Millions of years ago the ancient seas were full of fantastic marine animals! Today, we can learn all about them by exploring their stoney remains and examining what the fossil record can tell us. In this home education workshop designed for children aged 5+ we will: examine real marine animal fossils from the ancient seas imagine what ancient marine animals looked like consider similarities between ancient and modern sea creatures design our own imaginary underwater animals from prehistoric times If you would like more information about this workshop, please email:[email protected] This session is delivered in partnership with the Community & Family Learning Team at Wakefield Councils Adult Education Service. Please note that from April 2026, the price of Home Education workshops hasincreased to 6.80 per child. FAQs How can I contact the organiser with any questions? Call 01924 302700 and leave a message. We will respond as soon as possible. (Please note this number is only monitored during office hours Mon-Fri.) Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? No, we will have your details at the door. Refund Policy No refunds will be offered on this event.

Wakefield's past has lots of links with moving images! In this home education workshop designed for children aged 7+ we will: explore Wakefield's connections with moving images, from movie-making to locations of old cinemas use costumes and props to create one-minute masterpieces inspired by local history Please note:participants will need to bring and use their own devices for filming. If you would like more information about this workshop, please email:[email protected] This session is delivered in partnership with the Community & Family Learning Team at Wakefield Councils Adult Education Service. Please note that from April 2026, the price of Home Education workshops hasincreased to 6.80 per child. FAQs How can I contact the organiser with any questions? Call 01924 302700 and leave a message. We will respond as soon as possible. (Please note this number is only monitored during office hours Mon-Fri.) Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? No, we will have your details at the door. Refund Policy No refunds will be offered on this event.

The Wakefield Museums and Castles collection is full of intriguing old objects with the power to pose countless quizzical questions and inspire many imaginative ideas. Join us for a fun and challenging escape room session inspired by our collections! In this home education workshop designed for children aged 7+ we will: search for clues and decipher codes hidden amongst artefacts from across the ages use our deduction skills to escape from the museum's education space uncover where the final clue leads If you would like more information about this workshop, please email:[email protected] This session is delivered in partnership with the Community & Family Learning Team at Wakefield Councils Adult Education Service. Please note that from April 2026, the price of Home Education workshops hasincreased to 6.80 per child. FAQs How can I contact the organiser with any questions? Call 01924 302700 and leave a message. We will respond as soon as possible. (Please note this number is only monitored during office hours Mon-Fri.) Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? No, we will have your details at the door. Refund Policy No refunds will be offered on this event.

Create a felt bird sewing case to keep all your essential sewing supplies to hand. Discover the story of local woman Mary Frances Heaton, who was wrongly institutionalised in the 1800s. She told her story through sewing samplers. This workshop will take place in the Learning Zone, inside Wakefield Library (upper ground floor of Wakefield One) FAQs How can I contact the organiser with any questions? Call 01924 302700 and leave a message. This number is monitored during office hours: Monday to Friday, 9 to 4. (It is not monitored at weekends and on bank holidays) What's the refund policy? Refunds are only available for cancellations up to 7 days before the event. Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? No, we will have your details on the door.

Mother Nature is both an artist and a mathematician! There is so much amazing geometry in natural things. Humans have copied these perfect patterns in their designs for thousands of years. Take a mindfulness moment and discover the beautiful patterns in nature. Create mandala-inspired wooden coasters. This workshop will take place in the Learning Zone, inside Wakefield Library (upper ground floor of Wakefield One) FAQs How can I contact the organiser with any questions? Call 01924 302700 and leave a message. This number is monitored during office hours: Monday to Friday, 9 to 4. (It is not monitored at weekends and on bank holidays) What's the refund policy? Refunds are only available for cancellations up to 7 days before the event. Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? No, we will have your details on the door.

Let's sketch! Pop along for an afternoon of urban sketching. We will start at Wakefield Museum and then head out around the city centre. Urban sketching is nothing complicated. It's just people getting together to have a go at sketching what they can see, wherever they are. Please note: there is no tuition in this session. But, there will be pencils, paper and lots of encouragement on hand. For adults 18+ If you would like more information about the route in advance, please email us [email protected] This event is part of the public programme for Wakefield Museums latest Special Exhibition,Cynthia Kenny: A City Framed [https://museumsandcastles.wakefield.gov.uk/whats-on/cynthia-kenny/]. Cynthia Kenny (1929 2021) captured the changing landscape of Wakefield with her paintbrush and pen. Spend some time in Cynthias Wakefield to admire iconic views and discover hidden gems. FAQs How can I contact the organiser with any questions? Call 01924 302700 and leave a message. This number is monitored during office hours: Monday to Friday, 9 to 4. (It is not monitored at weekends and on bank holidays.) Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? No, we will have your details on the door.

Theworlds first nature reserve [https://museumsandcastles.wakefield.gov.uk/discover/news-and-blog/a-world-of-good-gallery/] was made here in Wakefield! Discover how aging stones can hide hidden nature kingdoms. Find out how moss can support ecosystems. Make your own kokedama moss ball to take home. This workshop is designed for teenagers aged 12 to 16. Accompanying adults are welcome, but not essential. This workshop will take place in the Learning Zone, inside Wakefield Library, upper ground floor of Wakefield One. Please let us know of any allergies when booking. FAQs How can I contact the organiser with any questions? Call 01924 302700 and leave a message. We will return your call as soon as possible. This number is monitored during office hours: Monday to Friday, 9 to 4. (It is not monitored at weekends and on bank holidays) What's the refund policy? No refunds will be offered on this event. Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? No, we will have your details on the door.

Get creative with nature! Try out different ways to use plants and flowers to make useful decorative art. This creative learning session is fun for all the family. Discover together how plants and flowers have inspired the designs of everything, from bricks to shoes. Experiment using flowers and leaves to print, sketch and paint. Turn your designs into a gift card or stationery set. The workshop will take place in the 'Learning Zone', inside Wakefield Library, on the Upper Ground Floor of the Wakefield One building. FAQs How can I contact the organiser with any questions? Call 01924 302700 and leave a message or email [email protected]. We will respond as soon as possible. This number is monitored during office hours: Monday to Friday, 9 to 4. (It is not monitored at weekends and on bank holidays.) Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? No, we will have your details at the door.