01/08/2021
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Event information
Time
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Price
Free

Join us in St Peter’s Churchyard for free, practical art making activities. Be inspired by Kettle’s Yard and make your own artworks. Pick up one of our family art activity packs and get creative with our artists. You can collect your materials to make outside at Kettle’s Yard or take them home with you.

This activity is free and for families with children of all ages. Activities are for all but most suitable for children between 3 and 11 years.

No previous art experience is necessary just have fun!

FREE, pre-book your FREE Studio Sunday materials along with your tickets to Kettle’s Yard here.

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Tickets

Please book a ticket if you would like to attend this drop in Studio Sunday Outdoors.

Each ticket provides one family art pack suitable for 1 adult and 2 children.

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Other Dates

15 August 2021

29 August 2021

Access

There is stepped access to St Peter’s Churchyard. If you have any access requirements please advise the Kettle’s Yard team at our welcome desk and we can come to you.

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