Aimed at 7 - 11 year olds, we offer a variety of art activities for you to enjoy. Inspired by our exhibitions and displays the activities are led by either Holsworthy Family Workshop or Karen Hawkins, public artist. All we ask is that participants bring a packed lunch and a drink and wear old clothes. Parents are welcome to stay and join in. If the weather is nice we may take lunch outside in Victoria Park. Booking and payment in advance is essential.
In Summer 2011 over 140 places were taken up by children on the summer childrens workshops programme. At the end of the summer we contacted parents to get feedback, all of which was extremely positive and without question all those contacted felt the childrens workshops were value for money.
To book a place on a childrens workshop, download a booking form for children (below) and return with payment to the Burton.
Get the booking form for Childrens Workshops here
And don't forget.....Young Friends Art Group
Last Saturday of every month (except August and December)
10am - 12noon, Free, No Booking Form required but ring to reserve place
If you are between 7 and 11 years old, then come along to our FREE art and craft workshops. Led by public artist, Karen Hawkins, and often directly relating to our exhibition programme or museum displays. See below or click on the calender for details of activities each month.
Young Friends is supported by The Friends of the Burton Art Gallery and Museum
Bunting Challenge
10am - 4pm £15
Taking inspiration from the landscapes within the permanent collection, create your own stamp using a collagraph technique and print onto fabric bunting. Happy with your design, we shall conduct an Olympic style print run as we have a world record to beat! Up for the challenge?
To book your place download a booking for from above (For Children) and send along with payment to the Burton, or to pay over the phone by card give us a ring.
10am – 4pm £15
Using everyday materials to create hand puppets based on the rooks that roost in the trees. At this time of year they are nesting, so we will make a family of birds for your very own puppet show. Busting beaks, googling eyes and feathers everywhere these creatures will screech and squawk through the skies to your hearts content. Wild bird food is provided for you to scatter as you take your rooks to explore the park at the end of the afternoon.
To book your place download a booking for from above (For Children) and send along with payment to the Burton, or to pay over the phone by card give us a ring.
10am – 4pm £15
It’s for you to decide! This Easter we are making chicken, eggs and nests with a difference. Exact materials are top secret till the day but getting crafty with glue, paper & paint, threads, string, scissors and of course feathers will be essential. See what kind of eggs your chicken might lay, some may even be edible!
To book your place download a booking for from above (For Children) and send along with payment to the Burton, or to pay over the phone by card give us a ring.
10am - 4pm £15
Create a special keepsake book, a safe place for all your thoughts and ideas, for this holiday and beyond. Have fun decorating the cover, choosing an assortment of different textured papers to include in your book, making use of a great variety of materials sourced from the scrapstore. To include fabrics, threads, string, lace, ribbons, glitzy papers... and more.
To book your place download a booking for from above (For Children) and send along with payment to the Burton, or to pay over the phone by card give us a ring.
10am - 4pm £15
Discover shapes and marks found within everyday objects, mark making using ink and paint. Bright colour and inspiration from Wilhelmina Barns-Graham will inspire you in the making of birthday card collage designs, using your decorated papers.
To book your place download a booking for from above (For Children) and send along with payment to the Burton, or to pay over the phone by card give us a ring.
