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SUMMARY:Christmas Gift Trail
DESCRIPTION:There are presents hidden all over The Wilson Art Galleries this December and Father Christmas needs clever young explorers to help find them. \nFollow the Christmas Present Trail around the building to find all of the missing presents. \nAnd the best part?Everyone who completes the trail will receive a special surprise Christmas gift bag from Santa’s workshop! \nBring your curiosity\, your festive spirit\, and your best detective skills “” the magical trail is waiting! \nTickets purchased through the café only\, £7 \nTickets only available while gift stocks last.
URL:https://wilsonmuseum.org.uk/event/christmas-gift-trail/
CATEGORIES:Family,Kids,Trail
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251213T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251213T170000
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SUMMARY:Crafty Christmas Party!
DESCRIPTION:Step into a world of seasonal sparkle with artist-led workshops\, exclusive Christmas crafts\, and the chance to create your own decorations to take home. There’ll be glitter tattoos to add some extra shine and cheer\, plus a magical Christmas trail through the galleries””with a special treat waiting at the end. Don’t miss out on the festive fun! \nBook Now
URL:https://wilsonmuseum.org.uk/event/crafty-christmas-party-2/
CATEGORIES:Family,Kids,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T110000
DTSTAMP:20260722T112514
CREATED:20260113T162453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T162453Z
UID:14210-1768989600-1768993200@wilsonmuseum.org.uk
SUMMARY:Slow Looking
DESCRIPTION:Begin the new year with a moment of stillness and a fresh way of looking at art. Join artist in residence Emily Oswald for a guided Slow Looking practice “” an invitation to pause\, observe\, and connect more deeply with the artworks on display. \nFamily-friendly Session: 10:00 ““ 10:45am \nExploring the Community Gallery together through playful and mindful looking designed for families with children.
URL:https://wilsonmuseum.org.uk/event/slow-looking/
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Kids,We Are Creators,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260220T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260722T112514
CREATED:20260202T083143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T083143Z
UID:14272-1771585200-1771592400@wilsonmuseum.org.uk
SUMMARY:Make A Fairytale Book: Family Drop-In Activity
DESCRIPTION:Step into a world of imagination! \nInspired by Paula Rego’s twists on classic stories\, this hands-on workshop invites families to create their very own mini fairy tale book. \nPick a character\, setting\, and a mood or twist\, then bring your story to life with drawing and writing. \nCome along and let your imagination run wild!
URL:https://wilsonmuseum.org.uk/event/make-a-fairytale-book-family-drop-in-activity/
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibitions,Family,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260412T170000
DTSTAMP:20260722T112514
CREATED:20251222T101233Z
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SUMMARY:Easter Trail
DESCRIPTION:Hop along to the Wilson this Easter for a fun family adventure! \nOur Easter Trail is bursting with clues and plenty of fun. Follow the trail through the galleries\, solve the puzzles\, and keep your eyes peeled for hidden treasures around the museum. Complete the trail to earn a sweet reward and enjoy an adventure packed with creativity\, curiosity\, and Easter cheer. Perfect for little explorers! \nTickets can also be purchased on the day from the café. \nBook Now
URL:https://wilsonmuseum.org.uk/event/14145/
CATEGORIES:Family,Kids,Trail
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260331T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260331T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T113008Z
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SUMMARY:Where Next? Cheltenham Family Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:This Easter\, we’re so excited to launch a brand-new children’s book celebrating Cheltenham! \nWhere Next? Cheltenham is a beautifully illustrated picture book that brings the town’s much-loved landmarks to life. From Pittville Park and Neptune’s Fountain to the Everyman Theatre\, children will delight in spotting familiar places and saying\, “œI’ve been there!” \nJoin us for a relaxed\, family-friendly launch event at The Wilson Art Gallery\, Cheltenham.\nDrop in to buy a copy of the book\, enjoy story time\, colour-in Cheltenham-themed illustrations and take part in a fun pigeon hunt around the gallery! \nNo booking required ““ just drop in! \nPerfect for children aged 2-8\, and a lovely way to spend a spring morning together.
URL:https://wilsonmuseum.org.uk/event/where-next-cheltenham-family-book-launch/
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260331T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260331T161500
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SUMMARY:Easter Crafts for Families
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season with a mix of fun\, hands-on craft activities the whole family can enjoy!\nChildren and grown-ups will get the chance to create unique Easter-themed crafts and take home their own special keepsakes. \nSessions run for 1 hour at 11.00am\, 12.15pm\, 14.00pm\, 15.15pm \nPerfect for children of all ages.\nOne ticket required per child\, adults go free.\nPlease note this is a family event\, not a drop-off. \nBook Now
URL:https://wilsonmuseum.org.uk/event/easter-crafts-for-families/
CATEGORIES:Family,Kids,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260407T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260407T120000
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SUMMARY:Playful Shadows: Family Drama Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting journey into Paula Rego’s world of fairy tales with Thrive Drama. This workshop will focus on play and telling tales\, using Paula Rego’s prints as our inspiration. We will begin with fun warm up games to help everyone relax and develop trust before heading up to the gallery for our inspiration. We’ll use the art we see and ideas about fairy tales\, along with items from the museum’s handling collection\, to use to create our own physical theatre ‘book’ of characters and tell our stories. \nDrama is all about fun\, skills and confidence! Children of all levels of experience and ability are welcome. They will need to wear clothes that they can move easily in and comfortable shoes. This is a drop-off session. \nFacilitated by Jennifer Taylor\, from Thrive Drama. \nBook Now
URL:https://wilsonmuseum.org.uk/event/playful-shadows-family-drama-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibitions,Family,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260411T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260411T143000
DTSTAMP:20260722T112514
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SUMMARY:Make A Scene: Drop-In Family Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Make A Scene: Drop-In Family Workshop Inspired by Paula Rego\n11am – 12.30pm\n2pm – 3.30pm \nFREE \nDrop in and get creative with one of the Wilson’s artists in residence\, Alice Biggadike\, in this relaxed\, family-friendly workshop inspired by the Paula Rego exhibition. \nChoose a character to colour in or design your own\, then create a scene for them using collage\, colour and drawing. Think about where your character is\, what’s happening around them\, and how a single scene can capture a story. \nThis informal drop-in session is all about playing with illustration\, characters and scenes. Suitable for children and families of all ages – no experience needed\, just come along and create! \nAbout Alice\nAlice Biggadike is a multidisciplinary artist based in Cheltenham. She uses sculpture\, painting and textiles to present a surreal interpretation of the world around her.
URL:https://wilsonmuseum.org.uk/event/make-a-scene-drop-in-family-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibitions,Family,Free,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T161500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T174500
DTSTAMP:20260722T112514
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T092647Z
UID:14317-1778343300-1778348700@wilsonmuseum.org.uk
SUMMARY:Expressive Drawing Inspired by Paula Rego
DESCRIPTION:Explore storytelling through drawing in this hands-on workshop led by artist Dougal Kirkland. Inspired by Paula Rego\, participants will begin from a story and use intuitive mark-making to explore the feeling and location of a narrative and how it feels to inhabit these environments. \nThe workshop will then focus on developing and combining characters\, using costumes from the Wilson collection to draw from.\nOpen to all levels\, the session encourages playful experimentation and personal expression through drawing. \nAbout Dougal \nDougal Kirkland is an artist and printmaker interested in landscape\, archeology and folklore. He studied at the Royal Drawing School where he was awarded the ACS drawing prize and where he currently teaches. Dougal is passionate about drawing and enjoys exploring ways of drawing with others.\nwww.dougalkirkland.co.uk \nBook Now
URL:https://wilsonmuseum.org.uk/event/14317/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Current Exhibitions,Family,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T140000
DTSTAMP:20260722T112514
CREATED:20260507T120857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T103235Z
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SUMMARY:Collar Creations: Inspired by the Masters
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the rich details of the portraits in The Art of Looking\, drop in to this free family workshop to imagine\, and create your own wearable artwork! \nTake a closer look at the textures\, clothing and hidden stories within artworks in the exhibition and be inspired by the elaborate collars and fine details seen in portraits. Then\, using simple materials\, cut\, fold and build your own paper collars inspired by what you see. This is your chance to experiment\, play and see differently. \nDrop in anytime\, stay as long as you like!\nSuitable for all ages. No booking required.
URL:https://wilsonmuseum.org.uk/event/collar-creations-inspired-by-the-masters/
CATEGORIES:Collections Events,Family,Free,Kids,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260721T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260721T120000
DTSTAMP:20260722T112514
CREATED:20260506T075643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T075643Z
UID:14497-1784631600-1784635200@wilsonmuseum.org.uk
SUMMARY:Be Brave Balloon: Author Book Reading
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special children’s book reading with Roxanne Darby\, author of Be Brave Balloon! Be Brave Balloon is a cozy picture book adventure for helping little ones understand that sometimes it’s okay to say goodbye. Perfect for ages 2-6. During this event Roxanne will read the book and lead a couple of interactive activities for little ones. Books will be available for purchase and signing!
URL:https://wilsonmuseum.org.uk/event/be-brave-balloon-author-book-reading/
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Kids
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