Family Crafting: Summer holidays

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Join us for relaxed crafting in the summer holidays.

A photograph of a woman and two children crafting.

Dates

Tuesday 21 July

Tuesday 28 July

Tuesday 4 August

Tuesday 11 August

Tuesday 18 August

Tuesday 25 August

Visitor Information

Time

10.30-11.45am

1-2.15pm

Price

£3 (plus booking fee) per child

Booking

Pre-booking essential.

Please book a ticket for all children who will be participating. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

We do accept walk ups but this is subject to availability and we only run the session if enough people have pre-booked.

About

Come along to Family Crafting on Tuesdays during the summer holidays. 

Each day has a different theme and our friendly staff will be on hand to guide you. A variety of materials will be available for you to make something truly unique and creative. 

The first and last session of the summer will include the opportunity to display your artwork in the gallery - see session details here.

Session themes: 

  • Tuesday 21 July: 3D Buildings - Make a miniature house or building, using paper and card. Take it home on the day, or add it to the display in the gallery. 
  • Tuesday 28 July: Abstract Necklace or Decoration: Create an abstract or patterned drawing, inspired by the artworks. Cut your drawing up into various shapes, and thread these to create a necklace or hanging decoration. You can wear your artwork or display it at home.
  • Tuesday 4 August: Moving Cardboard Puppets: Use cardboard, paper and split pins to create a moving puppet. Your puppet will be a 2D, handheld person with moving limbs.
  • Tuesday 11 August: Optical Illusion Drawing: Relax with simple paper and pens, and create optical illusion patterned drawings. 
  • Tuesday 18 August: Patterned Pinch Pots: Make a simple pot from air-drying clay, by pinching with your fingers. Be inspired by patterns in the gallery, to engrave a design. Take your pot home to dry (24 - 72 hours) then it'll be ready to paint at home.
  • Tuesday 25 August: Artstraw Sculptures: Use cardboard straws to create 3D sculptures and wearables. Take your artwork home on the day, or add it to the display in the gallery.