Raring2go! Wolverhampton & South Staffordshire

BANTOCK HOUSE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON BANTOCK HOUSE MUSEUM SUNDAY 26 NOVEMBER 11.00AM - 7.00PM 6.30pm Christmas Lights switch on Create a pompom Christmas tree decoration, and enjoy mulled wine and minced pies with the Friends of Bantock House. Free, drop in. Suitable for all ages. JOLLY BOLLY ELF SHOW WOLVERHAMPTON ART GALLERY SATURDAY 2 DECEMBER It’s all been very busy at Santa’s Toy Factory in the North Pole and the elves have been so busy that suddenly all the machines breakdown! The elves need your help to finish getting the presents ready, so join the Jolly Bolly Elf for Bhangra Jingles, Bollywood Glitz and festive cheer! This is a family fun interactive show with lots of audience participation. £3 per child, book online. Suitable for under 7s. FAMILY EVENTS THIS AUTUMN & WINTER FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO BOOK, VISIT WWW.WOLVERHAMPTONART.ORG.UK/FAMILY-FRIENDLY-ACTIVITIES. Booking fees may apply. ANIMATE YOUR ART WOLVERHAMPTON ART GALLERY SATURDAY 21 OCTOBER 10:30AM-1:30PM To celebrate Get Online Week families are invited to create their own Pop Art character and animate it using free to access software. Free, drop in until 1.00pm. Suitable for ages 5 to 16 ART PLAY WOLVERHAMPTON ART GALLERY SUNDAYS 11.00AM TO 1.00PM 22 OCTOBER, 19 NOVEMBER, 17 DECEMBER Our creative, sensory play sessions for families with babies and toddlers are led by artists and early years’ educators. Take time to relax, imagine and find inspiration together. £3 per child, book online or drop in. Suitable for ages 0 to 5 – older siblings are also welcome to attend. BILSTON BODDLERS BILSTON GALLERY THURSDAYS DURING TERM TIME 1PM TO 2.30PM Bilston Boddlers are fun sessions for families with young children which provide babies and toddlers with all kinds of imaginative materials to explore their world and get creative through functional, inventive and messy play. Free, drop in. Suitable for ages 0 to 5 (older siblings are welcome to attend). HALLOWEEN PARTY AT BANTOCK HOUSE BANTOCK HOUSE MUSEUM SATURDAY 28 OCTOBER 12.00-2.00PM Jump into the spooky season with a ghastly disco, creepy crafts, fiendish food and a costume contest! £8 per child, book online. POP! BUBBLE BONANZA WOLVERHAMPTON ART GALLERY MONDAY 30 OCTOBER 10.30AM-1.30PM Create bubble art, make a bubble blower and follow the bubble trail around the gallery. £2 per child, book online or drop in. Suitable for ages 4 to 12 POP ART FAMILY WORKSHOP WOLVERHAMPTON ART GALLERY WEDNESDAY 1 NOVEMBER 11.00AM TO 1.00PM Join artist Exodus Crooks for a fun family workshop inspired by the artworks of Derek Boshier, exploring ink and collage! £4 per child, book online. Suitable for age 6 to 14 DIWALI CRAFT WOLVERHAMPTON ART GALLERY SATURDAY 11 NOVEMBER Join artist Daya Bhatti to create a hanging Diwali decoration to take home. £2 per child, book online or drop in. Suitable for ages 4 to 12 OCTOBER HALF TERM ACTIVITIES AT WOLVERHAMPTON ART GALLERY ALL SESSIONS SUITABLE FOR AGE 5 TO 12 YEARS OLD UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED PLEASE VISIT WOLVERHAMPTONART.ORG.UK/FAMILY-FRIENDLY-ACTIVITIES/ CHARACTERFUL CREATURES MONDAY 24 OCTOBER, 10.30AM TO 1.30PM, DROP IN Learn to make fuzzy pompoms and transform them into wonderful wildlife! We’ll have plenty of wool and lots of colourful crafty materials on hand to help you create some characterful creatures. £3 per child, book online or pay on the day AMAZING ANIMAL MASKS TUESDAY 25 OCTOBER, 10.30AM TO 1.30PM, DROP IN Create your own collaged animal mask using a variety of materials and techniques. Do you want to prowl, flap or hop in your animal disguise? £3 per child, book online or pay on the day WOLVERHAMPTON ARTS & CULTURE www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk WILD FROGS WEDNESDAY 26 OCTOBER, 10.30AM TO 1.30PM, DROP IN Go wild and make your own colourful, fun, tree-frog. Use all things decorative, we’ll use split-pins to make its arms and legs moveable. Help that frog strike a pose! £3 per child, book online or pay on the day CLAY CRITTERS THURSDAY 27 OCTOBER, 10.30AM TO 1.30PM, DROP IN Use clay and natural materials to model your favourite woodland wildlife. Foxes, squirrels, hedgehogs, badgers or even a tiny mouse! £3 per child, book online or pay on the day WOOLLY WILDLIFE FRIDAY 28 OCTOBER, 10.30AM TO 1.30PM, DROP IN Using pipe-cleaners and wool wrapping, make a soft sculpture of a furry friend to take home. £3 per child, book online or pay on the day COLOUR IN YOUR ART GALLERY SATURDAY 29 OCTOBER, 11AM TO 4PM, DROP IN Join artist Olivier Jamin to create a large-scale illustrated banner. Drop in any time to get creative and relax with some mindful colouring. A BSL interpreter will be present during the event. Free, suitable for all ages WOLVERHAMPTON ARTS & CULTURE Wolverhampton Art Gallery has a packed programme of family-friendly fun during October half term, inspired by the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition. See the website for more details – www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/family-friendly-activities OCTOBER HALF TERM ACTIVITIES AT WOLVERHAMPTON ART GALLERY ALL SESSIONS SUITABLE FOR AGE 5 TO 12 YEARS OLD UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED PLEASE VISIT WOLVERHAMPTONART.ORG.UK/FAMILY-FRIENDLY-ACTIVITIES/ CHARACTERFUL CREATURES MONDAY 24 OCTOBER, 10.30AM TO 1.30PM, DROP IN Learn to make fuzzy pompoms and transform them into wonderful wildlife! We’ll have plenty of wool and lots of colourful crafty materials on hand to help you create some characterful creatures. £3 per child, book online or pay on the day AMAZING ANIMAL MASKS TUESDAY 25 OCTOBER, 10.30AM TO 1.30PM, DROP IN Create your own collaged animal mask using a variety of materials and techniques. Do you want to prowl, flap or hop in your animal disguise? £3 per child, book online or pay on the day WOLVERHAMPTON ARTS & CULTURE www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk WILD FROGS WEDNESDAY 26 OCTOBER, 10.30AM TO 1.30PM, DROP IN Go wild and make your own colourful, fun, tree-frog. Use all things decorative, we’ll use split-pins to make its arms and legs moveable. Help that frog strike a pose! £3 per child, book online or pay on the day CLAY CRITTERS THURSDAY 27 OCTOBER, 10.30AM TO 1.30PM, DROP IN Use clay and natural materials to model your favourite woodland wildlife. Foxes, squirrels, hedgehogs, badgers or even a tiny mouse! £3 per child, book online or pay on the day WOOLLY WILDLIFE FRIDAY 28 OCTOBER, 10.30AM TO 1.30PM, DROP IN Using pipe-cleaners and wool wrapping, make a soft sculpture of a furry friend to take home. £3 per child, book online or pay on the day COLOUR IN YOUR ART GALLERY SATURDAY 29 OCTOBER, 11AM TO 4PM, DROP IN Join artist Olivier Jamin to create a large-scale illustrated banner. Drop in any time to get creative and relax with some mindful colouring. A BSL interpreter will be present during the event. Free, suitable for all ages WOLVERHAMPTON ARTS & CULTURE Wolverhampton Art Gallery has a packed programme of family-friendly fun during October half term, inspired by the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition. See the website for more details – www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/family-friendly-activities AT WOLVERHAMPTON ART GALLERY, BANTOCK HOUSE & BILSTON GALLERY

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