May Half Term at Wolverhampton Art Gallery 2026
Join us this May half term for a fun-filled line-up of creative workshops for children and young people aged 5–16!
Date: Tuesday 26 May 2026
Title: Build Your Own “Self Sculpture”
Children create a 40cm doll‑like self‑portrait sculpture using newspaper and masking tape, inspired by themes in Shaquelle Whyte’s figurative work. They reflect on identity, clothing, colours, personality and interests, drawing details onto the finished sculpture.
Workshop Timings: 10:45–12:15,12:30–2:00,2:15–3:45.
£4
Date: Thursday 28 May 2026
Title: Big Ideas! – Projected Drawings Workshop
Children draw on clear acetate sheets using colourful pens and cellophane. With an overhead projector, their drawings are projected large‑scale onto a wall, echoing the spirit of community‑curated art in the Georgian Gallery. Families then take their acetate artworks home to display in windows.
Workshop Timings: 10:45–11:45, 12:00–1:00, 1:30–2:30, 2:45–3:45.
£4.50
Early Years Activities (Age 0-5)
ART PLAY
Location: Wolverhampton Art Gallery
When: Sundays 11.00am to 1.00pm on the following dates:
Sunday 31st May 2026
Sunday 28th June 2026
Join us for our creative, sensory play sessions for families with babies and toddlers led by artists and early years’ educators. Take time to relax, imagine and find inspiration together.
Ages: 0 to 5 (older siblings are also welcome to attend)
Cost: £4+BF per child
BILSTON BODDLERS
Location: Bilston Gallery
When: Thursdays during term time, 12.30pm to 2pm
Bilston Boddlers are fun sessions for families with young children, which provide babies and toddlers with all kinds of imaginative materials to explore their world and get creative through functional, inventive and messy play.
Age: 0 to 5 (older siblings are welcome to attend).
Cost: Free – Drop in.
BILSTON BUTTERFLIES
Location: Bilston Gallery
When: Fridays during term time, 12.30pm to 2pm
Stay and play sessions for Bilston parents.
Ages: 0 to 5 (older siblings are welcome to attend).
Cost: Free – Drop in
All workshops require a parent or guardian to stay on-site.
For more details and to book tickets please visit: wolverhamptonart.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows
