Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Family Arts Festival comes to Wakefield!

October Half Term is creeping up on us already.  This year we are taking part in the Family Arts Festival  and The Big Draw to put on a range of fun activities:










Fabulous Frames
Inspired by the amazing artworks on display, we will be making some fantastic picture frames for you to show off your own artwork.
Suitable for families with children aged 3-12
11am - 2pm
Pontefract Museum
Drop in event – no need to book
Tuesday 29th October

Sandal C’ART’stle
Using the collections of Wakefield Archives and Wakefield Museums come and join us in creating a shield design.  Looking at the symbolism of heraldry this drop-in session gives children the chance to draw on fabric and sketch designs to best describe who they are.
Suitable for families with children aged 4-12
11am – 3pm
Wakefield Museum Learning Zone (next to the Children's Library)
Drop in event – no need to book
Wednesday 30th October

Beastly Bats & Witches’ Hats
Celebrate Halloween with us, as we learn about some traditional Halloween beliefs and make make some creepy crafts to take home!
Suitable for families with children aged 6-12
11am - 12:30pm or 1:30 - 3pm
Wakefield Museum
Booking essential as places are limited on 01924 302700 or email.
Thursday 31st October


Little People, Big Draw 2013
Calling our younger visitors to join us for a session of drawing in unusual ways and of strange things.  Please wear clothes you do not mind getting a bit dirty!
Suitable for families with children aged 2 - 5
10:30am – 11:30am or 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Wakefield Museum and Learning Zone
Booking essential as places are limited on 01924 302700 or email.
Friday 1st November


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