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SUMMARY:Creative Explorers - Easter Holidays
DESCRIPTION:An artist led holiday club for 4-11 year olds who love to make\, share and play. We will collaborate on engaging individual and group craft projects with a focus on nature\, the world around us and free play to encourage creativity\, language and expression within the arts.\nThis informal holiday workshop will be fun and light\, providing your child with the chance to express themselves artistically while making new friends and learning new skills.\nWe will take a tour of the galleries\, explore the works on display and (weather dependent) we will take a nature walk outside\, so please supply a coat if you are happy for your child to join. \nPlease note:\n• On sunny days we like to get outside! If you are not happy for your child to leave the building then please let us know on the morning of the session.\n• Children aged 4 are only permitted to attend on a shorter day of 11-3 according to government safeguarding guidelines. If you book a 4-year-old on to any of our holiday club days you will not be allowed to drop them off before 11am.\n• We may get messy! Please send your child in old clothes that you don’t mind them making and playing in\, as we do occasionally use materials that may be harder to wash out.\n• Please pack your child a drinks bottle\, so that they can help themselves through the day. Feel free to pack them a snack as well – exploring can be hungry work!\n• Children should bring a bag to help them carry home all their crafts and keep them safe through the day.\nAll children will now need a packed lunch\, there is no longer the option to add it to your ticket booking. Please note nuts are not permitted in packed lunches due to allergies.\n‘Arty’ lunch boxes will be available to purchase from the café on the day if you wish. \nPlease note this is a drop-off session.\nThe cost includes all materials. \nBook Now
URL:https://wilsonmuseum-iuoif.projectbeta.co.uk/event/creative-explorers-easter-holidays/
CATEGORIES:Kids,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Playful Shadows: Family Drama Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting journey into Paula Rego’s world of fairy tales with Thrive Drama. This workshop will focus on play and telling tales\, using Paula Rego’s prints as our inspiration. We will begin with fun warm up games to help everyone relax and develop trust before heading up to the gallery for our inspiration. We’ll use the art we see and ideas about fairy tales\, along with items from the museum’s handling collection\, to use to create our own physical theatre ‘book’ of characters and tell our stories. \nDrama is all about fun\, skills and confidence! Children of all levels of experience and ability are welcome. They will need to wear clothes that they can move easily in and comfortable shoes. This is a drop-off session. \nFacilitated by Jennifer Taylor\, from Thrive Drama. \nBook Now
URL:https://wilsonmuseum-iuoif.projectbeta.co.uk/event/playful-shadows-family-drama-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibitions,Family,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260408T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260408T150000
DTSTAMP:20260516T211732
CREATED:20251222T100554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T100554Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Explorers - Easter Holidays
DESCRIPTION:An artist led holiday club for 4-11 year olds who love to make\, share and play. We will collaborate on engaging individual and group craft projects with a focus on nature\, the world around us and free play to encourage creativity\, language and expression within the arts.\nThis informal holiday workshop will be fun and light\, providing your child with the chance to express themselves artistically while making new friends and learning new skills.\nWe will take a tour of the galleries\, explore the works on display and (weather dependant) we will take a nature walk outside\, so please supply a coat if you are happy for your child to join. \nPlease note:\n• On sunny days we like to get outside! If you are not happy for your child to leave the building then please let us know on the morning of the session.\n• Children aged 4 are only permitted to attend on a shorter day of 11-3 according to government safeguarding guidelines. If you book a 4-year-old on to any of our holiday club days you will not be allowed to drop them off before 11am.\n• We may get messy! Please send your child in old clothes that you don’t mind them making and playing in\, as we do occasionally use materials that may be harder to wash out.\n• Please pack your child a drinks bottle\, so that they can help themselves through the day. Feel free to pack them a snack as well – exploring can be hungry work!\n• Children should bring a bag to help them carry home all their crafts and keep them safe through the day.\nAll children will now need a packed lunch\, there is no longer the option to add it to your ticket booking. Please note nuts are not permitted in packed lunches due to allergies.\n‘Arty’ lunch boxes will be available to purchase from the café on the day if you wish. \nPlease note this is a drop-off session.\nThe cost includes all materials. \nBook Now
URL:https://wilsonmuseum-iuoif.projectbeta.co.uk/event/creative-explorers-easter-holidays-2/
CATEGORIES:Kids,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260411T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260411T143000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T102450Z
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SUMMARY:Make A Scene: Drop-In Family Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Make A Scene: Drop-In Family Workshop Inspired by Paula Rego\n11am – 12.30pm\n2pm – 3.30pm \nFREE \nDrop in and get creative with one of the Wilson’s artists in residence\, Alice Biggadike\, in this relaxed\, family-friendly workshop inspired by the Paula Rego exhibition. \nChoose a character to colour in or design your own\, then create a scene for them using collage\, colour and drawing. Think about where your character is\, what’s happening around them\, and how a single scene can capture a story. \nThis informal drop-in session is all about playing with illustration\, characters and scenes. Suitable for children and families of all ages – no experience needed\, just come along and create! \nAbout Alice\nAlice Biggadike is a multidisciplinary artist based in Cheltenham. She uses sculpture\, painting and textiles to present a surreal interpretation of the world around her.
URL:https://wilsonmuseum-iuoif.projectbeta.co.uk/event/make-a-scene-drop-in-family-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibitions,Family,Free,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Practical Fine Art for Adults: Introduction to Landscape Drawing and Painting
DESCRIPTION:Join our Practical Fine Art for Beginners course and unlock your creativity! \nOur lessons are tailored for those with little-to-no experience in art\, but feel the desire to discover and create. At the end of the course\, you will have honed your skills and gained confidence in your ability to produce your own artwork. Start your journey as an artist today. \nIntroduction to Landscape Drawing and Painting: From Line to Colour\nA beginner’s guide to capturing landscapes through both drawing and watercolour painting.\nStudents will learn how to observe natural forms\, build composition\, and use pencil and\nwatercolour techniques to create expressive landscape artworks. \nLearning Outcomes:\nBy the end of the course\, students will be able to:\n• Understand key techniques for drawing landscapes in pencil.\n• Use watercolour to suggest atmosphere\, light\, and texture.\n• Apply principles of perspective\, composition\, and tone.\n• Combine drawing and painting effectively.\n• Create both observational and expressive landscape studies. \nAbout Kitty McLeod\nThe tutor\, Kitty McLeod\, of Promising Artists\, trained at Ravensbourne University London and the University of Gloucestershire. She has been teaching art and creative workshops with children and adults of all ages nationally since 2010. She has experience in delivering fine art drawing & painting\, illustration\, printmaking\, animation and life drawing classes. Kitty runs a small art school in Cheltenham and art courses for the National Trust. \nPrice is for a course of 5 sessions and includes all materials. \nDates 2026\nWinter Term: 9 January – 6 February\nWinter/Spring: 27 February – 27 March\nSpring: 17 April – 15 May\nSummer: 5 June – 3 July \nFridays\, 1.30pm – 3.30pm \nPlease note that once purchased\, courses are strictly non-refundable and non-exchangeable under any circumstances. \nBook Now
URL:https://wilsonmuseum-iuoif.projectbeta.co.uk/event/practical-fine-art-for-adults-spring/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T113000
DTSTAMP:20260516T211732
CREATED:20251124T114337Z
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SUMMARY:Practical Fine Art for Children: Introduction to Landscape Drawing and Painting
DESCRIPTION:For keen young artists of all levels. The perfect complement to school art lessons\, whether studying at primary or GCSE level. Practical\, how-to skills: observational drawing techniques\, multi-media exploration\, adventures in colour and more. There is plenty of time for one-to-one support in these small groups too. \nIntroduction to Landscape Drawing and Painting: From Line to Colour\nA beginner’s guide to capturing landscapes through both drawing and watercolour painting.\nStudents will learn how to observe natural forms\, build composition\, and use pencil and\nwatercolour techniques to create expressive landscape artworks. \nLearning Outcomes:\nBy the end of the course\, students will be able to:\n• Understand key techniques for drawing landscapes in pencil.\n• Use watercolour to suggest atmosphere\, light\, and texture.\n• Apply principles of perspective\, composition\, and tone.\n• Combine drawing and painting effectively.\n• Create both observational and expressive landscape studies. \nAbout Kitty McLeod\nKitty McLeod trained at Ravensbourne University London and the University of Gloucestershire. She has been teaching art and creative workshops\, organising events\, parties\, and face painting with children and adults of all ages nationally since 2010. She has experience in delivering fine art\, illustration\, printmaking\, animation and life drawing classes. Kitty’s students have won art scholarships to Cheltenham College\, Rendcombe College and King’s School.\nPrice is for a course of 5 sessions and includes all materials. \nDates 2026\nSpring: 18 April – 16 May\nSummer: 6 June – 4 July \nSaturdays\, 10am – 11.30am \nPlease note that once purchased\, courses are strictly non-refundable and non-exchangeable under any circumstances. \nBook Now
URL:https://wilsonmuseum-iuoif.projectbeta.co.uk/event/practical-fine-art-for-children-spring-18-april-16-may/
CATEGORIES:Kids,Teens,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T153000
DTSTAMP:20260516T211732
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SUMMARY:Home Educators Workshop: Ink and Imagination
DESCRIPTION:Home Educators Workshop: Ink and Imagination \nJoin us at the Wilson Art Gallery & Museum for a creative\, hands-on workshop celebrating the upcoming Paula Rego exhibition! \nTogether we’ll explore Rego’s powerful imagery in the galleries\, her artistic techniques\, and the cultural context of her era\, with a special focus on the groundbreaking role of women artists. \nParticipants will experiment with pen-and-ink drawing\, add expressive colour washes\, and learn simple printmaking techniques. Every young artist will create their own unique print to take home. This engaging session is perfect for home-educating families looking to connect art history with practical creativity. \nAccompanying adults do not require a ticket but please note this is not a drop off session and adults are encouraged to join in activities with their children. \n10.30am to 12.30pm (4 to 9 year olds) \n1.30pm to 3.30pm (9 to 14 year olds) \n*You will notice an overlap in ages for the two sessions. As you know your child\, please choose which session you think would be best for them.* \nBook Now
URL:https://wilsonmuseum-iuoif.projectbeta.co.uk/event/home-educators-workshop-ink-and-imagination/
CATEGORIES:Home educators,Workshop
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