Saturdays in April - Artlink Workshops

Artlink are holding Saturday workshops throughout April for children and young people, taking place at Artlink, 87 Princes Ave from 10.30am-12pm. Take a look at the topics being covered and see what takes your kids' fancy! Please note - all children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Sessions cost £3 per child, and places need to be booked and paid for in advance for all sessions apart from Thaumatrope Making, which is a special drop in session.

5th April: Sliding Portraits (Age 6-14) Have a go at drawing your self portrait and making it move! Give yourself a whole range of expressions to change the mood of your face by drawing different eyes and mouths to put on your portrait. 12th April: Crazy Kaleidoscopes (Age 4-14) A Kaleidoscope is an optical toy invented in 1817, which used colourful glass and mirrors to create patterns. Make your own kaleidoscope from bits and bobs including sequins and glitter.

19th April: Flick Books (Age 6-14) Using various different methods, including roller flip books, create your own moving picture book to make your drawings animate and almost come to life! 26th April: Thaumatrope Making (Age 4-14) A thaumatrope is a card with different pictures on either side so that when the card is rapidly twirled, the images appear to combine. Create your own optical illusion from card, crayons and rubber bands. This is a drop in session, so no booking is required. It will run from 10.30am -12.30pm and cost just £1 per participant. For more information or to book places, please phone Artlink on 01482 345104, email info@artlink.uk.net or call into the centre for a booking form.

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