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Family fun with stories

Family fun with storiesWorkshop for 3 - 6 years
Saturdays, 2pm - 3.30pm, 25 May and 13 July

(6 April session cancelled)
Led by Lindsey Warnes Carroll
£7 per child (accompanying adult free)

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Sessions for all the family to enjoy together. Listen to some wonderful stories and join in the fun, creating the crafts, movement and songs they inspire. Wear some comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting messy. All materials provided.

Extra information provided by the tutor 25 May

Extra information provided by the tutor 13 July

 

Family sculpture

Workshop and course for 8 - 15 years
Wednesdays, 6pm - 8.30pm

Tutor: Penny Davis
Taster workshop: 29 May, £8
Course: 19 June - 10 July,

£32 for 4 sessions.

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An exciting way for children and their adults to discover sculpture together, using lots of different materials to try out carving, modelling and construction techniques under the guidance of an experienced sculptor.

Extra information provided by the tutor Taster workshop

Extra information provided by the tutor course

 

Adventures in Burgertown

Adventures in BurgertownWorkshop for 5 - 12 years
Saturday 1 June, 10am - 1pm

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Led by Lisa Pidgeon and Lindsey Warnes Carroll
£10 per child (accompanying adult free)
Be inspired by the work of cartoonist Jon Burgerman (‘Pens Are My Friends’) to make a three-dimensional character from recycled textiles, and then use it to create your own stories. Please note children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult.

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Tiny dancer

Course for under 4 years
Tuesdays, 1pm - 2pm, 4 June - 9 July

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Tutor: Alison Bacon
£20 for 6 sessions
A fun and friendly dance class specially designed for children under 4 years and their parents / carers. Dance, move, sing and play together, using all kinds of music and props, including the popular ‘stretchy band’ (provided). No special equipment or clothing necessary.

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Early years sculpture

Courses for 0 - 7 years
Saturdays 15 and 22 June, 20 and 27 July, 24 and 31 August and 21 and 28 September 2013
10am - 12pm: 0 - 2 years
1pm - 3pm: 3 - 7 years

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Tutor: Penny Davis
£16 per child for each pair of sessions (accompanying adult free)
A great way for children and their adults to explore sculpture through messy play over two sessions. Try different materials and techniques, collecting your discoveries in your own photo scrapbook.

0 - 2 years, 10am -12pm

15 and 22 June Extra information provided by the tutor

20 and 27 July Extra information provided by the tutor

24 and 31 August Extra information provided by the tutor

21 and 28 September Extra information provided by the tutor

3 - 7 years, 1pm - 3pm

15 and 22 June Extra information provided by the tutor

20 and 27 July Extra information provided by the tutor

24 and 31 August Extra information provided by the tutor

21 and 28 September Extra information provided by the tutor

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