Families at Attenborough

Family workshops

Family Workshops
Free Saturday Workshops, 1pm – 3pm during exhibitions only
Suitable for all ages
Every Saturday during our exhibitions we host free themed activities for the whole family to get involved with. Our friendly workshop leaders will guide you through a creative and hands-on afternoon for fun tailoring for all ages – so bring the whole family down!

Family adventures in art
Drop in Tuesdays, 2pm – 4pm
16 July – 20 August
£2.50 per session
Join us for one of our most popular classes designed for those who wish to find ways into art. Drop in to any Tuesday session ran by a range of guest tutors for a more accessible and flexible approach to learning that suits you.
Visual images and objects will be provided to inspire a variety of approaches using all sorts of materials. Open to all levels of experience. Pay as you go or book a number of sessions at once – its up to you!
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Patterns on silk
Saturday, 10am – 3pm
24 August
Age Range
£22 / £6
Tutor: Andrew Wynne
Experiment using safe and effective paste to discharge colour from dyed silk to create pattern and texture.
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Putty planet
Saturday, 10am – 1pm
24 August
£18 / £5
Tutor: Andrew Johanna Shearer
Embrace the use of soft dough and develop motor skills by rolling, squeezing, pressing, shaping and creating new fun shapes.
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