Family half term activities at The Whitworth

Name: Family half term activities at The Whitworth
Start: 2019-02-16T11:00:00
End: 2019-02-24T15:00:00
Location: The Whitworth

Creative Tourist Last Updated 13 February 2019

Families February Half Term at The Whitworth, Manchester 16 — 24 February 2019 Entrance is free

Creative journeys start at The Whitworth this half term. Head to the Weaving Studio daily from 11am – 3pm to explore all things weaving, inspired by The Whitworth’s textile collections and exhibitions.

There’s even a Weaving Baby sensory play area especially designed for non-walking babies where they can explore texture, discover pattern and even get to sit in a mountain of wool.

A special Stitch a Tree Workshop is running on 19 February from 11am to 2pm.

Leave time for a hot chocolate in the cafe in the trees and for letting loose around Whitworth Park.

Families February Half Term at The Whitworth, Manchester 16 — 24 February 2019 Entrance is free

What's on at The Whitworth

Toddler standing on grass with a paintbrush in hand turning to the right to look at the camera. He is wearing a navy blue rainsuit with a burgundy and navy blue long sleeved tiop underneath. He is standing in front of large cream coloured sheets that have been strung up on a washing line. The sheets have mud marks making on.

Until 21 Dec

ChildrensManchester

Outdoor Art Club at The Whitworth

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The artist Barbara Walker, is a standing figure, working on her wall-drawing Vanishing Point. She draws four large figures of people on a large gallery wall.

Until 26 Jan 2025

ExhibitionsManchester

Barbara Walker: Being Here at The Whitworth

Barbara Walker’s major survey show at the Whitworth is an unmissable chance to come face to face with her powerful figurative works.

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Colourful figures painted in oil paint on cavas background

Until 31 Dec

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2024 Exhibition Highlights at the Whitworth

Get ready for the 2024 Whitworth exhibitions programme – from textiles and painting to video and Turner prize nominees.

free entry

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