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October Half-Term Activities

Tuesday 28th October – Saturday 1st November

🎨🖍✂️ FREE OCTOBER HALF-TERM WORKSHOPS! ✂️🖍🎨

Looking for something fun to do with the kids this October half-term? Look no further! 👀

We have a range of FREE drop-in activities all week to get involved in, including:

TUESDAY 28TH OCTOBER (12-3PM)
Printmaking
Join artist Ian Halawi for a hands-on printing workshop on our 150 year old Columbian Printing Press. Visitors will create their own two-colour print, taking inspiration from the exquisite medieval manuscripts featured in the “Nature of Gothic” exhibition.

WEDNESDAY 29TH OCTOBER (12-3PM)
Abstract Arabic Calligraphy
Join artist Hafifa Ahmed for a calming, creative workshop exploring the shapes and rhythm of Arabic letters. This workshop is inspired by the Islamic Manuscripts currently on display in the Nature of Gothic exhibition.

THURSDAY 30TH OCTOBER (12-3PM)
Abstract Arabic Calligraphy
Join artist Hafifa Ahmed for a calming, creative workshop exploring the shapes and rhythm of Arabic letters. This workshop is inspired by the Islamic Manuscripts currently on display in the Nature of Gothic exhibition.

FRIDAY 31ST OCTOBER (12-3PM)
Printmaking
Join artist Ian Halawi for a hands-on printing workshop on our 150 year old Columbian Printing Press. Visitors will create their own two-colour print, taking inspiration from the exquisite medieval manuscripts featured in the “Nature of Gothic” exhibition.

Family Still Life with Nadeem (12-2PM)
Artist-led still life drawing session in our Victorian Art Gallery!

SATURDAY 1ST NOVEMBER (12-3PM)
Get Crafty and Museum Activities inspired by our latest exhibition: The Nature of Gothic

(Please note, all children must be supervised by an adult)

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