CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES
BATIK ART
Tuesday 23 October
10am - 12 noon and 1pm - 3pm
(7 - 13 years)
Have the ancient art of batik by dying fabric and using wax to create unusual patterns. You can use the patterns in Staircase House to design a cool wall hanging, picture or cushion cover using
Price: £4.00
PILLOW PRINTING
Wednesday 24 - Thursday 25 October
10.30am - 12 noon (4 - 7 years)
1.30pm - 3pm (8 - 11 years)
Use fruit and a variety of other shapes to print your own pillow case with a repeat design!
We’ll even throw in the pillow case for you!
Price: £3.50
AFRICAN STORIES
Sunday 28 October
2.00pm - 2.45pm and 3.15pm - 4pm (all ages) Celebrate Black History Month by listening to stories about Africa and African people in our Hidden Histories gallery. Our experienced storyteller will take you on a journey to a different time!
Price: Free
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FOR ALL THE FAMILY
FAMILY PRINTING WORKSHOP – INSPIRED BY AFRICAN ART AND ARTEFACTS
Monday 22 October
1pm - 3pm (all ages)
Drop in and create a print at our family friendly workshop. You will be amazed at how easy it is to create a dramatic effect using ideas from our exhibition.
Price: 50p a go, entry to Museum free.
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FABULOUS FAMILY FUN
Tuesday 23 October
1pm - 4pm
A fun afternoon of activities for all the family. You can melt old plastic bags and transform them into a work of art, crack the coded messages, and enjoy listening to stories.
FOR ADULTS
BATIK ART
Friday 2 November
10.30am - 2.30pm
Learn the art of batik with artist Denise Steane.
Use the patterns in Staircase House to design a beautiful wall hanging, picture or cushion cover. Batik is a technique of fabric dying using wax to create unusual patterns and effects.
Please bring your own picture frame (any frame will do!) to stretch fabric over.
Price: £10.00 |
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