Creative Summer workshops
Looking for something for the children to do? Why not bring them along to the Town Hall to see our Gladiator exhibition and take part in a creative art activity with artist Carrie Dennison! This year’s Summer Programme has generously been funded by Bishop Auckland Town Council.
For ages 5+
Card Gladiator Helmet (£1 per child)
Thursday 29 July
10.30am to 12.00 noon and 1.30pm to 3.00pm
Roman Gladiators wore different types of helmet depending on the type of Gladiator they were. We will create our own Gladiator helmet out of card, and decorate it to make it personal to each child.
Collaged Paper Mosaic (£1 per child)
Thursday 5 August
10.30am to 12.00 noon and 1.30pm to 3.00pm
Mosaics were used to decorate both private homes and public buildings during the Roman era. We will create a mosaic made out of collaged paper. You can either create your own design or use one that the artist will bring.
Air Dry Clay Samian Ware Pencil Pot (£1 per child)
Thursday 12 August
10.30am to 12.00 noon and 1.30pm to 3.00pm
Samian Ware was a commonly used type of pottery in the Roman era. We will make and decorate a pencil pot in a Samian Ware style using air dry clay.
Hand Printed Roman Standard Banners (£1 per child)
Thursday 19 August
10.30am to 12.00 noon and 1.30pm to 3.00pm
Each legion in the Roman Army had a different standard banner, which was important as a rallying point, symbol of pride and a means of communication in battle. We will create our our individual Roman Standard on card. You can either create your own design or use one that the artist will bring.
Children must be accompanied by an adult (masks for adults are advised) and we are keeping group numbers low to ensure a comfortable group working situation. Children please either wear old clothes or bring an apron.
Other bookable activities on Thursdays during the holidays.
