Exhibition
Making Egypt
Supported by Dr Steve and Mrs Lorraine Groves, The William Brake Foundation and the estate of the late Sabina Stevenson, in memory of Hugh James Stevenson
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February Half Term: Making Egypt
Workshops and activities for families inspired by the Making Egypt exhibition
Join us for workshops and activities celebrating the opening of Making Egypt this half term. Hear tales about some of the well-known ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses in our storytelling session, design and play inspired by architecture or craft of ancient Egypt, or book onto one of our age specific workshops.
Our activities are for families to participate together. Activities are for all ages unless otherwise specified.
Our activities are for families to participate together. Activities are for all ages unless otherwise specified.
Drop-in activities:
Pattern Play
Saturday 15 and 22 February, 13.30-15.30
Town Square, Ground Floor
Join the Young V&A’s Play Champions team, and design patterns inspired by Egyptian and Arab architecture.
Pattern Play
Saturday 15 and 22 February, 13.30-15.30
Town Square, Ground Floor
Join the Young V&A’s Play Champions team, and design patterns inspired by Egyptian and Arab architecture.
Stories from Egypt
Wednesday 19 – Thursday 20 February, 13.30, 14.30 & 15.30 (20 minutes)
The Stage, Imagine Gallery
Ages 5+
Storyteller, oral historian and author Wendy Shearer tells a tale introducing the ancient Egyptian creation myths. Attendance will be on a first come, first served basis.
Wednesday 19 – Thursday 20 February, 13.30, 14.30 & 15.30 (20 minutes)
The Stage, Imagine Gallery
Ages 5+
Storyteller, oral historian and author Wendy Shearer tells a tale introducing the ancient Egyptian creation myths. Attendance will be on a first come, first served basis.
Family Design Challenge: Paper Bead
Wednesday 19 – Friday 21 February, 12.00-16.00
Open Studio, Design Gallery
Paper beading workshop for families, inspired by ancient Egyptian jewellery making.
Costume Play
Friday 21 February, 12.00, 12.45, 13.30, 14.15, 15.00 (30 mins)
The Stage, Imagine Gallery
Learn about how people wore clothes in ancient Egypt, and make your own costumes inspired by ancient and contemporary Egyptian designs.
Wednesday 19 – Friday 21 February, 12.00-16.00
Open Studio, Design Gallery
Paper beading workshop for families, inspired by ancient Egyptian jewellery making.
Costume Play
Friday 21 February, 12.00, 12.45, 13.30, 14.15, 15.00 (30 mins)
The Stage, Imagine Gallery
Learn about how people wore clothes in ancient Egypt, and make your own costumes inspired by ancient and contemporary Egyptian designs.
Makers Club (11-14): Visible Mending
Saturday 22 February, 12.00-16.00
Open Studio, Design Gallery
Ages 11-14
Drop-in activity exclusively for 11-14 year olds. Work alongside designers and makers at this visible mending workshop.
Bookable events:
Teen Takeover: Animate, Photograph, Create! Making Egypt
Saturday 15 February, 13.00-16.00
Saturday 15 February, 13.00-16.00
Learning Centre
£25 per person, ages 11-14s
£25 per person, ages 11-14s
Family Workshop: Salt Dough Statue
Wednesday 19 – Friday 21 February, 11.00-13.00 & 14.00-16.00
Play Studio, Learning Centre
£15 per child, ages 4-11
Family Workshop: Tempera Painting
Wednesday 19 – Friday 21 February, 11.00-13.00 & 14.00-16.00
Imagine Studio, Learning Centre
£15 per child, ages 7-14
Wednesday 19 – Friday 21 February, 11.00-13.00 & 14.00-16.00
Play Studio, Learning Centre
£15 per child, ages 4-11
Family Workshop: Tempera Painting
Wednesday 19 – Friday 21 February, 11.00-13.00 & 14.00-16.00
Imagine Studio, Learning Centre
£15 per child, ages 7-14
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Header image: Storyteller Wendy Shearer © Slater King