Art Adventure Club: Patterns in Time

Art Adventure Club – Autumn Term 2026

A family art club at The Norris Museum for 6–11 year olds and their adults!

Patterns in Time

Explore the idea of time through art, experimenting with patterns, materials, sculpture, printing, collage and more!

Session 1: Ripples in Time & Tree Rings

Saturday 26th September, 2:00–3:30pm

Explore the patterns created by ripples and tree rings, using them as inspiration for paintings and wooden jewellery designs.

Session 2: Passing Time

Saturday 17th October, 2:00–3:30pm

Create natural sculptures inspired by the work of artist Andy Goldsworthy, and experiment with autumn-inspired designs in clay. Bring your own autumn nature materials to use, or choose from materials provided at the museum.

Session 3: Magical Time

Saturday 7th November, 2:00–3:30pm

Step into a world of magical timekeeping! Design and print your own fantasy clocks and watches, combining imaginative drawings with creative printing techniques.

Session 4: Time Travel

Saturday 21st November, 2:00–3:30pm

Where would you travel if you could journey through time? Design and build your own miniature time machine and create a control panel packed with buttons, dials and switches using junk modelling materials.

Session 5: Musical Time

Saturday 5th December, 2:00–3:30pm

Explore the connection between music and time through collage and drawing. Create colourful artworks inspired by musical instruments, musical notation and the rhythms of sound.

Tickets per session:

£12.00 for two people sharing a table
£16.50 for three people sharing a table
£20.00 for four people sharing a table

Ticket numbers include adults (there must be at least one adult per table).

Booking essential.

Cancellation policy

Tickets are non-refundable unless the activity is cancelled or we’re able to fill your spot from a waiting list. If you cannot attend, please contact us at least 48 hours in advance.

Please check your booking carefully before completing.

Our activities can sell out quickly, if you are booking to attend with another family, we recommend booking your tickets together.