18 February 2010
All events for this day
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- Exhibitions 15
- Events 19
- Kids 17
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Plants of China Trail
Explore the Winter Gardens to discover plants from China which are used in Chinese food and medicine, and those with symbolic meanings in Chinese art.
30 Jan - 9 May 10.
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Karaoke!
Come along and let your hair down in our exciting new exhibition Rebel Nation.
Karaoke will be available in the gallery every day throughout February half term from 1.30 - 3.30pm
13 Feb - 20 Feb 10.
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ARTventures - John Martin spectacular!
1.30 - 3.30pm
Free drop-in activities for all ages. Come along and take part in some activities inspired by the work of 19th century artist John Martin, whose paintings are on show at the Laing Art Gallery.
15 Feb - 19 Feb 10.
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History Detectives
Local history themed crafts and activities for families. Drop in activity.
18 Feb 10.
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Finger puppets, past and present
10.30 - 12.30 and 2.00 - 4.00
Join the Discovery Museum learning team to create your own puppet from the past, whether it be a Roman Emperor, a Tudor king or a Victorian inventor!
18 Feb 10.
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Put yourself in the picture
1.30 - 3.30pm
Bring our paintings to life - create costume and props inspired by artworks from the collection and literally put yourself in the picture! No booking required.
18 Feb 10.
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Soft Sculpture Workshop
10-12 noon and 1-3pm
Join in our exhibition workshop inspired by the Knitted Lives exhibition.
Using pre-knitted fabric, make a soft sculpture inspired by a favourite object or memory.
18 Feb 10.
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Roaring Rockets! Free craft activity
As we look forward to our next exhibition, Space Age:Exploration, Design and Popular Culture, we're getting in the mood for all things intergalactic, ingenious and out-of-this-world.
Join us this half term to create your very own rocket using collage, painting and some space age ingenuity! All materials provided free.
For all the family
No booking necessary, just drop by and get stuck in!
18 Feb 10.
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Monkey: Journey to the West
11am, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm
Join Noisy Oyster Theatre Company for a fantastic puppet show performance.
19 Feb 10.