Relax, imagine, explore and discoverAt The New Art Gallery Walsall

July – December 2013

Opening timesTuesday – Saturday 10am-5pmSundays 12noon – 4pmClosed Mondays and Bank Holidays

ShopFind the perfect gift for you or a friend in our specialist art shop, exhibition catalogues, art books, postcards, jewellery and much more.

Costa *new opening timesMonday, Tuesday & Wednesday 8.30am-5pm, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 8.30am-5.30pm,Sunday 10-4.30pm

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Access guides and alternative versions of all printed materials are available on request.For more information please contact 01922 654400.

Regulars Baby Palace19 July, 27 Sept, 25 Oct, 29 NovThese are sessions for new carers to relax in a multi-sensory environment and explore smells, sights and touch with your baby at your pace. This is a great chance to meet other new parents and share your experiences. Sessions are £1 per baby. Please book in advance on 01922 654400, and collect your session ticket from reception when you’ve paid. Three sessions each day: 10.30-11.30; 12-1pm, 2-3pm.

Art StartWednesdays 11am – 12noon3 July, 2 Oct, 13 NovThese are sessions for pre-school children 1 year old and upwards with carers. Come along and explore an artwork in the gallery and make things together to support your child in being creative. essions are £1 per toddler. Please book in advance on 01922 654400, and collect your session ticket from reception when you’ve paid.

Art CartThe Art Cart comes out every weekend and all school holidays to help you explore our collections. It has three diff erent free activities that change monthly as the art cart moves somewhere new in the gallery.

Frisky BagsThese are rucksacks full of activities to help you explore around the gallery together as a family. Ask to borrow one free from reception. Great for families with children 6-12 years old.

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Families

Fun, free and buggy friendly

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The New Art Gallery WalsallGreat for all the family

DiSCO is a safe place for families to explore art together. You can touch, look, draw, play and create to help you understand the artworks on display. Dress up, design a 3d townscape or create some computer art.

Family WorkshopsCome to one of our organised family workshops, some are free, some drop in, some to book and pay. Check the text for the workshop of your choice.

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Tuesday TotsEach Tuesday during school holidays is Tots Tuesdays, for toddlers up to 4 years old with their carer. Its only £1 per child, to come and join in, Workshops run 11am – 12noon. Please book in advance on 01922 654400, or at the reception desk, and collect a workshop ticket when you’ve paid.

Join the family mailing list, by email or post, to make sure you get the next brochure posted out to you in time for the next holidays.

Each Wednesday in school holidays there are workshops that everyone can join in together. Free, drop in subject to space. All workshops run 1-3pm.

Wednesday Workshops for all

Slogan T-shirts23 AugustWho are you? Tell the world by designing and painting your own T-Shirt.

Carve it in Soap30 AugustThere are some beautiful carvings of technology in the exhibition. Try your hand at carving in soap.

Concertina ComicsFri 1 NovTake a story from the exhibition or create your own to build into a book.

Butterfl y Collector (Lepidopterologist)2 AugustCreate your own butterfl y species, name it and display it in a jar.

Butterfl y Prints9 AugustCreate your own positive and negative screen prints of butterfl ies.

Cast a Shell16 AugustLearn how to model and mould shell shapes using modroc, clay and plaster of paris.

Friday FunEvery Friday in school holidays are workshops for families with children 4 years and older, who want to be creative together. It’s only £2 per child per session, to come and join in. Workshops run twice each day, 11-12.30pm and 1-2.30pm. Please book in advance on 01922 654400 or at reception and collect your ticket when you’ve paid.

The gallery has lift access to all fl oors and is buggy friendly, breastfeeding friendly and has babychange facilities on the ground fl oor.

The fi rst Sunday each month is family Sunday. There is a drop in workshop, only £1 per child, with carer, to come and join in. Buy your workshop ticket at the reception desk on the day. Workshops run 1-3pm. These are for all ages, everyone is welcome.

Family Sundays Drop In Drop in£1 per child

Please pre book £1 per child

Please pre book £2 per child

Print and CarrySunday 1 SeptemberDesign, print and show off your own printed paper bag inspired by The Hecklers exhibition.

Drawing tomorrowSunday 6 October Draw a giant landscape of Walsall in the future.

Small WorldSunday 3 NovemberCreate a miniature world in a box.

Snow ScenesSunday 1 December Print your own snowy landscape to make into a card.

Butterfl y LanternsSunday 7 JulyLight up the night with a beautiful butterfl y patterned paper lantern.

Pop-up Butterfly CardsSunday 4 AugustPop in and make a 3D card inspired by the butterfl ies on Damien Hirst’s paintings.

Drum Paper Plate20 AugustMake some noise for The Hecklers Exhibition by making a drum with a smiley face on it.

Picture Message27 AugustMake your own collage signboard of pictures to let us know how you feel.

Real ForestsTue 29 OctCreate a fabulous forest picture with real leaves.

Finger Puppets30 JulyCome and make your own beautiful butterfl y to perch on the tip of your fi nger.

Butterfl y Boppers6 AugustMake your own insect headband with bopping butterfl ies and wearable wings.

Handy Shells13 AugustDraw around your hands to make a shell, then place a jewel in the middle.

Celebration Banners21 AugustProclaim your creativity by making a big bold banner using collage and stencils.

Get the Message28 AugustMake your message big and bold with giant letters.

Shadow ForestWed 30 OctCreate a projected shadow forest to creep through for a photo opportunity.

Giant Bugs31 JulyMake a giant winged insect. Inspired by Damien Hirst’s butterfl y paintings.

Butterfl y Masks7 AugustDisguise yourself with a beautifully decorated butterfl y mask.

Shiny Sea Shells14 AugustCreate a shell and decorate it with all things shiny!