Dates
Tuesday 21 July
Tuesday 28 July
Tuesday 4 August
Tuesday 18 August
Tuesday 25 August
Visitor Information
Time
- 21 July, 10.30-11.45am and 1-2.15pm
- 28 July, 10.30-11.45am
- 4 August, 10.30-11.45am
- 18 August, 10.30-11.45am
- 25 August, 10.30-11.45am
Price
£3 (plus booking fee) per child
Booking
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 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.
This event is part of our Ways to Play programme of free and low-cost family-friendly activities.
Make your ‘Ways to Play’ adventure a great value day out by travelling to our venues by the Metro. 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.
