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Art 13 Fair : Modern & Contemporary Art : 1-3 March.13 : Families
Although Art 13 London, which is being held at Olympia Grand Hall, and is free for kids, (£11 for adults) is definitely deemed to be more of a grown-up affair, and not on our usual weekend […]
Making Maps family & kids workshop : Somerset House : Sat 2.3.13 : Ages 6-12
Free Drop-In Workshop: Saturday 2 March 12.00-15.00 Free Family Workshops : PLOTS & PLANS Discover more of the hidden history of Somerset House and make your own cryptic map. Our family workshops invite families to […]
Family Events : Rain Room : Barbican : Ends 3 March
Part of the ‘Families at the Barbican‘ event, brings you the RAIN ROOM. Wayne McGregor Random Dance, with a score by Max Richter on 24 Feb @ 12-5pm, The Curve You haven’t many days left to get wet […]
Design Museum : Family Drawing Tour : Wed 20.2.13 : Ages 7+
Unexpected Pleasures : The Art and Design of Contemporary Jewellry 05 December 2012 – 03 March Bringing together almost 200 objects from around the world, Unexpected Pleasures celebrates the work of contemporary jewellers who […]
Kids Art Workshops : Two Temple Place Gallery : Cornwall Season : 1/2 Term : All Ages
One of our favourite charities ‘The Campaign For Drawing’ has partnered with Two Temple Place Gallery to organise free drawing workshops that are inspired by the current exhibition ‘Amongst Heroes: the artist in working Cornwall’. Two […]
A Day Out at The Southbank
On Saturday The Pixie Girls and I headed to the river on the creative london bus (no.168), to the Imagine Festival which is running now until Sunday 24th Feb, (we wrote about it here). Although […]
You will love this Papertoy-Monsters Book
PAPERTOY MONSTERS By Brian Castleforte, Robert James – Workman Publishing (2010) – Paperback – 233 pages – ISBN 0761158820 This is a really fantastic book for the whole family. Who doesn’t love a friendly monster, especially one that you […]
V&A Family Event : Feb 1/2 term : 18-22 Feb
Pop-Up Performances – Story with Puppets: Who’s been sleeping in my Bed? FAMILY EVENT: From small stools to big beds, follow Goldilocks on her adventure in the three bears’ house. Monday 18 – Friday 22 […]
A Weekend Away in Norfolk
Are you looking for a cosy bolthole within 3 hours from London? A few weeks back, a few of the Creative Bus mama’s spent a happy few days pottering around the beautiful countryside of South […]
Family Time : Clifton Nurseries : Kids Gardening Club
My team of pixies are fans of all the events that happen at the delightful Clifton Nurseries in Maida Vale. Not only are all the staff totally charming, helpful and happy, but they also stock […]
Royal Academy of Arts : Family Workshops : Summer 2013
Royal Academy of Arts, Piccadilly, London. Family workshops We love love love the monthly and holiday RA workshops. They are well thought through, always applicable to a mix of age range, really interesting subject matter, and […]
Valentine Printables : Poppy Paper Dolls & Monster Puppets
Whilst waiting for our bus to love central station (feeling travel sick yet?) we found these super cute free Poppy Paper Doll printables from the SmallForBig.com blog, which even if you were to email […]
Lichtenstein : Tate Modern Retrospective & Colouring Fun : Opens 21 Feb – 27 May 2013
Roy Lichtenstein : Whaam! 1963 : Acrylic and oil on canvas : support: 1727 x 4064 mm frame: 1747 x 4084 x 60 mm Purchased 1966© Estate of Roy Lichtenstein Lichtenstein: A Retrospective Tate Modern: Exhibition 21 February – 27 May […]
DIY Craft : Love Hearts : Paper Straws
We all love a straw don’t we? And how about a quick-simple rainy day craft with the kids during this cold and cuddly weather, that involves a *straws*ribbon or stickers*heart template*cup cake cases or doilies*images […]
Tate Modern & Tate Kids : Feb 1/2 term : 2013
February Half Term 2013 Tate Modern, Clore Welcome Room Every weekend, 11.00 – 15.00, and Thursday 21 and Friday 22 February 2013 during half term Activities for children and families (free). Drop in to the Welcome […]
The Courtauld Institute : Family Fun Day : Sun.17.Feb. : Free
London’s Courtauld Institute are running a Family Fun Day on the 17th feb as part of the 10th East Wing exhibition. There will be arty trails exploring the exhibition throughout the day with activities and […]
Children’s Courses : Whitechapel Gallery : Feb 19-22 :11-3pm: Ages 5-8
Practical and playful courses about art and storytelling led by artists Rebecca Davies and Louisa Martin. News Flash Play the part of reporter, editor or prime minister as we transform the creative studio into a newsroom for two […]
Feb 1/2 Term : Children’s Activities : Part 2 : 2013
IMAGINE CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL : Southbank Centre : All Ages : FREE & TICKETED( Sponsored by the Book People) This year’s Imagine Children’s Festival is all about the kids taking over! Southbank Centre will be transformed BY […]
Feb 1/2 Term : Children’s Activities : Part 1 : 2013
1. NATIONAL GALLERY : Imaginary Worlds Festival : All Ages Half term family fun at the National Gallery : Sunday 17 and Monday 18 February 2013 : FREE Us that work at the Bus Depot, are […]
London Children’s Book Swap 2013 : Sat 16 Feb : All Ages
London Children’s Bookswap 2013 Saturday, 16 February : 11am – 5pm : Age Everyone Are you done with your old books? Is it time for a new tale? Bring us a book you’ve enjoyed and take away […]
Book now : Free Performance : Mortal – A Drama : 14.Feb.6.30pm :Wellcome Collection : The Mortal Company
One for the older kids, this sounds like it will be really a unique event. Due to the high demand the museum have scheduled another event on Thursday 14 Feb, 6.30-7.15pm The Mortal Company grew […]
Kids courses : Feb 1/2 term : Islington Arts Factory : 18-22nd Feb
We have just discovered a little gem that sits just between Holloway, and Camden that we are quite excited about, as they are working hard to promote all the things we love in life. Kids, […]
Cass Arts : Children’s Collage Workshops : Sunday 10.2.13 : Age 6+
LOVELY LANTERNS WITH EMILY EVANS CASS ART ISLINGTON SUNDAY 10TH FEBRUARY DROP IN 12PM-2PM OR 2PM-4PM FREE, MATERIALS PROVIDED, ADULTS AND AGE 6+ Make your very own lanterns for a personal decorative touch. Using mixed […]
Kids Sewing Clubs : Sew Over It : Clapham North : Age 7-10
If you live South of the River, and can negotiate the traffic or public transport, you could take your budding young sewers along to the Tuesday after school sewing club at SEW OVER IT. Here […]
Family Time : Oily Cart Theatre Company
OILY CART Oily Cart is one of the great British theatre companies of the last 25 years. Yet plenty of theatregoers, even the most avid, will not have heard of it. The reason is simple: […]
Day Out : Hampton Court Palace
There are so many things to do this 1/2 term, I only wish that our wonderful curators, and imaginators kept these fun activities going through the summer too … remember how fantastic London was last […]
Harry Potter London Tours for Muggles, Wizards and Magicians
I have one very keen little Potter lover, who I call ‘Miss Pixie Potter’ as for a 3 year old, her knowledge and secret passion for all things Harry is pretty impressive, which is why […]
Manga Comic Workshop : British Museum : 17.2.13 : 11am & 2pm : Age 7+
Manga Comic workshop Sunday 17 February, 11.00 & 14.00 Samsung Centre Free, booking advised : Phone +44 (0)20 7323 8181 Ticket Desk in Great Court Learn the secrets of manga comic artists. Create your own manga-inspired […]
Families at the Tate Modern : Lowry : Open Studios : Sonic Trails
We love the Tate Modern, mainly because it is a beautiful open, calm space, but also because of their shops, cafes & restaurants with killer views, and that it is an ace scooting playground (outside […]
Imaginary Worlds Festival : National Gallery : 17/18.2.13 : Ages 5-11 *Book Now*
Half term family fun at the National Gallery Sunday 17 and Monday 18 February 2013 Join us for our first family festival at the National Gallery, designed to spark your imagination, transport you to faraway […]
Hairy Rain & Shobotting : Imagine Festival : Jon Burgerman & His Team
IMAGINE : the festival MONDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2013 – SUNDAY 24 FEBRUARY 2013 Sponsored by the Book People This year’s Imagine Children’s Festival is all about the kids taking over! Southbank Centre will be transformed BY […]
Kids & Feathers : Craft Project : Bird pictures
Hot off the heels from the RSPB Garden Bird Watch last weekend, we know you like your nature + super simple family projects, so how about this one … get the kids to draw a […]
Free Drop In Art Workshop : Wallace Collection : 3.2.13 : All Ages
Family Activity Drop-In Art Workshop: Free Drop-in Art Workshop: The Little Draw Sunday 3rd February, 2013 1:30pm – 4:30pm Price: Admission Free Ages: All Ages Lecturer: Tom Humberstone Join Little Draw artist Tom Humberstone and […]
Valentino inspired family & kids workshop : Somerset House : Sat 2.2.13 : Ages 6-12
Free Drop-In Workshop: Animal Magic Saturday 2 February 12.00-15.00 Free Family Workshops : Animal Magic Make like Valentino: Master of Couture and incorporate wild animal prints into your designs – remember it’s a jungle out there. Our […]
Q & A : Jess Wilson : Artist
Jess Wilson graduated in 2006 and has been living and working in London ever since. Using crayons, paints, inks and paper to create her unique illustrations and typographic works, she draws inspiration from humourous occurrences […]
Royal Storytelling : Kensington Palace : Sat 2.2.13 : Under 5’s & Workshops…
National Storytelling Week Kensington Palace ‘Royal Beginnings’ – stories of William and Mary from Helen East with Rick Wilson As part of the 13th Annual National Storytelling Week campaign from the Society of Storytelling, we rather […]
5 of the Best Magazines that Families Love
Anorak Magazine, the ‘happy mag for kids’ is aimed at boys and girls aged between 6 and 12 years old. Please note that they welcome kids of any age to enjoy the magazine but to really […]
Cocktails of Art + Fashion : Fundraiser : Whitechapel Galleries Education Programme
Us Bus Drivers here at the CBS HQ don’t have that much spare change to throw around these days, (breadsticks, baby wipes, and beauty flash balm eats up the budget) but if we […]
London Transport Museum : Family Workshops : Feb 1/2 term 2013
Family Activities in 2013 I have not known anyone come back from a visit to the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden, and not said it was a great museum and that all the kids […]
A Barbican Day Out with Adventure Trails
The Big Barbican Adventure Explore the Barbican in this do-it-yourself adventure trail for families. Click on the link here to play snakes and ladders (with your mouse), or you can print the game to play […]
Kids Activities & Daily play at V&A Childhood Museum : 2-4pm : All Ages
For all of you looking for a drop in art moment, (and a decent Benugo snack for the adults), don’t forget about the ‘best ever’ option of the Childhood Museum in Bethnal Green. Amongst many […]
Magic Carpet Storytelling : National Gallery : 2-5 years : Every Sunday
Magic Carpet Storytelling Interactive Story Sessions 10.30–11am (repeated 11.30am–12pm) Pigott Education Centre Foyer Admission free. Places are limited and allocated up to one hour before the event, arrive early to avoid disappointment. Children must be […]
Toddlers Theatre Show : Sensacional : Unicorn Theatre : 19-24th Feb : Ages 18m-4yrs
SENSACIONAL : FOR AGES 18 MONTHS – 4 | TUE 19 – SUN 24 FEB : Unicorn Theatre, London The Unicorn know what they are doing when they curate their performances as their mission is to […]
Q&A Erica of The-Edited Blog
Her secrets revealed… Credits: Jumper, ‘Rimka’ knit £135, Reiss & Necklace, £90, Jennnifer Loiselle at Boticca *** The-Edited : the blog I wanted to share a secret about a fantastic blog called The-Edited that I love to […]
Big Garden Birdwatch : RSPB
Helping garden wildlife is fun – and it couldn’t be easier. Over the weekend of 26-27 January 2013, we’d love you, your friends and family, to get involved in Big Garden Birdwatch – the world’s largest […]
The Drawing School at The Princes Trust
The Prince’s Trust Charity really do know what they are up to when it comes to providing education, motivation and pastoral care to young people. The Young Artists Programme (read more here) empower children, open the door to careers […]
Kids Music Workshop : Heros & Heroines : Wigmore Hall : Sat 26.1.13 : Age 5+
Family Day: For age 5 plus Date: 26 January 2013 – 10:30am : 3:30pm Ticket Prices: Adults £12 Children £8 Buy Tickets Now directly at Wigmore Hall James Redwood – photo courtesy of Robert Day Join composer James Redwood and […]
Cass Arts : Children’s Workshops & Activities : Sunday 27.1.13 : Age 4+
Cass Arts Islington : Exciting creative workshops run by our experienced staff, for children of all ages. Drop in and join our fun, free activities designed to inspire and ignite children’s imaginations. SUNDAY 27TH JANUARY : DROP […]
Children’s & Adults Workshop : Make a Book In A Day : Saatchi Gallery : Ages 7+ : Dates tbc
BOOK IN A DAY WORKSHOP Learn how to make a book in a day. Come to the Saatchi Gallery for this special workshop that combines the art of book-making with the opportunity to express […]
Let’s Get Physical : Debate, Dance & Tea : Wellcome Collection : 26.1.13 : Adults
Let’s Get Physical 26 January 2013, 14.00 – 17.00 Celebrate dance and movement in all shapes and forms, with dancers and scientists from the Rhythm is a Dancer series. Take in the full range of […]
Rapunzel : Children’s Workshop & Film @ Barbican : Framed Film Club : (PG) : 26 Jan :11am
FRAMED FILM CLUB Originally called Saturday Morning Pictures, the club treated 1984 audiences to titles such as Born Free (1966), Superman II (1980) and The Wizard of Oz (1939). Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, the programme expanded to include international festivals […]
Learn to Trapeze with Gorilla Circus School
Gorilla Circus – Aerial Circus and Flying Trapeze classes in London. GORILLA CIRCUS Whether it’s the simple things like having a catcher guaranteed in every one of our flying trapeze classes, or getting that complex […]
Camden Arts Centre : Family Day : 26.1.13
Artist Anne Harild leads an afternoon of family activities in the garden, enjoying the particularities that the winter brings to the outdoors. Activities are free and suitable for all ages. Taking Root : The Project […]
Kids Workshops Drop In : Crazy Costumes : V&A : Sunday 20&27 Jan.13 : All Ages
FAMILY EVENT: Explore the V&A’s collections through drawing and making activities. Choose a challenge, hunt for ideas in the galleries then create and make your own designs as a family – from fantasy doors to […]
Children’s Arts & Crafts Wednesday’s : Slanchogled : 4:30-5:30 : 6+
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Children’s workshop : Design Museum : Sun 20 Jan : 5-11yrs
AMAZING ADORNMENTS Sunday 20 January, 2 – 4.30pm £5 per child (ages 5 – 11) Inspired by the contemporary jewellery in Unexpected Pleasures, let your imagination run wild to create a piece of wearable design. Using […]
Q+A : Leeay Aikawa : Illustrator & Designer : Toronto
‘Leeay without collage, is like a woman who is not in love.’ Now, there’s an introduction for you, and a pretty hot one at that. Mama found Leeay in a stumbling, exciting, inspiring, and enticing […]
DIY Craft : Symmetrical Homemade Cards
You gotta love those guys at Krokotak – always a crowd pleaser whatever time of day you visit. If you didn’t know, I am a fan of 5-minute crafts, that the kids can do […]
Creative Bus Stop 