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Family Art Class 2026 - Shipley Art Gallery
13 Jun – 12 Dec 2026 · Prince Consort Road
About this event
Join us for a monthly Saturday art class for 7-12 year olds and their grown ups.We understand that some young people may be older than 12 but find the class age appropriate due to SEND - please contact Hannah.Mackay-Jackson@twmuseums.org.uk if this applies to you.At each session you'll be taught by professional artist Jenny Alderson. You'll try different techniques such as watercolours, ceramics, mixed media, drawing and more.May - Make a sea creature themed dish, using air drying clay.June - Make two types of ink stamp using simple printmaking methods.July - Printing with sunlight (cyanotype) outdoors.August - Make a fold-out nature book; draw flowers and plants, and print them in your book using natural dyes. The dyes will be made from foodstuffs - if you need further info please contact Hannah.Mackay-Jackson@northeastmuseums.org.ukAccompanying adults are encouraged to join in - the class is a great opportunity for families to enjoy creative time together.Classes take place once a month and can be booked as one-offs. Choose a morning or afternoon session.Important:Each child must have a child's ticket. If there is not enough availability, please try another session.Children cannot attend on an adult's ticket.Accompanying adults need an adult's ticket.Suitable for ages 7 - 12.Accompanying younger siblings and babies cannot be admitted.All children must be accompanied by an adult.Families are welcome to bring a snack and drink.If you can, please consider purchasing a donation ticket or leaving a donation when you book today. We rely on the generosity of our visitors to help us keep art and heritage at the heart of the North East. Thank you.