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Under 5’s Sessions at Islington Museum this Summer!

Join us for messy play and imaginative storytelling sessions.

£2 donation per child. Wear old clothes!

 

Messy Play: World War I Centenary

12th June, 10.00-11.30 am.

Join us to learn about Islington’s World War I collection and engage in some creative and messy play.

 

Storytelling: Fighting Apartheid in Islington

19th June, 10.00-11.30 am.

Join storyteller Dani as she explores the inspiring ways in which the people of Islington fought against injustice during Apartheid in South Africa.

 

Messy Play: Victorian Medicine

28th June, 10.00-11.30 am.

Make a mess at our Victorian Medicine themed session! Inspired by the museum’s pharmacy collection, come and concoct strange   mixtures, consider interesting ingredients and get creative.

 

Sing-a-Long: Entertaining Islington! 

12th July, 10.00-11.30 am.

Sing and dance your way through the history of entertainment here in Islington! Crack jokes like Grimaldi the clown, roar like a lion from the Agricultural Hall, and belt out show tunes like the performers of yesteryear.

 

Messy Play: Entertaining Islington!

17th July, 10.00-11.30 am.

Join us for messy art about the Arts! Hide your face behind mysterious masks, create your own instruments and use your imagination to jump into the wondrous world of the theatre.

 

Storytelling: 53 Cross Street House

7th August, 10.00-11.30 am.

Storyteller Dani takes us on a journey through time, unearthing layers of history at local house, 53 Cross Street.

Messy Play: Archaeology

16th August, 10.00-11.30 am.

It’s time to grab your shovel and pail and dig in to the history of         Islington! Discover ancient artefacts at our archaeological dig, create your own cave paintings, and get your hands dirty as you use your   imagination to discover the stories beneath your feet. 

 

 

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Singing for Change: EYFS Sing-a-Long

Back by popular demand! 

Join us for a reprisal for our fantastic Under 5’s Sing-a-Long Session.

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Join musician Paul on an imaginative adventure through Islington’s heritage. Let’s

celebrate how Islington’s residents have stood together to fight for their rights, time and time again. Lot’s of dancing, singing, chanting and playing – come along!

FREE. 

 

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Half Term: Family Day!

LGBT Family Day

 

Booking Required.

To find out more please get in touch with Lottie:
Lottie.Tempest-Mountford@islington.gov.uk
020 7527 2837

 

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Under 5’s Winter Activities Programme at Islington Museum.

Join us at the museum for some messy play and imaginative storytelling, as the leaves fall and the weather turns colder!

Outside of our monthly programming we also have fabulous dress up boxes, toy kitchen and shop, exciting toys and lots to explore and learn, all in a warm and welcoming environment. Do drop in and visit us!

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We look forward to seeing you soon!

For more info please get in touch with Rebecca:

02075273235 or Rebecca.Campbell-Gay@islington.gov.uk

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Beastly Islington: Islington Museum at Moreland Chidren’s Centre

Beastly Islington: Musical Monday at Moreland Children’s Centre

Monday 31st July. Music sessions at 10am and 11am, craft drop in 10am – 12pm.

Come along to Moreland Children’s Centre for our special family music event.

Join musician Pal Rubinstein for a musical Monday. Dance to the melodies, learn new songs and join in on some old favourites, all inspired by the animals who have lived and worked in Islington.

Then get messy with our drop in animal themed crafts!

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For more info contact: rebecca.campbell-gay@Islington.gov.uk

 

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Under 5’s and family events this summer

Join us for a summer of creative fun at Islington Museum.

Family Workshop: Sunshine Printing

10th August, 1pm—3pm, £3 per family

Come as a family and learn how to make prints using just sunlight, plants and water!
We will collect beautiful natural objects in the park before having time to experiment and create your own family artwork inspired by summer.

Under 5’s very welcome. Bring sun cream and water if it’s hot.

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Messy play: Victorian Seaside

15th August 2017, 10am-11.30am, £2 per child

Come along to our Victorian Seaside! Play Victorian seaside games, build colourful sandcastles and make seaside art.

Messy Play does get messy – don’t forget a change of clothes!

 

Family Workshop: Prints and Protests

22nd August, 10am—12pm, , £3 per family

The people of Islington have always stood up for what they believe in. Join us for a messy printmaking workshop to make beautiful banners telling us what you and your family think is important!

 

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Messy Play:Summer Garden

29th August, 10am—11.30am

Dig up wiggly worms in our messy soil, print with beautiful flowers and create colourful summertime crafts!

Messy Play does get messy – don’t forget a change of clothes!

 

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We look forward to seeing you soon! Have a lovely summer.

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Family Fun this May Half Term!

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Join us this half term for one of our exciting family events, below, or simply pop in to say hello and play in our toy and role play corners!

Dance in Swan Lake

30th May, sessions at 10am and 11am. Under 5’s. 

Join us at Moreland Children’s Centre to take part in our special ballet class for all the family. Become a beautiful swan or a swashbuckling hero.

Then explore Islington Museum’s beautiful theatre collection with our ballet themed crafts.

Screen printing and Storytelling: Spanish Civil War

Family Workshop and Stories (under 5’s welcome)

1st June, 10am-2pm. Stories at 10am and 10.40am (if enough people).

Come as a family to discover the Spanish Civil War. Join in our sensory adventure taking aid to Spain, travelling across water and mountains.Then get messy making your own mono and screen printed banners.

Don’t forget a packed lunch and messy clothes. Booking required.

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To book or for more info please get in touch with us at:

Email: Rebecca.Campbell-Gay@islington.gov.uk

Tel: 020 7527 28 37

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Under 5’s this Summer term!

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Join us for our Messy Play and Storytelling sessions.

We’ve got toys, role play, sensory stories and messy crafts for all, in a warm and welcoming space.

Messy Play does get messy – don’t forget a change of clothes!

Messy play: Radical Art

11th May 2017, 10am-11.30am

Come and see our giant banners from the Spanish Civil War. Explore our sensory journey to Spain and then get messy with paint, chalk, textiles and collage materials as you make your own banner

Storytelling: Spanish Journeys

18th May 2017, 10am-11.30am. Stories at 10am and 10.40am (if enough people).

Join our adventure to Spain, travelling across the water and mountains. Help make milk tokens, nurses’ hats and tasty clay food to take with you.

Messy play: Summer’s here!

22nd June 2017, 10am-11.30am

Come and celebrate the arrival of summer. Make your own sand pictures, use playdough to make a summer scene and paint giant flowers!

 

We look forward to seeing you soon! 

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Family Days at Islington Museum: Art Now!

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Join us this Easter and be inspired by our current exhibition, Art Now, have fun and learn creative skills as a family.

Family Day: Beautiful Adornments

Friday 7th April, 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Be inspired by the beautiful colours, textures and patterns used by pupils to adorn jewellery, portraits, frames and sculptures. Then experiment with different materials and techniques to create your own dazzling responses.

Family Day: Explore Textiles

Monday 10th April, 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Explore the textile works, from fabric printed frames to felt and tie dye. Then experiment with different materials and techniques to create your own tactile responses.

All ages welcome, including under 5’s.  £3 per family.

Please book in advance at: rebecca.campbell-gay@islington.gov.uk

 

 

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Under 5’s at Islington Museum: Art Now!

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Under 5s workshops

  • Messy Play: a range of creative and messy crafts. Messy play is messy – bring a change of clothes! Under 5’s. £2 per child.

  •  Storytelling: join our interactive stories, explore historic objects and get creative! Under 5’s. £2 per child.

For more information please contact Rebecca Campbell-Gay at rebecca.campbell-gay@islington.gov.uk or 020 7527 2837

Messy Play: Art!

Thursday 6th April, 10- 11.30am, drop in.

Create your own sculptures, explore colour and texture and test different printing tools.

Storytelling: I’m an artist!

Tuesday 11th April, 10- 11.30am, stories at 10am and 10.40am (if enough people).

Come with us on an exciting sensory adventure to explore our exhibition, Art Now! Investigate the unusual materials, colours and techniques used, then experiment as a family to create your own artworks.