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Your Child's Creative Art Kit
By Fiona McKim on 20/03/2012 14:34:28
Junior picks the top tools to inspire your budding artist
Poster Paints £2.49 for six, Rainbow Block £3.99, Chubbybrush £1.25 each all by Galt
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Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefield
By Fiona McKim on 26/07/2011 11:22:17
Get hands-on with a day out at this open air interactive art experience
of recent times creates a uniquely family-friendly modern art experience.Star Attractions Get a closer look at the world’s most significant collection of work by pioneering local sculptor Henry Moore, seen exactly as the artist intended. Moore often spoke
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Barefoot Books Big Weekend
By Fiona McKim on 27/09/2011 18:09:43
Celebrate the power of storytelling at this enchanting arts event
, collage workshops, puppetry, arts and crafts.The weekend looks set to have a distinctly multicultural flavour in keeping with the ethos of the Barefoot community: Families can join in a traditional Ethiopian dance class and devour a fresh batch of Mama
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A sketching lesson with Quentin Blake
By Fiona McKim on 22/03/2012 17:59:00
The famed illustrator show us his three quick steps to a quirky sketch
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Five Crafty Christmas Tree Trimmings
By Fiona McKim on 15/11/2011 13:12:10
Spruce up your Yule tree with these creative tips
, discover Junior’s pick of the best Christmas craft kits.Feeling inspired? A crafty course at ArtisON in North Yorkshire could be just the ticket. This popular arts centre offers a variety of creative courses including Christmas Decorations, vintage
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Autumn Days Out In The North
By Fiona McKim on 14/09/2011 17:50:32
Our pick of the most awe-inspiring autumn activities
in with the ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’!.Books And Arts Mini FestivalOctober 8–9Creative types should take a leisurely stroll around the beautiful estate at Gibside for the opportunity to pick up books, art and pieces by local craftsman who will be on hand to discuss
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Celebrate Diwali At Dishoom
By Fiona McKim on 26/09/2011 17:38:50
Experience the Hindu Festival Of Light at London’s first Bombay Café
significance of the Festival Of Lights and how it came to be?Head to authentic Bombay Café, Dishoom, on October 26 for a day of celebrations including face-painting, traditional pavement chalk–art, and a special screening of award-winning animated film, Sita
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Summer Events for the South West and Isle Of Wight
By Fiona McKim on 01/08/2011 11:19:36
Our pick of fun family activities for the summer holidays
craft to take home.Up, Up And AwayAugust 14Visit Ashton Court Estate for the annual Bristol International Balloon Fiesta. See how a hot ait balloon is made, watch the Red Arrows and enjoy the funfair.Salisbury Family August 20, 21Head to Salisbury Arts
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Edinburgh Festival 2011
By Fiona McKim on 28/07/2011 11:07:09
Our pick of the best family-friendly shows at this year’s Edinburgh Festival
Each year during the month of August, the Scottish capital becomes a vibrant cultural hub as it plays host to the biggest arts festival in the world. With everything from one-man Shakespeare monologues to stand up ventriloquists and urban ballet
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Autumn Days Out In Northern Ireland
By Fiona McKim on 15/09/2011 17:28:37
Our pick of the most awe-inspiring autumnal activities
Roald Dahl Day – Readings And IllustrationsSeptember 17Fans of the Fantastic Mr Dahl will adore this storytelling session featuring some of the timeless author’s best-loved work. Whilst the tall tales are read aloud at the Strule Arts Centre
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