At each session you'll be taught by a professional artist, and will try different techniques such as watercolours, ceramics, mixed media, drawing and more.
Session Themes:
* 22 July: Mask Making:Make a Mardi Gras mask, using collage and colourful papers. Mardi Gras is a carnival celebration, where parade performers wear flamboyant, decorative masks. Brazil, Venice and New Orleans play host to some of the holidays most famous public festivities, drawing thousands of tourists and revellers every year. Although Mardi Gras has its origins in Christianity, this is a non-religious activity. Our focus will be on colourful and decorative mask making, in a way that is inclusive for all.
* 29 July: Hand Puppets: Design your own character and make it talk with your fingers.
* 12 August: Tiger drawing:Learn how to draw a tiger, with step-by-step demonstration by the tutor.
* 19 August:Artstraw Figures:Design your own costume to dress your figures.
* 26 August: Weaving:Make 'gods' eyes' using brightly coloured wool and lolly sticks.
Accompanying adults are encouraged to join in - the class is a great opportunity for families to enjoy creative time together.
Our artist has extensive experience of working with young people including those with SEND and Neurodiversities. These sessions will be designed to be welcoming and inclusive for all.
Important:
* Each child must have a child's ticket. If there is not enough availability, please try another session.
* Children cannot attend on an adult's ticket.
* Accompanying adults need an adult's ticket.
Suitable for ages 7 - 12.
Accompanying younger siblings and babies cannot be admitted.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Families are welcome to bring a snack and drink.
If you can, please consider purchasing a donation ticket or leaving a donation when you book today. We rely on the generosity of our visitors to help us keep art and heritage at the heart of the North East. Thank you.
Session Themes:
* 22 July: Mask Making:Make a Mardi Gras mask, using collage and colourful papers. Mardi Gras is a carnival celebration, where parade performers wear flamboyant, decorative masks. Brazil, Venice and New Orleans play host to some of the holidays most famous public festivities, drawing thousands of tourists and revellers every year. Although Mardi Gras has its origins in Christianity, this is a non-religious activity. Our focus will be on colourful and decorative mask making, in a way that is inclusive for all.
* 29 July: Hand Puppets: Design your own character and make it talk with your fingers.
* 12 August: Tiger drawing:Learn how to draw a tiger, with step-by-step demonstration by the tutor.
* 19 August:Artstraw Figures:Design your own costume to dress your figures.
* 26 August: Weaving:Make 'gods' eyes' using brightly coloured wool and lolly sticks.
Accompanying adults are encouraged to join in - the class is a great opportunity for families to enjoy creative time together.
Our artist has extensive experience of working with young people including those with SEND and Neurodiversities. These sessions will be designed to be welcoming and inclusive for all.
Important:
* Each child must have a child's ticket. If there is not enough availability, please try another session.
* Children cannot attend on an adult's ticket.
* Accompanying adults need an adult's ticket.
Suitable for ages 7 - 12.
Accompanying younger siblings and babies cannot be admitted.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Families are welcome to bring a snack and drink.
If you can, please consider purchasing a donation ticket or leaving a donation when you book today. We rely on the generosity of our visitors to help us keep art and heritage at the heart of the North East. Thank you.
