Summer Family Festival
Week 1: Fun with Portraits
Past event archive
31 July - 4 August 2023, 11.00-16.00
Free
Join us this summer for a family friendly programme of events and activities inspired by people and portraits. From storytelling in the galleries to photography workshops and creative hands-on activities, there will be lots to make and do!
Workshops will take place in the Learning Centre on Floor -2.
All activities are free and drop in. Capacity is limited, first come first served.
When you arrive, head to our Family Desk on Floor 0 to see what’s on and pick up one of our fun family activity trails.
A lunch and break out space can be found in the Clore Studio on Floor -3 in the Learning Centre.
Monday 31 July
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Mould, shape, play and create your own clay mask to hang in your home. Inspired by the faces that decorate our walls, take home a small piece that can decorate yours.
11.00-13.00 and 14.00-16.00
Art Studio -
Led by animator extraordinaire Reza Ben Gajra, create your own self-portrait and bring it to life in a short animated film.
11.00-13.00 and 14.00-16.00
Photography Studio -
Draw your own miniature portrait and create your own pin badge to wear as you explore the gallery.
11.00-13.00 and 14.00-16.00
Clore Studio -
Come along and hear the wonderful story of Ada Lovelace, inventor of the first computer programme! Join storyteller Olivia Armstrong as she tells you an incredible tale in this interactive storytelling performance.
11.30, 13.30 and 14.30
Room 16, Floor 3
Tuesday 1 August
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What shapes and patterns represent you? Come along to create an abstract portrait, drawing from the patterns you see around you.
11.00-13.00 and 14.00-16.00
Art Studio -
Make, style and pose in your own Tudor inspired portrait, led by photographer Jess McDermott. Create your own ruffle accessories and print your photograph to take away with you.
11.00-13.00 and 14.00-16.00
Photography Studio
Wednesday 2 August
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Mould, shape, play and create your own clay mask to hang in your home. Inspired by the faces that decorate our walls, take home a small piece that can decorate yours.
11.00-13.00 and 14.00-16.00
Art Studio -
Led by animator extraordinaire Reza Ben Gajra, create your own self-portrait and bring it to life in a short animated film.
11.00-13.00 and 14.00-16.00
Photography Studio -
Draw your own miniature portrait and create your own pin badge to wear as you explore the gallery.
11.00-13.00 and 14.00-16.00
Clore Studio
Thursday 3 August
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Meet a shadowy version of yourself with the help of artist and film maker John Harmer. Taking inspiration from the silhouettes in the gallery you’ll make a shadow self-portrait to take home.
11.00-13.00 and 14.00-16.00
Art Studio -
Make, style and pose in your own Tudor inspired portrait, led by photographer Jess McDermott. Create your own ruffle accessories and print your photograph to take away with you.
11.00-13.00 and 14.00-16.00
Photography Studio
Friday 4 August
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What shapes and patterns represent you? Come along to create an abstract portrait, drawing from the patterns you see around you.
11.00-13.00 and 14.00-16.00
Art Studio -
Meet a shadowy version of yourself with the help of artist and film maker John Harmer. Taking inspiration from the silhouettes in the gallery you’ll make a shadow self-portrait to take home.
11.00-13.00 and 14.00-16.00
Photography Studio -
Draw your own miniature portrait and create your own pin badge to wear as you explore the gallery.
11.00-13.00 and 14.00-16.00
Clore Studio -
Step inside the fantastical world of a portrait as storyteller Vanessa Woolf takes you on an interactive story adventure. With actions, music and props this is a tale all about art, life and the world of the imagination.
11.30, 13.30 and 14.30
Room 18, Floor 3