Primary Times - the definitive what’s on and where to go family guide of activities and events for children of primary school age. Things to do with your kids during the school holidays including arts and craft activities, music and theatre for children, parties, competitions, days out, and family attractions along with term time drama schools, dance classes, after school clubs and sports activities. Things to do at a place near you!
Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village - Digital listings | Jan – Mar 2021
1st January-31st March 2021
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Venue: Watts Gallery
Website: www.wattsgallery.org.uk
Families Make Space - Online
Get creative with all the family with the Watts at home digital Make Space! Discover simple art tutorials specially designed by Watts's Make Space artists. Guided by video tutorials and free printable activity sheets, experiment with different techniques and explore the wonderful creations that can be made from limited resources.
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Bedtime Stories
Our free Bedtime Stories are included in our fortnightly family newsletter.
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Storyteller Olivia Armstrong brings the magic of Watts Gallery to you with a weekly bedtime story.
Watts Gallery is never completely quiet. Even if you are the only visitor, just listen and you can hear whispers of words, soft snatches of stories and songs. Where are they coming from? Every single sculpture or drawing, print or painting has a different story to tell and wants to tell it just for you. Let's find a story and tell it together…
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Drawing Club | Online video series of 3 workshops
£15 | Friends £13.50 | Pre-booking required
Join artist Wilson Yau for a series of three videos to explore and experiment with drawing from home, through fun and playful activities inspired by our collection and exhibitions. Discover ideas for drawing in new ways and with unexpected everyday materials.
Watts Tots - Online
Discover simple art tutorials specially designed by our Make Space artists and perfect for under 5s. Guided by video tutorials and free printable activity sheets, experiment with different techniques and explore the wonderful creations that can be made from limited resources.
Watts Tots Live | 19 March, 23 April, 21 May, 18 June | 10 - 10.30am
£5 per child | Friends £4.50 per child
Online via Zoom
Pre-booking required | Under 5s
Explore art through storytelling, music, movement and making. Inspired by a different artwork each month, these live multisensory sessions are led by artists, storytellers and museum educators.
Watts at home - Clay Club
£20.00 Single Pack £60.00 Family Pack (for 4 people) including clay, tools and access to online tutorial content
Join our national postal Clay Club or gift to a friend. This kit is inspired by Mary Watts, who taught pottery from her home, Limnerslease, to the local community 125 years ago. Our clay kit includes instructions, links to online films, materials and pottery tools which we will post to you. The kit can be enjoyed by all ages and offers a basic introduction to working with clay.
Art Club
Course material available from 13 February Online video series of 3 workshops
£15 | Friends £13.50
Pre-booking required 8 – 12 year olds & 13 - 17 year olds
Join artist Annie Forrester for a series of three sessions to experiment with drawing, stitching and making collages, to create art with a message.
Young People: Watts Creatives
Calling all 16 - 19 year olds with an interest in art, making, culture and being creative! We’re looking for people to join our forum for young people. Take part in workshops and artist-led projects, produce events, films and creative resources, and have your say in the future of activities at the gallery.
To find out more and to get involved, visit our webpage or email madeline.pike@wattsgallery.org.uk.