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Free Craft Activities

Creative Café at Warrington Museum

Saturday 20 February

Free | Call01925 624455to book

Discover what “healthy eating” is all about through crafts and have-a-go fun activities! All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Places are free but numbers are limited so please book to avoid disappointment. Phone Adult Learner Services at Priestley College on 01925 624455

10:00-11:00am Healthy Ts for Healthy Teas – design a t-shirt with a healthy eating slogan. The t-shirts will be printed 11:00-11:30am.

11:15-12:15pm Tiger Tales – hear a children’s classic with a healthy twist!

11:20-1:00pm The Taste Bud Test – sample healthy and free drinks and snacks.

11:30-12:30pm Healthy Ts for Healthy Teas

The t-shirts will be printed 12:30-1:00pm.

12:30-1:30pm Delicious Ditties – riddles and rhymes for dinner times!

1:30-2:30pm Healthy Ts for Healthy Teas

The t-shirts will be printed 2:15-2:45pm

Creative Café is also at

WarringtonWolves Stadium (not Museum)

Wednesday 17 February

Free | Call01925 624455to book

Schedule and booking details as above. Halliwell Jones Stadium, Winwick Road, Warrington WA2 7NE

Free Craft Activities for Kids at Warrington Museum

Free | No need to book

Simple craft activities for younger children, suitable for ages 3-12. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

There’s no need to book, just drop in!

Fruity Mask Time

Tuesday 16 February

10:00am-3:00pm

Make a mask inspired by Giuseppe Arcimboldo’s famous portraits, which were made out of fruit and vegetables!

Fruity Fridge Magnets

Thursday 18 February

10:00am-3:00pm

Remind yourself to eat healthy food by making a fruity fridge magnet!

Family Craft Activities at Warrington Museum

Free | Call01925 442399to book

Free craft activities suitable for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Places are limited so booking is advisable to avoid disappointment. Please call the Museum on 01925 442399

Mexican Pottery Painting

Saturday 13 February

10:00am-12:00pm and 12:30pm-2:30pm

Make your own Mexican style pot.

Italian Mosaic designs

Saturday 13 March

10:00am-12:00pm and 12:30pm-2:30pm

Make your own mosaic tile.

Other Creative Cafés at Children’s Centres (not Museum)

Free | Call01925 624455to book

Free craft activities to help your child learn about healthy eating. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Places are limited so booking is advisable to avoid disappointment. Please call Adult Learner Services at Priestley College on 01925 624455

Monday 15 February10:00am-12:00pm

The Orchards Children’s Centre, Hilden Road, Padgate WA2 0JP

Tuesday 16 February10:00am-12:00pm

The Sunshine Children’s Centre, O’Leary Street, Warrington, WA2 7RQ

Thursday 18 February10:00am-12:00pm

Westy Children’s Centre, Tinsley Street, Latchford WA4 1RE

The Big Draw 2009
Here's a video of last October's event at the museum. On 28 October a group of dancers came to Warrington Museum & Art Gallery to interepret some of the paintings in the 'In the Picture' exhibition. Members of the public then traced the movement of the dancers.

The Big Draw 2009 at Warrington Museum & Art Gallery from Warrington Museum & Art Gallery on Vimeo.

Reviews of past events at the museum:

October half term 2009

“The activities on offer are great and the staff are brill!!”

“Education made exciting”

“Fantastic – very out of the ordinary”

“Loved the ideas and the materials used. Thank you”

“Always enjoyable experience”

“This was a fun activity that both child and parent could participate in”

“Coming to Warrington and visiting the local museum to find out they actually entertain the children was fantastic and to learn about what they were making is fantastic. Keep up the good work.” (Visitor from Cardiff)

“First time we’ve been and we really enjoyed it. We enjoyed looking for the actual shrunken head in the museum – children made something fun and also learned some history.”

Their Past Your Future: WWII Day (October 2009)

“It was good learning for school projects. It made it more interesting”

“I found today very interesting to learn about how the war affected adults and children”.

Summer Half Term 2009

"Miles better than cbeebies!"

"Really enjoyed ourselves today. Excellent staff"

"I like the dinosaur, Nanna likes the butterflies"

"We always enjoy coming to the activities in the museum and the children love looking around the museum"

"I like coming here to learn more for projects to do at school"

Easter Activities 2009

"My children (aged 8 and 4) have had a really good time today. They particularly enjoyed the worksheets that were available around the museum. They both loved the Egyptian room and looking at the war artifacts"

"As a parent I was pleasantly surprised at the displays and activities available for a family. We really enjoyed our time here – thank you"

"Friendly and helpful staff"

"My Granddaughter loves coming to the museum. She is always ready to do any kind of activities like painting, drawing, making things, playing games"

"Very enjoyable as usual"

"3 grandchildren ages 6, 8 and 8 have enjoyed all the activities this year"

"It is really good that it's for all age groups and some mums can't afford after school clubs and this is free and it keeps children occupied. Well done."

"They're (activities) fun and free and unlike some places (Trafford centre) you provide enough materials to be open for the whole advertised time! Also very friendly and informative."

February Half term 2009

"Excellent, thank-you for providing this service. An activity to help fill the hours during school hols – especially for Grandparents! Staff so friendly and helpful!"

"I came to the Museum because…. It was half term holidays and my mummy thought I would like to visit. Had a really good time." Mackenzie aged 4 ½

"I like to look at things I have not seen before. I like all the things in here. My Dad said that the little head is real" Freya aged 7

"A free activity to occupy my children, a chance to share the craft experience with my child."

"An opportunity to learn and have fun outside of school"

"Because it is fun and (there are) a lot of animals plus you get cool Quizes and making stuff"

"It's fun and I learn lots of interesting things"

"My Mum said I could have treat with my friends, so I picked the museum"

"We came today and really enjoyed the art room (craft activity). My 4 girls had so much fun and have asked to come again. They were also interested in the history/meaning of what they made"

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