A&K's Playground

09/06/2023

The way we're working is changing so you might notice a bit of a refresh on here.

Our focus will zoom in on playing with adults. Play is not childish, lazy or indulgent, it's fundamental to life.

In a world of adulting, we create brave spaces for people to experiment and discover the potential in playful thinking, working and living.

We'll be sharing more about the Playground goings on, including new online events and old in-person faves coming soon!

In the meantime, here's a cute pic of us leading a networking event. Who knew networking could get a room of 60 business owners smiling and giggling🤸

07/11/2022

Come dab the night away with bingo, crafts, pun-and-games, prizes and our pal Brislexic!

📆 Thursday 17 November 2022
⏰ 7:30pm - 9:30pm
🎫 £9 Early Bird / 4 tickets for the price of 3
📍The Greenbank pub Easton

https://hdfst.uk/E80106

09/10/2022

Two weeks to go until Storytale Festival at Bristol Libraries

Story Cube Adventures aims to challenge the idea that creative play is just for kids. Playing side-by-side is a fantastic leveller for groups and before you ask, yes, all grown-ups take their very own cube home too 🤩

Limited tickets remaining - check out the full programme for more!

Ever wanted to fill the library or bookshop with your own stories? Combining storytelling and crafting, Story Cube Adventures whisks you off to far away locations where you can discover all sorts of characters and interesting objects.

29/09/2022

Storycube Adventures is back! Combining storytelling & crafting, you'll be whisked off to far away locations and discover all sorts of characters & objects as part of Storytale Festival 2022

Ever wanted to fill the library or bookshop with your own stories? Combining storytelling and crafting, Story Cube Adventures whisks you off to far away locations where you can discover all sorts of characters and interesting objects.

11/08/2022

Delighted to collaborating with Beyond The Mix on a brand new family workshop: Superhero Me 🦸

Beyond The Mix is a space for mixed heritage women to connect and share and this event is fantastic for mixed heritage mums, non-binary parents and their children (7+)

Come as you are, design your superhero costume and wear it home!

📅 Saturday 3 September
⏰10:00 - 12:00
📍Unit 8, St Werburghs

Unleash your super-potential with activities, crafts and a competitive challenge or two.

11/07/2022

😅 Dreaming of cooler temperatures?

📖 October half-term we'll be at Storytale Festival!

👀 Keep your eyes peeled for new event dates coming soon.

In our 2022 festival, we'll be combining storytelling and crafting in Story Cube Adventures, where embracing play will definitely be encouraged!

A&K's Playground hosts events and workshops which encouraging you to think and see the world more playfully. Their activities invite families to set aside time, to be joyfully immersed in the moment, connect with others and be creative. They use a combination of techniques when facilitating intergenerational play including world building, storytelling and varying play styles so that everyone is invited to tap into their most playful self, no matter their age.

https://www.aksplayground.com/

22/12/2021

Something two look four-ward two, eh Brislexic

New year + joyful collabs = can't w-eight 🧡

30/10/2021

📢NEW EVENTS ANNOUNCEMENT📢

Get stuck into these new 90 minute jam-packed experiences designed to take some time away from life's everyday stresses. You owe it to yourself to have some fun and seriously let your hair down!

🏃 Adult Obstacle course will stretch your imagination to new heights by creating your own obstacle courses out of our scrap materials. Along the way you will be challenged to some exciting games to help you let go of judgement and feel free!

🎨 Create a playful mural is where you can take some precious time to unwind and channel your artistic alter-ego. Creative activities and games will help you harness the power of play and add a splash of colour to your day!

🎟️Ticket link for sessions on 14th November - https://tinyurl.com/4y8hnsh5
And if you are quick and book before Sunday you can get £10 off with code GIFT10!

28/10/2021

We have all our boxes collected, our blankets and sheets packed and are looking forward to being a part of this awesome Autumn Fete this weekend at Bricks.

Come join us and make some cozy, exciting and adventurous Dens this Saturday.