Learning

WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
 
Super Saturdays
Starting in January, the Turnpike Gallery will be offering a brand new monthly event for families, delivered in partnership with Leigh Library and Leigh Local Studies. There’ll be loads of fun, free, family-friendly activities taking place throughout the Turnpike Centre and there’s no need to book – you can just turn up on the day. There’ll be a different theme each month so you can keep coming back to try something new.

Saturday 28 April - Play Time
Be inspired by our new exhibition Art + Play, designed specially for children under 5, and make your own sensory toy that you’ll be able to hear, see, smell and touch.

Saturday 26 May - A Right Royal Knees Up
Get ready for the Royal celebrations by making your own bunting and flags complete with crowns and corgis.

Saturday 30 June - Beastly Machines
Our summer exhibition will be full of larger than life beasts so come along and make a mini beast from recycled and junk materials.

All sessions run from 11.00am-2.30pm.
 
 
WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS
 
Handmade Books for Adults *New* FULLY BOOKED
Saturday 14 April, 10.00am-3.00pm
This new session, led by regular tutor Brian Whitmore, combines calligraphy and bookmaking. You'll learn how to create a concertina book and origami box using a variety of bookmaking and embellishing  techniques. Suitable for beginners and those with some previous experience.
Tickets:£15.00, including all materials.

Image: Handmade books by Brian Whitmore

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HOW TO BOOK
All workshops must be booked and paid for in advance. Bookings can be made in person at the gallery reception desk or by telephoning the gallery on 01942 404420. Please make sure that you have reserved a ticket before you post a cheque to us. Places are limited so early booking is advised to avoid disappointment.
Gallery opening hours are 10.00am – 5.00pm Tuesdays to Fridays and 10.30am-3.30pm on Saturdays.
Payment can be made by cash or cheque payable to WLCT.
Please note that all tickets are non-refundable except on the occasion of a cancelled event. If we are able to re-sell your ticket you will be offered a credit note to the original value of your ticket.

For information on access, travel and parking please view our Access and Information page. For any other enquiries please telephone the gallery office on 01942 404420.