OCTOBER HALF TERM WORKSHOPS

Join us for free, drop-in family workshops during October half term!

Inspired by Jo Lathwood’s exhibition ‘Down the Hatch’, with a Halloween twist.
Workshops run Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 11am–1pm, and are suitable for all ages.

Tuesday 28th October – Bubble Painting

11am–1pm | All ages | Free*, drop-in
Inspired by the bubble films in the exhibition, we'll mix paint with washing-up liquid to create bubbly prints! Make your own abstract art full of colour and texture.

Wednesday 29th October – Pinch Pot Cauldrons

11am–1pm | All ages | Free*, drop-in
Inspired by the giant cauldron in Gallery 1, create your own mini clay pinch pot cauldron. Use it as a spooky art piece or to store your magical trinkets.

Thursday 30th October – Witch Cardboard Portraits

11am–1pm | All ages | Free*, drop-in
Taking inspiration from the Alewives and their iconic hats, create a 3D witchy portrait using egg boxes, cardboard, Posca pens, and collage materials.

Available all week

Spooky Potion Craft – Available daily in the foyer from 10am to 5pm

Gallery Activity Sheets – Explore the exhibition with themed activity sheets, available throughout the exhibition

* Donations welcome to Contains Art

Please download our Summer Holiday Workshop Booklet to see what is happening over the 6 weeks!

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