Monday 5 February 2018

V&A - February half-term, time for family art fun!

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Family Art Fun:
February Half-Term
Take part in playful February half-term activities to celebrate our first family exhibition Winnie-the-Pooh: Exploring a Classic! Join making, digital and performance activities for the whole family.

All events are free and drop-in.


Join the conversation #FamilyArtFun #WinniethePooh
EXHIBITION
Winnie-the-Pooh:
Exploring A Classic
Until 8 April

Experience a family-friendly exhibition dedicated to a much-loved bear!

Multi-sensory and playful, this exhibition explores the magical world of Winnie-the-Pooh – one of the most adored fictional characters of all time.

Book now 
ACTIVITY
The Imagination Station
Saturday 10 – Sunday 18 February,
10.30 – 17.00

Come and play in our woodland home. Burrow into a rabbit’s hole, build a house of sticks or climb inside your own den. Curl up with a classic story, or have an imaginary tea party with your friends and family.
PERFORMANCE
Pop-up Performance
Saturday 10 – Sunday 18 February
11.00, 13.00 & 15.00 (duration 30 mins)


Step inside Christopher Robin’s playroom and help create a world where toys come to life and stories unfold.
ACTIVITY
Digital Kids
Saturday 10 – Sunday 18 February,
10.30 – 17.00

Create a photographic silhouette family portrait to take away with you in the style of E.H Shepard’s illustrations.

Limited places available daily
ACTIVITY
Make-it: Mini Picture Book 
Monday 12 – Friday 16 February,
10.30 – 12.30 & 14.30 – 16.30

Create your own character and tell their story with illustrator Loretta Schauer. Bring your favourite toy to inspire you.

Recommended for ages 5-12 
FESTIVAL
Indian Spring Festival: Music, Dance and Colour
Sunday 25 February,
11.00 – 17.00

Take part in this free festival of Indian music and dance with performances given by members of the Bhavan Centre of Indian culture, art and heritage.
PERFORMANCE
Giffords Circus at the V&A
Tuesday 13 February, 
11.30, 12.30 & 13.30

This year the much-loved Giffords Circus celebrates the 250th anniversary of circus which happened in London in 1768. Join 1930s vintage style Giffords Circus and be entertained by a dashing strongman, comedy act and a small troupe of merry musicians.
PERFORMANCE
Pop-up Performance Weekends
Every Saturday,
11.00, 13.00 & 15.00 (duration 30 mins)

On Saturday from 3 – 24 March and 7 April, enjoy interactive Winnie-the-Pooh storytelling throughout the galleries.
ACTIVITY
Drop-in Design Weekends
Every Sunday,
10.30 – 17.00

On Sundays from 4 - 25 March and 8 April, create a storybook and see your tale come to life on the page. Make words bounce and climb around your favourite scenes.
COMING SOON
Easter Holidays
Friday 30 March – Monday 3 April

Take part in free activities during the Easter holidays and come on a sea-faring adventure
Share your Winnie-the-Pooh family moment
This half-term share your family moments using #WinniethePoohHalfTerm on Instagram for a chance to win a family stay for a weekend in a wonderful cottage in the Ashdown Forest, home of Winnie-the-Pooh and the 100 acre wood.

Courtesy of Mulberry Cottages.
Winner announced on Wednesday 21 February.