Family Fun: Express Yourself
22 Jul 2026 - 27 Aug 2026
Dartmoor, giant bugs, gelli-plate printing and lighthouses…..Join us during the summer holidays to get creative and express yourselves at our family-friendly drop ins.
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Our drop-in craft sessions are particularly ideal for children aged 4 to 11 years old and their adults and last entries at 12.15pm and 3.15pm. If our Learning Room is busy why not head over to our 'Explore More' tables first?
Week One: Wednesday 22-Friday 24 July
On Wednesday and Thursday come and enjoy a Dartmoor-inspired craft activity with us. On Friday 24, we'll be launching our summer holiday activities with a special 'History Hunters Day'. Join us and members of the Dartmoor National Park Authority to discover more about Dartmoor's amazing history and landscape with a range of hands-on activities.
Week Two: Tuesday 28-Thursday 30 July
The University of Plymouth's bug handling team will be back with some bright and colourful bugs for you to get up close to.
Week Three: Tuesday 4-Thursday 6 August and Week Four: Tuesday 11-Thursday 13 August
Explore your creativity with craft activities inspired the 42 'Little Lights' lighthouses that will be dotted around The Box over the summer.
Week Five: Tuesday 18-Thursday 20 August and Week Six: Tuesday 25-Thursday 27 August
Make bright and colourful gelli plate prints inspired by the work for pioneering abstract artist Gillian Ayres, whose work is showcased in our major A Life in Colour exhibition this summer.