Take part in hands-on workshops and celebrate spring at Watts Gallery with a joyful, creativity-filled programme for families.
Wednesday 1 April: Gelli Plate PrintingDiscover the magic of gelli plate printing, a hands-on technique that transforms acrylic paint, decorative stamps, and image transfers into layered works of art. Each pull of the plate reveals a new unique print so no two artworks are ever the same!
2.30 - 4pm - limited space available10-11.30am and 12.30 - 2pm are SOLD OUTLocation: The Clore
Thursday 2 April: Animate Your Imagination!
Bring the Watts Gallery collection to life in this fun, hands-on animation workshop. Use simple animation techniques to add movement, character, and storytelling to artworks.Each child will need an accompanying adult with a smartphone (we also have a limited number of iPads available). To finish, we’ll dim the lights and enjoy a mini cinema screening of everyone’s fantastic creations!10-11.30am, 12.30 - 2pm or 2.30 - 4pmLocation: The Clore
Friday 3 April: Modroc MedusasG. F. Watts created a sculpture of Medusa to tell the story of the Greek goddess whose gaze could turn people to stone. In this Modroc workshop, we will create our own sculptural busts inspired by Medusa and other mythical beings.
10-11.30am, 12.30 - 2pm or 2.30 - 4pmLocation: The Clore
Thursday 9 April: Air-Dry Clay Easter Creatures
Shape, texture, and decorate your own spring-inspired creatures!Use air-dry clay to sculpt playful animals, eggs, and floral designs. Experiment with carving, stamping, and layering textures— perfect for an Easter keepsake you’ll treasure.
10-11.30am, 12.30 - 2pm or 2.30 - 4pmLocation: The Pottery Studio
Friday 10 April: Pop-up Spring Gardens
Celebrate spring by creating your own beautiful pop-up garden using wire and colourful tissue paper. Cut, shape, and build delicate flowers and foliage to design a vibrant 3D artwork bursting with colour, texture, and imagination.12.30 - 2pm or 2.30 - 4pm10-11.30am is SOLD OUTLocation: The Clore
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