ARTventure Backpacks
16 May 13 - 16 May 15
Saturday Art Classes for over 8s
06 Jul 13
10.30am - 12pm.
On the first Saturday of each month, come and join us in some Saturday art fun for the over 8s! Work with an artist to develop different art techniques, using the Laing's exhibitions as inspiration.
The classes are £4 and if you bring a sibling it is £2. Places are limited to 25 places on a first come first served basis. Meet in the All About Art room to take part and there is and there is no need to book. For more details contact the learning team on (0191) 211 2102 or email lainglearning@twmuseums.org.uk.
Saturday 1 June: Make a medallion out of air dry clay.
Saturday 6 July: Create an abstract painting inspired by the colours of Summer.
Classes then end for the summer break but watch out for more beginning on Saturday 7 September 2013.
YouTube
Hooky and Proggy Mats - A Beginner's Guide
Textile artist Ali Rhind gives a step by step guide to creating hooky and proggy rag rugs.
In Search of Segedunum
A film dating from the 1970s showing pupils and staff from Heworth Grange School carrying our excavations at the site of Segedunum Roman Fort in Wallsend.
This film was donated to Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths & Museum by a visitor.
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