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Four days of creative fun for families from Arnolfini.
🖌️ Experiment with graphite, canes, and embossing
🖍️ Try large-scale figurative drawing
📰 Use newspaper articles and embossed figures to create thought-provoking artworks
These drop-in sessions are perfect for families and children of all ages—no booking required. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy in and bring your creativity!
Sessions 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm.
Get Creative with Arnold the Art Cart
Arnold the Art Cart—a free creative resource designed for families and visitors of all ages to enjoy!
✨ Stocked with art materials and exhibition-inspired activities
✨ Tabletop easels available for budding artists
✨ A space for creativity, exploration and fun
Available Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 6pm. Find it on the second floor—floating between the community workshop and reading room spaces, depending on what’s on.
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