Creative Families at the Manchester Art Gallery

Shekina Rose, Families Editor
Creative Families at The Manchester Art Gallery
Image Courtesy of Manchester Art Gallery

Creative Families at Manchester Art Gallery at Manchester Art Gallery, City Centre 8 January — 27 March 2022 Entrance is free — Visit now

Head to The Lion’s Den at the Manchester Art Gallery during the spring for the Creative Families sessions and create beautiful art with your family.

Join a fantastic team of artists, as you discover and play with colourful art materials, and produce your own pieces of stunning art to leave in the gallery or to take home.

Sessions run alternate Saturdays and Sundays. Sessions are free – no need to book, just turn up!

Next available sessions are as follows:

Saturday 5 March, 1pm-3:30pm

Sunday 13 March, 1pm-3:30pm

Saturday 19 March, 1pm-3.30pm

Sunday 27 March, 1pm-3.30pm

Creative Families sessions are part of Manchester City Council’s ‘Our Year’ initiative – Manchester City Council launches transformative year-long campaign for children and young people | Manchester City Council.

 

Creative Families at Manchester Art Gallery at Manchester Art Gallery, City Centre 8 January — 27 March 2022 Entrance is free Visit now

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