Whitechapel Gallery - Family Events

Family Day: Richard Tuttle: The Weave of Textile Language Saturday 1 November, 12-4pm, Free  Get inspired by artist Richard Tuttle’s playful use of everyday materials. Join artists Monica Rivas andFreya Gabie to make and exhibit your own drawings in wire, cotton, string, rope, plywood and paper. Explore the exhibition with a new Family Trail by artists Simon & Tom Bloor.  More Children’s Workshop Saturday 1 November, 1-3pm, £15  Work with artist Joanna Brinton to create your own printed publication exploring poetry and typography. For children aged 5-12 years.  Book now

Tour: Crib Notes: Richard Tuttle Tuesday 4 November, 10am-12pm (£5, includes refreshments)  Join Assistant Curator Poppy Bowers on a tour of the exhibition with your baby or toddler in tow. Enjoy refreshments and a chat afterwards. For parents and carers with children under 5. Book now Saturday Drawing Workshops  Saturdays in October & November, (£150 per term)   Led by professional artists, students will develop their observational drawing skills and build a fantastic portfolio of work exploring a wide range of subjects and techniques. These popular weekend drawing classes are for young people aged 10-15. In association with The Princes Drawing School. Book now

Children’s Activities Every weekend,  Thursdays and Fridays during school holidays at Tate Modern (Free) Visit the Open Studio: Sculptural Weave to experiment with large-scale 3D weaving and construction. Or go to the Families Welcome Room: Warp & Weft, and pick up a Sonic Trail to explore a range of textiles to add to your very own paper-based loom. The commission is part of a wider survey of the artist taking place in London and comprising a major exhibition at the Whitechapel Gallery surveying five decades of Tuttle’s career.   More