Join the Big Draw Party

Join special guests writer Jacqueline Wilson and illustrator Nick Sharratt for the launch of the 2014 Big Draw. Help Pip and Squeak throw a surprise party for Wilfred, one of the Museum's shyest residents. • Decorate the galleries with a team of artists led by Nick Sharratt. • Design great art placemats or an art print with Marion Deuchars. • Meet the creators of Messy Monster from children's magazine Okido. • Play party games: pin the bone on the skeleton, race origami boats and try electric drawing. • Enjoy giant print-making with The Culture Cart. • Take part if a treasure hunt with Studio Hato. • Make your own diary with The Great Diary Project. • Draw in thread with Stitches in Time. • Learn tips in portraiture with cartoonist Marf. There will also be two talks during the day: 11.30 - Nick Sharratt (Age 6+) 12.15 - Jacqueline Wilson (Age 7+) Reading of Diary Stories: 14.00 - Dr Irving Finkel, Founder of The Great Diary Project All art materials will be provided free by Big Draw sponsor Faber-Castell. Free / Drop in (booking is required for the talks - bookings will open in September) / All ages

Suitable for
Any age

Admission
Drop in (booking is required for the talks - bookings will open in September)

Website
http://www.museumofchildhood.org.uk/whats-on/events-and-activities/join-the-big-draw-party

Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk//mw1507?id=EVENT494300