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. And visit our competitions page for details of current competitions.
The programme may be subject to alterations.
21 – 22 February
CD Crafts
See what you can make with an old CD. A coaster, photo frame or a UFO.
23 February - 1 March
Animal Charms
Create a charm of your favourite animal to add to a phone or bag.
2 – 8 March
Tweety Pie
Create springtime birds nest complete with a tweety pie.
9 – 15 March
Captured Creature
Create your own animal/insect and capture them in a transparent box.
16 March
Magical Motion Fun Day
Join artists and 20-21 staff in an activity packed day to celibrate to opening of Sharmanka’s kinetic theatre and Jason Taylor’s Everyday Objects.
18 – 22 March
Captured Creature
Inspired by Jo Smith’s exhibition create your own animal or insect and capture them in a transparent box.
23 – 27 March
Mini Magnificent Machine
Build your own moving machine ... what does yours do?
28 – 30 March
Easter Bunny Ears
Make your own floppy bunny ears this Easter.
2 – 4 April
Easter Egg Basket
This Easter you will need to make this basket to keep your eggs safe.
5 – 6 April
Incredible Invention
Using everyday junk create a ridiculous contraption – what does yours do?
9 – 10 April
Easter Hat Parade
Create your own hat and wear it with pride this Easter.
11 – 12 April
Creepy Creatures
Make your own weird and wonderful animal out of different animal parts!
13 – 19 April
Push me Pull you
Create a 3D moving weird and wonderful creature.
20 – 26 April
Portrait Puzzles
Create your own jigsaw puzzle from either your own portrait or one of the great masters.
27 April – 3 May
Stringy Folks
Create a friendly character from string.
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.
