Museums and galleries
Return of much-loved event amongst activities at Walsall Council venues this Easter
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Holi and Eid celebrations, seasonal workshops and an Easter family fun day are amongst events at Walsall Council’s visitor attractions over the Easter holidays.
Returning for the first time since 2019, Walsall Leather Museum’s much-loved Easter Fun Day takes place on Monday 1 April, Easter Monday. Taking place from 10.30am-3.30pm, the free event will include Punch & Judy and magic shows, walkabout entertainment, balloon modelling and a drop-in art activity.
Over the Easter holidays Walsall Leather Museum will also host a Have-a-go Leathercraft Drop-in (Tuesday 26 March 2024, 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm. £1.50 – no need to book), and Superhero Peg-doll drop-in (Wednesday 3 April 2024, 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm. £1.50 – no need to book).
Young visitors to The New Art Gallery Walsall will have the opportunity get creative and learn new skills with an array of workshops celebrating Easter or inspired by the Gallery’s current exhibitions. Holiday activities also include celebrations of Holi, the festival of colours (Saturday 23 March 2024, 12-4pm. Free, drop-in) with rangoli and mandala workshops as well as performances by Bollywood Dreams Dance Company. There will also be an Eid community day on Saturday 6 April (12-4pm. Free, drop-in) anticipating the end of Ramadan, with the opportunity to make Eid Mubarak cards, gift tags and decorations with artist Nilupa Yasmin as well as live music, mehndi and more.
“ There’s so much to do and see across our venues this Easter and it’s fantastic to see the return of the Leather Museum’s popular Easter Fun Day. The majority of events at the Museum and Gallery are low cost or completely free and offer the opportunity for children to learn new skills, get creative and learn more about our area. “
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Holi 2024: Festival of Colours
Saturday 23 March 2024, 12-4pm. Free, drop-in.
A celebratory day of creativity including Sun and Moon Spray painting, neon sand rangoli, mandala drawing, performances by Bollywood Dreams Dance Company and more.
Sunday Art Club: Tie Dye Mandala
Sunday 24 March, 12-3pm. Free, drop-in. Ages 4+
Our weekly art club for children and young people. Meet artists and creatives, learn to paint, print, sculpt, craft and more!
Mini Easter Egg Decorating
26 March – 5 April. Free drop-in during opening hours.
Come along to decorate mini polystyrene eggs with patterns using black sharpies. The New Art Gallery Walsall.
Have-a-go Leathercraft Drop-in
Tuesday 26 March 2024, 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm. £1.50 – no need to book.
Drop in, make and decorate your own small bunny purse. Walsall Leather Museum
Mini Makers: Cotton Wool Lambs & Sensory Play
Tuesday 26 March 2024, 11am-1pm. £3, drop-in.
Get creative, explore art materials and build fine motor skills. Designed for ages 2-4. The New Art Gallery Walsall
Wednesdays For All: Tigers & Skulls: Punjabi Pop Culture Collages
Wednesday 27 March 2024, 11am-3pm. Free, drop-in.
Fun, creative workshops for all the family. Ages 4+. The New Art Gallery Walsall
Thursday Skills: Phulkari Prints & Embroidery Squares
Thursday 28 March 2024, Age 4+ 11am-12.30pm; Age 7+ 1.30-3pm. £4.50 per child. Book at reception or call the Gallery on 01922 654 400.
Learn new techniques in a mix of mediums & take away a masterpiece! The New Art Gallery Walsall
Junior Paint Like a Master with Rob Conway
Thursday 28 March 2024, 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm. Age 7+. £4.50 per child. Booking and pre-payment essential.
Calling all budding junior artists! Artist Rob will take our budding painters through the process step-by-step to create their own painting inspired by Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’. Walsall Leather Museum
Easter Family Fun Day
Monday 1 April 2024, 10.30am-3.30pm. Free
This is not a drill! Walsall Leather Museum’s Easter Family Fun Day is back. Join us for a day of entertainment and fun.
Mini Makers: Chicken & Egg Crafts and Sensory Play
Tuesday 2 April 2024, 11am-1pm. £3, drop-in.
Get creative, explore art materials and build fine motor skills. Designed for ages 2-4. The New Art Gallery Walsall
Wednesdays For All: Neon Sun Sculptures & Moon Mobiles
Wednesday 3 April 2024, 11am-3pm. Free, drop-in.
Fun, creative workshops for all the family. Ages 4+. The New Art Gallery Walsall
Superhero Peg-doll drop-in
Wednesday 3 April 2024, 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm. £1.50 – no need to book.
Create your own superhero peg-doll in our fun family drop-in. Walsall Leather Museum
Thursday Skills: Instant Print Photography
Thursday 4 April 2024, Age 4+ 11am-12.30pm; Age 7+ 1.30-3pm. £4.50 per child. Book at reception or call the Gallery on 01922 654 400.
Learn new techniques in a mix of mediums & take away a masterpiece! The New Art Gallery Walsall
Eid Mubarak: Community Day
Saturday 6 April 2024, 12-4pm. Free, drop-in.
Make Eid Mubarak cards, gift tags and decorations with artist Nilupa Yasmin, live music, mehndi and more! The New Art Gallery Walsall.
Sunday Art Club: Paper Peacocks
Sunday 7 April, 12-3pm. Free, drop-in. Ages 4+
Our weekly art club for children and young people. Meet artists and creatives, learn to paint, print, sculpt, craft and more! The New Art Gallery Walsall
About The New Art Gallery Walsall
The New Art Gallery Walsall presents, collects and interprets historic, modern and contemporary art in innovative and challenging ways, welcoming visitors from all over the globe as well as our immediate locality. They aim to increase the understanding and enjoyment of arts and culture through a dynamic exhibition, education and events programme.
The New Art Gallery Walsall is funded by revenue support from Walsall Council and Arts Council England. The New Art Gallery Walsall is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation.
Open: Tuesday – Saturday 10am-5pm; Sundays 12-4pm. Closed Mondays and Bank Holidays.
Free admission - www.thenewartgallerywalsall.org.uk
About Walsall Leather Museum
Walsall Leather Museum tells the story of the leather trade and how Walsall became the global centre of saddle making. The Museum also showcases collections of industrial, costume and social history.
Open: 1 April – 31 October: Tuesday – Saturday 10am-5pm
1 November – 31 March: Tuesday – Saturday 10am-4pm
Free admission - https://www.walsall.gov.uk/leathermuseum
