Summer Holiday Workshops

Moving Toys 29 July 10 am – 12pm & 1 - 3pm Understand the mechanics of moving toys and create your very own oscillating woodpecker. Free | Drop in | Suitable for all ages. Leather Stamping Workshop 30 July & 20 August 2 - 2.45pm & 3 - 3.45pm Make your own unique and genuine leather key fob, bookmark or wrist band. Booking essential. Tickets £2.50 Telephone 01604 837397 Junk Modelling - robots and cars. 31 July 10am – 12pm & 1 – 3pm Come along to design and create your own robot or vehicle, using boxes, cartons and your imagination. Free | Drop in | Suitable for all ages What was it like in 1914? 5 August 10.30am – 1.30pm A fun and interactive day for children to find out what life was like for people living in Northampton during the start of the First World War. Free | Drop in | Over 8s only Puppet Making 7 August 10am – 12pm & 1- 3pm Join us at our puppet making workshop where children will have fun creating shadow, sock, finger and pop-up puppets. Small charge for some activities. Drop in | Suitable for all ages. Becket at the Castle Workshops 6, 8 & 13 August 10am – 12pm Northampton Museum & Art Gallery Discover the story of Northampton Castle as we remember the 850th anniversary of Thomas Becket’s trial. Take a virtual tour of Northampton Castle and Thomas Becket’s trial and join in the fun by building your own lego castle. Plus make your own mini castle from junk modelling to take home (please bring your own cardboard boxes). Suitable for children aged 5-11 years. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Organised by Friends of Northampton Castle Free limited places | Booking essential Please book by emailing; northamptoncastle@gmail.com or by calling 01604 701992 Exploring life in WW1 12 August 10am – 1pm Explore life during the First World War both at home and away in these interactive drama sessions Sensitive subjects will be discussed during this session. Free | Booking essential on 01604 837397 | Over 8s only Paper toys 14 August 10 am – 12pm & 1 – 3pm Get creative with paper and learn to make a variety of toys, including aeroplanes, jack-in-a-box and dolls. Free | Drop in | Suitable for all ages Poetry Writing session 19 August 10am – 12pm & 1.30 – 3.30pm Using First World War sources as inspiration, learn to write your own poetry. £2 | Booking essential on 01604 837397 Over 10s only Colourful Toys workshop 21 August 10 am – 12pm & 1 – 3pm Create a kaleidoscope and colourful Jackson Pollock and Damian Hirst inspired collaborative works of art. Free | Drop in | Suitable for all ages WWI Art workshops 26 August 10am -12.30pm & 1.30 – 3.30pm Create a collage inspired by First World War images and poetry. Free | Drop in | Over 8s only Animals 28 August 10am - 12pm & 1 - 3pm Create a variety of different animals including fabric owls, monkey chains and an under the sea collaborative mural in this fun and imaginative workshop. £1.50 | Drop in | Suitable for all ages

Admission
Free - Small charge for some activities

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