Family activities
A touching experience
Every Friday
From 1pm
HAPTICS. Not sure what it is? Come along and find out with our demonstrator in Reveal.
On closer examination
Feb 16, 23
1.30, 2.30 & 3.30pm
Take a close look at some collected objects and see how many secrets you can discover. (all)
Moulding and casting
Feb 12, 13, 14, Mar 25, 26, 27
1.30, 2.30 & 3.30pm
This fun-filled family activity shows you how conservators make use of moulds and casts. (all)
Picking up the pieces
Mar 15
1.30, 2.30 & 3.30pm
Imagine being a conservator, faced with the remains of a broken plate, with pieces missing. Can we fix it…? (over 8s)
Going potty
Mar 1, 8
1.30, 2.30 & 3.30pm
Archaeologists needed! Can you help us find buried pieces of pottery and then put them back together? (all)
A touch of colour
Feb 2, 9, Mar 29
1.30, 2.30 & 3.30pm
Could you retouch a damaged painting? This family session will test your skills. (all)
Easter crafts
Mar 18, 19, 20, 22
1.30, 2.30 & 3.30pm
Get creative with the whole family with our Easter celebrations…egg painting, card making…lots of fun. (all)
Workshops
Initial illumination
Mar 11*
1- 4pm
Try out materials and techniques used for centuries to decorate precious manuscripts. (over 8s)
Mosaics for beginners
Feb 27*
1- 4pm
Learn some of the skills and techniques of mosaic making. Design and make your own mosaic panel. (over 8s)
Felt Like a Good Idea
February 5, April 8*
1–4pm
Learn the simple techniques of felt making.
Rug hooking
Mar 6 *
1–4pm
Come and learn some of the simple techniques of rug hooking.
Creative Thinking
February 20 *
1–4pm
Hone your thinking skills with this creative workshop.
Cartoons
April 15 *
1–4pm
Learn how to draw and create cartoons and comic strips.
Silk Painting
April 22 *
1–4pm
Silk painting for beginners. Learn how to create beautiful effects on silk.
Paper Making
April 29 *
1–4pm
Use simple techniques to recycle junk mail and cut the cost of your greeting cards.
* Limited places, please pre book by calling 0151 478 4999
Tours
Open day
Feb 7, Mar 5*
10.15am- 4.45pm
Come and meet our conservators in their studios in these popular timed tours. (7 to adult)
Walk for health
Every Friday
11am- 12 noon
Join our learning staff for a healthy stroll past some of Liverpool’s finest architecture and monumental sculptures. (all)
Opinion service
(By appointment – ask at the welcome desk or ring 0151 478 4999)
Do you have a treasured object at home you would like some advice about? Then bring it along to the centre and we will give you help on how to store, care and present it.
* to book call 0151 478 4999
Extras
Sunday Jazz
Every Sunday (Feb to April)
Live Music
Enjoy free live jazz in the beautiful surroundings of Café Eros.
Eros café
Daily 10am- 4.30pm
Offering sandwiches, salads, soup, cakes and drinks. Children’s menu and highchair available. Sandwiches, salads and meals served from 10am- 4pm.
Conservation shop
Be inspired by our wide range of books, cards and gifts including jewellery, ceramics, conservation materials and pocket-money priced souvenirs.