Events
Destination Freedom
February 13, 24, March 20, 23, 30, April 13 2 & 3pm
Performance
Based on the true story of William and Ellen Craft, this performance follows Ellen’s personal journey from enslavement to freedom. (March 23 is a BSL session)
African woodcarving
27 Feb, 14 March
1–4pm
See African woodcarving on the West Africa gallery
Workshops
African Beats
February 10, March 17, 25
1.30, 2.30 & 3.30pm
Join in an afternoon of drumming and tribal dance.
African Batik
March 19, April 20
1–4pm
Learn about the African art of Batik with artist Barbara Meynall.
African arts and crafts
Feb 14
1 – 4pm
Try your hand at African art and make your own mask to take home. (all)
Carnival Crafts
Feb 12, Mar 24
1- 4pm
This fun-filled arts and crafts workshop takes carnival as its inspiration. (all)
Clay Creations
Feb 17
1- 4pm
Come along and make your own clay sculptures based upon West African culture and the use of Uli designs. (all)
Crafts and quilting
Mar 16
1–4pm
Learn the art of quilting and create your own patchwork (all)
Handling Collection
April 6
1–4pm
Come and learn more about the history of the transatlantic slave trade.
Storytelling
Tales from Africa
Feb 3, Mar 9, 18, 27
1.30, 2.30 & 3.30pm
Come and join in this interactive storytelling session. (up to age 8)
Life in West Africa
Feb 11, Mar 2, 26
1.30, 2.30 & 3.30pm
Abeni recounts tales of everyday life in Nigeria. (all)