Here at the bus depot, we realised that you might be a little distracted by the amount of paperwork looming … accounts, insurance renewals, and the big decision of wether to throw or freeze the […]
Category: Family Time
Architecture Courses at Sir John Soane’s Museum
Now here is what seems to be one of the best kept secrets in children’s museum workshops/ courses in London. It’s all happening at the Sir John Soane museum at Lincoln’s Inn Fields. They have […]
Puppetry Courses : The Little Angel Theatre : Ages 2+
Kids Courses and Classes Spring Term 2013Each term Little Angel has a range of puppetry clubs and classes for children aged 2 to 16. These clubs and classes take place on Saturday.CRAFTY KIDS (ages 2-5 […]
Creative Club : Physical Theatre workshops : Stratford-Circus : Start Jan : 2+ and 5+
Creative Club at Stratford-Circus : Physical Theatre Workshop for children (with adults) Saturdays (for 10 weeks) from Sat 12 Jan – Sat 23 Mar PLEASE NOTE :(no class: Sat 23 Feb) Book here 9.30am – 10.30am Age: 2 – 4 […]
Make Do and Mend : Family Activity : Imperial War Museum : 28/29/30/31.12.12 : All ages
Get yourselves and your quilting efforts to the Imperial War Museum this week, before it closes on 2nd Jan for a 6 month re-development programme. ‘Make Do and Mend’ Quilt 1 December 2012 – 31 December 2012 […]
Rapunzel & buddies : Puppet Shows : Natural History : 28.12.12 : All ages
28 December 2012 12:00 – 12:30, 13:30 – 14:00 The stories of Rapunzel and Goldilocks never cease to enchant children of all ages. Come and enjoy these popular stories and meet the main characters […]
Farewell to Christmas : Geffrye Museum : Event : 6.1.13 : All ages
Sunday 6 January 2013, 3.30 – 5.00pm. Free admission. Join us in the Geffrye’s own traditional burning of the holly and the ivy, with carol singing, stories about Epiphany and a taste of mulled wine and […]
Snow & Tell : Workshops : Science Museum : 27.12.12. : Age 5 +
Make it snow this Christmas! Join us for this workshop to make and decorate your own snowflakes and find out why no two snowflakes are the same. Times : 12pm & 3.15pm This workshop is […]
The Lost Prince : Storytelling : National Portrait Gallery : Ends 13 Jan : 3+
Storytelling for Families 10:30 or 13:30 Dress up, sing, laugh and have a fun time in our hands-on storytelling sessions every month. Discover the hidden stories behind some of our famous and not-so famous sitters […]
Cartier-Bresson inspired Family Workshop : Somerset House : 5.1.13 : All ages
Photo above, from the Andy Tillman workshop at Somerset House, 2012 Colouramas This just in!! Somerset House have just announced the first Free Family workshop of 2013… and it’s a good one! Inspired by the […]
Beginners Puppetry Course : BAC : 16+
Little Angel Theatre’s Introduction To Puppetry for Performance at BAC One-day practical course for beginners Battersea Arts Centre 11 Jan 2013 | 10am – 5pm £85 / £65 concs Join professional puppeteer and performer Oliver […]
Tickets Please at the London Transport Museum
These sessions give families the opportunity to handle objects from the Museum’s bus and uniform collections. Highlights include a Gibson ticket machine, bell punch and souvenir ticket to take home. Check out more details on […]
Family workshops : V&A : Victorian Christmas Decorations : 29.12.12 : 4+
FAMILY EVENT: Create imaginative Victorian Christmas decorations. What: Family Events When: Sat 29 December 2012 –Sun 6 January 2013 Where: Sackler Centre 10.30-17.30 : Recommended for ages 4+ FREE – Drop in
Couture Drawing Course : Somerset House : 19.1.13 : 18+
Wow, what a New Year, you could be having … a whole 2 hours with the incredibly talented Jason Brooks, a live model or two, and a masterclass in couture drawing. GO GIRL and GO […]
Slanchogled : Camden Craft Shop : Craft workshops & a treasure of goodies …
We’ve been to a couple of these 1-hour long work shops (4-5pm) with the wonderful Jenny at Slanchogled in Chalk Farm just up from Camden Market. We cant recommend the workshops, or the shop […]
Lantern Show : V&A Childhood Museum : 29/30.12.12 : 3+
The Mystery of the Missing Koh-i-Noor Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 December, 10.30; 11.45; 13.30; 14.45 (1 Hour) Join Victorian sisters Anna and Bea for their annual family magic lantern show – an atmospheric tale of mystery […]
Imagine Children’s Festival : RFH : Feb 1/2 term 2013 : All Ages
Theatre : Talks from authors : Free events & Activities : Live music : Family workshops Here is a tip off for those of you that like a festival, and also like to plan ahead, […]
Join the Creative Folk at The School of Stuff in Dalston
As we are still writing christmas cards, and finding the odd father christmas hat, and teeny tiny broken off angel wings in the bottom of our decoration boxes here in the Lost Property office, we […]
You will love this Finger Printing Art Set
Here in the Lost Property office of The Creative Bus Stop HQ, often get quite excited when we see a fun craft set that is hand-bag size. We are always on the look out […]
Pop Up Performance : Nutcracker : V&A : Family Event : starts 29.12.12
What: Family Events When: Sat 29 December 2012 –Sun 6 January 2013 Where: V&A FREE DROP IN FAMILY EVENT: Watch the dance of ‘The Nutcracker’ on weekends or see a fun gallery play during the week. 11.00, 13.00 & […]
Now you too Can Dress Up Belle
Printed on substantial white card, with a fold out stand at the back. Belle comes with 4 adorable outfits printed on card and a snowflake winter scarf to keep Boo cosy – all you need […]
You will Love this Stitch It Dolly Kit
Make your own little dolly with this lovely Stitch-It Kit from The Little Experience! With a bow in her hair and a fancy frock, Dolly’s ready for a fun day out. She especially loves […]
Colour in Christmas Tablecloth : Folly
A tablecloth to keep your little angels busy at Christmas time. The ideal way to keep them occupied! A fab children’s gift, perfect stocking filler or table decoration for your christmas table. Can be folded […]
Make It : Paper Sculpture : V&A : 5+ : 31.12-4.1.13
What: Family Events When: Mon 31 December 2012 –Fri 4 January 2013 Where: Art Studio, Sackler Centre FAMILY EVENT: Create seasonal sculptures with Christmas cards. 10.30-12.30 & 14.00-16.00 Recommended for ages 5-12 Advance booking essential Children must be accompanied […]
Stitch Doodle : Pillowcase
doodle pillowcase The original and unique jotter pillowcase…capture light-bulb moments and late-night must-do lists, then wash and re-use! Great birthday, uni, new home gift for all ages (try adding a first message) or perfect […]
Design We Love : Little Puggle Shop : Themed craft boxes
Great for 1-2 children, 3 activities in each box The original Little Puggle box, bursting with fun activities for your children. The Surprise Original box is for those who can’t decide on a theme, the […]
Design We Love : Cardboard Teepee : Petit Artisan
Made from re-cycled cardboard, the teepee is a blank canvas for children to play, create & decorate using paint, collage, pens & crayons, limited only by imagination. Suitable for toddlers (from about 18 months / […]
We Make London : Workshops & Market : Southbank : 13-16.12.12
Join us from the 13TH – 16TH December at More London Christmas Market. More London is situated at the East side of the Southbank close to HMS Belfast and Hay’s Galleria. The Scoop is also […]
Kids Drawing workshops Age 10+ : Whitechapel Gallery : Start 19 Jan.13 : 10-15 yrs
These run on Saturdays starting 19 January, 10.30am – 12pm until Saturday 23 March, 10.30am – 12pm £50 for 5 sessions/£100 for 10 sessions. Popular weekend drawing classes led by artists for young people aged […]
Design Museum Kids Workshop : Amazing Adornments : 20.1.13 : 5+
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 […]
