Fun for all the family
20-21 Visual Arts Centre is a fun, safe and creative family friendly
venue. We welcome children of all ages and have free daily drop-in activities for children and parents to explore the arts together. Creative adults and young people are also welcome to take part in our drop in activities in the gallery.
Please also visit our adult workshops page for details of our artist led workshops for adults.
The programme may be subject to alterations.
28 January
Pixel pigeons
Inspired by Nisha Duggal’s work create a colourful and patterned pigeon by filling in it’s pixels.
4 February
Beyond pattern fun day
Jon us for a free family fun day with artist led workshops for everyone to enjoy.
Free event. 10am to 4pm. Suitable for all.
10 and 11 February
Patterned hearts
Make a heart to add to our pattern tree or to turn into a special Valentine’s card.
14 to 16 February
Finger puppets
Inspired by Patrick Holley’s artwork, collage and create a colourful character to make into a finger puppet.
17 and 18 February
Mini monks
Make a small monk complete with patterned cloak and add it to our procession. Inspired by the work of Doug Jones.
25 February
Moody masks
Make a two sided mask inspired by the work of painter Helen Moulinos
3 March
Memory maps
Inspired by Stephen Walter’s maps draw your own map using your own memories and experiences.
10 March
Weaving wheels
Weave through the spokes of our special Olympic wheels.
17 March
Modern landscape fun day
Join us for an action packed day with free activities for all of the family.
Free event. 10am to 4pm. Suitable for all.
24 March
Pop-up village
Help us to create our own 20-21 model village. Make your own 3D buildings and cover them with your memories.
31 March
Potty news
Inspired by Ethren Tool’s work cut up and collage old newspapers to decorate old ceramics and pottery.
6 and 7 April
Oddball Easter eggs
Make a wire ball sculpture inspired by the work of Mark Beatie and wrap it around a mini Easter egg.
10 to 12 April
Bin liner bugs
Create your own bugs to creep around an urban landscape.
13 and 14 April
Crazy architects
Demolish and cut up images of well known buildings. Use only the parts you like to re-build and design your own dream building.
21 April
Shrub rub
Create a rural landscape by taking rubbings of different natural materials.
28 April
Chimney pot birds
Make an urban bird family who live in a chimney pot shredded paper nest.
Supervision
Children must be supervised by a parent or carer during drop-in activities.
Terms and conditions
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20-21 cannot accept responsibility for unaccompanied children who are not attending book-in activities and their safety cannot be guaranteed
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Parents are welcome to attend book-in activities
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The programme may be subject to additions or alterations
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Donations for free activities are gratefully received
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To avoid disappointment all organised groups should contact us before their visit
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Groups of more than 10 will be charged £11.50.
For booking and further information, please call 01724 297070.