Thursday, January 21, 2016

February Half Term Planning

There's a lot happening at Wakefield's Museums and Castles this half term!

From trails and object handling, to animation and crafts, there's something to keep everyone entertained - with an Iron Age Day with warrior face-painting and crafts to finish the week in Castleford - and it is all FREE!

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For the full listing, follow this link.

Thursday, January 7, 2016

Precious - beautiful new exhibition from the V&A

On loan from the Victoria and Albert Museum, a selection of Edmund Waterton's amazing ring collection is now on exhibition at Wakefield Museum.  For the first time since 1871, these rings are displayed along with their original display box, from the Wakefield Museum collection. It is all a thing of beauty.
 
 
 
 
To celebrate this sumptuous exhibition, we are offering some free workshops to get involved with!
 
Wednesday 27 January
6pm,
FREE 
Adult hands-on workshop
Ring making
Design and make your own statement rings using glass beads, Swarovski crystals and pearls. You'll create stylish and fun jewellery that can accessorise any outfit!
 
Free, but booking essential as places are limited - call 01924 302700 or email
 
 
 
Tuesday 9 February
1.30pm to 3pm
FREE
Digital animation workshop for 12-16 year olds
Precious: 'The Power of the Ring'
Take inspiration from the amazing rings in the 'Precious' exhibition, create tales about 'The Power of the Ring' and animate using iPads.
 
Free, but booking essential as places are limited - call 01924 302700 or email
 
Friday 12 February
10am - 11.30am or 1.30pm - 3pm
FREE
Hands-on workshop for families with 6-12 year olds
It's a Ring Thing
Discover some amazing facts from Edmund Waterton's collection of rings and get creative with some ring related crafts.
 
Free, but booking essential as places are limited - call 01924 302700 or email