Essential Information

Type Family fun
Location
Date and Times 26 May - 2 June 2024 | 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm
Prices Free | Drop in

This May half term get inspired by the wonders of engineering!

Events take place in the Learning Space and are suitable for all ages and abilities.

11am-1pm | 2pm-4pm

Free, drop in.

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Piled up stones on a beach

Sunday 26 May

Craft your own marble runs inspired by the navigational stick charts of the Marshall Islands. Explore the creativity and ingenuity of Marshallese master navigators as you navigate your own mazes using paper plates and straws.

Monday 27 May

An interactive musical storytelling session about the life and inventions of Britain's most famous 19th century engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel!  The musical story will feature some of Brunel's greatest maritime engineering feats. 

Tuesday 28 May

From Easter Island to Stonehenge, learn about the use of stone structures around the world and make your own monumental megalith sculpture to take home.

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close up of a box of colorful modelling clay

Wednesday 29 May 

Find out about climate-friendly construction in the Sahara Desert, crafting your own structures inspired by Saharan buildings made from natural materials. Using air dry clay, discover creative ways to build eco-friendly structures inspired by those found in the region. 

Thursday 30 May and Sunday 2 June

Learn about the ingenuity of Inuit technology at our family workshop, where you'll craft traditional snow goggles designed to navigate the polar climate. Explore the rich heritage of the Inuit people as you discover their innovative solutions for navigating extreme environments.

Friday 31 May

Join us crafting indigenous music instruments, with a focus on the African continent. Explore traditional techniques and materials to create playful instruments inspired by different African musical cultures. 

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