kids & families


Advance booking is essential for all workshops.
Prices include materials and refreshments.
Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

 

DROP IN & DRAW & MAKE THINGS

 

Our Education Room is often open for you to make your own work; a selection of materials is available free of charge. It is best to check with us before you visit if you need to be sure it will be open.

 

Kids and Families events

 


Creative Chaos

19 January, 9 February, 15 March, 10-11.30am
Drop in art activities for very young children.


Monthly drop in art sessions for pre-school children and their carers. Just come and have fun making whatever you want. Admission is first come, first served.

under 4s
cost: £3 per child on the door.

 


Cambridge Curiosity and Imagination Family Workshop

Sunday, 19 February, 1-3pm
Play with our new 'props box' in the house.


WHAT IS CAMBRIDGE CURIOSITY AND IMAGINATION?
The artists work in an open-ended way, so there is no defined or pre-determined outcome. Interaction is crucial as participants explore and play together with a wealth of carefully selected resources. To find out more, go to: http://www.cambridgecandi.org.uk/
 
Sun 19 February, 1-3pm
A creative workshop led by Idit Nathan and Helen Stratford, exploring the permanent collection with our new ‘props box’.

Follow the project blog here: http://childrentakethelead.wordpress.com/

all ages welcome
cost: £5 per adult, £2 per child
buy online: University of Cambridge estore
or call 01223 748100.

 


Twisters and Spirals

Sunday, 25 March, 1-3pm
Kinetic sculpture workshop - make your own mobile


As part of Science Week, join artist Lara Jones for an introduction to kinetic sculpture in the permanent collection, followed by an opportunity to make your own mobile.

For more information on Science Week, go to: http://comms.group.cam.ac.uk/sciencefestival/

For families
cost: free of charge but booking is essential, call 01223 748100.

 

 

 

Spring Term

 


Wednesday Club

18 January, 25 January, 1 February, 8 February, 22 February, 29 February, 7 March, 14 March, 4.15-5.45pm
Artist-led practical workshops exploring the house and collection.


Explore modern art and try out sculpture, drawing and painting. With artists Alex Hirtzel and Filipa Pereira-Stubbs.

8-11
cost: £56 (£42 concession)
buy online: University of Cambridge estore
or call 01223 748100.

 

 

 

Half term workshops

 


Attention Seekers

Monday, 13 February, 10-12noon
Artist-led creative workshop


Some artworks are big and shouty, others are small and whispery. Join artist Jo Chapman to hunt out a variety of artworks in the house and make your own attention-seeking or bashful creation.

5-8s with their carers
cost: £10 per child (£7 concession)
buy online: University of Cambridge estore
or call 01223 748100.

 


Attention Seekers

Monday, 13 February, 1-3pm
Artist-led creative workshop


Some artworks are big and shouty, others are small and whispery. Join artist Jo Chapman to hunt out a variety of artworks in the house and make your own attention-seeking or bashful creation.

5-8s with their carers
cost: £10 per child (£7 concession)
buy online: University of Cambridge estore
or call 01223 748100.

 


I ♥ ART

Tuesday, 14 February, 10-12noon
Artist-led creative workshop


Which painting, sculpture or pebble makes your heart flutter? Find inspiration in the house to make your own beloved artistic creation. Artist Bethany Mitchell will offer support and ideas alongside a range of quality art materials.

9-12 year olds
cost: £10 per child (£7 concession)
buy online: University of Cambridge estore
or call 01223 748100.

 


Shadowy Tales

Wednesday, 15 February, 4.30-5.30pm
Twilight story-telling in the house for the whole family


Unravel the secrets of Kettle’s Yard with theatre company Indefinite Articles. Start with a story and then explore the house by twilight.

Each session is one hour - entry is timed so please arrive promptly.

For information on other Twilight at the Museums events, please go to: www.cam.ac.uk/museums/twilight.html

For families
cost: free of charge but booking is essential, call 01223 748100.

 


Shadowy Tales

Wednesday, 15 February, 5.30-6.30pm
Twilight story-telling in the house for the whole family


Unravel the secrets of Kettle’s Yard with theatre company Indefinite Articles. Start with a story and then explore the house by twilight.

Each session is one hour - entry is timed so please arrive promptly.

For information on other Twilight at the Museums events, please go to: www.cam.ac.uk/museums/twilight.html

For families
cost: free of charge but booking is essential, call 01223 748100.

 


Shadowy Tales

Wednesday, 15 February, 6.30-7.30pm
Twilight story-telling in the house for the whole family


Unravel the secrets of Kettle’s Yard with theatre company Indefinite Articles. Start with a story and then explore the house by twilight.

Each session is one hour - entry is timed so please arrive promptly.

For information on other Twilight at the Museums events, please go to: www.cam.ac.uk/museums/twilight.html

For families
cost: free of charge but booking is essential, call 01223 748100.