This summer, Walsall Council has a number of opportunities for children and families to get creative, learn, and explore. At the Walsall Leather Museum, visitors can delve into the area’s leather trade history and participate in hands-on craft workshops. Meanwhile, The New Art Gallery Walsall invites everyone to engage in various art forms, such as painting, printing, and sculpting, inspired by current exhibitions.
South Asian Heritage Month Community Day
Saturday 3 August, 12-4pm. Free.
Get ready for a celebration of South Asian Heritage Month featuring music by broadcaster and radio DJ Manpreet Darroch, creative workshops by local artists Nilupa Yasmin, Haseebah Ali, and Daya Bhatti, and stalls from the Bangladeshi Progressive Society. Don’t miss the temporary photography exhibition ‘Punjabi Tales of Willenhall.’
Events at The New Art Gallery Walsall
Gallery Square, Walsall, WS2 8LG
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm
Sundays 12 noon to 4pm
Closed on Mondays and Bank Holidays. Free admission.
- Sunday Art Club
Sundays, 12-3pm. Ages 4+. Free, drop-in.
Engage in various art activities such as painting, printing, sculpting, and crafting. Full listings can be found at: Sunday Art Club
- Mini Makers: Crafty Caterpillars & Sensory Play
Tuesday 6 August, 11am-1pm. Ages 2-4. Drop-in. £3.
Explore art materials and develop fine motor skills.
- Wednesdays for All
11am – 3pm. Free, drop-in. Ages 4+.
Fun creative workshops for all the family.
- 24 July: Painting houses & special places
- 31 July: Dream Holiday Diorama
- 7 August: Concertina Bird Books
- 14 August: 3D Pet Houses
Thursday Skills: House Head Sculptures
Thursday 25 July
Age 4+: 11am-12.30pm
Age 7+: 1.30-3pm. £4.50 per child. Book by calling 01922 654400.
- Baby & Me
Wednesday 14 August, 10.30am-12pm and 12.30-2pm.
Ages 0-2. £3 per child. Book by calling 01922 654400.
Events at Walsall Leather Museum
Littleton Street West, Walsall, WS2 8EW
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm. Closed on Sundays and Mondays. Free admission.
Join us for various drop-ins and workshops every Tuesday and Wednesday throughout the summer holidays, featuring quiz trails, keyring & badge-making, and other family-friendly activities.
- Tuesday Leathercraft Have-a-Go
30am – 12.30pm & 1.30 – 3.30pm. £1.50 – no booking needed.
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- 23 July: Fish keyring
- 30 July: Decorated bookmark
- 6 August: Pencil pouch
- 13 August: Notebook
- 20 August: Monster bag charm
- Wednesday Art and Crafts
30am – 12.30pm & 1.30 – 3.30pm
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- 24 July: Dreamcatcher drop-in. £1.50 – no booking needed.
- 31 July: Dolly Peg Butterfly drop-in with Kate Tilley. £1.50 – no booking needed.
- 7 August: Decorated Clay Flower Coil Pot Workshop with Kate Tilley. £4.50. Booking essential. Suitable for ages 5-12.
- 14 August: Circle Weaving drop-in with Ruth Turnbull. £1.50 – no booking needed.
- 21 August: Garden Creature Junk Modelling with Rob Conway. £4.50. Booking essential.