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Celebrate the arrival of spring with a fun‑filled Painting Stations Second Saturday Family Day at Guildhall Art Gallery on 11 April.

Inspired by the Jock McFadyen exhibition, the Gallery will be getting out the paints and brushes - so you don’t have to.

Jock says, “All paintings are abstract. The subject of all my paintings is the paint”, which you will use as a springboard to make your own creations.

11 am - 4pm Creative Activities:

  • Inspired by Jock's paintings of London Underground (and Surface), you will find multiple painting stations to freely explore different painting techniques.

11 am & 2 pm Story Time:

  • Story sessions celebrating London, creativity, art, artists and the City.

There will also be a book corner with cushions, costumes, and soft play building bricks.

A free family-friendly guide to the exhibition is available at the welcome desk. The activities are free; however, booking is encouraged as it helps ensure there are enough resources for everybody. Walk-ins are welcome on the day.

Admission

The exhibition is Pay What You Can and the Second Saturday activities are free; however, booking is encouraged as it helps the Gallery ensure they have enough resources for everybody. Walk-ins are welcome on the day.

The Guildhall Art Gallery is free to enter and offers plenty to explore, so plan to make a day of it. You can bring your lunch to enjoy outside in Guildhall Yard or in the gallery's large cloakroom area.

This event is for children aged 3 to 13 and their families. It is not suitable for individual adults.

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Children and an adult engaged in art activities on a gallery floor filled with colorful paper cutouts. Large framed artworks of urban scenes are displayed on the wall.

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