Family Arts Festival: February half term 2024
Enjoy creative activities together on Tuesday and Thursday of half term.
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Dates
20 February 2024 (historic event)
22 February 2024 (historic event)
About
This half term we're getting creative and inspired by the decorative artworks on display.
You'll create fabulous wearable artworks, with patterns and designs inspired by the artworks on display.
Tuesday 20 February - Wonderful Weaving:
- Weave an ornament or necklace using wool and lollipop sticks.
- Create a woven paper artwork to display on your wall.
Thursday 22 February - Jewellery and Hats:
- Create a colourful crown using a paper plate.
- Thread your own necklace or bracelet using cardboard straws and string.
Seating is on communal tables but a quieter space can be provided by prior arrangement for those who need it - please contact Hannah.Mackay-Jackson@twmuseums.org.uk
This event is part of our Ways to Play programme - free and low cost events across Tyneside at your favourite family destinations during school holidays.
Ways to Play is sponsored by Tyne and Wear Metro.
Make your ‘Ways to Play’ adventure a great value day out by travelling to our venues by the Metro and/or Shields Ferry. Up to three children aged 11 and under can travel for free on the Metro and the Shields Ferry with a fare-paying adult. Metro is the convenient, fast and frequent way to get to your favourite attractions and now it’s even more affordable. Find out more.
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