Artsadmin presents Handmade Weekend<\/a>, \u00a0a weekend of activities and performances for children created by an exciting array of up and coming young artists from the UK, Belgium and Spain.<\/p>\n Experience Trail Tales and become part of a life-sized board game and create your own fairy tales. As you journey through a huge cardboard forest, watch out for The House of the Dwarf, Rapunzel’s Tower and The Lost Mountain and on Saturday 28th February ONLY enjoy Tim Spooner\u2019s The Assembly of Animals<\/a> (3+) and watch as a stage slowly expands and luminous liquids and magnetic animals appear and on Sunday 1st March ONLY become a human domino at 30N3<\/a> (8 – 12) with with choreographer and dancer Tuur Marinuus.<\/p>\n When: Saturday 28th February & Sunday 1st March LittleBird\u2019s Top Tip: There\u2019s lots to do at Discover including the Story Trail, Story Garden and of course the Oliver Jeffers Exhibition plus a great cafe and a lovely shop full of great pocket money toys.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n TALKING STATUES IN LONDON<\/strong><\/p>\n Did you know statues could talk? Well some can thanks to Sing London. If you\u2019re out and about in London this weekend you\u2019re bound to bump into one! Pass a Talking Statue<\/a>, swipe your phone on a nearby tag and hey presto: your phone rings. And it’s Queen Victoria on the line… or Peter Pan… or Abe Lincoln\u2026. a mixture of drama and humour and a dash of technology breathes new life into the statues that surround us all. Download the map here<\/a> and note, they\u2019re all over Manchester too!<\/p>\n Where: Various – see downloadable map LittleBird\u2019s Top Tip: If you\u2019re up for an adventure and creating your own trail, don\u2019t forget the <\/span>Museum Mile<\/a> – a brilliant way to enjoy the city’s most extraordinary museums and galleries – most of which are free to enter.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n FAMILY SATURDAYS AT THE BATTERSEA ARTS CENTRE<\/strong><\/p>\n This Saturday families are invited to take over Battersea Arts Centre <\/a>for a day of fun, food and free activities. There is something for everyone to get involved with and space for the whole family to chill out and relax.<\/p>\n Activities for the whole family take place between 10am – 3pm including face painting, music, toy and clothes swaps with storytelling for under 5s – 11am & 2pm. There\u2019s free entry to The Bees Knees indoor play area for the under 5s plus arts and crafts workshops. Let the kids explore special places within the old building and get creative and crafty, guided by an artist – the kids get to take home their own art pack too. Over 6s can take part in the workshops on their own so you can bring the weekend papers and relax in the caf\u00e9 with a coffee.<\/p>\n When: Saturday 28th February, 10am – 3pm* Where: Battersea Arts Centre, SW11 5TN LittleBird\u2019s Top Tip: Can\u2019t make this Saturday? \u00a0Then pop the following dates in your diary for forthcoming Family Saturday\u2019s: 28th March, 25th April & 30th May. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n GEOMETRIC CITY AT THE COCKPIT THEATRE<\/strong><\/p>\n ‘The world sneezed and everything fell to pieces’<\/p>\n Head to The Cockpit this Saturday for Geometric City <\/a>and immerse yourselves in this explosive tale of bravery and friendship featuring physical theatre, puppetry and vibrant characters.<\/p>\n Follow Bridget and Cindy as they explore the unknown in a theatrical adventure journeying through many locations which they quickly discover are inhabited by a range of creatures…only some of whom are friendly! Follow their journey in this exciting, mysterious and undiscovered place called Geometric City.<\/p>\n When: Saturday 28th February at 11am LittleBird\u2019s Top Tip: After you\u2019ve enjoyed the show, head to Broadley Street Gardens <\/a>\u00a0– \u00a0\u00a0beautiful gardens with a fun slide and a wonderful bridge perfect for a re-telling of Three Billy\u2019s Goats Gruff. On the way, grab snacks and great coffee from The Cali Cafe on 39 Church Street, London, NW8 8ES – \u00a0a favourite with The Cockpit staff!<\/em><\/p>\n \n HOP ON HOP OFF A CRUISE DOWN THE THAMES & ENJOY FREE ART GALLERIES ALONG THE WAY – 50% OFF WITH LITTLEBIRD<\/strong><\/p>\n What better way to see London than a cruise on the Thames – and with LittleBird you can save 50% off<\/a>! Enjoy the city landscape from this unique perspective as you cruise by Houses of Parliament, St Pauls Cathedral and \u00a0Shakespeare\u2019s Globe Theatre. \u00a0Hop on and hop off and enjoy Ooo Mmm<\/a> at Tate Modern\u2019s Open Studio or jump off at Greenwich and visit the Maritime Museum\u2019s Explore Saturday\u2019s<\/a> – both galleries and museums are free.<\/p>\n When: anytime this weekend LittleBird\u2019s Top Tip: If you can\u2019t enjoy the cruise this weekend, your LittleBird voucher is valid until 22nd May so you can use it throughout the Easter Holidays – might well be worth stocking up on a few!<\/em><\/p>\n \n POP UP PERFORMANCE AT THE V&A<\/strong><\/p>\n If you need an excuse to visit the V & A – let this be it! Enter the world of Beatrix Potter and enjoy a new puppet show by No Nonsense theatre; Peter Rabbit and Friends. Enjoy this free pop up performance<\/a> showing at specific times throughout the day \u00a0– you can catch it before, during or after lunch.<\/p>\n The kids can enjoy backpacks<\/a> designed for all ages plus an array of family trails <\/a>including one designed by the fabulous Jacqueline Wilson, download it here<\/a><\/p>\n When: Saturday 28th February at 11am, 1pm & 3pm LittleBird Top Tip: The main Caf\u00e9 is great for children, with a wide range of food for all tastes, \u00a0with main meals half-price for children under 10.<\/em><\/p>\n Make a day of it? Once you\u2019re here, if you\u2019ve got the stammer, the Science Museum, The Natural History Museum and Hyde Park are all a stones throw away!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n STORYTELLING TO CELEBRATE WORLD BOOK DAY AT LAUDERDALE HOUSE<\/strong><\/p>\n Celebrate World Book Day at Lauderdale House<\/a> this Saturday. Join in with magical and engaging storyteller, Vanessa Woolf, while she weaves you into a world of lively, funny and colourful folktales from many cultures and countries. Props, singing and acting galore are promised.<\/p>\n If storytelling makes you and the kids hungry, head to the cafe after and recharge your batteries while you enjoy the views of Waterlow Park<\/a>. Then of course head into the park – ponds, tree lined walkways, tennis courts and a natural play area for younger children await!<\/p>\n When: Saturday 28th February at 10am and 11.30am LittleBird\u2019s Top Tip: <\/span>Highgate Cemetery<\/a> isn\u2019t far and worth a visit – beautiful architecture and a host of famous residents. Head to the East Cemetery to visit Karl Marx\u2019s and George Elliot\u2019s grave. There is an entrance fee though: \u00a34.50 for adults, children are free.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n SUNDAY OPEN HOUSE AT THE RAGGED SCHOOL MUSEUM<\/strong><\/p>\n Are you brave enough to experience a lesson with the Ragged School\u2019s<\/a> terrifying Victorian teacher as she puts you and the kids through your paces in our reconstructed Victorian Classroom?<\/p>\n The Ragged School invite you, if you dare, \u00a0to step through their doors and explore the history of the East End. The Victorian Classroom has been recreated in one of Dr Barnardo\u2019s original classrooms, restored as it was in the 1870s when he set up his free school for poor children in the East End of London.<\/p>\n The classroom is equipped with authentic and well-used school desks, slate writing boards and chalks, blackboards and easels and even dunce hats.So brush up on your tables and spellings and beware anyone who\u2019s left handed – this was not tolerated in 1870! You have been warned\u2026.<\/p>\n When: Sunday 1st March, 2pm – 5pm LittleBird Top Tip: The classroom capacity is limited to 34 people per session, so booking is advised: 020 8980 6405<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n SUNDAY SOCIAL: CAVE PAINTING AT THE PUMPHOUSE GALLERY<\/strong><\/p>\n In the centre of Battersea Park you\u2019ll find the Pumphouse Gallery \u00a0– a gallery that looks to explore the different ways art can be made, experienced and interpreted and this coming Sunday\u2019s workshop does exactly that. Cave paintings, found on walls and ceilings, have traditionally been considered as the prehistoric way of communicating and creating records. In the Pump House Gallery\u2019s family workshop<\/a>, you and the kids will get the chance to join artist Amy Hughes and explore making ‘cave paintings’. Create a scene hidden in a cave-like box to be discovered by future generations to learn about who we are today.<\/p>\n Alongside the workshop, at 11.15am and 2pm there will be a free family tour of the exhibition <\/a>exploring patterns and colour through the artwork by artists Andy Harper and Caroline Achaintre.<\/p>\n When: Sunday 1st March, 11.30am – 3.30pm LittleBird\u2019s Top Tip: Situated in the historic Battersea Park, there\u2019s a playground for the younger ones and an adventure playground aimed at 5 – 16 year olds, a cafe and of course Battersea Park Zoo – look out for LittleBird savings at the Zoo; don\u2019t forget to sign up if you’re not already!<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n BETWEEN THE NOTES: SUNDAY FAMILY WORKSHOP AT RICH MIX<\/strong><\/p>\n Get kids connecting to the arts and head to Rich Mix<\/a>, Shoreditch\u2019s cinema and arts centre, this Sunday. Part of the Between the notes<\/a> festival, there\u2019s something for every interest from beat-boxing to bollywood dancing and rice painting. 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\nWhere: Discover\u00a0Children\u2019s Story Centre , E15 4QZ
\nAge: Varies depending on activity and show
\nCost: Entrance to Discover \u00a35 per person with a family ticket \u00a318<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>When: Make the day about these taking statues or simply find your nearest one, depending on where you are.
\nAge: Families
\nCost: Free<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>*Arts & crafts workshops take place at the following times for the following ages:
\nFor ages 3-5: 11:30am \u2013 12pm & 2:30pm – 3pm
\nFor ages 6+: 11am \u2013 12pm & 2 \u2013 3pm<\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Age: 0 – 12s
\nCost: Free<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nWhere: Cockpit Theatre, NW8 8EH
\nAge: 4+
\nCost: Tickets \u00a37 with a family ticket (4 tickets) \u00a324<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nWhere: Vouchers can be redeemed at Westminster, Tower or Greenwich piers with the first boat is at 10.15am (Westminster Pier) and the last boat is at 5.50pm (Westminster Pier).
\nAge: Families
\nCost: Adults \u00a39 (only with LittleBird<\/a>) and Children \u00a34.50 (only with LittleBird<\/a>). Under 5s go free.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Where: V & A ( Paintings Galleries, room 87), SW7 2RL
\nAge: Especially for early years
\nCost: Free<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nWhere: Lauderdale House, N6 5HG
\nAge: 2 to 7
\nCost: \u00a34.50<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Where: Ragged School Museum, E3 4RR
\nAge: Families
\nCost: Free<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nWhere: The Pumphouse Gallery, SW11 4NJ
\nAge: Families
\nCost: Free<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nWhere: Rich Mix, E1 6LA
\nAge: Families
\nCost: Free<\/p>\n