Join the Museum of Liverpool for a guided tour through the stories of some of the many inspirational Black British people connected to Liverpool.
Meet at the museum’s welcome desk on the ground floor for this free opportunity.
Sessions take place at 11am and 1.30pm on 1, 2, 8, 10, 16, 17 and 23 October.
Part of their Black History Month events.
Image © Pete Carr
Spend a relaxing afternoon at Sudley House learning a new skill and getting to know new people.
In this interactive session we will learn how to weave using a hand loom to make a fabric artwork to take home. Our friendly facilitator will guide you through the process and there is no need to have any experience, just bring yourself and some enthusiasm. Following the interactive session we will take the opportunity to head to the café for a chat. You never know, you might leave with a new friend as well as a new craft!
This session is perfect for adults over the age of 18 who are interested and inspired to continue creating. Your £20 ticket includes materials, facilitator, and a hot drink in the café.
Tickets will be on sale soon here
Liverpool in the 1960s – were you there or were you square?
Be inspired by our Beyond the Beat exhibition and join their facilitator as they share real and replica 1960s items from their museum’s handling collection.
Immerse yourself in the fashions, the toys and Liverpool life of the 1960s. A treat for all ages this summer!
Drop in at any time between 1.30 and 4pm.
Convenience Life drawing is back this summer, with a session at their pop up location at the former Marks and Spencer building in Birkenhead.
Sessions are untaught, relaxed sessions with poses that range from 5 to 20 minutes and are perfect for people of all abilities. So whether it’s your first time or whether you’ve been drawing for years this can be a great way to practice.
They provide boards, and have a mixture of materials and pens, pencils on site, however you are more than welcome (and encouraged) to bring along your own.
If you have any further questions about the session please get in touch on conveniencegallery@outlook.com
You can reach them by public transport, Birkenhead Central Station is closest, then Birkenhead Bus Station. What3words: wool.wages.placed Or park in the Conway Multi Story or outside Mecca bingo.
If riding your bike you can leave you bike at the entrance of the space or we would advice locking up securely somewhere on the shopping centre (although left at your own risk).
Join writer and performer Helen Jeffery for 2 days of fun drama workshops for children aged 7-12.
The chance to explore some of Shakespeare’s best loved characters in the beautiful outdoor setting of the walled garden. There will be a sharing of work to parents/carers at the end of the second day.
During this one day course you will learn how to turn your family photograph into a UV stencil screen from start to finish.
Once you have your screen made, you’ll be talked through some experimental screen techniques to add colour to your prints.
You’ll finish the workshop by using their screen-beds to ink and print your artwork onto paper in a small edition that you can take home with you.
Learn the basics of UV screen-printing, a popular & versatile printing process that can be used on fabric & paper.
During this one day course you will learn the basics of screen printing, including learning about the materials used and processes involved in creating a UV exposed screen. After preparing and exposing your own screen, you’ll get time to draw your own image to print, or you can bring a *suitable image with you.
You’ll finish the workshop by using their screen-beds to ink and print your 2 colour designs onto paper in a small edition that you can take home with you.
Baby Book Club returns this September 2024 with a course of six weekly sessions designed for parents and carers with babies aged from 3 to 12 months.
Thursday 19, 26 Sept and 3, 10, 17, 24 Oct, 10.30 – 11.30am
Baby Book Club is a is a great way to spend quality time with your baby, meet new friends, develop your skills and learn innovative storytelling techniques that will encourage your baby to engage with books.
Facilitated by artist Roger Hill, each session includes discussion and sharing time, book recommendations and reviews, individual and group reading, and fun activities linked to the weekly core story.
It’s never too early to start reading with your baby.
Tickets: £48 for 6 sessions
Limited spaces, booking required. Hot drink provided.
An interactive play session exploring the outside world around us.
They will embark on an adventurous journey together where we will explore life under the ocean and above the clouds through simple storytelling, live music and play.
This is a 45 minute session for little ones and their grown ups to move their bodies, discover exciting stories and make a little something to take away.
Please Note you only need to book places for children. If you are an accompanying parent or guardian there is no need to book.
“Travelled Companions understand what it means to be a child; they imagine, play and enjoy their discoveries. You will too.”
“Such a lovely, intimate time for the children”
“Good for little ones, Good for me, Good for everyone.”
An interactive play session exploring the outside world around us.
They will embark on an adventurous journey together where they will take a trip to the seaside and enjoy the British summertime through simple storytelling, live music and play.
This is a 45 minute session for little ones and their grown ups to move their bodies, discover exciting stories and make a little something to take away.
Please Note you only need to book places for children. If you are an accompanying parent or guardian there is no need to book.