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Get creative at Walsall venues this summer
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There’s lots of opportunities for children and families to get creative, learn and explore this summer at Walsall Council venues. Discover stories of the area’s leather trade and learn some hands-on craft techniques at Walsall Leather Museum, and learn to paint, print, sculpt and more at The New Art Gallery Walsall, with a creative programme inspired by their current exhibitions.
HIGHLIGHT
South Asian Heritage Month Community Day
Saturday 3 August, 12-4pm. Free.
A day of mehndi, music, food, workshops and more celebrating South Asian Heritage Month. The day will feature music from broadcaster and radio DJ Manpreet Darroch; creative workshops from local artists Nilupa Yasmin, Haseebah Ali and Daya Bhatti; stalls from the Bangladeshi Progressive Society and local creatives, as well as temporary photography exhibition ‘Punjabi Tales of Willenhall.’
Mini Makers: Crafty Caterpillars & sensory play - taking place on Tuesday 6 August.
Rangoli - an example of some of the activities on offer at The New Art Gallery Walsall's South Asian Heritage Month Community Day.
The New Art Gallery Walsall's South Asian Heritage Month Community Day will include drop-in workshops with local artist Haseebah Ali.
A selection of items that can be made at Walsall Leather Museum's Tuesday Leathercraft Have-a-Go workshops over the summer.
Events at The New Art Gallery Walsall
Gallery Square, Walsall, WS2 8LG.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm, Sundays 12 noon to 4pm.
Closed on Mondays and Bank Holidays.
Free admission.
Sunday Art Club
Sundays, 12-3pm. Ages 4+
Free, drop in.
A free weekly art club held year-round. Meet artists and creatives and learn to paint, print, sculpt, craft, make films and more!
Full listings can be found by visiting: Sunday Art Club | The New Art Gallery Walsall
Mini Makers: Crafty Caterpillars & sensory play
Tuesday 6 August, 11am-1pm.
Ages 2-4. Drop-in. £3
Get creative, explore art materials and build fine motor skills.
Wednesdays for All
11am – 3pm. Free, drop-in. Ages 4+
Fun creative workshops for all the family
- Wednesday 24 July - Painting houses & special places
- Wednesday 31 July - Dream Holiday Diorama
- Wednesday 7 August - Concertina Bird Books
- Wednesday 14 August - 3D Pet Houses
Thursday Skills: House Head sculptures – Plasticine, wood and paper
Thursday 25 July
Age 4 +: 11am-12.30pm
Age 7+: 1.30-3pm.
£4.50 per child. Book by calling the Gallery on 01922654400
Learn new techniques in a mix of mediums and take home a masterpiece!
Baby & Me
Wednesday 14 August, 10.30am-12pm and 12.30-2pm.
Ages 0-2. £3 per child. Book by calling the Gallery on 01922654400
Multi-sensory sessions for parents, carers and their babies.
Events at Walsall Leather Museum
Littleton Street West, Walsall, WS2 8EW
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm.
Closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Free admission.
Each Tuesday and Wednesday throughout the summer holidays you can join in with drop-ins and workshops. The Museum will also offer a quiz trail, keyring & badge-making plus other family friendly activities as you wander around the venue.
Tuesday Leathercraft Have-a-Go
10.30am – 12.30pm & 1.30 – 3.30pm. £1.50 – no need to book.
- Tuesday 23 July – Fish keyring
- Tuesday 30 July – Decorated bookmark
- Tuesday 6 August – Pencil pouch
- Tuesday 13 August – Notebook
- Tuesday 20 August – Monster bag charm
Wednesday Art and Crafts
10.30am – 12.30pm & 1.30 – 3.30pm
- Wednesday 24 July – Dreamcatcher drop-in. £1.50 – no need to book.
- Wednesday 31 July – Dolly Peg Butterfly drop-in with Kate Tilley. £1.50 – no need to book.
- Wednesday 7 August – Decorated Clay Flower Coil Pot Workshop with Kate Tilley - £4.50 Booking essential. Suitable for 5-12s.
- Wednesday 14 August – Circle Weaving drop-in with Ruth Turnbull - £1.50 – no need to book.
- Wednesday 21 August – Garden Creature Junk Modelling with Rob Conway - £4.50 Booking essential.
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