Easter Holidays: Portraits, Pictures & Props

Experiment with a different activity every day inspired by artworks from our portraits exhibition; including clay sculptures, royal crowns, dancing dolls and print-making!

Under 2s free
All events are drop in and suitable for 3+ unless stated, but all are welcome.

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Portrait Play with Clay
Saturday 8 April
Make a face of yourself or someone else using clay and artists tools.

Fabric Faces
Monday 10 April
Get creative with fabrics of every colour and pattern to create unique paper plate faces.

Recycled Reflections (Milk bottle masks with recycled objects as accessories/decoration)
Tuesday 11 April
Dive into junk modelling as we make milk bottle masks with a touch of personality and panache.

Portrait Play with Clay
Wednesday 12 April
Make a face of yourself or someone else using clay and artists tools.

UV Face Masks
Thursday 13 April
It’s time to shine as you decorate a theatre mask with bright and bold UV paints. Head to our Elements gallery afterwards to test them out under our special UV lights.

Printed People
Friday 14 April (bank holiday)
Learn the art of printmaking and create stunning portraits

Music Movers
Saturday 15 April
Take inspiration from the musical masters in our Face to Face exhibition and create your very own battery powered dancing figure.

Royal Crowns
Monday 17 April (bank holiday)
Adorn yourself with jewels and gems as you make a crown fit for a king or queen.

Olympic Medals
Tuesday 18 April
Jessica Ennis-Hill won’t be the only Olympian on show at the museum after you have made a magnificent medal. The only question is will you aim for bronze, silver or gold?

Music Movers
Wednesday 19 April
Take inspiration from the musical masters in our Face to Face exhibition and create your very own battery powered dancing figure.

Amazing Accessories
Thursday 20 April
Look beyond the faces of the people in our portraits and become inspired by their amazing accessories as you make jewellery that will truly impress.

Selfie Scenes
Friday 21 April
Strike a pose and while we get your picture printed, create your perfect scenery using collage art ready to add yourself into at the end.

Music Movers
Saturday 22 April
Take inspiration from the musical masters in our Face to Face exhibition and create your very own battery powered dancing figure.