National Conservation Centre
Special events – April – June 2009
– Special events –
Easter crafts
1-4pm April 4, 7-9, 11
Make a card or paint an egg – lots of fun ways to celebrate Easter. (all)
On closer examination
1-4pm May 30
Take a close look at some collected objects and see how many secrets you can discover. (all)
Moulding and casting
1-4pm April 14, 15, 16, May 26, 27, 28
Find out how conservators make use of moulding and casting in this fun family session. (all)
A touch of colour
1-4pm April 18, May 9, 23, June 27
Could you retouch a damaged painting? Our interactive family session will test your skill. (all)
Picking up the pieces
1-4pm April 25, June 6
Imagine being a conservator, faced with the remains of a broken plate, with pieces missing. Can you fix it…? (all)
Spirit of Liverpool
1-4pm May 2, June 13
Learn about one of the largest marble statues in the country and have fun modelling a new sculpture to represent the city of Liverpool. (over 8’s)
Going potty
1-4pm May 16, June 20
Have fun while you learn with our mini-archaeological dig. Help us find buried pieces of pottery and try to put them back together.
