- Read more about Treasure Island Family Fun Day – at Holt Island Nature Reserve and The Norris Museum
Drop-in for crafts, trails, games and more - complete your activity passport to earn a parrot prize.
Pirates welcome!
Ages 4 - 11
Join artist Kaitlin Ferguson in the Clore Learning Studio for a free, interactive workshop all about how art and technology work together.
Using iPads to make drawings inspired by the natural world, you will explore how technology can help us look creatively at the world around us. Kaitlin will also introduce you to her 3D printer, and the materials she uses to print with – including coffee beans!
You will learn new art techniques and skills and explore new ways of creative thinking in a safe and supported space.
This workshop is open to all children aged 8-12.
A Studio Sunday Special for families with a child about to start school. Siblings welcome!
Join us in our Clore Learning Studio for a free, practical art making workshop exploring ideas about starting school. Respond to the House and exhibitions to make your own artworks and gather new suggestions to help your family prepare together for starting school. No previous art experience needed!
This special workshop for 2-5 year olds is inspired by the wonderful book “Bumblebear” by Nadia Shireen, a story about a bear who loves honey so much he pretends to be a bee. Join us for this parent and child workshop as we dress up, dance and act out this fabulous story.
Please dress in warm and comfortable clothes (grown-ups too!) so we can move around comfortably and be prepared for all weathers.
Please book child places only. Accompanying adults will be required to pay normal Garden admission on the day.
Make your own spinning colour wheel inspired by our exhibition all about colour.
Test your new found colour knowledge with games and quizzes.
Make your own paper stained glass window inspired by our exhibition all about colour.
Join this art-based session and learn how watercolour pens can be used to create all sorts of great effects.
Learn how to use tools and other objects to make surface texture and decoration in creating a clay house to take home.
