Drop-in to discover an amazing new book by Mark Wells and the adventures it contains. Hear Mark give a short talk about his work at 12pm, and enjoy fun activities throughout the day.
Listen to a special adaptation of Coleridge's 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' with local storyteller Marion Leeper.
Summer at the Museums
This event is part of Summer at the Museums, a mix of hands-on activities, events and trails, for families to enjoy throughout the summer holidays.
This year we are bringing our free studio workshops to the Big Weekend! Find us in the University of Cambridge Museums marquee on Parker’s Piece and get creative with an artist.
Activities are suitable for all ages, with no experience required.
Free, come along anytime between 12 – 4pm.
About Big Weekend
One of the city’s best-loved free outdoor events, organised by Cambridge City Council, Big Weekend welcomes thousands of people of all ages across the three days.
Work with our team of artists and volunteers in this hands-on afterschool art club. Discover new works of art each week and try out a range of materials and techniques before creating a collaborative display for the final session.
This is an 8 week course starting on 26 September 2019.
£75 (£60 concessions) for 8 weeks (breaks for summer half term), booking required
Please note, parents and carers are required to drop off and collect their children for each session – but don’t worry, the café is open until 5pm!
Booking required.
Artist led workshops for families.
Join us in our new Clore Learning Studio for free, practical art making workshops all day. Respond to the displays and exhibitions to make your own artworks. Get creative with artists and our education volunteers for as long as you like between 12 and 4pm.
This workshop 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 drop in and have fun!
Artist led workshops for families.
Join us in our new Clore Learning Studio for free, practical art making workshops all day. Respond to the displays and exhibitions to make your own artworks. Get creative with artists and our education volunteers for as long as you like between 12 and 4pm.
This workshop 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 drop in and have fun!
Ages 11+
Join us for our popular summer arts festival creating a circus of the bizarre in our marquee on the front lawn. Part of Family Art Week.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL. To register your interest please tel: 01223 332904 or email: education@fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk.
Photo by Fer Gomez on Unsplash
Early Years Studio is a fun, creative, immersive experience for children aged 0-4. The sessions are designed with early years development in mind. Artists draw upon their expertise as early years facilitators and use the Kettle’s Yard ethos and collection to create sessions where babies, toddlers and their carers can experience and learn together.
Our early years artists take ideas and inspiration from our collection to create new worlds of development and enjoyment for children from 0 – 4 years old.
Early Years Studio is a fun, creative, immersive experience for children aged 0-4. The sessions are designed with early years development in mind. Artists draw upon their expertise as early years facilitators and use the Kettle’s Yard ethos and collection to create sessions where babies, toddlers and their carers can experience and learn together.
Our early years artists take ideas and inspiration from our collection to create new worlds of development and enjoyment for children from 0 – 4 years old.
10.30 – 12.00 • 5 – 7 yrs
13.00 – 14.30 • 8 – 12 yrs
Visit the Beggarstaffs exhibition and create your own playful poster with artist Lara Jones.
Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult throughout the duration of the workshop.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL. To register your interest please tel: 01223 332904 or email: education@fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk. Places will be confirmed on receipt of payment.
