Friday 1 August 2008, 17:00
Screening
Video 'Who-Ha' Presents...

A showcase resulting from the Video 'Who-Ha' course

See 30 July - 1 August for details.

Free

Young People's Programme

Sunday 3 August 2008, 13:00 - 16:00
Sunday Session
Stylised Portraits

Inspired by the exhibition Wyndham Lewis: Portraits, work from your own photograph of a person to produce an angular drawing concentrating on line, shading, diagonals and curves. Leading on to creating a stylised painted portrait, this drawing and painting workshop is led by artist Sadie Lee.

Fully booked

Young People's Programme

Monday 4 August - Friday 29 August 2008, 11:30 - 16:00
Face to Face

Weekdays from Monday 4 August 2008 ­ Friday 29 August 2008

Family art workshops

Four weeks of workshops with different art activities everyday. Families will explore portraits together before creating their own works of art. Suitable for ages 5+.

Free ticket required and available one hour before the event starts from the Information Desk in the Main Hall

Tour and Draw

Weekdays from Monday 4 August - Friday 29 August 2008

Families can also take part in our tour and draw sessions led by artists and storytellers. Start times will by advertised daily in the Main Hall

Monday 11 August 2008, 11:30 & 14:30
FAMILY CREST

Print your family crest inspired by heraldic beasts in the collection

Free ticket required and available on the day one hour before the event starts from the Information Desk in the Main Hall

Or take part in our Family Tour & Draw sessions lead by artists and storytellers on weekdays, start times will be advertised in the Main Hall.

Family Art Workshops

Tuesday 12 August 2008, 11:30 & 14:30
FAMILY ROOM

Make a room set and a family to live inside

Free ticket required and available on the day one hour before the event starts from the Information Desk in the Main Hall

Or take part in our Family Tour & Draw sessions lead by artists and storytellers on weekdays, start times will be advertised in the Main Hall.

Family Art Workshops

Wednesday 13 August 2008, 11:30 & 14:30
HAPPY FAMILIES

Make Happy Families playing cards inspired by the Tudors

Free ticket required and available on the day one hour before the event starts from the Information Desk in the Main Hall

Or take part in our Family Tour & Draw sessions lead by artists and storytellers on weekdays, start times will be advertised in the Main Hall.

Family Art Workshops

Thursday 14 August 2008, 11:30 & 14:30
FINGER PUPPETS

Create a whole handful of family finger puppets

Free ticket required and available on the day one hour before the event starts from the Information Desk in the Main Hall

Or take part in our Family Tour & Draw sessions lead by artists and storytellers on weekdays, start times will be advertised in the Main Hall.

Family Art Workshops

Friday 15 August 2008, 11:30 & 14:30
FANTASY HOME

Build a fantasy family home for one of the families in our collection

Free ticket required and available on the day one hour before the event starts from the Information Desk in the Main Hall

Or take part in our Family Tour & Draw sessions lead by artists and storytellers on weekdays, start times will be advertised in the Main Hall.

Family Art Workshops

Saturday 16 August 2008 11:30 & 14:30
INSPIRED

Imagine yourself as an artist inspired by the current display of Eamonn McCabe Portraits, families will look at Artists and their studios before making their own 3D portrait of an artist, their studio and their own works of art.

Free ticket required and available on the day one hour before the event starts from the Information Desk in the Main Hall

Family Art Workshops

Saturday 16 August 2008 14:00 & 15:00
THE MAGIC BEHIND THE PORTRAIT

A visit to a gallery takes an unexpected turn!
Victoria's Mother has taken her to a gallery, she is not pleased, but then she meets a very famous artist and something magical occurs. Find out how Victoria's visit to the gallery turns into an afternoon she will never forget!

Based on the portrait- Private View of Old Masters Exhibition, Royal Academy 1888

No ticket required, meet in the Main Hall. These sessions will last approximately 20 minutes

Storytelling For Families

Monday 18 August 2008, 11:30 & 14:30
WILD THING

Animal masks: transform into your favourite animal

Free ticket required and available on the day one hour before the event starts from the Information Desk in the Main Hall

Or take part in our Family Tour & Draw sessions lead by artists and storytellers on weekdays, start times will be advertised in the Main Hall.

Family Art Workshops

Tuesday19 August 2008, 11:30 & 14:30
ANIMAL MAGIC

Construct wire animal sculptures in a mini environment

Free ticket required and available on the day one hour before the event starts from the Information Desk in the Main Hall

Or take part in our Family Tour & Draw sessions lead by artists and storytellers on weekdays, start times will be advertised in the Main Hall.

Family Art Workshops

Wednesday 20 August 2008, 11:30 & 14:30
GRRRRRRR!

Grrrrrr!- hear how Landseer made his Trafalgar Square Lions, then make one too!

Free ticket required and available on the day one hour before the event starts from the Information Desk in the Main Hall

Or take part in our Family Tour & Draw sessions lead by artists and storytellers on weekdays, start times will be advertised in the Main Hall.

Family Art Workshops

Thursday 21 August 2008 11:30 & 14:30
PAWS FOR THOUGHT!

Construct a pair of animal feet to transform your own.

Free ticket required and available on the day one hour before the event starts from the Information Desk in the Main Hall

Or take part in our Family Tour & Draw sessions lead by artists and storytellers on weekdays, start times will be advertised in the Main Hall.

Family Art Workshops

Friday 22 August 2008 11:30 & 14:30
TAILS OF THE UNEXPECTED

Create an animal bookmark to reveal your animal characteristics

Free ticket required and available on the day one hour before the event starts from the Information Desk in the Main Hall

Or take part in our Family Tour & Draw sessions lead by artists and storytellers on weekdays, start times will be advertised in the Main Hall.

Family Art Workshops

Monday 25 August 2008, 11:30 & 14:30
POP-UP PORTRAIT

Pop-up portrait- make a free-standing pop up portrait

Free ticket required and available on the day one hour before the event starts from the Information Desk in the Main Hall

Or take part in our Family Tour & Draw sessions lead by artists and storytellers on weekdays, start times will be advertised in the Main Hall.

Family Art Workshops

Tuesday 26 August 2008, 11:30 & 14:30
WALK THIS WAY

Zoetrope Portrait- watch your character whirl into motion

Free ticket required and available on the day one hour before the event starts from the Information Desk in the Main Hall

Or take part in our Family Tour & Draw sessions lead by artists and storytellers on weekdays, start times will be advertised in the Main Hall.

Family Art Workshops

Wednesday 27 August 2008, 11:30 & 14:30
MOVE IT!

Learn how to add movement to the person in your art work and bring them to life

Free ticket required and available on the day one hour before the event starts from the Information Desk in the Main Hall

Or take part in our Family Tour & Draw sessions lead by artists and storytellers on weekdays, start times will be advertised in the Main Hall.

Family Art Workshops

Thursday 28 August 2008 11:30 & 14:30
NOW YOU SEE IT

Thaumatrope Portrait- create an optical illusion spinning portrait

Free ticket required and available on the day one hour before the event starts from the Information Desk in the Main Hall

Or take part in our Family Tour & Draw sessions lead by artists and storytellers on weekdays, start times will be advertised in the Main Hall.

Family Art Workshops

Friday 29 August 2008 11:30 & 14:30
GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT!

Edible portrait- make a fabric sculpture portrait that looks good enough to eat

Free ticket required and available on the day one hour before the event starts from the Information Desk in the Main Hall

Or take part in our Family Tour & Draw sessions lead by artists and storytellers on weekdays, start times will be advertised in the Main Hall.

Family Art Workshops

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