Derby Family Arts Festival 2021
The Derby Family Arts Festival 2021
23rd - 31st Oct
Cine Kids 23 – 31 October QUAD, Derby Market Place - Family-focused film screenings every weekend and during the school holidays. Tickets from £4 www.derbyquad.co.uk
Flutter and Fly Sun 24 Oct Derby Market Place, 11,30am and 3pm - Sinfonia Viva presents a magical musical adventure chock-full of spectacular story telling. Booking essential £6 per person. https://www.derbylive.co.uk/whats-on/sinfonia-viva-flutter-fly/
The Big Family Read Derby Libraries’ Big Family Read takes place from Mon 4 Oct to Mon 29 Nov - find out more https://www.inderby.org.uk/libraries/news/the-big-family-read/
Meet a Maker Trail Tue 26 – Sun 31 October Museum of Making, during opening hours - This half term journey around the Museum of Making to discover some of the ingenious makers whose creations make up this fascinating collection. Suitable for families. £1 per trail sheet. www.derbymuseums.org
Crafty Tuesday: Teddy Bear Scarves Tuesday 26 October Pickford’s House, 10am-12pm - Crafty Tuesdays is our crafty holiday session at Pickford’s House. Suitable for families. Drop-in session. FREE- Give What You Think *Accessibility restrictions to the upper floors. www.derbymuseums.org
Art Hub: Dahomey Figures Wednesday 27 October Museum and Art Gallery, 10am-12pm - At Art Hub we explore different creative techniques and processes – there is always something new to try in this artist-led session.Suitable for children aged 7+ and their carers.Drop-in session. FREE www.derbymuseums.org
Wet Felting Workshop Wednesday 27 October Museum of Making - Explore how to turn soap, water and wool fibres into cloth! This session is perfect for beginners. No prior experience needed. Two workshop sessions are available:10.15am-12.15pm or 1.30-3.30pm. Suitable for adults and children aged 7 and over. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential £15 per person. 10% discount for Members and Derby Museums Friends. www.derbymuseums.org
Pickford’s Plot: Nature Creative Thursday 28 October Pickford’s House, 10am-12pm - Join us for this nature-focused session in Pickford’s garden where you can unleash your creative side from observational drawing, poetry and creating art using natural elements. Suitable for families. Drop-in session. FREE – Give What You Think www.derbymuseums.org
Family Friday: Creepy Critters Friday 29 October Museum and Art Gallery, 10-11.30am - Discover some of the creepy critters that live in the Nature Gallery and get into the Halloween spirit with a range of spooky crafts and stories. Suitable for families. Drop-in session. FREE – Give What You Think www.derbymuseums.org
Artcore: Family Workshop Monday 25 October St Martin’s Community Hall, Allenton, 10am-12pm - Free family session for children and their adults to take part in some fun and creative activities delivered by Artcore artists as part of Allenton Big Local! https://www.artcoreuk.com
QUAD in partnership with Sign For All Community BSL Interpreted Workshop: Tuesday 26 October, QUAD. Jungle Cruise Screening 10:15am and Workshop 1:15pm. Free morning screening, with popcorn, before enjoying an afternoon creative workshop which will be fully BSL interpreted. Booking link: https://bit.ly/2XS7Zqo
QUAD in partnership Sign For All Community BSL Interpreted Workshop: Thursday 28 October, QUAD. The Addams Family Screening 10:15am and Workshop 1:15pm. Free morning screening, with popcorn, before enjoying an afternoon creative workshop which will be fully BSL interpreted. Booking link: https://bit.ly/2XVq73j
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