Join us in a celebration of art this May Half Term
Express your creative side with workshops on different artforms each day, inspired by our new Open Art exhibition.
There are 3-4 sessions each day and each session lasts for 1 hour. Activities are aimed at 7 years+ however 5 years+ are welcome but will need some adult support.
Monday 29 May: Become An Illustrator Course
Led by graphic illustrator Wendy Wootton, find out how to hone your drawing and design skills to be the best illustrator you can be. You will be taught how to use ink line drawing and colour washes to create eye-catching designs.
Timings: 10:00-11:00, 11:15-12:25, 12:45-13:45 and 14:00-15:00
Cost: £5.00 each attendee (all attendees MUST purchase a ticket including accompanying adults. Adult tickets will include FREE one-day access to the Discover Bucks Museum galleries).
Please arrive at the start time to ensure you don’t miss the instructions.
Tuesday 30 May: Wire Sculpture Studios
Use wire to create a model person magnet as instructed by our art teachers. You will learn the concept of continuous line drawing and use this knowledge to make a 3-dimensional figure in pliable wire.
Timings: 10:00-11:00, 11:15-12:25, 12:45-13:45 and 3:15-4:15
Cost: £5.00 each attendee (all attendees MUST purchase a ticket including accompanying adults. Adult tickets will include FREE one-day access to the Discover Bucks Museum galleries).
Please arrive at the start time to ensure you don’t miss the instructions.
Wednesday 31 May: Printing Workshops
Take inspiration from our exhibitions to make a design for a greeting card printed using polystyrene tiles. You will learn how to make simple designs and the process of printing images by hand.
Timings: 10:00-11:00, 11:15-12:25, 12:45-13:45 and 14:00-15:00
Cost: £5.00 each attendee (all attendees MUST purchase a ticket including accompanying adults. Adult tickets will include FREE one-day access to the Discover Bucks Museum galleries).
Please arrive at the start time to ensure you don’t miss the instructions.
Thursday 1 June: Textured Painting Masterclass
Create an abstract picture on canvas using thick and textured paints. You will learn how to colour mix, use colour washes and how to add texture to your art.
Timings: 10:00-11:00, 11:15-12:25, and 12:45-13:45
Cost: £5.00 each attendee (all attendees MUST purchase a ticket including accompanying adults. Adult tickets will include FREE one-day access to the Discover Bucks Museum galleries).
Please arrive at the start time to ensure you don’t miss the instructions.
Friday 2 June: 3D Sea Collage Photo Frame Make & Take
Get creative in this mixed media embellishment class. You will be taught several simple 3D crafting techniques, using fabric, shells and other craft materials to use in decorating a photo frame.
Timings: 10:00-11:00, 11:15-12:25, and 12:45-13:45
Cost: £5.00 each attendee (all attendees MUST purchase a ticket including accompanying adults. Adult tickets will include FREE one-day access to the Discover Bucks Museum galleries).
Please arrive at the start time to ensure you don’t miss the instructions.
May Half Term tickets further info
Children should NOT be left unattended and need to be accompanied by a paying adult at all times.
Adults are welcome to book on for themselves without accompanying children.
Adult tickets include FREE access to the rest of the Museum for the day. Children GO FREE in the Museum.
Those without paid tickets will not gain entry to the activity but there is a lot more to do around the Museum.
Places are limited so please secure your places by buying your tickets today.
