New Art Gallery Walsall Summer Activities
Join us at The New Art Gallery Walsall for an exciting, fun packed Summer of family workshops and community events
BABY & ME
Wednesdays: 10 July, 14 August, 11 September 2024
10.30am – 12noon and 12.30 – 2pm
For babies aged 0-24 months with their carers.
Explore colours and light projections, discover new smells, feel new textures in our touchy feely books, and relax on our comfy cushions whilst you listen to a short story and meet other new parents.
£3 per child. Places are limited. Booking essential.
To book call 01922 654400 or visit our Reception.
Sunday Art Club
Our weekly art club for children and young people. Meet artists and creatives, learn to paint, print, sculpt, craft and more!
12-3pm
Ages 4+. Free. Drop-in.
7 July – Drawing reflections in spheres
14 July – Dream Catchers
21 July – Wish Trees
28 July – Cardboard Buildings
4 Aug – Animal house tote bags
11 Aug – Nomad Drawing – pen on tracing paper
18 Aug – Box Heads
25 Aug – Mini Furniture Models
MINI MAKERS
Get creative, explore art materials and build fine motor skills.
Tuesday 6 August
Crafty Caterpillars and sensory play
11am-1pm
Ages 2-4. £3. Drop-in
WEDNESDAYS FOR ALL
Fun, creative workshops for all the family!
24 July Painting Houses and Special Places
31 July Dream Holiday Dioramas
7 August Concertina Bird Books
14 August 3D Pet Houses
11am-3pm
Ages 4+. Free. Drop-in.
THURSDAY SKILLS
Learn new techniques in a mix of mediums and take away a masterpiece!
25 July
House Head Sculptures – Plasticine, wood and paper.
11am-12.30pm: Age 4+
1.30-3pm: Age 7+
Booking essential. Call 01922 654400 to book, or visit our reception.
£4.50 per child.
Shine Like a Mirror Ball
Saturday 6 July
FREE
11am – 12pm & 1 – 2pm
Booking essential/places limited. Call 01922 654400 to book, or visit our reception.
Join Peter and Nicola from Fantastic Journeys in a multi-sensory musical session designed to stimulate the senses.
Explore the textures of sparkly, shiny and scrunchy materials, and play unique instruments made from everyday items, inspired by the work of Sophia-Layla Afsar and Alex Billingham.
Take part in playing, singing and vocalising. Use your musical skills to shine like a mirror ball. These sessions are exclusively for children with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) and/or complex support needs, with their families.
South Asian Heritage Month Community Day
Saturday 3 August
FREE
12-4pm
Drop – in. All welcome!South Asian music from broadcaster and radio DJ Manpreet Darroch, craft activities, photography display, authentic food and more!
For more information, timings and booking information, check the website thenewartgallerywalsall.org.uk or follow The New Art Gallery Walsall on Facebook and Instagram
