We offer a variety exciting and creative activities throughout the year for children of all ages. Whether you live and breathe all things art, or it’s your first time visiting a gallery, we have something for everyone!

 Mini Creators

A weekly session for toddlers to explore new materials and develop motor skills. The sessions run every Friday during term time and each week has a new theme. Sessions are free to attend and operate on a drop-in basis, turn up anytime between 10am and 11:30am. Wear clothes that you don't mind getting a bit messy!

Let's Create

An after-school club that runs weekly during term time for Reception, Year 1 and 2 children. Sessions are on Thursday, starting at 4:15pm and running for an hour. The sessions are £5 each and can be booked online. We will explore collaborative and solo creative activities, using an assortment of materials.

We Are Creators

An after-school club that runs weekly during term time for Year 3, 4 and 5. Sessions are on Friday, starting at 4:15pm and running for an hour. The sessions are £5 each and can be booked online. We will be exploring creativity inspired by our ongoing exhibitions program, and introducing new techniques and materials.

Project Creators

An after-school club that runs weekly during term time for Year 6, 7 and 8. Sessions are on Thursday, starting at 5:30pm and running for an hour. The sessions are £5 each and can be booked online. We will be working on a different project each term, building on skills and techniques, and looking to contextual ideas to inspire a final outcome, either individually or collaboratively.

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Holiday  Workshops

During the school holidays East Quay hosts a variety of free and bookable workshops. The free sessions are drop-in and fun for all the family to join. We post regularly about upcoming workshops here.

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Art Skills Build Workshops ‍

If you're a teenager interested in learning new creative skills, we regularly hold Art Skills Build Workshops that explore different techniques including printing, drawing, and photography. Click here to see upcoming events, or sign up to our newsletter to get updated on new workshops.

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Home Education Creator Club

East Quay hosts a monthly art session for Home Ed children. The workshops explore different themes and techniques, often linked to a current exhibition or one of our Artist Studios. You can book child's place online here, and check out our events page for upcoming sessions.

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Visiting  East Quay with Kids

For more information about visiting East Quay, our facilities and accessibility arrangements, click here. Need some tips on how to discuss art with your children? Click here for some ideas and suggestions to get them thinking.

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