigan, WN1 1QP (0.4 miles / 10 minute walk). Alternatively, 65 Water St, Wigan WN1 1XD (0.5 miles / 11 minute walk). Both car are free on weekends.

Travelling by public transport?

If you are travelling by bus: Wigan Bus Station is a 0.5 mile / 11 minute walk away. If you are travelling by train: Wigan Wallgate Train Station is a 0.8 mile / 18 minute walk away and Wigan North Western Train Station is a 0.9 mile / 19 minute walk away.

Where can I get refreshments?

The Festival will not be providing any food or drink but you can visit The Pavilion Cafe close by for sandwiches, cakes, ice cream and hot and cold drinks.

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From printmaking to pottery, crochet to coding, we offer workshops, events and projects for people of all ages and backgrounds to discover their creativity.

We also support schools in delivering cultural education, and offer professional development and paid opportunities for artists.

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