October Workshops Programme
Join us throughout the bairns' October holidays for a host of heritage inspired craft activities with some spooky Halloween fun too!
WHAT'S ON IN OCTOBER?
A host of activities for pre-school and primary aged children. Book through the box office.
TUESDAY 11 OCTOBER
Toys from the Past
Date: Tues 11 October, 10.30 - 11.30am
Age: P1 - 3
Free, booking essential. SOLD OUT
Sailors Souvenirs from Around the World
Date: Tues 11 October, 2.00 - 3.30pm
Age: P4-7
Cost: Free, booking essential. SOLD OUT
WEDNESDAY 12 OCTOBER
Toddler Time - Drop in
Join us for a laid-back, fun-filled afternoon of craft activities and play.
Date: Wed 12 October, 2.00 - 4.00pm
Age: 3 - 5 years
Cost: Free, drop-in event, no booking required
THURSDAY 13 OCTOBER
Shetland Themed Collages
Have a look around the galleries to find inspiration to make your own Shetland themed collage
Date: Thurs 13 October, 10.30 - 11.30pm
Age: P1 - 3
Cost: Free, booking essential. SOLD OUT
Shetland Themed Collages
Date: Thurs 13 October, 1.30 - 3.30pm
Age: P4 - 7
Cost: Free, booking essential. SOLD OUT
TUESDAY 18 OCTOBER
Giant Shipwreck Collage - Drop in
Help us to create a giant shipwreck collage, take inspiration from the galleries or come up with your own ideas.
Date: Tues 18 October, 10.30 - 3.30pm
Age: All ages, family drop-in event
Cost: Free, drop-in event, no booking required
WEDNESDAY 19 OCTOBER
Super-sized spiders
Are you brave enough to come along to see if you can spot any spiders in our crofthouse in the museum? Make a giant spider to take home to suprise your family!
Date: Wed 19 October, 10.30 - 11.30pm
Age: P1 - 3
Cost: Free, booking essential. Limited Spaces - Book here
Brilliant Birds and Birdhouses
Date: Wed 19 October, 1.30 - 3.30pm
Age: P4-7
Cost: Free, booking essential. SOLD OUT
THURSDAY 20 OCTOBER
Pictish Print Making
Create your own Pictish inspired lino print
Date: Thurs 20 October, 10.30 - 12.00pm
Age: P1-3
Cost: Free, booking essential. Limited Spaces - Book here
Date: Thurs 20 October, 2.00 - 3.30pm
Age: P4-7
Cost: Free, booking essential. SOLD OUT
SUNDAY 30 OCTOBER
Scary Sunday
Date: Sunday 30 October, 2.00 - 4.00pm
Whoo! It's all gone spooky at the Museum! Come along for some Halloween fun.
Shetland design a neepie lantern competition
Bring along your Shetland designed neepie lantern for a chance to win a prize.
Rules: strictly no pumpkins allowed!
Spooky Scavenger Hunt
Come along in your fancy dress to take part in our spooky scavenger hunt through the museum!
