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Caphouse Creators (for aged 7 to 12 at the Mining Museum)

About the event

7-12 year olds are invited to get creative at our monthly club. plus extra dates at half term and Easter.

Please click on the link under Further Information for more details and online booking. £5 per child.

(Please note children must be accompanied by an adult – adults do not need to book)

Contacts

National Coal Mining Museum

Caphouse Colliery New Road, Overton, Wakefield, WF4 4RH

01924 848806

Dates and venues

  • Sunday 4 February 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm, and at 2-3pm. Engraving - learn the ancient art of engraving onto natural and man-made materials to make a personalised coaster out of glass or slate.
  • Wednesday 14 February 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm, and at 2-3pm. Circuits - experiment with negative and positive images as you skillfully wire and solder a circuit board, bringing illumination to your illustration.
  • Thursday 15 February 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm, and at 2-3pm. Circuits - experiment with negative and positive images as you skillfully wire and solder a circuit board, bringing illumination to your illustration.
  • Sunday 3 March 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm, and at 2-3pm. Felted Flowers - Transform felt into three-dimensional shapes to create your own colourful bouquet inspired by the flowers on our Nature Trail.
  • Wednesday 3 April 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm, and at 2-3pm. Shrinky Resin Badges - Get creative and make statement badges inspired by our Strike exhibition.
  • Thursday 4 April 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm, and at 2-3pm. Shrinky Resin Badges - Get creative and make statement badges inspired by our Strike exhibition.
  • Friday 5 April 2024 - 11:00am - 12:00pm, and at 2-3pm. Shrinky Resin Badges - Get creative and make statement badges inspired by our Strike exhibition.

Further information

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Themes

Children up to age 12 (including family events and pantomimes) Events suitable for children up to around aged 12, also family events.