Colorful packaging of 'Play with Matisse' art kit on a white background

Colorful art kit with 'Play with Matisse' book and cut-out shapes on a white background

Play with Matisse Craft Kit - Haliburtons & Co.

Thames & Hudson

Play with Matisse Craft Kit

£17.99

Inspiring Design
Hands-On Making

The bold and bright world of Henri Matisse

This beautifully designed activity kit invites young artists to explore the joyful world of Henri Matisse, one of history's most playful and innovative artists. Through a series of engaging hands-on activities, children discover the magic of paper art whilst learning about Matisse's life and creative spirit.

The kit includes a charming concertina foldout that guides budding artists through step-by-step activities, starting with simple colour-focused exercises and building up to collaborative projects using found materials. Four kiss-cut stencil sheets and three die-cut picture pockets provide everything needed to create beautiful Matisse-inspired artwork—from growing a paper "garden" filled with bright blooms and fluttering butterflies to partnering with friends as artist assistants.

Created by acclaimed children's author Alice Harman, this is a craft kit with a difference. Rather than simply following instructions, children are encouraged to experiment, collaborate, and let their imagination flourish. Inspired by Matisse's own approach to art-making, the activities celebrate the joy of creativity whilst sharing an important message: never give up and always have fun!

This is the first in Thames & Hudson's Gift Lab series of creative play kits, designed to make art history accessible and inspiring for young minds.

Suitable for children aged 5 years and up

Example of Haliburtons & Co. gift wrapping

Further Information

What's Included:

Concertina foldout with step-by-step activity guide
Four kiss-cut stencil sheets
Three die-cut picture pockets
Information about Henri Matisse's life and work

About the Author:
Alice Harman has written more than 40 books for children, including "Modern Art Explorer" and "Why is Art Full of Naked People?" She specialises in making art accessible for young minds.

Series Information:
First kit in Thames & Hudson's Gift Lab series, connecting children with art history through hands-on creativity.

Skills Developed:

Artistic techniques inspired by Matisse's cut-outs
Colour recognition and composition
Creative collaboration
Art appreciation

Product Specifications

SKU: 9780500421031

Author: Alice Harman

Illustrator: Leanne Bock

Publisher: Thames & Hudson

Format: Activity Kit

Age Range: 5+ years

Series: Gift Lab Series (Book 1)

Focus: Henri Matisse and paper art techniques

Type: Collaborative art activities

Delivery & Returns

We deliver throughout the United Kingdom.

Standard Delivery: £3.95 Within 2-4 working days via Royal Mail Tracked 48.

Priority Delivery: £5.95 Within 1-2 working days via Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Free Standard Delivery Orders over £65 qualify for complimentary standard delivery.

Larger packages are sent via DPD to ensure fast, safe delivery of bigger gifts.

Our Promise to You

We want every gift to bring joy. If something isn't quite right, we're here to help make it better. You have 30 days after receiving your order to return any item – plenty of time to see how it fits into your family's world.

How Returns Work

Getting started is simple: Contact us at hello@haliburtons.com or use the chat feature on our website, and we'll guide you through everything. No forms, no fuss – just a friendly conversation about how we can help.

What we need: Your item should be in the same lovely condition it arrived in – unused, with any tags, and in its original packaging. We'll also need your order number or receipt.

Send it back: Once we've arranged your return, we'll email you a free prepaid return label and clear instructions.

Questions?

Our UK-based team is here to help at hello@haliburtons.com. or through the chat feature on our website.

Thames & Hudson

Founded in 1949 by Walter and Eva Neurath with a mission to create a 'museum without walls'. Still an independent, family-owned company, Thames & Hudson is one of the world's leading publishers of illustrated books with over 2,000 titles in print across all areas of visual creativity.

View brand collection