Families
Activities for kids of all ages to do, watch, make and learn
Printing on fabric
Bethan shows how fabric printing can be used to tell a story
We are open!
We're looking forward to welcoming you back to the Gallery.
Plan your visit or join in online with our family events and activities.
Online events
Musical tales
May half-term
Tuesday, 1 June 2021
11 - 11.30 am BST
Online event
Online musical storytelling for families with children under 5
Story studio
May half-term
Wednesday, 2 June 2021
11 am - 12 pm BST
Online event
Wander into a painting with a storyteller, then make-along with an artist in this live family session
Decoding pictures
May half-term
Thursday, 3 June 2021
3 - 3.45 pm BST
Online event
Discover how to piece together clues in paintings in this live online family tour
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Things to make and create
Follow along at home with our 'make and create' art tutorials. Most suitable for ages 5+
Making art together
Bethan explores the idea of collaboration, with a little help from her friends
Self portraits
Learn how to make self portraits using different techniques, with Bethan and Gus the cat
Drawing Van Gogh's Sunflowers
Bethan shows you how to take your pencil for a walk, and other ways of drawing nature
A collage inspired by Rousseau's 'Surprised'
Watch how Bethan creates a jungle-inspired collage using materials you can find at home
Things to watch and learn
Discover some of the stories behind our paintings. Most suitable for ages 8+
How to spot your saints
Cleavers, poison and snakes, oh my! But what do they have to do with saints? Ed Dickenson explains all
Birds and death in paintings
What have birds got to do with death? Ed Dickenson reveals some of the hidden meanings in our paintings
A creepy crawl through the collection
Can you spot some of the bugs and critters hiding in our pictures?
Things for grown-ups
Time for a tea break? Discover new ways of investigating paintings with your kids or students.
5-minute meditations
Take some time out and unwind with a mindful look at one painting
Tips for teachers
Are you a teacher or parent looking for ideas for activities or discussion? Browse our teachers' notes for a useful introduction to paintings and how to use them